UK Midwifery

1. British Journal of Midwifery

The leading British journal for midwives. A monthly journal written by midwives; useful for students, continuing professional development and professionals at any stage of their career. Features clinical reviews, the latest research, key topics, student’s views, mother’s views, legal aspects of midwifery and international studies.

http://www.britishjournalofmidwifery.com/

2. Local Supervising Midwifery Officer for London

Responsible for the statutory supervision of midwives in the capital. Information about their structure and activities; includes a listing of all NHS maternity hospitals in London.

http://www.midwife.org.uk/

3. MIDIRS (Midwives Information and Resource Service)

A charity disseminating general information and news for midwives; includes a discussion forum, and details of their publications.

http://www.midirs.org/

4. One Mother, One Midwife Campaign

Campaign to improve maternity services; information about their aims, activities, events, press releases, and online petition.

http://www.onemotheronemidwife.org.uk/

5. Sharing the Skills

Offer a series of study days focusing on breech births, twins and other unusual birth techniques. Includes their programme, testimonials, venues and booking details.

http://sharingtheskills.co.uk/

6. Student Midwife Support Network

Forums offering help, advice and topical discussion for midwives, student and qualified.

http://www.studentmidwife.net/

7. UK Midwifery

A Yahoo! Group open to midwives, students, mothers, and anyone interested in improving maternity services in UK.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ukmidwifery/