Dr Jenny Hall

Ep 105 (ibit.ly/Re5V) Deborah Fox on #waterbirths in Singapore, #intrapartum #transfers and #reimagining #technology in midwifery

@phdmidwives.bsky.social #research #midwifery #waterbirth #transfers #technology #UTS #Singapore @academic-liz.bsky.social

research link ibit.ly/mQ4jm

Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.

Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq

While midwives arrive from around the world and gather for our triennial congress, the Midwives March is a symbol of solidarity.

We cannot wait to see you march with us next year at the 34th ICM Triennial Congress – you don't want to miss it? Register now: zurl.co/Vjsl8

Prof @helencheyne.bsky.social “quality is not just safe care” @midwiferyforum.bsky.social #EdinburghMMf2025

@helencheyne.bsky.social talking about #postnatal care - check list or choice?? So important to improve postnatal care @midwiferyforum.bsky.social #EdinburghMMF2025

@jennimintomsp.bsky.social talking at #EdinburghMmF2025 @midwiferyforum.bsky.social on Scotland maternity services. Mentions new Scotland pathway and the importance of relationship based care from midwives

Diane Ménage and Jenny Patterson talking about love in Midwifery @midwiferyforum.bsky.social #EdinburghMMF2025

Brilliant @maryrenfrew.bsky.social talking about Midwifery and why it matters @midwiferyforum.bsky.social #EdinburghMMF2025

#EdinburghMmF2025

@suemacmidwife.bsky.social kicking off the day at #Murrayfield for @midwiferyforum.bsky.social #MmFScotland2025

This is today. Join in online and add to the discussions. I am talking about writing and getting into publication

Also on the way to the @midwiferyforum.bsky.social festival in festive Edinburgh @suemacmidwife.bsky.social - see you later. Anyone else coming or following online? web-eur.cvent.com/event/0fed36...

To celebrate your creativity and commitment, we’re launching the One Million More Contest!

Share how YOU are gathering signatures, upload a photo, and you could win one of three free registrations to join us at the 2026 ICM Triennial Congress in Lisbon.
Learn the conditions at: zurl.co/ikhZc

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I Set A Trap To Catch Students Cheating With AI. The Result Was Deflating "I am no stranger to students trying to cut corners by copying and pasting from Wikipedia, but the introduction of generative AI has enabled them to cheat in startling new ways."

His final phrase: ‘ Don’t surrender to AI your ability to read, write and think when others once risked their lives and died for the freedom to do so.’ so important www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/set-tr...

With a million young people locked out of work, the UK’s hidden jobs crisis is only growing | John Harris Held back by Covid and then phased out by AI, Britain’s so-called Neets are desperately seeking a secure future. Who will offer them hope? asks Guardian columnist John Harris

With a million young people locked out of work, the UK’s hidden jobs crisis is only growing | John Harris

"From midwives I learnt how to better care for labouring mothers"

This is what Dr. Dereje, an ob-gyn from Ethiopia said when asked what he learnt from working with midwives.

Interprofessional collaboration is key to achieve stronger, more equitable care for every woman, everywhere.

Well said Prof Mary Renfrew

Congratulations what a huge achievement

Final data from the OptiBreech cohort now available: openresearch.nihr.ac.uk//articles/3-...

From Cornwall to Oldham, 199 planned vaginal breech births supported across two studies, with one serious adverse neonatal outcome (0.5%), one tenth the adverse outcome rate in the Term Breech Trial (5.0%).

Only 2 days to go!

Join us Tue 12 Nov for The Student Midwife Experience Festival – a free online event inspiring the next generation of midwives.

Alison Power shares how Schwartz Rounds support compassion, reflection & student wellbeing.

Register: shorturl.at/tY5R9

💬 Changing the Narrative: Sharing Positive Midwifery Stories

Dr Jenny Hall explores how storytelling can celebrate good practice & inspire confidence in midwifery.

👉 shorturl.at/obvhe

#MidwivesMatter #MidwiferyForum #PositiveMidwifery #MaternityCare #MATFLIX

Photo of a pregnant Black woman with long braids. Text reads: Just 6-8% of pregnancies are high-risk. Community midwifery should be the standard for 90% of people giving birth!

