New on MIDIRS blog: nurse-midwife and researcher Veronica Blanco Gutierrez explores what makes meaningful consent achievable within the realities of maternity care. Out now on our website: buff.ly/Vl4UqvG

Missed our latest MITRJRC session? A recording of 'Transforming Grief Into Legacy', our September Journal Club with Laura Atherton and Sara Balmforth, is now on our YouTube channel: buff.ly/SQCznsJ

Congratulations to @MidwivesRCM on their 50th anniversary as a trade union today!🥳 This milestone is more than a number: it's five decades of collective action, campaigning and support to drive maternity services forward and strengthen the profession 💜

Today is World Mental Health Day♥️ To mark the day, our Search Pack of the Month for October - M72: Workplace Culture - highlights the impact of professional environments on mental wellbeing. buff.ly/LORcnRo

October's installment of the Midwives-in-Training Research and Journal Review Club is now live. Join us for a session exploring the relationship between maternity workplace culture and the arts.🎭️ Head to our Eventbrite to book your free ticket: buff.ly/J3hnvpy

📢 We are refreshing the MIDIRS Editorial Advisory Board and have an exciting opportunity for new members to join us!📢 Learn more about the role and commitment of MIDIRS Editorial Advisory Board members and discover the application process: buff.ly/5F7KenZ

Student midwives, are you... 📝 Wanting to get into research? 📚 Seeking a space to connect with other students? 🗣️ Interested in hearing directly from midwifery professionals, researchers and educators? ... then the MITRJRC could be for you! Learn more: buff.ly/ROrf0LG

MIDIRS supports Black Maternal Mental Health Week (BMMHW) 2026, which starts today! Coordinated by The Motherhood Group, BMMHW is a national week of campaigns, conversation, learning and action focused on the mental health and wellbeing of Black mothers. buff.ly/AeVulOy

New on MIDIRS Blog: Rotational Midwife Renny Ully explores the midwife's journey and explains why she chose to celebrate IDM 2026 using the theme of the tree🌳 Read here: buff.ly/zYmNNgh

Today is World Sepsis Day, an initiative raising awareness of one of the world’s most urgent health challenges. Read our article with information and resources on maternal and neonatal sepsis for both maternity professionals and families affected by sepsis buff.ly/6ODIYTx

Our first session of the Midwives-in-Training Research and Journal Review Club for the new academic year has been announced! As always, tickets are FREE and you can secure your spot via our Eventbrite: buff.ly/GZN4KRj We look forward to seeing you there! 🩷

The Hot Topic for our September Digest is written by The Motherless Mothers a UK charity and peer-support community for women navigating pregnancy, birth and parenthood without the presence of their own mother. Learn more and read the article here🩷: buff.ly/oTadgtp

Our Search Pack of the Month is Student Resources 2026-27 🖥️ Head to our website to download the Pack and learn more about what a MIDIRS subscription can do for you: buff.ly/Vf7rWX9 Team MIDIRS wishes the best of luck to all students starting this month🩷

This week is #RainbowBabyWeek, a campaign by @Willowsrainbow aiming to break the silence surrounding pregnancy after loss, honour lost babies and offer a beacon of hope to expectant parents. 🌈 Prominent landmarks across England are lighting up tomorrow in support of the week.

Congratulations to the newest cohort of student midwives who have received their A Level Results today! 🎉 MIDIRS has many resources for student midwives to excel in their course and drive professional development. We can't wait to welcome you 💗 buff.ly/rWl5J01

To commemorate World Breastfeeding Week, our Search Pack of the Month for August is PN63: Breastfeeding - Professional Attitudes, Beliefs and Knowledge. Head to the link below to learn more about World Breastfeeding Week and access the free resource. buff.ly/gTWB2ci

Looking to get the most out of your MIDIRS subscription? Read our tips for using the MIC Database, so that you can be confident in searching through over 350,000 resources on the world's largest midwifery-specific research database. Learn more: buff.ly/qFdCojR

The Amos and Ockenden reports highlighted the challenges in maternity care. Now we need research that helps deliver the solutions. Learn more about the priorities, read guidance on writing for us and submit your article to MIDIRS Midwifery Digest: buff.ly/c0EEwEP

On our latest blog, male maternity support worker Shane North discusses how compassion and professionalism help him support families and challenge stereotypes in maternity care. Read here: buff.ly/54sQzwY 📚

To mark South Asian Heritage Month, July's Search Pack of the Month explores the experiences and practices of both maternity professionals and women across Asia, including South Asia. Learn more about South Asian Heritage Month and access the resource: buff.ly/l696jG2