Nurturing the future part 1: holistic wellbeing and student midwife retention

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Coe, Z., Spence, L., Jniah, S. and Edwards, E. 2026. Nurturing the future part 1: holistic wellbeing and student midwife retention. The Student Midwife. 9 (1), pp. 14-17. https://doi.org/10.55975/pmqm8226
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TitleNurturing the future part 1: holistic wellbeing and student midwife retention
AuthorsCoe, Z., Spence, L., Jniah, S. and Edwards, E.
Abstract

This article, first in a four part series, addresses the student attrition crisis by advocating for a transition from individual resilience to systemic sustainability. By reframing support through scaffolded learning, it shifts the onus of professional success from the student to the learning environment. At the heart of this shift is psychological safety: the lived assurance that students can show up as their whole selves without fear of being written off. Through partnership and proactive navigation of support ecosystems, we can foster a diverse workforce built to last.

KeywordsStudent midwives; Future workforce; wellbeing
Sustainable Development Goals10 Reduced inequalities
4 Quality education
Middlesex University ThemeHealth & Wellbeing
PublisherAll4Holdings
JournalThe Student Midwife
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Print22 Apr 2026
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Accepted19 Feb 2026
Deposited25 Feb 2026
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