Welcome to MiRecord articles, your dedicated hub for insights, updates, and thought leadership on digital maternity and child health records. This collection of MiRecord articles is designed to help healthcare professionals, NHS leaders, and service managers stay informed about the latest standards, tools, and innovations shaping safer and smarter care.
Each of our MiRecord articles explores a theme at the forefront of digital healthcare transformation. From understanding the Digital Maternity Record Standard (DMRS), developed by the PRSB and supported by NHS England, to practical guidance on interoperability and data quality, the articles provide clarity and actionable knowledge. You can learn more about the DMRS directly from the NHS Standards Directory (digital.nhs.uk).
The value of MiRecord articles also lies in highlighting real-world innovations such as the electronic partograph. Evidence shows that tools like this can improve labour monitoring and reduce risks for mothers and babies. A study published in the Global Health: Science and Practice Journal demonstrated that digital partographs were associated with better outcomes for both mothers and newborns (ghspjournal.org).
By reading MiRecord articles, healthcare teams can build confidence in adopting digital maternity tools while aligning with national policy priorities. Each article is written with accuracy and integrity, drawing from NHS sources, peer-reviewed research, and professional best practice.
If you are looking for expert knowledge, practical insights, and a trusted perspective, MiRecord articles offer an authoritative resource. Explore the full range today and see how MiRecord is helping shape the future of maternity and child health.
Digital labour monitoring and the WHO Labour Care Guide. How EPRs can support safer intrapartum care Digital labour monitoring This article has information about Digital labour monitoring Summary The WHO has introduced the Labour Care Guide as a next-generation tool for monitoring labour, building on experience with the traditional partograph. Studies of electronic partogram tools in […]
What the Digital Maternity Record Standard means for UK maternity teams, and where MiRecord fits Digital maternity record standard Digital maternity record standard This article has information about the Digital maternity record standard Summary The NHS is moving to consistent, shareable digital maternity records so teams can access the same information and reduce duplication. The […]
Reducing Administrative Burden in Maternity Wards with MiRecord Introduction As maternity care becomes increasingly digitised, the protection of patient information becomes a top priority. From medical history to mental health, maternity records hold highly sensitive data. For NHS Trusts, ensuring that digital records are secure and compliant is not optional; it’s essential. MiRecord is a […]
Reducing Administrative Burden in Maternity Wards with MiRecord Introduction Antenatal care is one of the most critical stages in the maternity journey. It helps identify health risks, monitors fetal development, and supports women emotionally and physically throughout pregnancy. But for many NHS Trusts, managing these pathways efficiently remains a challenge. MiRecord offers a digital maternity […]
Reducing Administrative Burden in Maternity Wards with MiRecord Modern maternity care demands exceptional clinical focus—but much of that time is consumed by administrative tasks. A survey from the Royal College of Midwives highlighted ongoing pressures, with midwives routinely working unpaid overtime to keep services running (rcm.org.uk, liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk, rcm.org.uk). MiRecord was developed to ease this burden. […]
How MiRecord Supports Continuity of Carer in NHS Maternity Services Continuity of carer is a critical component of high-quality maternity care. NHS guidance highlights that when women are supported by the same care team throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postnatal period, outcomes improve and women report greater satisfaction (rcm.org.uk, england.nhs.uk). Yet practical delivery of continuity […]
Why Training and Support Matter for Successful MiRecord Adoption The success of any digital system isn’t just in how it’s built—it’s in how it’s used. That’s why MiRecord places strong emphasis on training, support, and user engagement. Whether you’re a midwife, consultant, or IT lead, your experience with MiRecord matters—and it starts with getting the right training […]
How MiRecord Helps Expectant Mothers Stay Informed and Involved Pregnancy is a life-changing experience. For mothers-to-be, it can bring joy, questions, and sometimes worry. Having the right information at the right time makes all the difference, and that’s exactly what MiRecord is designed to do. What is MiRecord? MiRecord is a digital maternity record that […]
How MiRecord Makes Maternity Data Easier to Share and Use In maternity care, good communication and timely access to information are essential. Every stage of pregnancy involves multiple healthcare professionals, from booking to postnatal care. That’s why many NHS Trusts are adopting MiRecord, a digital maternity platform designed to support clearer, faster information sharing. A […]
Enhancing Maternity Services with MiRecord: A Digital Leap Forward The digitisation of healthcare records has revolutionised patient care, and in maternity services, MiRecord leads this transformation. This digital maternity information system is designed to support clinicians and empower mothers, ensuring a seamless and secure care experience. Understanding MiRecord MiRecord is a digital platform that […]
MiRecord is a next-generation maternity information system designed to support safer and more effective care. With a clinically-led design and mother-centred approach to care, communication between clinicians and expectant mothers is enhanced. Its intuitive interface assists clinicians with care pathways for an improved care experience.