Day of the Midwife

Virtual International Day of the Midwife 4th/5th/ May 2026. Free 24 hour online conference for anyone interested in midwifery, childbirth & midwifery education.

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Our final keynote speaker is @GingerBreedlove who will 'Call for Midwifery Action'. This is the last session of 24 hours of free conferencing to celebrate International Day of the Midwife. Join us. Then to conclude a beautiful video for the midwives #pinkladies of Bangladesh.

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Prolific author and Midwife from Scotland Alys looks at #racism whilst licensed midwife Sarah from the USA discusses peer mentorship in midwifery education @ACNMmidwives @ScotlandRCM #mentorship #VIDM26 #IDM

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UK midwife Jessica joins us to discuss psychiatric medicines in pregnancy whilst in the parallel session we welcome Botta from Argentina who looks at sexual and reproductive rights. @world_midwives @bournemouthuni @midsocuon #drugsinpregnancy #reproductiverights

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Labour pain discussed by Nigerian Midwives whilst Celine links wisdom to professionalism in the 2 sessions in this hour at https://t.co/9xwQ8qIzEV. Two of our committee members are involved here!Join us for this free conference. #almostfinished @E4AMamaYeAfrica @Canadamidwives

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UK professionals for both parallel sessions in this hour at #VIDM26. Lucienne is the parent of a teenager with Down syndrome whilst @sheena_byrom needs no introduction. She discusses the growing crisis in maternity care in the UK @DownsyndromeUk @TPM_Journal @RCM_SMF

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18 hours after the start of #vidm26, six hours to go, Cristina from Italy looks a perinatal #palliative care whilst Nabila from Indonesia looks at digital #breastfeeding support. Please RT @EmaMidwives @unpad @world_midwives

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We now welcome Maria from Scotland discussing her research into #freebirth and Stefanie and Carla from the USA looking at generative #AI in midwifery practice and education.Join us at this free conference https://t.co/9xwQ8qJ7ut @utahuniversity @ACNMmidwives @RGUMidSoc

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Session 17 sees a midwife from the UK discussing support for asylum seeking women and refuge women #ASR or midwives from Bangladesh looking at mentorship. @MMIDSOC @HuddersfieldUni @Saudimidwifery @MidwivesRCM

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Our third keynote speaker at #VIDM26 promises to be very interesting. Ruro is a midwife from Peru. She will be connecting us with the power of the womb. Her talk will be in English as she wishes to get the message out to as many people as possible. @radmidassoc @RCM_SMF

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Join us for the second half of this free 24 hour online conference to celebrate #IDM.Register and join us at https://t.co/9xwQ8qJ7ut. Session 15 sees midwives from Scotland and Indonesia looking at #antenataleducation and #postpartumdepression. @RobertGordonUni @uphimpactslives

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#VIDM26 I am really looking forward to this one! There are many parts of the world where childbirth is harrowing due to war, floods, famine. This presentation comes from a midwife in Gaza. How do they give the best care possible? #challenge #IDM @sheena_byrom @world_midwives

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In session 14 of 24 we welcome Dr Animesh Biswas from #Bangaldesh. This country has had more than its share of challenging events and Animesh discusses health and rights interventions there. #VIDM26 #Internationaldayofthemidwife @world_midwives

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Its an all Nigerian session, number 13 of 24. #VIDM26 is a free conference and the next sessions in 15mins both involve using technology to educate. @JhpiegoNigeria @MamaYeNigeria @world_midwives @dunkleybent #highfidelitysimulation #trainthetrainer #IDM

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As we arrive at the half way point of this free international conference #VIDM26 we hear from Diane and Jenny who discuss love in midwifery, whilst in the parallel session Amina looks at trauma. @E4AMamaYeAfrica @ScotlandRCM @MidwiferyENU #niger #love #oxytocin

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Two African Midwives share session 11. Anaemia and bereavement care are the topics. This conference is free to attend, and there are lots more sessions to go. 44 in total. Register through the website at https://t.co/9xwQ8qJ7ut. Please RT @Jhpiego @Mayra_K11 @ToyinSaraki #IDM

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Europe now wakes up and our next presentations are from student midwives from Indonesia and midwives from the UK. Screening and cultural safety are the topics. @godfrey_isaacs @midwifeteacher #VIDM26

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Session 9 sees midwives from Africa, India, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea exploring Midwife led care and antenatal education. Lots of work goes in to bringing these to you with challenges of connection, and technology. Join us. @Humanisingbirth @globalmidwives #vidm26 #IDM

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Our speakers! Now on session 8 out of 24. Join us! Just register through the website and the details will be sent to you. https://t.co/ryDwCEqFjZ #vidm26

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Our second keynote speaker, Qorinah, in 15mins, looks at how equity, access and human rights in maternal care are shaped by the ways midwives and educated and supported in practise. #continuity #IDM #indonesia #VIDM26 Please RT @Yale @unpad @DanielaDrandic @practisemidwife

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We are delighted to welcome indonesian midwives to our conference. Great supporters every year. Starting shortly. @UNFPAIndonesia @world_midwives #nutrition #neonatalcare #indonesia