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Climbing Your Own Mountain: The Journey from NHS Midwifery to Independent Practice
A few days ago, I took on the hardest physical challenge I can remember, climbing Pen y Fan, the highest peak in southern Britain. Six hours of...
The Hidden Costs of Midwifery: Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, Burnout & Bullying in a System on Its Knees
Midwifery is a profession deeply rooted in care, advocacy, and empathy. Midwives stand alongside families in some of the most transformative,...
The Top 7 Myths about Independent Midwifery … and the Truth Behind Them
As midwives, we’re trained to weigh risks every day. It’s part of the job. Yet, when it comes to stepping away from the NHS and transitioning into...
Why We Need Independent Midwives: Meeting the Growing Demand for Personalised Maternity Care
In recent years, the landscape of maternity care has been undergoing significant scrutiny and transformation. The World Health Organization (WHO)...
Are You an NHS Midwife Feeling Burnt Out and Depleted?
If you're an NHS midwife, chances are you've felt the overwhelming weight of overwork and exhaustion. With morale at an all-time low, many midwives...
Independent Midwifery : An Alternative Path for Burnt-Out NHS Midwives
The midwifery profession is in crisis. Across the UK, midwives are feeling the strain of a system that often prioritises targets over people,...
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