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How Faith and Beliefs Can Shape Better Nursing and Midwifery Education

December 26, 2025

Nursing and midwifery students come from all walks of life. They bring their own unique backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs to the table. But how well are these aspects considered in their education? A recent study looked into this very question. It focused on how spirituality and religion can be bet

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How Moms Can Take Charge of Their Health After Childbirth

December 26, 2025

After having a baby, many women face a common but often overlooked issue: leakage when they laugh, sneeze, or exercise. This is called postpartum urinary incontinence (PPUI), and it's not something women have to just live with. The go-to treatment is pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT). However, no

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How Midwifery Students Face Perinatal Loss: A Closer Look

December 24, 2025

Midwifery students often encounter perinatal loss, a tough part of their training. This isn't just about learning facts. It's about dealing with real emotions. The journey isn't easy. It's full of challenges. But it's also full of growth. Students must navigate complex emotions. They see loss up cl

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Midwives and Feminism: A New Look at Maternity Care

April 16, 2025

Midwives and maternity care are often seen as separate from feminist ideas. This is a mistake. Feminism can help us understand how society, money, and politics affect women's health. It's not just about individual experiences. It's about the bigger picture. Feminist ideas can help midwives see the

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Caring For All: A New Approach to Maternity Care

April 14, 2025

The way maternity care is usually given in wealthy nations is not always good enough for women who are in tough spots. Think about women who are part of ethnic minorities, migrants, or asylum seekers. They often face big health problems during pregnancy. This is because the usual care does not fit t

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Celebrating Midwifery Milestones: A Global Gathering in Santiago

January 25, 2025

In Santiago, Chile, a big event named the I International Commemorative Congress of Professional Midwifery is happening. This event is special because it's celebrating the 190th anniversary of midwifery history. Imagine that – over 190 years of helping bring new life into the world! The congress is

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Boosting Newborn Health with Ugandan Midwives

January 4, 2025

Did you know that where and how babies are born can make a big difference to their health and their moms? A recent study in Uganda shows that when midwives lead the way with better birth positions and more support during labor, newborns' health improves and moms have fewer tears. This is great news

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Midwives' Professional Image: Shaping Public Perceptions

December 27, 2024

The focus is on how midwives and nurse-midwives perceive their professional identity and how this can be reflected in the public eye. The research aims to measure and explore this identity as well as the best ways to represent the midwifery profession to the public. Understanding what midwives think

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Midwives' Tales: Why Storytelling Matters in Practice

November 16, 2024

You might think that storytelling is just a way to pass the time, but it can actually be a powerful tool in midwifery. While it's known that sharing work-related stories helps student midwives learn, not much is explored about how storytelling impacts daily midwifery practice. Let's dive into why mi

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Surrey's New Health Hub: Training the Next Generation of Caregivers - But is it Enough?

September 8, 2024

A brand new training facility for healthcare professionals, focusing on physical therapy, occupational therapy, and midwifery, has just opened its doors at UBC in Surrey. This sounds great, right? More healthcare workers means better care for everyone. But before we get too excited, let's dig a li