ATTENTION: LIVE webinar for.... Midwives, lactation consultants, doctors, nurses, and anyone with clinical responsibilities during the perinatal period - from pregnancy, to birth, to infant feeding, and beyond.

FREE LIVE WEBINAR: 18th June at 12 noon PT / 3pm ET / 8pm UK

What Every Midwife Needs to Know About the Microbiome in 2026 - with Dr Michelle Irving (PhD)

Michelle Irving (PhD), Lecturer in Midwifery, Bournemouth University

Webinar Title: What Every Midwife Needs to Know About the Microbiome in 2026

About Michelle Irving

I qualified as a midwife after having my daughter and son. I have worked as an Independent Midwife from 2000, and I am now a Midwifery Lecturer at Bournemouth University.

I’m deeply passionate about supporting midwives with tools that promote physiology, informed decision‑making, and ultimately help families get the best possible start. With this in mind, I’ve spent the past three years exploring the science of the maternal and infant microbiome and translating it into clear, practical learning for midwives and students.

My focus is on turning complex evidence into useful, real‑world insights midwives can bring to their day‑to‑day practice.

That’s why I created Microbiome Essentials For Midwives which is launching in September 2026 - an accessible, evidence‑informed 9 month course designed to empower midwives with up‑to‑date knowledge about the microbiome from pregnancy through the early postnatal period.

>>> CLICK HERE <<< to find out more about Michelle's new course.

🗓️Thurs 18th June

12 noon Pacific Time

3pm Eastern Time

8pm UK Time

(5am AEST on Fri 19th June)

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Where?

Free & online - instant access when you register.

Who is it for?

Midwives, Student Midwives, Lactation Consultants, Doctors, Nurses, & anyone with clinical responsibilities in the perinatal period or anyone interested in learning how YOU can support during pregnancy, birth, infant feeding and postpartum.

What are the benefits?

Join the LIVE WEBINAR covering:

>✓ The latest microbiome science relevant to maternity care
✓ What happens during birth that may influence lifelong health
✓ Breastfeeding and the infant microbiome
✓ Practical implications for midwives in clinical practice
✓ Emerging evidence every midwife should know

PLUS LIVE Q&A with Michelle Irving!

Will there be a replay?

Yes, there will be a replay if you can't join live. The replay will be available until midnight Pacific Time on Saturday 20th June.

Why join live?

If you join live...

You will also be able to ask questions to Michelle about bringing the microbiome to evidence-based clinical practice.

And you can connect with other birth and breastfeeding practitioners, educators and supporters from around the world.

If you join LIVE, you'll get a special limited time exclusive gift.

The gift is related to Michelle's new course launching Sept 2026

Find out more about the new course on this link

>>> https://microbirth.teachable.com/p/midwives1 <<<