Midwifery6 May 2026Nurse, 83, retires after six-decade NHS careerColleagues at Hull Women and Children's Hospital threw Janet Harley, 83, a surprise party.6 May 20265 May 2026Photo series documents life on busy London maternity wardA photographer returns to the hospital where his daughter was born to document its maternity unit.5 May 202630 Apr 2026Mum retrains as midwife after own maternity careClare Scruby says an ectopic pregnancy and her daughter's birth inspired her to help others.30 Apr 202627 Apr 2026'No plans' to close maternity hospital, says trustStroud Maternity Hospital will remain open, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust says.27 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Why can't newly qualified midwives get jobs?Some midwives are working as receptionists but the government says it has invested in maternity jobs.23 Apr 202626 Mar 2026Women need us but we need jobs, say new midwivesFund Future Midwives UK are protesting against the lack of NHS jobs for midwifery graduates.26 Mar 202626 Mar 2026Northern Ireland has only six men who can work as midwives - and I'm one of themA man who has spent 21 years as a midwife in Newry urges more men to enter the profession.26 Mar 202623 Mar 2026Mock births give future midwives 'rare' insightSixth formers in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire are to get "a rare opportunity", says NHS.23 Mar 202619 Feb 2026Two maternity units to recruit 68 extra midwivesDemand for midwifery services continues to outstrip supply at Bedford Hospital and the L&D.19 Feb 2026...
