This course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals in supporting women during labour and birth. This course focuses on the principles of active birth, emphasising the importance of promoting freedom of movement and empowering women to actively participate in their birthing experience. The course covers evidence-based practices, communication techniques, and strategies for assisting women in adopting various positions. Last updated 2023.

Welcome to this course, designed for midwives who have been educated outside of the UK and either wish to come and work in the UK or are already working here in the UK. Within this course, we have created a number of areas to support your English language development and support you to prepare for the OET or IELTS test to meet the NMC registration.

Updated in 2024

Welcome to this course, designed for midwives who have been educated outside of the UK and either wish to come and work in the UK or are already working here in the UK. Within this course, we have created a number of areas to support your English language development and support you with tools for effective communication for safe and quality midwifery care

Updated 2024

Mounting scientific evidence is clear: the timing of umbilical cord clamping holds immense significance for neonates, optimal cord clamping improves many short and long term outcomes. This course will help you practice in line with the evidence and support women and families make informed decisions about the care of their newborn. This course has been updated in 2023 with collaboration from Amanda Burleigh #waitforwhite, Hannah Tizard #bloodtobaby and resources from Heike Rabe.

All women have a choice about where they choose to birth. The environment in which a woman labours and gives birth can have a dramatic effect on the physical and psychological outcomes for mother and baby (Nilsson 2014; Nilsson et al., 2020). The space that is used by birthing women can support the body’s natural ability to release the necessary hormones that create the dance of labour (Buckley 2009), or suppress it. Last updated 2023.

Midwifery regulation worldwide considers reflection on clinical practice having significant importance. In high income countries, as the field of midwifery continues to evolve in its complexity, the utilisation of reflection becomes essential in supporting midwives and student midwives through a continuous improvement process. This process aims to foster personal and professional resilience, enhance the quality of care provided, and ensure preparedness for professional revalidation (Nursing and Midwifery Council, NMC 2015). Internationally, the ICM Global Standards for Midwifery Education (2021) advocate the use of reflection in the development of midwifery competencies, with the ultimate goal of reducing global maternal and perinatal mortality. Last updated 2023. 

Successive annual UK MBRACCE reports have identified disproportionate morbidity and mortality rates amongst Black, Asian and ethnically diverse women in the UK, this situation is reflected in many other countries across the world. In response to these ongoing maternal health inequalities, All4Maternity has commissioned a committee of women representative of this beneficiary group to develop this essential course, which promotes understanding of how to improve maternity care for women and families from marginalised ethnic communities. This essential course is solution-focussed and designed to support learners to explore strategies they can use to improve the pregnancy outcomes of Black, Asian and ethnically diverse women and families. Last updated 2024.

Successive annual UK MBRACCE reports have identified disproportionate morbidity and mortality rates amongst Black, Asian and ethnically diverse women in the UK, this situation is reflected in many other countries across the world. In response to these ongoing maternal health inequalities, All4Maternity has commissioned a committee of women representative of this beneficiary group to develop this essential course, which promotes understanding of how to improve maternity care for women and families from marginalised ethnic communities. This essential course is solution-focussed and designed to support learners to explore strategies they can use to improve the pregnancy outcomes of Black, Asian and ethnically diverse women and families. This is the second course in the series of two.

Self-care for midwives refers to the intentional practice of nurturing and maintaining physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Midwifery is a demanding profession that requires dedication, compassion, and continuous learning. To provide the best care for others, midwives must also prioritise their own health and self-care. Last updated 2023.

In this course you will develop knowledge about the importance and benefits of skin-to-skin contact for the newborn, parents and families as part of building close and loving relationships. This course will cover various birth scenarios and clinical practice considerations, including preparation during pregnancy and support following different types of births. The content will also explore the links between skin-to-skin contact, optimal breastfeeding and infant feeding, parent-infant attachment, and ongoing benefits for both mother, parents and newborn. Last updated 2023. 

Iron deficiency poses significant risks to pregnant women worldwide, impacting both maternal health and the wellbeing of newborns. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2023, approximately 40% of children aged 6–59 months, 37% of pregnant women, and 30% of women aged 15–49 years are affected by anaemia globally. Whether pre-existing or developing during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postnatal period, iron deficiency and anaemia require careful attention. This course, will help you to understand the physiological mechanisms of iron absorption, explore the challenges faced by women and families in adhering to routine iron supplementation, and discuss strategies to overcome these obstacles. Additionally, we will provide supportive practice considerations aligned with national and global recommendations, empowering you with the knowledge and tools needed to promote maternal health and ensure the well-being of both mothers and newborns. New for 2024.