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¹School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA, UK. rjm2@stir.ac.uk

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England faces a critical shortage of midwives, impacting safe, high-quality maternity care. Addressing this requires a strong commitment to recruiting and educating skilled midwives to meet evolving societal needs.

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Maternal Health
Public Health Policy
Healthcare Workforce Studies

Background:

Midwives are recognized as lead professionals for low-risk maternity care, crucial for maternal and infant well-being.
Numerous policy documents and reviews underscore the essential role and expertise of midwives in safe care management.
A significant shortage of midwives in England has generated widespread debate and concern.

Purpose of the Study:

To debate the implications of the current midwife shortage in England.
To advocate for a commitment to midwife recruitment and education.
To ensure midwives are equipped for high-quality, woman-centred care.

Main Methods:

Literature review of policy documents and service audits.
Analysis of media, public, and professional discourse on the midwife shortage.
Discussion of challenges in maintaining midwife skills and knowledge.

Main Results:

The shortage of midwives poses risks to the quality and safety of maternity care.
There is a pressing need for strategic investment in midwife recruitment and training.
Maintaining continuous professional development is vital for midwives.

Conclusions:

Addressing the midwife shortage is essential for ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality maternity services.
Sustained commitment to midwife education and recruitment is paramount.
Supporting ongoing training ensures midwives can meet the changing needs of women and society.