Midwife gifts: ideas for the labour ward and International Day of the Midwife

Lots of families want to thank the midwife who was with them at the birth, and lots of teams look for a little something for 5 May, the International Day of the Midwife. Here are ideas they’ll use on the labour ward and in clinic, with their embroidered name.

In short: The Gynae lanyard, wash bag or pocket organiser, or a maternity scrub cap with their embroidered name: thoughtful touches for the labour ward.

Popular picks for midwives

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Gift ideas for midwives

1. The Gynae lanyard

Our Gynae Lanyard is one of our most popular lanyards. It’s worn all day with their ID badge and can be embroidered with their name.

2. Gynae or Maternity wash bag

For the locker or the shift bag: the Gynae wash bag and the Maternity wash bag are lined and can be embroidered with their initials.

3. A maternity scrub cap

Prints made for the labour ward: Maternity (also in Zendal and Henderson), Sweet Expectations or Baby Pink Little Stars. With their name and, if you like, ‘Midwife’ on a second line.

4. Gynae pocket organiser or multi-slot organiser

For their scrubs pocket: the Gynae pocket organiser can be embroidered with their name; the Gynae multi-slot pocket organiser, with more slots, can’t be embroidered.

5. A Gynae tote bag

For getting to and from the hospital with everything they need: the Gynae tote bag, also with an embroidered name.

Gifts for every occasion

• After the birth: a lanyard or a wash bag with their name is a ‘thank you’ they’ll use every day.
• 5 May, International Day of the Midwife: a matching set for the whole team; for large orders, see teams and clinics.
• Qualifying as a midwife: their first midwife scrub cap with their embroidered name.

Order in good time

Every piece is made for your order: allow 7–10 working days plus delivery, and delivery is free on orders over €90. Which scrub cap suits the labour ward? We explain it in scrub caps for midwives.

Frequently asked questions

Can you embroider their name?

Yes, on almost everything: scrub caps, lanyards, pocket organisers, bum bags, wash bags, stethoscope covers and tote bags. Embroidery is optional and you choose it on each product’s page. Scrunchies and multi-slot pocket organisers can’t be embroidered.

How long will it take to arrive?

Every piece is made for your order: allow 7–10 working days plus delivery. Delivery is free on orders over €90.

What’s a good thank-you gift for the midwife at our baby’s birth?

Something they’ll use on the labour ward with their name on it: the Gynae lanyard, a wash bag or an embroidered maternity scrub cap. It’s a ‘thank you’ that will go with them on every shift.

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