
Weekly conversations with leading midwifery experts - hosted by the Maternity and Midwifery Forum.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 242 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

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.
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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
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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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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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Recent guests on The Maternity & Midwifery Hour include:
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2. Neil Stewart
3. Nicky Clark
4. Judith Field
5. Claire Singh
6. Sally Wilson
7. Jenny Stevenson
8. Marie Watkins
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