RT @VIDofM: Starting in just under 24 hours. Go to website to register for this free online international conference held to celebrate Inte….

RT @VIDofM: 'Midwives: Making connections' is our theme for VIDM25. As a midwife - what connections do you make? What are the benefits of….

RT @GibbleJo: Delighted that I'll be part of #TeamAIMS at this @radmidassoc conference in November. I'm looking forward to informative, tho….

What a great image of women supporting women adopt a position that works for them during birth - how can we support women TODAY?.

It's your choice! But how many women, and midwives, know this?.

Any one interested in helping organise the VIDM? Organised by volunteers to provide a free to all 24 hour conference.

RT @VIDofM: Speakers from 20 different countries across the globe offering 44 sessions over 24 hours on as diverse subjects as free birth,….

RT @VIDofM: 50 mins til it all kicks off with our opening keynote speaker Professor @dunkleybent . This free online conference is organised….

RT @WombsNotForRent: Thank you so much for the invitation to attend your Spring meeting last week. @radmidassoc . More about the proposals….

RT @VIDofM: Get one in today. And don’t forget to put the date of the free conference in your diary. 5th May #IDM #VIDM .

RT @godfrey_isaacs: My cosmic placentas are getting more and more… cosmic! The whole world and beyond reflected in the network of vessels,….

Moving on to The Ethical Challenge of Surrogacy. We do like to open debate on interesting topics. #surrogacy.

Happening today! Quarterly meeting of the ARM in Newcastle. A full day of talks and discussions for just £25. First speaker @ProfJennyGamble #midwifery

Reference: Care Quality Commission [CQC]. (2023, October 20). Quality of care. #MaternityCare.#CQCReport.#QualityofCare.#BirthCare.#MaternalHealth.#MedicalizedModel.#BirthNarrative.#CriticalPerspective.#HealthcareReevaluation.#BirthStatistics.

The report notes that this deterioration of maternity care is partly due to a “midwife shortage”. Where indeed are the midwives going? Question the mainstream narrative. Do you think the medicalised model works for the majority of birth? Does it work for the majority of midwives?.

The report challenges established perspectives, urging us to reevaluate the assumptions that underpin current maternity practices. It's crucial to question whether the conventional medicalised approach to childbirth aligns with the diverse needs and experiences of women.

This revelation prompts a deeper examination of the mainstream narrative surrounding maternity care and calls into question the effectiveness of the prevalent medicalised model.

According to a significant report by the @CareQualityComm published on October 20, 2023, nearly two-thirds of UK maternity services were flagged as inadequate in terms of quality of care.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion, and let's together advocate for safeguards and ethical considerations in the ever-evolving realm of reproductive practices. Because Midwifery Matters. #ReproductiveEthics #SurrogacyInsights #EthicalCaregiving.