Media & Speaking
Throughout her career, Nikki has contributed to public and professional conversations about maternity care, clinical negligence, and birth trauma – as a speaker, writer, expert commentator, and podcast guest.
See her media appearances, published articles, upcoming events, and selected resources she believes deserve a wider audience below.
Expert Midwife Brand Work
Nikki was the 'Expert Midwife' for the UK's monthly "Prima Baby & Pregnancy" magazine for over a decade and was both the 'Infant Health Expert' & 'Expert Midwife' for Infacol & Sudocrem for over five years. She has represented numerous high profile 'brands' including Huggies & Discovery Health and has also worked as an advisor with the British Coffee Association analysing new research in relation to pregnancy and in the neonatal/postnatal period.
Journalism
Previous Panels, Seminars & Conferences
AVMA Annual Conference - Expert Panel
In 2010 Nikki spoke at the AVMA Annual Conference, contributing her perspective as a dual-qualified midwife and clinical negligence practitioner on standards of care in obstetric cases.
13th Annual Clinical Negligence Seminar & Legal Update
In October 2012 Nikki was an expert speaker at this specialist legal seminar, addressing clinical negligence practitioners on midwifery standards and the medico-legal analysis of obstetric cases at Gough Square Chambers.
AVMA Cerebral Palsy Conference
In 2025 Nikki spoke at the AVMA Cerebral Palsy Conference, drawing on her extensive clinical and medicolegal experience in birth injury cases to address legal and clinical professionals.
Published Writing
The Midwife's Role in Reducing the Incidence of Swine Flu amongst Pregnant Women & their Newborn The Practising Midwife - Dec 2011
In this peer-reviewed article, Nikki set out the practical steps midwives could take to reduce transmission of the H1N1 virus among pregnant women and their newborns, drawing on both clinical guidance and her frontline experience. [Available on request]
My Pregnancy DK Books - 2011 (Co-authored book chapter)
Nikki co-authored a chapter of this widely read pregnancy guide, published by DK Books and aimed at expectant parents navigating their pregnancy journey. [Available via DK Books]
Advisory Contribution - Government White Paper on Pre-conceptual Care Seven Seas Pharmaceuticals - 2013
Nikki contributed in an advisory and editorial capacity to this government-commissioned white paper, drawing on her clinical expertise in pre-conceptual and antenatal care.
Raising Awareness
Nikki is passionate about ensuring that families, clinicians, and legal professionals have access to the best available information on birth trauma, maternity care, and obstetric injury. Below are selected resources, organisations, and articles she recommends.
Media & Speaking Enquiries
Nikki welcomes invitations to speak at professional conferences, contribute to podcasts and webinars, and provide expert commentary for health and legal publications. If you would like to discuss a media appearance, speaking engagement, or written contribution, please get in touch.
