The Maternity & Midwifery Hour

Historically, in all cultures, midwives have had a close connection with spirituality, and with religion. So as we look at contemporary care, do we need to reflect and be aware of our historical links? An awareness of different cultures, and of differences between beliefs, and practices is fundamental to the way the midwife can personalise care to match with the women and families personal needs. This week, we will explore some of the different beliefs and thoughts around fertility, pregnancy and birth and loss, and how these impact on the needs of women, families, and their babies, as well midwives in their planning and delivery of culturally sensitive and individualised care.

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Dr Jenny Hall has been creatively educating for nursing and midwifery all her career, in practice, publication or higher education.

Recently this has been through developing reflective practice in other educators on the Postgraduate certificate for education. She is currently a mentor and assessor for a Higher Education Academy (HEA) programme and Masters level supervisor and assessor.

Her passion is to view women’s needs holistically, including recognising spirituality. Previously editor for The Practising Midwife, she has published widely.

Recent research topics include spirituality, promoting dignity and respect in education and the human rights experiences of disabled women.

Further interest lies in educating for Sustainable Development. She is Fellow of the Royal College of Midwives and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

She is Editor of the MATFLIX box sets.

Fatimah Mohamied is a Midwife, Mother and Muslim. She is an alloy of British, Egyptian and Bengali constituents, whose passions lie in advocating for marginalized and vulnerable groups. Her work also strives to dismantle patriarchy, white supremacy and racism with a focus on protecting the dignity and respect of those harmed or in harm's way.

Fatimah has written for grass roots organizations such as The Khidr Collective, and Migrant Matters. She has also contributed to efforts in reducing inequalities for healthcare staff via the Nursing Narratives documentary "exposed".

Fatimah runs the Cultural Safety Book Club which will commence its third season in September and is excited to begin her new role as Cultural Safety Lead in July, while starting a new podcast alongside the author Shelley Silas.

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Series 10 - Episode 7: Communicating with babies

We know that baby’s ways of communication, and how we communicate with them is important.

This week it is Baby Communication Awareness week, and we are delighted to be joined by colleagues from the Brazelton centre. Betty Hutchon one of Brazelton Centre UK Master Trainers in the NBAS and NBO and the co-founder of the Brazelton Centre UK, and Sarah Lam, Communications Manager for the Brazelton Centre UK , who is leading the planning and running the annual Baby Communication Week will be speaking, and answering questions.

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Dr Betty Hutchon

As well as recently taking on the most important role in her career as 'Granny' (!), Betty has had countless positions and accolades in helping babies and children. For many years Betty was Head of Paediatric Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy for the Royal Free Hospital in London, and she is now Honorary Neurodevelopmental Consultant OT at University College Hospital, London.

Betty was one of the co-founders of the Brazelton Centre UK and is one of 13 Master Trainers in the NBO and NBAS worldwide!

In recent years Betty has played a leading role in setting up a charity promoting evidence-based early intervention called Ei Smart https://eismart.co.uk/

Sarah Lam

Sarah is the Communication Manager for the Brazelton Centre UK which amongst many things includes planning and running the annual Baby Communication Week! She also creates resources for professionals and parents related to understanding baby behaviour.

Sarah has a special interest in supporting the parent-infant relationship both before birth and in the first months of life. Her professional background is in midwifery and following her (short) time as a midwife she was involved in carrying out a research study at the University of Cambridge studying how parent-infant neural synchrony supports early learning which was published in the PNAS Journal.

Sarah joined the Brazelton Centre UK in 2016 and certified in the Newborn Behavioural Observations. A highlight in her role has been planning an International conference all about babies around the world!

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In this session, renowned international midwifery expert Dianne Garland discusses the current evidence around water use during labour and birth, parent and midwife preparation, and what is happening nationally and internationally.

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Dianne Garland SRN RM ADM PGCEA MSc

Qualified as a midwife in 1983, her waterbirth teaching/research has taken her all over the world, from Australia, China, the United States, and India. Her book “Revisiting Waterbirth – an attitude to care” was published 2017.

Dianne works as an expert witness, University lecturer and maintains her clinical skills on a midwife-led / consultant unit in Kent. Dianne has various roles including professional advisor in Chinese and Indian birth centres. After launching her company in 2005 www.midwifeexpert.com. her roles have expanded in the UK and abroad.

In 2018 Dianne joined the NSA advisory panel

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Series 10 - Episode 5: Oxytocin Collective Care - The art & interdisciplinary strategies

Series 10 - Episode 4: Baby loss - supporting black and mixed-black women

The International Day of the Midwife is a chance to reflect on what we have achieved and what midwives contribute to the health and wellbeing of women, their babies and families. And we celebrate midwives’ strength, resilience and creativity.

Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent has vast experience in healthcare provision. She is a registered nurse and midwife, previously the Chief Midwifery Officer for the NHS in England and now newly appointed First Chief Midwife, International Confederation of Midwives. She is one of two National Maternity Safety Champions and visiting Professor of Midwifery at Kings College London and London South Bank University.

Jacqueline has held senior positions in clinical practice, education, leadership and management including: Consultant Midwife, Director of Midwifery and Nursing positions for Women’s and Children’s services at Imperial College Healthcare Trust & Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

Academic roles have included: Senior Lecturer, Curriculum Leader, LME and Professor of Midwifery.

Her experience has seen her leading and influencing national maternity standards and guidance. She also influences healthcare, nationally and internationally through, education and publications and is frequently invited to speak at national and international conferences. She is a member of Tommy’s Charity National Advisory Board as Midwifery advisor, and the Women of the Year management committee. Her voluntary work currently includes Midwifery Ambassador for the charity ‘Saying Goodbye’ and trustee for the RCN Foundation.

She has received the HSJ, BME Pioneers award and she has been selected from over 100 nominations for inclusion on Nursing Times’ Leaders 2015 list that celebrates nurses and midwives who are pioneers, entrepreneurs and inspirational role models in their profession

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For many years, Entonox ‘Gas and air’ has been a treasured form of pain relief during labour. Recently interest in the media has highlighted other aspects, such as ‘recreational use’, and also the impact of Entonox levels on midwives and maternity staff as well as the environmental impact of Entonox – looking at a recent study.

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This session looks at a student led model of learning for student midwives in the form of a student led postnatal clinic within maternity service. The SMiLE Clinic provides student led postnatal care, supported by midwives in partnership with women and families. We hear from Dana and Sam on how the clinic runs, and what the women and students think of the being part of this clinic.

This episode is an overview of the examination of the newborn, looking briefly at its history, the NMC requirements, and what this means for student midwives, qualified midwives and existing EON and NIPE practitioners. Our speakers explore the standards in action and consider how we can work towards a high quality standardised aspect of care, and develop skills, competence and confidence with the newborn baby.