The philosophy of midwifery is one of placing the ‘woman’ at the centre of her care. This concept is challenged by acknowledgement of gender diversity within out society. As midwifery lecturers, we encouraged students to comment on how best to incorporate gender inclusive language whilst maintaining a woman-centred focus. We supported this task with a recent paper by Gribble et al. (2022) discussing the importance of effective communication around pregnancy, birth, care for women and newborns and highlighting the use of sexed language. Using an anonymous interactive presentation tool (Mentimeter©), we asked students to create a statement designed for first year commencing midwifery students. The language should acknowledge diversity and address inclusivity within midwifery care. Students engaged with the subject. Deep discussion in face-to-face seminars was accompanied by thoughtful responses within the Mentimeter© slide. Students acknowledged the importance of acceptance and respect for all ‘birthing people’ whilst raising concerns around the disenfranchisement of ‘woman’. Themes included trust, shared relationships, preferred terminology, and individualised, person-centred care. Students acknowledged a midwife’s own cultural, religious, and personal perspectives may be affected when caring for those who did not identify as heteronormative. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Code of Conduct for Midwives, Principle 3, (2019), was used to support discussion around this, namely ‘Culturally safe and respectful practice requires having knowledge of how a midwife's own culture, values, attitudes, assumptions, and beliefs influence their interactions with women and families, the community and colleagues’. As facilitators, we believe this exercise was productive in supporting the philosophy of midwifery that embraces care for all without bias or discrimination.