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New on MIDIRS blog: midwife Holly Manton talks about her time at SOS Humanity, a civilian search and rescue organisation supporting those in distress at sea. Read now: buff.ly/azF52SQ Images © SOS Humanity

Congratulations to Lindsey Rose for winning @MidwivesRCM Education and Research Conference poster competion, and a free subscription to MIDIRS!

Team MIDIRS is at the RCM’s Education and Research Conference for the next few days. Come say hi to the team, grab a free copy of the Digest and talk to us about evidence-based research. 👋

3.3% is not enough. Sign the NHS Unions open letter now. Midwives deserve to be paid fairly for all that they do. Please sign the letter and share to everyone in your networks, NHS staff or not - we all want the NHS to succeed. buff.ly/kXjqO1s

Did you know that MIDIRS offers a discounted subscription for midwives around the world? 🌍️ We have mapped our global pricing structures to make it easy to see which pricing rates apply. To look at the full offer, head to our website: buff.ly/dcjQDCn

Join us in two weeks for a focused webinar designed to empower student midwives with the skills to recognise and support survivors of domestic violence. Learn more and book your free ticket: buff.ly/n3iDQUO

New on MIDIRS blog: Meg Hyslop-Peart discusses the use of the 'Fresh Eyes' approach in labour care and introduces a national survey exploring how the approach is experienced by clinicians. Read now on our website: buff.ly/EZpQ53J

Student midwives: join MIDIRS and the Midwives-in-Training Research and Journal Review Club for a session on ethical complexities in midwifery, with guest speaker Professor Soo Downe. Secure your place by getting a free ticket at our Eventbrite: buff.ly/IUhBFKQ

Missed our latest Midwives-in-Training Research and Journal Review Club? You can watch our last session, 'Policy and Midwifery Practice' with Clare Livingstone and Mike Indian from @MidwivesRCM now on our YouTube channel. Catch up here: buff.ly/Nw5heNz

This International Women's Day, our Search Pack of the Month brings together research exploring how gender dynamics shape maternity care. Head to our website to read the article and access the free resource: M53: Feminism & Gender Issues in Midwifery. 💜 buff.ly/lKddpKl

How did MIDIRS begin? Who were the individuals that got the idea off the ground? How did we operate before we joined the RCM? Today, we launched an 'Our History' webpage, charting 40 years of product development, organisational change, and growth: buff.ly/mAwladX

🎉 Today marks 40 years since MIDIRS sent out its first Information Pack🎉 We’ve always maintained our core mission: supporting maternity professionals with accessible, evidence-based resources. Thank you for being part of our story.💗 Learn more: buff.ly/nz9ia1f

Our March 2026 issue of MIDIRS Midwifery Digest is now live! Swipe to see this edition's table of contents, which includes for the first time a section on the history of MIDIRS, part of our 40th anniversary celebrations.🎉 Learn more about the Digest: buff.ly/uhuAMM0

We wouldn't be celebrating 40 years without the support of our subscribers. As a thank you, we'll be running four giveaways throughout 2026. All subscribers will have the chance to win a MIDIRS goodie bag, including an embroidered tote and merchandise.💗 buff.ly/uhuAMM0

❓️What do other students have to say about the Midwives-in-Training Research and Journal Review Club❓️ Take a look at real feedback from December's MITRJRC attendees. Looking to join? Our next session is tomorrow - secure your free ticket here: buff.ly/7lNE8pS

New on MIDIRS blog: Munira Khamis reflects on her experience as a student midwife, including what drew her to midwifery, the realities of placement and the essential role of midwife mentors. Read it now on our website: buff.ly/CrtnFn5

Maternity care professionals' insights are wanted for a new study exploring workflow challenges and frustrations faced in community maternity care, that could be resolved through thoughtful product concepts. The survey takes 5 minutes - complete it here: buff.ly/JGqjG2j

Our survey is still open for your feedback on MIDIRS products and services. Complete it now to be entered into the draw!

Survey opportunity: lnkd.in/e6NpPns3 RU a midwifery educator teaching in a pre-registration midwifery programme in either Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, Canada or the UK? We invite you to help us shape educational practices for future midwives. Please share thanks!

📣Student midwives: join MIDIRS and MITRJRC for a session on policy development and critique in midwifery📣 The RCM's Clare Livingstone and Mike Indian will present on policymaking processes, influencing and amplifying members' voices. Free tickets here:buff.ly/7lNE8pS