SWBH_PMA

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Professional Midwifery Advocates are here!

[SWBH_PMA @PmaSwbh]

Great ideas being shared. #PMAConf2019

[SWBH_PMA @PmaSwbh]

#pmaconf2019 very excited to be here. #swbhpma #swbhfamily

[SWBH Better Births @SWBHBetterBirth]

*Calling all knitters/crocheters*
We are running very low on hats to fit term newborns (31-36cm circumference). If anyone can help by donating hats we would be very grateful. Hats can be knitted / crocheted in any colour or weight of yarn (cont.)

[SWBH_PMA @PmaSwbh]

Hi I’m Emily Ive been a midwife for 4 years. I’m a core member of the team on M2, I'm currently doing the PMA course at BCU. Promoting mindfulness and self care to improve ourselves and patients is one of the aspects of the role and I enjoy seeing the positivity that follows#pma

[SWBH_PMA @PmaSwbh]

Hi i'm Nazmeen. I've been a midwife for 5 years and enjoy every minute. I currently work in the community I am really excited to be a PMA. Ive been particularly interested in patient care and providing the best care we can for all women as a trust. #pma #swbhfamily #meettheteam

[SWBH_PMA @PmaSwbh]

I'm Charlie. I am core on serenity birth centre. I started as a preceptor in community & moved to serenity in 2014. I love being able to support my colleagues, it's as important that we hold each other up and give each other respect.

I'm here 4 a chat, a chant or a cuppa! #pma

[SWBH_PMA @PmaSwbh]

I'm Chris. I'm Inpatient matron & have worked for SWBH since 2004 I have always strived to champion those who don't have a strong voice advocating for both women & staff.

I offer an impartial ear and welcome you to knock on my door for a friendly informal chat. #pma #swbhfamily

[SWBH_PMA @PmaSwbh]

I'm Angela. I choose to be a PMA because I'm passionate about midwifery retention & supporting my peers through challenging times.
Part of my role is student link this is where I believe strength & resilience stems from.
If u need 2 talk, I offer open ears & a great cuppa #pma

[SWBH_PMA @PmaSwbh]

Fab morning meeting with the local #pma lms. What an exciting future for the professional midwifery advocates. Good to know we're here for each other as well as our colleagues.

[SWBH_PMA @PmaSwbh]

I'm Linda, I qualified in 1995 i've worked in the nhs even longer, there've been many moments in my career that have given me a buzz, being a PMA is 1. It is an honour to support some1 and help them to make a difference. #pma #swbhfamily #meettheteam

[SWBH_PMA @PmaSwbh]

I’m Lorraine. I've been working at the trust for 2yrs. I'm ADAU Manager. Midwives deserve to be supported and recognised for their hard work, especially in our current climate. I'm honoured to provide space to “just be”. #pma #swbhfamily

[SWBH_PMA @PmaSwbh]

Have you been mugged?
Last seen on M2.
Is there someone you want to thank/make smile?
The only rule with the mug is you must give it to someone in a different ward/area.
Receive the mug, enjoy its contents. Then refill and pay it forward
#payitforward #spreadthelove #mugged #pma

[💕Sheena Byrom she/her 💕 @sheena_byrom]

Thank you @thelovelymaeve for sharing. I was talking to @flowepower66 about this yesterday. I’m absolutely against all kinds of public shaming of individuals, sometimes justified by shamer as ‘calling out’. #ENOUGH

[SWBH_PMA @PmaSwbh]

@Michaelene8 Lovely stuff.

[Nicola Sturgeon @NicolaSturgeon]

Think it’s really important for young people - especially women - to know that even the most senior, apparently confident people have moments of self doubt. It’s not a reason not to follow your dreams. Be yourself and believe in yourself.

[SWBH_PMA @PmaSwbh]

Mental health awareness week... are you maintaining 2 full time jobs?

[Rethink Mental Illness @Rethink_]

Its a full time job managing anxiety. I know a lot of what I used to do to “cope” made me worse. Overworking, obsessing, planning, avoiding, worrying.

#AnxietyandMe #MHAW19

[SWBH_PMA @PmaSwbh]

Getting ready for run of nights. How do you prepare to shift your body clock? #pma #shiftworker #selfcare

[SWBH_PMA @PmaSwbh]

@Fiona_Devereux You are so brave. Thank you for sharing this. Xxx Thinking of you all.

[SWBH_PMA @PmaSwbh]

Happy International day of the Midwife. #IDM2019 #thankyoumidwives @PmaSwbh @SWBHnhs

[SWBH_PMA @PmaSwbh]

Very exciting day #pma relaunch #IDM2019 @SWBHnhs #selfcare