Uniform layers made for real midwifery days

Midwifery shifts can swing from calm clinic appointments to fast-paced moments in a matter of minutes. You’re walking miles, moving between bays, supporting families, and often stepping between warmer wards and cooler corridors. This collection focuses on practical layers that feel comfortable for long hours while still looking professional and reassuring in patient-facing settings.

Personalised embroidery helps with clear identification (especially when you’re meeting new families repeatedly) and gives your uniform a consistent “team-ready” finish.

Personalisation ideas midwives actually request

Most midwifery teams keep it clean and readable. A tidy left-chest embroidery is the most popular choice, typically using:

• Name (first name, or first name + initial)
• Role (Midwife, Student Midwife, Maternity Support Worker, Team Leader)
• Team wording (Midwifery, Maternity, Birth Centre, Community Midwife, Antenatal Clinic)

If you’re ordering as a group, picking one format for everyone (same line breaks and wording style) looks smarter and avoids “near matches” across the team.

Choosing the right midwifery layer

Different midwifery settings call for different layers — here’s a practical way to decide:

• Want the warmest option for chilly wards and commutes? Go for a fleece-style layer that keeps heat in without feeling heavy.
• Need something easy for on/off between tasks? A zip hoodie (“zippie”) is ideal when you’re moving between warmer rooms and cooler corridors.
• Prefer a softer, relaxed layer for travel and community work? Hoodies are a popular choice for everyday comfort.
• Want a simple mid-layer over scrubs/tunics? A sweatshirt is a clean, no-fuss option.

For midwifery teams, the “sweet spot” is usually a warm layer you can live in all shift, plus a second option you can rotate depending on clinic vs ward vs community days.

Ordering for individuals, teams and maternity units

Ordering for yourself? A two-line layout (Name + Midwifery/Maternity) is the most common because it’s instantly recognisable. Ordering for a maternity unit or team? Standardising your format makes everyone match and saves time when multiple people are submitting personalisation details.

Quick formatting tip: if you’re using “Student Midwife” or “Maternity Support Worker”, keep it on one tidy line for readability — or shorten it consistently across the team.

Important information about personalisation

We create personalised workwear for NHS staff and healthcare professionals. Vivid Promotion is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official supplier to the NHS, and we do not supply NHS logos or crests. Personalisation is typically names, roles and departments, or approved artwork you have permission to use.

Browse related healthcare workwear categories

If you’re building a full uniform set or shopping for multiple departments, these links make it easy to explore:

• Shop all personalised NHS workwear
• Rainbow healthcare workwear (popular for team identity)
• Accident & Emergency workwear
• Neonatal ICU workwear
• Care worker workwear