British Journal of Midwifery

The British Journal of Midwifery (BJM) is the premier journal for midwives, containing a wealth of clinical, professional and educational peer-reviewed content focused on midwifery and women's health. The journal publishes the most relevant and up-to-date original research, best practice and clinical reviews.

Subscribe to BJM today and benefit from: · Clinical practice updates to keep your knowledge current · Research that will inform clinical practice, now and in the future · Essential information on midwives' issues and concerns, including advice about professional development · Reviews of the important legal issues and responsibilities relevant to midwifery · An informal look at the latest developments in midwifery · Teaching methods and innovative ways to educate student midwives · A roundup of the latest events, including presentations, talks and debates

BJM aims to challenge readers to reflect on and evaluate their own practice. The journal covers the full spectrum of midwifery from antenatal through to postpartum care and support, including issues of neonatal care. Improve your knowledge and skills in all areas of practice and enjoy articles written and peer-reviewed by prominent authorities in the profession. 

The final issue of this year has a variety of research and professional articles covering a wide array of topics. The issue also includes a case study on mental health outcomes for women with bipolar effective disorder, and a comment from George Winter on the transgender debate and how it relates to midwifery care. 

Our research section this month covers the impact of cultural beliefs on maternity care among Sundanese people, how fear of childbirth affects women in Australia, and an exploration of whether access to NHS tongue tie services in the UK is equitable for mothers and babies. 

The professional articles include a look at the importance of reflexivity when considering data collection methods in qualitative midwifery research, and a midwife’s reflection on their person experiences of lactation and grief. 

Our December issue also includes a Charity Spotlight article from the PROMPT Maternity Foundation team, examining their work to support maternity teams by providing multi-professional training to teams across both the UK and on an international scale.