Only 6–8% of pregnancies are high-risk, but the birth-industrial complex treats nearly everyone like they are.

Community midwifery is safe, evidence-based care that should be the standard for the 90% of people who don’t need high-risk intervention. #Midwifery #BirthJustice

National Midwifery Education Day – Trouble ahead?

Challenges are emerging across universities and training pathways. How can we protect the quality of midwifery education and support future midwives?

Read more: shorturl.at/jYD18
#MidwivesMatter #MidwiferyEducation

Building faculty capacity for competency-based midwifery education in Rwanda - a cross-sectional study - BMC Medical Education Background Competency-based education is globally recognized as the standard for preparing midwives to provide high-quality, evidence-based care. In 2024, Rwanda introduced a standardized, competency-based curriculum for midwifery education aligned with the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Essential Competencies. However, the successful implementation of this curriculum depends on the capacity of midwifery educators to deliver it effectively. Understanding faculty development needs is essential for supporting this transition. Aim To identify the specific faculty development needs of midwifery educators in Rwanda to inform strategies for strengthening their capacity to deliver competency-based education. Method A cross-sectional mixed-methods study was conducted in December 2024 using an anonymous online survey. The survey was conducted immediately following the curriculum introduction. Midwifery faculty from all eight institutions offering midwifery education in Rwanda were invited to participate. The survey included Likert-scale and open-ended questions to assess training needs across various educational domains. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative responses were textually analysed. Results A total of 48 out of 60 midwifery educators responded. The highest reported needs were in curriculum design and module development (79%), scientific writing (79%), management and leadership (79%), and research skills (77%). Capacity needs were also noted in clinical teaching, particularly using simulation (66%), and in the clinical environment (77%). Faculty expressed preferences for faculty development programs using blended learning with predominantly face-to-face components, and they favored intensive, short-term training formats. Conclusion Midwifery faculty in Rwanda expressed strong needs for capacity development across education, leadership, and research domains. These findings highlight the importance of targeted, context-specific faculty development initiatives. Given the shared challenges across low-resource settings, the findings may be transferable to similar contexts aiming to develop faculty development programs aligned with global standards.

A recent study published in BMC Medical Education highlights the critical need for faculty development to effectively implement Rwanda's new competency-based midwifery curriculum.

Key areas where educators require support include curriculum design, leadership, & clinical teaching.

🔗: zurl.co/qok0N

The Student Midwife Experience Festival 2025

Join us LIVE online – Wed 12 Nov 2025 for a day created by & for student midwives!

Register free: shorturl.at/Nvj6o

Host a Watch Party at your uni – email
Diana@maternityandmidwifery.co.uk

Happening Today!

Join us for Maternity & Midwifery Hour – Ep.7: Principles for Supporting Women’s Choice in Maternity Care

Dr Jacqui Williams (NMC)
Hosted by Sue Macdonald

19:00 UK | Live on Facebook & Spotify
Register free: shorturl.at/RjRp9

What does true choice in maternity care really mean?
Join us LIVE Wed 29 Oct, 19:00 (UK) for #MidwiferyHour with Dr Jacqui Williams (NMC).

Hosted by Sue Macdonald
Facebook & Spotify | Free CPD

👉 Register: shorturl.at/G03Cm

Midwives’ knowledge and diagnostic practices for mastitis and breast cancer in breastfeeding women in Japan: A cross-sectional study Introduction: Japanese midwives support lactating women to continue breastfeeding. However, midwives often learn breast care methods through practical experience. This study investigated how midwives acquire knowledge about mastitis and breast cancer. Methods: This cross-sectional study was...

A new study in Japan examines midwives’ knowledge and diagnostic practices for mastitis and breast cancer during lactation, revealing strengths in clinical breast-care skills and the need for greater access to medical tools and formal education.

Read more: zurl.co/oHEoo

Apply for a Congress Bursary!
ICM and its partners are providing bursaries for midwives from LMICs to attend the ICM Triennial Congress in Lisbon, 14–18 June 2026.

Submit your application by Dec 7th.
🔗: zurl.co/4ryVw

Funding supported by ICM’s Safe Motherhood Fund & the @Gates Foundation.