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The Maternity & Midwifery Hour

Narrowcast Media Group
Midwifery
Maternity Services
Midwifery Education
Maternity Care
Mental Health
Maternal Health
Informed Consent
Pregnancy
Parent-Infant Relationship
Down Syndrome
Covid-19
Healthcare Communication
NHS
Language Barriers In Maternity Care
Nursing and Midwifery Council
Postpartum Psychosis
Public Health
Postnatal Care
Student Midwives
Congenital Upper Limb Differences

Weekly conversations with leading midwifery experts - hosted by the Maternity and Midwifery Forum.

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One of the key outcomes that we as midwives within the maternity care team need to address is that of pre-term labour and birth – when a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, working towards improving perinatal outcomes.

We are joined this week... more

Series 19 - Episode 9: Where next for Midwifery? Ockenden & Amos round up

Maternity & Midwifery are the subject two significant reports which have huge implications for the choices for women and the shape of the profession.

Students can’t get jobs,... more

Live from the Bradford Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2026

Keynote address: The maternity care crisis and lessons learned

Professor Andrew Weeks, Professor of International Maternal Healthcare, University of Liverpool

From strategy to practice: ... more

Series 19 - Episode 8: " No pregnant woman sent home" is this a demand to build trust with women that they will be listened to or does it go too far?

The "No Pregnant Woman Sent Home" campaign has sparked significant debate across maternity services... more

Series 19 - Episode 7: Midwifery research: priorities, pathways and midwifery involvement

At the heart of this week’s hour is the importance of research that informs midwifery practice and the care of women, babies and families, together with the ro... more

Series 19 - Episode 6: Postpartum Psychosis: identification, support and care

In this hour we explore Postpartum Psychosis also known as Puerperal Psychosis, an important condition which can impact on women and their families after the birth of a ba... more

Recently there has been a lot of media focus on trauma and difficulties experienced by women after birth, and in a busy service women may also feel anxious and reluctant to ask questions about their labour and birth experiences.

Marie Watkyns, forme... more

Series 19 - Episode 4: Improving care for women and infants

Presentations:

Parental stress in the Neonatal Unit - findings from the Neo-SILT Study

Colm Darby, Vice Chair, Neonatal Nurses Association; Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Craigavon... more

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Recent Guests

Dede Thorpe
Preterm birth specialist midwife at Eastern North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Eastern North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Episode: 19.11 Improving the service..improving outcomes ..
Neil Stewart
Editorial Director for Matflix and The Maternity and Midwifery Forum
Matflix / Maternity and Midwifery Forum
Episode: 19.10 Where next for Midwifery? Ockenden & Amos round up
Nicky Clark
Educator and promoter of midwifery education and practice
Fund Future Midwives UK
Episode: 19.10 Where next for Midwifery? Ockenden & Amos round up
Judith Field
Royal College of Midwives Research Advisor
Royal College of Midwives
Episode: 19.7 Midwifery research: priorities, pathways and midwifery involvement
Claire Singh
Senior lecturer in midwifery
King's College London
Episode: 19.7 Midwifery research: priorities, pathways and midwifery involvement
Sally Wilson
National Training Coordinator for Action on Postpartum Psychosis; expert by experience
Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP)
Episode: 19.6 Postpartum Psychosis: identification, support and care
Jenny Stevenson
National Peer Support Coordinator, APP; lived-experience speaker
Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP)
Episode: 19.6 Postpartum Psychosis: identification, support and care
Marie Watkins
Founder of Little Light Support; senior midwifery professional with focus on clinical governance, patient safety, and birth debriefing
Little Light Support
Episode: 19.5 Emotionally Complex Postnatal Conversations: Beyond Reassurance
Alicia Burnett
Midwife, founder of Black Baby Loss Awareness Week, bereaved mother
Black Baby Loss Awareness Week
Episode: 19.03 Black Baby Loss Awareness Week: Four years on

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Sue Macdonald
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19.6 Postpartum Psychosis: identification, support and care
Q: Are there studies examining a link between postpartum psychosis and an altered gut microbiome?
Currently, there are no clear, definitive studies establishing such a link; more research is needed, but sleep disruption, hormonal responses, obstetric factors, and birth trauma are more established contributors.
19.5 Emotionally Complex Postnatal Conversations: Beyond Reassurance
Q: Would it be beneficial for a partner to attend birth trauma debriefs, and how does that vary?
Partner participation is possible and sometimes occurs, but it's not as common; decisions should center on the woman's comfort and needs, with a view that the partner might understandably contribute in a supportive role if invited.
19.5 Emotionally Complex Postnatal Conversations: Beyond Reassurance
Q: Any advice for the midwife doing a debriefing time for a birth where she was the professional involved?
Switch off defensiveness, acknowledge the unique dynamics of the room, and approach with the 'shoulder to shoulder' neutral space mindset to hear the woman's truth rather than defend past actions.
19.03 Black Baby Loss Awareness Week: Four years on
Q: What kinds of therapies will be explored for bereaved families, and will they be affordable or free?
Alicia outlines counselling, CBT, and movement as therapies, with emphasis on making them accessible and affordable, including low-cost options and practical demonstrations for different needs.
19.03 Black Baby Loss Awareness Week: Four years on
Q: Is there a website where all the resources and the webinar links can be found so people can circulate them widely?
Yes, Alicia confirms there is a website and a YouTube hosting for webinars; recordings will be accessible online and linked through Instagram and the bio resources, with directions to the website.

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This show centers on maternity care, midwifery practice, and the systems surrounding pregnancy and birth. Episodes routinely explore research priorities, clinical care pathways, education and workforce issues, and strategies to improve patient experiences—from LGBTQ+-inclusive care and language in pregnancy loss to emotionally complex postnatal conversations and safeguarding. A standout pattern is a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, patient-centered communication, and practical reforms in policy, education, and frontline care, often featuring researchers, clinicians, and advocacy leaders who bridge theory and real-world impact. Listeners likely gain actionable insights for improving care quality, staff wellbeing, and how to design... more

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