The Maternity & Midwifery Hour

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The Maternity & Midwifery Hour episodes

October 14, 20228.5 Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
Series 8 - Episode 5: World Mental Health Day
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
We are joined for this episode by a world expert on ICP as well as someone who has experienced the condition.
This session will focus on to date, evidence based information on what ICP is, how to recognise it and how midwives (and students) can manage and support women and families experiencing this condition.
Hosted by:
Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery
Contributions from:
Dr Caroline Ovadia, BMBCh MA PhD MRCOG, Clinical Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics, Department of Women and Children’s Health, King’s College London; Honorary Consultant Obstetrician, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Ali Gilroy, Expert by Experience
Biographies
Dr Caroline Ovadia
Caroline Ovadia is a Senior Clinical Lecturer in Obstetrics at King’s College London, and an Honorary Consultant Obstetrician at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. She qualified in Medicine from Oxford University in 2005; following clinical rotations in Oxford and Wales, moved to London in 2010 to undertake an Academic Clinical Fellowship at Imperial College London. In 2014, she commenced an NIHR BRC Clinical Research Fellowship in Translational and Experimental Medicine and King’s College London, following which she was awarded Clinical Research Fellowships by Tommy’s Charity and the University of Gothenburg, during which time she completed her PhD. This studied the role of ursodeoxycholic acid treatment in cholestatic pregnancy, under the supervision of Professors Catherine Williamson, Lucy Chappell, and Dr Peter Dixon.
Caroline’s academic interests are in the maternal and fetal influences of metabolic disorders of pregnancy, particularly concentrating on gut-derived endocrine signals and the prevention of adverse perinatal outcomes, including stillbirth. She has published work in major journals, such as the Lancet, Hepatology and the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Clinically, she has undertaken advanced training in maternal medicine and advanced labour ward practice, and jointly leads the diabetes and endocrinology obstetric antenatal service. She is a co-investigator for clinical trials in cholestatic pregnancy and gestational diabetes. Caroline is a member of the British Maternal Fetal Medicine Society and the Society for Endocrinology.
Caroline believes strongly in engaging the public in medicine and science; as such she is a Key Collaborator on contextualising “The Birth Rites” art collection, has spoken at the “Pint of Science” international science festival, undertakes live social media interactive sessions, regularly speaks at schools and is a medical advisor to the charity ICP Support.
Ali Gilroy
Ali Gilroy has a background in psychology, completing an MSc in Health Psychology in 2010.
She was diagnosed with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy during her first pregnancy, having never heard of the condition before then. When seeking information about her postnatal health she discovered the research-charity ICP Support.
In 2021 she began working for ICP Support as their Engagement and Development Officer. She is currently on maternity leave with her second little itch and will return at the end of October 2022.

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1 hr 5 min
October 07, 20228.4 Research on Student Experience
Series 8 - Episode 4: Research on the Student Experience
This session focuses on research into student midwives’ perspectives, both before they come into midwifery and what their experiences are towards the end of their programme. This has huge implications for the students and for the midwives and lecturers supporting them through their midwifery journey.
Does a student midwife’s personal experience of childbirth affect their philosophy of care and the choices they offer women?
Contributions from:
Carla Jayne Avery, Associate Professor for Midwifery and Lead Midwife for Education (LME) Buckinghamshire New University

Sarah Milnes, Midwifery Lecturer, University of Leicester

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1 hr 1 min
September 30, 2022 8.3 Waterbirth - The Evidence
Waterbirth - the evidence
Hosted by: Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery
Contributions from:
Dr Claire Feeley, Researcher and Lecturer at King’s College London
Dr Ethel Burns, Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Oxford Brookes University
Professor Charles Roehr, Clinical Director, National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit - Clinical Trials Unit; Associate Professor of Paediatrics, University of Oxford
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1 hr 14 min
September 23, 2022 8.2 Going for Gold - UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative in the University
Going for Gold - UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative in the University

