"Ethnic and socioeconomic inequalities highlighted in today's @mbrrace report indicate that we must address the underlying structures that impact health before, during and after pregnancy, such as housing, education and healthy environments“
@nvousden - FPH Women's Health SIG
@Marianfknight@Marianfknight "Ensuring pre-pregnancy health, including tackling conditions such as overweight and obesity, as well as critical actions to work towards more inclusive and personalised care, need to be prioritised as a matter of urgency now more than ever" https://t.co/1GjfvaUBDW
The latest @mbrrace report shows no improvement in maternal mortality rates since 2016 - over the past decade maternal mortality has increased by 15%. Black women are still nearly 4x likely to die & Asian women nearly 2x likely to die than White women. 1/2
A common question: what can we, in health care, do about the social determinants of health. The answer in this report: a great deal. Health care organisations can be active partners to act on social determinants to prevent illness and reduce inequalities.
It is really tough at the moment, this is the time we need each other the most, don’t wait, don’t sit back , do the thing that is free and makes an impact. @uhbtrust we will move forward in this #YearofKindness#OneTeam . Let’s make a lasting impact today 💙
Harrowing words from a senior emergency medicine doctor showing the despair at not being able to provide the level of care every doctor hopes to for their patients. Every doctor, nurse & HCW can empathise with this right now.
Shared w/ permission. Pls RT to get this out there.
Little did she know that in 1996 she had made such an impression on one of her patients that she would encourage her daughter that she was pregnant with, to become a midwife too.
Read the full story here: https://t.co/xvtcHqbDD1
Midwives can care for hundreds, if not thousands of mothers and babies during their careers, but not many expect to call one of those babies a colleague 25 years later.
This is what happened to Maggie, Midwifery Matron at Good Hope Hospital, when she met a new midwife last year.
Just because there might be a bed in the room, doesn't mean you have to be lying down on your back!
We've been coming up with ideas on how to support women in labour using active birth & pressure relieving positions 🤰🏾
Can you think of any more?
@Gsep_@BroFalvey@ShonaSolly
A greater focus on women’s healthcare is required to better support their needs.
We want to hear from women about their experiences of health & care to help improve the system and shape the future women's health strategy.
Have your say https://t.co/ESWj9Pz128
#TalkWomensHealth
Evidence continues to inform #safer maternity care. The first study to provide direct evidence regarding effectiveness-implementation of a midwifery continuity of care model to improve clinical and processes outcomes in pregnant women at high risk of Pre term birth!!!!!
Biggest smile under the mask😄 First day @GoodHopeUHB, the hospital where I was born, has done so much for my family, & the hospital where I attended a careers day that inspired me to become a midwife - & now I get to work here as one! I can’t wait to give back to this trust🙌🏼❤️
UHB Charity are incredibly proud to announce the opening of the Midwifery Led Unit at @GoodHopeUHB
Here is Maternity Services Matron, Maggie Coleman @maggi_ann introducing it!
To read more about the £1 million charity funded unit, please visit: https://t.co/W0bT4el0SC
Thank you UHCW and my Lucina family- so many memories & friends for life. Proud to have been a part of this team and to have had the pleasure of supporting so many wonderful, empowered births💗 #lucinalove@AliSearle