AIMN Member Spotlight: Siobhán Flynn

Name: Siobhán FlynnRole: CMM2 ParentcraftPlace of Practice: Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise For this Member Spotlight, we are delighted to feature Siobhán, whose journey into midwifery began with a single, powerful moment. While training as a nurse, witnessing her first birth left her in awe of the strength of women. That experience ignited a passion that…

AIMN Member Spotlight: Dr Ciara Close

Name: Dr Ciara CloseRole: AIMN Co-Chair | Midwifery LecturerPlace of Practice: Queens University Belfast We are honoured to feature Dr Ciara our newly selected Co-chair, whose journey into midwifery and education is deeply rooted in family legacy, global practice, and a commitment to evidence-based learning.  Dr Ciara was inspired by her late Aunt Mary O’Prey, a highly respected midwife…

AIMN Member Spotlight: Helen Jane Campbell

Name: Helen Jane CampbellRole: CMM2, Labour WardPlace of Practice: University Hospital Galway Midwifery is shaped not only by evidence, but by the values and commitment of those who practise it every day. In this Member Spotlight, Helen shares reflections from decades in labour ward practice and what continues to inspire her work. Helen’s journey into…

Member Spotlight

At the All-Ireland Midwifery Network, our strength lies in our people. Our Member Spotlight celebrates the midwives, student midwives, researchers, and maternity care professionals who bring evidence-based care to life every day. Through sharing real stories, experiences, and reflections from practice, we aim to inspire learning, connection, and motivation across the midwifery community. Each spotlight…

Seminar on Spinning Babies®: The Research & Effectiveness

Claire Eccleston will present a seminar on ‘Seminar on Spinning Babies®: The Research & Effectiveness in Practice’. This will take place on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 11:00am via Microsoft Teams. Current members will receive an MS Teams invite. Claire Eccleston Claire is an experienced midwife, mentor, and bodyworker with decades of practice across homebirth, intrapartum care, and midwifery mentoring.…

AIMN 2025 Year in Review

This year has been one of meaningful progress for the All-Ireland Midwifery Network (AIMN) marked by impactful events, a growing community, and exciting steps forward in leadership and research. As we reflect on the past year at the All-Ireland Midwifery Network (AIMN), one word stands out: gratitude. Gratitude for our members, our speakers, our leaders, and our growing community…

Seminar on Promoting Collaborative Working Relationships Between Midwives and Doulas

Leslie Altic and Margaret Rogan will present a seminar on ‘Promoting Collaborative Working Relationships Between Midwives and Doulas’. This will take place on Thursday 5th June 2025 at 10:30 via Microsoft Teams. Current members will receive an MS Teams invite. Leslie Altic Leslie is a qualified doula and antenatal practitioner and co-founder of All About Birth CIC. She is…

Seminar on ‘Evidence based midwifery care for women and their families who experience pregnancy and baby loss’

Gillian Campbell, Barbara Gergett and Sandra Mulholland will present a seminar on ‘Evidence based midwifery care for women and their families who experience pregnancy and baby loss’’. This will take place on Thursday 1st May 2025 at 11am via Microsoft Teams. Current members will receive an MS Teams invite. Gillian Campbell Gillian is a registered midwife, currently based at…