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All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · 9d

Today we join the world in marking #WorldMentalHealthDay.

Let’s keep making mental health a natural part of every maternity care conversation.

Every conversation about maternal wellbeing matters.

#worldmentalhealthday #perinatalmentalhealth #midwiferymatters #allirelandmidwiferynetwork

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All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · 15d

Your voice helps us design events that truly reflect the needs and interests of midwives and maternity care professionals across Ireland. Share your ideas in the comments below, let’s create our next meaningful conversation together.
#allirelandmidwiferynetwork #midwiferymatters #midwiferycommunity

All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · 15d

Shaping Our Next Seminar Together

At AIMN, our seminars are built with you and for you.

Each one is an opportunity to share knowledge, strengthen practice, and connect as a community.

Now we’d love to hear from you: What topics, would you like to see at our upcoming seminars?

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All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · 22d

Couldn’t join live? Catch the replay via link in bio.

#perinatalmentalhealth #livedexperience #midwiferymatters #allirelandmidwiferynetwork #midwiferycommunity #evidencebasedmidwifery

All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · 22d

Ursula Nagle – Advanced Midwife Practitioner (AMP) in Perinatal Mental Health/Trauma

Janet Best – Perinatal Mental Health and Social Complexity Co-Ordinato.

Shared insights on how lived experiences and evidence-based interventions can better support women’s wellbeing during the perinatal period

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All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · 22d

A Look Back at Our Seminar on Perinatal Mental Health.

“The Lived Experience, the Evidence and Interventions to Support Women's Perinatal Mental Health” brought together by
Laura Orr – Maternity Care User, Public Affairs and Campaign Officer

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All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · Sep 13

Curious about the full results and what it could mean for your midwifery practice? Dive into the full study via link in bio/story.

#breastfeedingsupport #midwiferyresearch #allirelandmidwiferynetwork #evidencebasedcare

All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · Sep 13

Research Map Spotlight on Frenotomy & Breastfeeding

When a tongue-tie causes big feeding challenges… what difference can a simple procedure make? A recent Irish study followed mothers before and after frenotomy to see how infant feeding changed.

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All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · Aug 16

Watch the seminar replay now and reignite your purpose.
🔗https://allirelandmidwiferynetwork.com/seminar-recordings/

Or via link in bio

#midwiferymatters #sustainingmidwifery #professionalwellbeing #midwiferycommunity #allirelandmidwiferynetwork

All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · Aug 16

They sustain our passion, strengthen our resilience, and reconnect us with the heart of midwifery.

If you’ve ever felt close to running on empty, this talk is your gentle reminder to pause, reflect, and reconnect with why you started this journey.

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All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · Aug 16

But in a system under pressure, it’s easy for these moments to get buried under exhaustion, paperwork, and burnout.

That’s why our seminar with @acbmidwife Sustaining Midwifery: Meaningful Midwifery Moments, reminded us that those moments aren’t just memories, they’re fuel.

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All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · Aug 16

Midwifery’ is More Than a Job - It is a career
associated with positive health outcomes for women and newborns.

Every midwife has moments that stay with them forever; the look in a mother’s eyes, the relief in a partner’s voice, the quiet power of being fully present.

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All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · Aug 15

Watch the seminar replay now and reignite your purpose.
🔗https://allirelandmidwiferynetwork.com/seminar-recordings/

Or via link in bio

#midwiferymatters #sustainingmidwifery #professionalwellbeing #midwiferycommunity #allirelandmidwiferynetwork

All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · Aug 15

They sustain our passion, strengthen our resilience, and reconnect us with the heart of midwifery.

If you’ve ever felt close to running on empty, this talk is your gentle reminder to pause, reflect, and reconnect with why you started this journey.

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All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · Aug 15

But in a system under pressure, it’s easy for these moments to get buried under exhaustion, paperwork, and burnout.

That’s why our seminar with @acbmidwife Sustaining Midwifery: Meaningful Midwifery Moments, reminded us that those moments aren’t just memories, they’re fuel.

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All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · Aug 8

Key Takeaway? Women who had planned home births were significantly more likely to initiate and sustain breastfeeding, suggesting that environment and continuity of care play a vital role.

Curious about the full research? Click allirelandmidwiferynetwork.com/research-map/

Midwifery/Maternity Research Map - All Ireland Midwifery Network

The All-Ireland Midwifery Network Research Map has been created so that members can share their peer-reviewed published research papers. Our aim is to support collaboration, evidence-based practice, a...

allirelandmidwiferynetwork.com

All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · Aug 8

Research Map Spotlight on Birthplace & Breastfeeding.

Can where a woman gives birth influence how long she breastfeeds? This study of over 28,000 found a strong association between home birth and higher breastfeeding rates; at birth, 8 weeks, and even exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months.

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All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · Aug 4

🔗 Click the link in bio to access the replay.

#aimn
#midwiferymatters #doulasupport #collaborationincare #mternityprofessionals #allIrelandmidwiferynetwork #seminarreplay

All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · Aug 4

Did you miss our last seminar on Midwife–Doula Collaboration?

You're not too late!
Catch the full replay and hear what attendees had to say about this informative session that sparked conversation, connection, and enhanced ways of working together to support women and their families.

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All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · Jun 4

Less than 24hrs to go.

This duo makes a difference for women and their families.

From decades of midwifery leadership to fearless childbirth advocacy.

They bring wisdom, passion, and impact to our next AIMN seminar, catch them live tomorrow Thursday, 5 June | 10:30 AM
#aimnseminar #speakerspotli

All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · Jun 2

Join us this Thursday, 5th June, for our next online seminar as we explore how Midwives and Doulas can collaborate together to provide compassionate, holistic women entered care.

🔗 Register at bit.ly/midoula

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All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · May 19

🤝Collaboration is Key!

Join us at our next AIMN seminar as we dive into the importance of collaborative working relationships between midwives and doulas.

Thurs, 5 June
10:30 AM UK Time
Speakers:
Leslie Altic and Margaret Rogan

🔗 Register for FREE via link in bio or scan the QR code in flyer.

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All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · May 15

Thank you to everyone who joined, shared, and learned together.

Let’s continue to elevate evidence-based midwifery and maternity care. 💖

All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · May 15

🌟 Reflecting on an Inspiring Seminar! 🌱

We recently gathered with expert midwives to explore best practice, share insights, and enhance our understanding of compassionate bereavement and pregnancy loss care. 🌸

Click the link in bio to watch the full replay of the seminar.

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All_Ireland_Midwifery_Network @midwiferynetwork.bsky.social · May 12

Happy #InternationalNursesDay 2025! 🌍
This year's theme: "Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies."

At AIMN, we celebrate the incredible dedication of nurses, whose skills often overlap with midwifery, creating a stronger, united care team. ❤️

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