Normal Birth Needs Supported Midwives: METIS in Berlin

The connection between midwifery practice, professional wellbeing and workforce sustainability was an important theme for METIS at the Normal Labour and Birth Research Conference in Berlin held on 14-16 September 2026.

METIS and EU Priorities: Strengthening Health Workforce Transitions

Across Europe, health systems face a shared challenge: supporting newly qualified professionals as they move from education into practice, while maintaining quality of care, workforce sustainability, and professional mobility. The METIS project responds directly to this challenge and aligns closely with key European Union policies and strategic priorities. At the same time, its approach offers practical lessons that are relevant well beyond midwifery.