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How is research changing the role of midwives in maternity care?
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- Behind the Genes
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- May 27, 2026
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- 2014
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When people think of midwives, they often think about pregnancy and birth, but the reality of modern midwifery is far broader. In this episode of Behind the Genes, our guests explore the many different roles midwives play across healthcare, from clinical care and safety improvement to research and genomics. The conversation looks at how midwives are helping shape the future of maternity care through research, supporting families to make informed decisions about genomic testing, and contributing to studies like the Generation Study. Our host, Sharon Jones is joined by: Katie Handley - maternal and child health clinical lead for the Generation Study, Fiona Smith - research midwife for the Generation Study at Rosie Hospital in Cambridgeshire Jess Fletcher - safety and quality midwife at the Rosie Hospital and a participant on the Generation Study You can find out more about the Generation Study via the study’s official website. “ The more brave we are as midwives, and the more that we're willing to be curious about what we can do to improve our care, the better we're going to be at our profession. All midwives want to do is to provide safe, effective care that is what is in the best interest of that woman. We are advocates for women and for their families.” You can download the transcript or read it below. [00:00:00] Sharon Jones: Welcome to Behind the Genes. How is genomics changing midwifery, and what role are midwives playing in shaping the future of genomic healthcare? Also, do midwives just deliver babies, or is their role much broader than many people realise? [00:00:16] My name is Sharon Jones, and in this podcast we cover everything from cutting-edge research to real life stories in genomic healthcare. [00:00:23] Joining me today are Katie Handley, Fiona Smith, an…