We are delighted to welcome you to our very first blog post, on our brand spanking new website! We are launching our site today, on the International Day of the Midwife, to show our firm commitment to midwifery, to partnership and collaboration, and to spreading kindness and compassion for respectful, safe maternity care throughout the world.
Every year on the 5th May, midwives around the world celebrate, and are celebrated. In the UK, we are fortunate to have one of the best professional midwifery systems in the world. Though it’s far from perfect, we know there are countries where there are no midwives, or where midwives are constrained in their practice and unable to provide evidence based, sensitive midwifery care. The Lancet Midwifery Series, and the State of the World’s Midwifery Report provide the detail for us to see that the vast majority of maternal and newborn mortalities and morbidities in middle and low-income countries could have been prevented with proper antenatal care and the presence of a skilled midwife during birth.
Sheena with newborn Anna, grateful for the midwives who cared for them!
Oh no my eyes are watering again ❤️😘😢
Love is……………..
Love is YOU Sally! Thank you so much, it means a lot x
Beaming with pride after watching all those beautiful, passionate messages, thank you for putting this together, sending me off to work with a spring in my step xx
What a wonderful comment Debbie! We have to be be reminded of the positive impact of our work from time to time! Thank you for taking time to let us know….
What a delightful collection of comments- enjoyed the video.
It was a privilege indeed to add my thoughts-
Byrom&Byrom- you rock!
Thank you Evita…we are delighted and excited to be supporting midwives even more 🙂
Great to bring us together SHEENA and Anna thank you
Thank you Lesley, we need to all stand together!
FAB video – Well done Sheena and Anna.
Thank you so much Maria! Glad you like the video x
Amazing video spreading the passion of midwifery globally simply beautiful well done and congratulations on the launch of your partnership ❤️❤️ Much love Sharon Hadley
Thank you Sharon! Great to connect, and good luck in your new post!
A bit late finding your blog and inspiring video post. I feel so emotional and excited and boyed up hearing such positivity and global unity for my future profession. I’m starting on my journey this September and can’t wait to become a part of such an oxytocin rich profession and family!
Wow Bronwen, thank you for your brilliant feedback, and good luck for September! 🙂