Welcome to the subject page for Midwifery.
This page has been compiled by your subject librarian and will help you to find information for your studies and research. It is not an exhaustive list of everything available, but will point you in the right direction.
Take a look at the Using the Libraries pages for more general information about using our services. The Placement students page provides information on accessing resources whilst away from campus.
Use OneSearch to find everything that the library has to offer including print books, electronic books, journals and more…
New Proquest databases purchased. Follow the links in the eresources section below to check out these new resources bought to support your research
See OneList (online reading lists) for current lists of recommended reading for your course / modules.
Baston (2017) Midwifery essentials 2nd editions published
Volume 1: Basics
Volume 3: Labour
Volume 4: Postnatal
Tiran, D. (2016) Aromatherapy in midwifery practice.
Lissauer, T., Fanaroff, A., Miall, L. and Fanaroff, J. (2016) Neonatology at a glance 3rd edn.
Off campus you will need to log into these.
Look for the Sign in/Log in (normally top right)
Select Institutional or Shibboleth option (NOT Athens).
You may have to select UK Federated Access next OR go straight to selecting the University of Cumbria from a drop down list.
Then log in with your University email and password.
Many others are available, check the Journals A to Z to see if we hold the one you are looking for.
Anatomy TV
Interactive 3D anatomy resource
Instant Anatomy
Diagrams, videos, podcasts and revision questions.
CINAHL
An index of nursing and allied health articles. Access to over 300 full text journals. Bibliographic records for over 1000 journals.
MEDline
One of the largest bibliographic indexes for health. Full text for more than 1,450 journals indexed, covering medicine, nursing, the health care system and pre-clinical sciences.
Proquest Health and Medical collection
A suite of journal collections from Proquest
For details of how to get the best out of these Proquest databases see our guide Getting started with Proquest databases
Cochrane Library
Provides systematic reviews of clinical based evidence on the effectiveness of specific interventions. Your results will be a mixture of reviews and clinical trials. It will depend on your topic as to whether there will be a relevant review. Cochrane also runs a blog Evidence for everyday midwifery, which pulls together reviews into a more digestible format.
ScienceDirect
Science database covering physical sciences and engineering, life sciences, health sciences, social sciences and humanities. Sever
Academic Search Complete
A multi-disciplinary full text database of over 5,500 journals. In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 9,500 journals.
Sage
International and interdisciplinary journal collection
Taylor and Francis
journals, abstract databases and reference works published by Taylor and Francis
NHS Evidence
A search engine from the NHS for health and social care professionals, providing access to evidence-based health information, NICE guidelines and much more. Download the Quick guide to NHS Evidence for more information.
Dissertation and Theses
Comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses from around the world.
A selection of useful and reputable websites have been collected together for you here. Obviously many more are available on the web but do make sure you evaluate all websites and any information you find in them before using them in your studies.
AIMS - Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services
Information on pregnancy and childbirth care - campaigning for parents and professionals in the UK and Ireland.
Breastfeeding Guide - NHS Choices
The NHS guide to breastfeeding, including information and advice on latching, positioning, and common problems, such as mastitis.
Evidently Cochrane: evidence for everyday midwifery
A Blog where Cochrane reviews are interpreted by professionals
Health and care statistics landscape for England
Now there is no longer a national statistics website the GSS has created this useful map of where to find health statistics.
International Stillbirth Alliance
The International Stillbirth Alliance (ISA), a non-profit coalition of organisations dedicated to understanding the causes and prevention of stillbirth.
Midwifery email discussion list (JISC)
A forum for discussion on midwifery and reproductive health research.
Midwives Information Resource Service (MIDIRS)
MIDIRS supplies vital education and practice development resources to assist midwives and student midwives in their practice and studies.
Multiple Births Foundation
Multiple Births Foundation aids twins families and professionals caring for multiple birth families.
National Childbirth Trust
Website for the National Childbirth Trust, the UK's largest charity for parents. Provides support, information & training to parents, families & health professionals.
National Institute for Health & Clinical Excellence (NICE)
NICE guidance supports healthcare professionals and others to make sure that the care they provide is of the best possible quality and offers the best value for money.
National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU)
The NPEU is a multidisciplinary research team dedicated to improving the care provided to women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, as well as the care provided to the newborn.
Royal College of Midwives
Information on the support and information provided to the UK midwifery sector and every midwife working there, NHS and private, by the Royal College of Midwives.
The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
A list of publications from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, including date of next review. Many can be downloaded as PDF files.
Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Society (SANDS)
UK charity providing support for bereaved parents and their families.
