As we head into winter and further lockdowns and restrictions across the UK and globally, it’s more important than ever that midwives recognise the warning signs and have the techniques to take care of both themselves and the families in their care.

In this session our guest speakers will share some strategies and approaches that everyone can use to enhance personal well-being and answer your questions.

Episode 7 of Series 2 of the Maternity and Midwifery Hour

Presented by:

With contributors:

Jenny Clarke, @JennyTheM

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Midwifery education has changed so much over the last ten years.

Students need to be equipped with the tools and strategies to learn and develop through their initial programme and throughout their career.

New ways of learning and teaching are being implemented - from self directed learning, to guided study, through to flipped classrooms and scenario based learning. All approaches used to enhance student learning and understanding, and ‘make it real’.

Hear from members of the teaching team at UCLAN about how they are meeting these challenges for their students.

Episode 6 of Series 2 of the Maternity and Midwifery Hour

Presented by:

Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Educationalist; Co-editor, Mayes Midwifery

Contributors:

Dr Anna Byrom, Senior Midwifery Lecturer; Facilitator of Learning; Placement Quality Project Lead

Sherrylynne Babolcsay, Midwifery Course Leader, University of Central Lancashire

Sarah Cordey, Lecturer in Midwifery, University of Central Lancashire

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Continuity of Care (CoC) has been shown consistently as being a key part in providing quality care and increasing the physical and emotional safety of the childbearing woman and her baby. Recent maternity service strategies and developments have made this a priority and, even with the impact of COVID-19, midwives and those engaged in maternity services are working to set up strong and sustainable systems to ensure that CoC is provided. These systems are designed to impact on quality of care and to work with the midwives’ working needs also.

Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Educationalist; Co-editor, Mayes Midwifery

Mel Radford, Senior Midwife; Continuity of Carer Implementation Lead, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust

Dr Anna Byrom, Senior Lecturer, University of Central Lancashire

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The loss of a baby, whatever the gestation, is a devastating event for mothers and their families. It is crucial that care and support is tailored to the needs of the woman or birthing person and their family, culturally sensitive and aware.

Timed to mark Baby Loss Week, this session will explore the key aspects of what midwives can do in terms of assessing the needs of the woman, and planning compassionate, dynamic care.

We welcome Kirsty, bereaved mother and co-founder of 4Louis who is joining us to share her experience, and talk about the work that her wonderful charity does to provide support and resources for parents after miscarriage, stillbirth and child loss, and improve information for those who care for parents.

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Contributors:

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Professor Jim Thornton from the University of Nottingham explores…

Episode 3 of Series 2 of the Maternity & Midwifery Hour.

Presented by: Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Educationalist; Co-editor, Mayes Midwifery

In conversation with: Professor Jim Thornton, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham

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Dame Elizabeth reflects on her early life, her experiences as a young nurse, the issues that are dear to her heart, her optimism for the future and why bullying caused her to drop out of midwifery studies.  

Episode 2 of Series 2 of the Maternity and Midwifery Hour   

Presented by:  Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Educationalist; Co-editor, Mayes Midwifery  

In conversation with:   Professor Dame Elizabeth N Anionwu DBE CBE,  Emeritus Professor of Nursing, University of West London; Patron, Sickle Cell Society; Vice-President, CPHVA; Patron, Nigerian Nurses Charitable  Association UK and  Life Patron, Mary Seacole Trust  

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Highlights from our Summer festivals - The Wales & South-West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2020 and the International Maternity Experience 2020.

Welcome back to the Maternity & Midwifery Hour!

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Dr Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent OBE, Jess Read & Sascha Wells-Munro OBE: Leading and developing maternity services through COVID-19.

From the Midlands Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2020.  Find the video presentation here: https://vimeo.com/438486838 

While Sue and the team take a break over the summer, we'll be bringing you some video and podcast presentations from the archive - with a little help from our friends at MATFLIX.  www.matflix.co.uk

*Final episode of the series*

Sue Macdonald, Co-editor of Mayes Midwifery

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Women and birthing people deserve the opportunity to choose where and how to give birth to their babies. It matters. Since COVID-19 we have witnessed restrictions placed on women’s choices through the withdrawal of home birth services, closure of midwifery units and banning the use of water for labour and birth.

Sheena and Lucia will present the evidence and debate why human rights and choice are integral to high quality maternity care and midwives are central to keeping this focus.

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