The postnatal period is a crucial time for women as they transition to motherhood and can have a lifelong impact on both the mother and baby. High quality care and support can play a significant role during this time. However, … Continue reading
I am nearly one year through a part-time PhD. I’m near enough having started that the beginning of the adventure is still fresh in my mind, so in this blog post, I hope to offer some practical tips, suggestions and … Continue reading
This month, Maternal Matters interviews the wonderful Aliya Fazil, Mum and Bradford Volunteer Doulas Project Manager. Aliya tells us about the project and how her own experience of good support inspires her work. Thanks Aliya! Firstly, for those … Continue reading
In advance of Birth Companions‘ launch of the Birth Charter for women in prisons next week, Maternal Matters is delighted to squeeze in an interview with busy lady Viv Gray, trustee of Birth Companions, independent midwife, mum-to-two and gran-to-one – … Continue reading
“To a midwife, what is more important than making sure that each woman and newborn has access to the best possible care before, during and after pregnancy and childbirth? And to a woman who is pregnant or giving birth, is … Continue reading
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Post Written By: Esther Sharma, Board Member for Women and Children First UK As an expectant mum, with an excited toddler eagerly awaiting the arrival of his new baby, I am more mindful than ever…
Originally posted on Girls' Globe:
It is well documented that gender-based violence cuts across all social, economic, religious and class boundaries. Violence against women and girls is described by the UNFPA as “one of the most prevalent human rights violations in…
I was a student midwife in the mid-nineties when I met her. She lay motionless, staring blankly at her new arrival, on a bed in the postnatal ward at the central London teaching hospital where I undertook my clinical placements. … Continue reading
Maternal Matters is so excited to feature British midwife and global citizen, Lina Duncan, who set up Mumbai Midwife – Justlink Health Services India Pvt Ltd, a private midwifery practice, in India. Thanks Lina for taking the time to be interviewed for … Continue reading
Fahima Nazri is the Head of Midwifery at a large international hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. Maternal Matters is delighted to feature the important work of Ms Nazri this month. Why did you become a midwife? At first I selected to … Continue reading
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