Continuing the conversation from Bradford Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2026

Need a lily pad? Or want to help create one?

Lovely to meet you at the Maternity and Midwifery Festival, Leeds. Thanks for scanning the QR code. This page is here to help you find the route that fits you best — whether you are newly qualified, experienced, or part of an organisation shaping maternity care.

From Nicola’s talk

When one path ends, the next lily pad should already be visible.

Newly qualified midwives should not reach the end of training and feel as though the profession has become a dead end.

We need clearer, kinder and more connected pathways — not just for those entering the profession, but for the midwives and organisations who can help shape what comes next.

Choose your route

One profession. Different routes. Shared purpose.

Choose the option that feels most like you, and we’ll take you to the right next step.

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Newly qualified or student midwife

For midwives who are qualifying, newly qualified, waiting for their first post, or wondering where they fit.

  • Supportive community
  • Realistic career conversations
  • Mentoring and reflective support
  • Alternative pathways and CPD
Join the NQM waitlist
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Experienced midwife

For midwives who want to stay connected while exploring portfolio work, teaching, mentoring, workshops, helpline work or flexible roles.

  • Explore portfolio working
  • Support newer midwives
  • Share your skills and experience
  • Join the Mobile Midwives Collective
I’m an experienced midwife
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Organisation, educator or collaborator

For universities, employers, charities, educators, innovators and organisations who want to help create safer pathways.

  • Collaborate on education
  • Create visible pathways
  • Support workforce innovation
  • Help midwives stay connected
Start a collaboration conversation
Mobile Midwives CIC

We’re building safer places to land.

Mobile Midwives CIC exists to connect women, midwives and organisations with education, support, signposting and professional pathways.

Our work is rooted in collaboration, flexibility and the belief that midwifery skills belong in more places than one.

What we are creating

  • A supportive community for student and newly qualified midwives
  • A professional collective for experienced midwives
  • Education, mentoring and reflective support
  • Collaborative projects with organisations and educators
  • Clearer pathways across the maternity landscape

Different roles. Same purpose.

Let’s continue the conversation.

Whether you need a lily pad, or want to help create one, I’d love to hear from you.

Mobile Midwives CIC A safe place to land
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