Hosted by: Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery

Contributions from:
Dr Alison Taylor, Lead Midwife for Education, Deputy Head of Department Midwifery and Health Sciences, Baby Friendly Project Lead Lecturer, University National Infant Feeding (NIFN) Lead, Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Bournemouth University
Megan Langrish, Senior Midwifery Lecturer, Course Leader (Burnley Campus), UCLan Baby Friendly Leadership Team Gold Award, University of Central Lancashire

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1 hr 5 min
September 16, 2022 8.1 Personal and professional challenges
Personal and professional challenges
Hosted by: Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery
Contributions from:
Dr Denise Tiran, CEO / Education Director, Expectancy, Visiting Professor, Qingdao Huikang School of Midwifery, Shanghai, China and;
Tamsin Bicknell, Consultant Midwife for Public Health and Safeguarding, Co-chair NEL LMNS, Florence Nightingale Foundation Scholar
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1 hr 25 min
July 22, 20227.13 Power, Hierarchy & Staff Safety in Maternity Services
In this session we are looking at truly cutting-edge research work into the influences of power and hierarchy on staff safety and wellbeing; the underpinning problems of psychological vulnerability creating cultural challenges to staff safety; and poor working conditions creating workplace adversity.
We consider different evidence-based strategies which may improve outcomes for staff, patients, and wider communities of practice, because the patient and staff experience of healthcare are intrinsically linked.
Hosted by:
Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery
Contributions from:
Helen Elliott-Mainwaring, Lecturer in Midwifery, University of Leicester and

Charlotte Phillips, Senior Lecturer, University of Staffordshire

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1 hr 11 min
July 15, 2022 7.12 Coping Strategies for Midwives
In this session we are exploring current challenges facing maternity care and midwives. We will look at strategies to shine brightly, with Radha Wilson-Jefferies, emotional health coach for midwives and Dr Jan Smith, Psychologist and Coach, who will talk about supporting staff and her new mental health app for midwives. Hosted by: Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery Contributions from: Dr Jan Smith, Psychologist & CEO, Healthy You Ltd Radha Wilson Jeffries, Emotional Health Coach for Midwives and Maternity Live on Maternity and Midwifery Forum | 7pm London, UK | Wednesday's throughout 2022. Listen to the Maternity & Midwifery Hour Podcast Support us on Patreon. Supported by MATFLIX: https://matflix.co.uk Register to watch the next episode LIVE or attend a Maternity & Midwifery Festival: https://mmf.eventbrite.com Watch the live stream: https://facebook.com/midwiferyforum/live
1 hr 3 min
July 08, 2022 7.11 Women’s Experiences of Post-traumatic Growth Following Traumatic Birth
Women’s experiences of post-traumatic growth following traumatic birth In this session we will be exploring womens' experience of traumatic birth, through an important research project looking at women’s post traumatic growth.
This research has important messages for women’s, families and professionals in providing care, and supporting women who may experience traumatic birth.
Hosted by: Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery
Contributions from: Zoe Darwin, Reader, University of Huddersfield,
Rhianna Ketley, Clinical Psychology Trainee, University of Leeds
Linda McGowan, Professor of Applied Health Research in the School of Healthcare, Leeds University
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1 hr 7 min
July 01, 2022 7.10 Voices From the Student Front
Voices From the Student Front
Hosted by: Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery
Contributions from: Nicky Clark, Head of Midwifery and Child/Lead Midwife for Education/ Senior Lecturer, Chair of the NMCLME Strategic Reference Group| SFHEA |Chief Midwifery Officer Gold Award 2020 and
Nicole Rajan-Brown, Editor, Student Midwife Journal

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1 hr 4 min
June 24, 20227.9 Highlights from the Northern Maternity and Midwifery Festival 2022
Maternity and Midwifery Hour
Series 7 - Episode 9: Highlights from the Northern Maternity and Midwifery Festival 2022
Presentations include:
Cancer and pregnancy awareness: seeing the symptoms

Supporting women and families fleeing at time of crisis
Hosted by:
Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery
Contributions from:
Wendy Warrington (Wanda), Safeguarding Families Specialist Practitioner, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Pete Wallroth, Chief Executive and Founder, Mummys Star

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1 hr 6 min