Wendy Foster

[Wendy Foster @academicwendy]

‘I feel complicit in care that harms women’ This is a catch cry for moral distress. Until we fix maternity care, midwives will continue to leave. You can’t fill a leaking bucket. https://t.co/ctdbfqAKuo

[Wendy Foster @academicwendy]

In a writing funk today. Decided to cut my losses and go for a coffee walk break and listen to a podcast. I just got hit with this gem ‘your thesis participants don’t care what your writing is like, they just want to be heard.’ And I needed to hear that. Back to it. #phdlife

[Wendy Foster @academicwendy]

Yes! Sing it loud! 🤩

[Carolyn Hastie @CarolynHastie]

Fantastic move by ALP government! They are clearly listening to what’s needed for midwives to work to full scope of practice. So beneficial for childbearing women to have that barrier to best practice maternity care removed. #NoMoreCollaborativeAgreements https://t.co/63NLpDjl7X

[WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe]

Midwives play a crucial role in women's health and well-being, but they also need support to deliver the best care.

Let's invest in #midwives and provide them with the resources they need to make a difference.

#IDM2023 #TimeToACT2023

[Wendy Foster @academicwendy]

@anmjaustralia This is so devastating and also a prime example of moral distress. It is so sad to see passionate and skilled individuals leave a profession in need because they can’t care for people in the way they deserve. Sadly, these stories are being told more and more regularly

[Wendy Foster @academicwendy]

Here is a link to our newest publication on #moraldistress in midwifery practice. This paper is the third phase in a mixed methods project to establish a moral distress tool for midwives @DrLoisMcKellar1 @ProfLindaSweet @DrJulieFleet https://t.co/G5IEjf2vCT

[International Confederation of Midwives @world_midwives]

Every woman needs a midwife. Some women also need an obstetrician. @frankacadee #MidwivesLeading #IMNHC2023

#Midwives can
provide 87% essential women & newborn care
Avert 50% of maternal & neonatal deaths, stillbirths
Improve 50 other outcomes
Work in home, community & hospital

[Wendy Foster @academicwendy]

@Academic_Liz @MidwivesACM @world_midwives @TTMidEdC Devastating, but not at all surprising. Comparing the burnout data collected in my last survey to other Australian research, the burnout rate is increasing significantly. Time to fix it.

[Dr Elizabeth Newnham @LizNewnham]

Please share our survey - for midwives working in Australia @DrLauraWhitburn @Lester_E_Jones @ChristineEast2 #interdisciplinaryresearch

[Wendy Foster @academicwendy]

This is terrifying and devastating. Australia needs to learn from this.

[Wendy Foster @academicwendy]

@Nicolaround4 @ConnieMB_ I would love to hear more about this role! I haven’t heard of a retention midwife is Australia Also - congratulations!

[Wendy Foster @academicwendy]

Understanding the term #moraldistress gives #midwives more language to describe the psychological impact of being unable to give the care they know women babies and families deserve

[@NursingEthicsJournal @NursingEthicsJ1]

Moral distress in midwifery practice: a concept analysis by Foster et al. https://t.co/ueqFK8V2f3

[Wendy Foster @academicwendy]

‘Midwives want to do the best for their mothers, babies and families, and when they are forced to leave the industry they work in – it’s because they are tired, stressed, dissatisfied and frustrated. Not because they don’t love midwifery’ #moraldistress https://t.co/oaRZQI2yzN

[ACRRM @ACRRM]

ACRRM is expanding, and we are recruiting multiple roles around Australia, including rural practice support officers, training officers and more. Visit the careers page on the website to see what's on offer 👇
https://t.co/jJDzR3F7ub

[Wendy Foster @academicwendy]

@ProfLindaSweet @DeakinQPS @IHT_Deakin Very fitting title for your work Prof! Looking forward to reading it!

[Wendy Foster @academicwendy]

@womenandbirth @DrLoisMcKellar1 @DrJulieFleet @ProfLindaSweet Thank you for sharing! The mental health and well-being of our midwives needs much more attention #moraldistress

[@womenandbirth @womenandbirth]

Tuesday's paper - Exploring moral distress in Australian midwifery practice @academicwendy @DrLoisMcKellar1 @DrJulieFleet @ProfLindaSweet

https://t.co/bfCfHQpEJv

[Wendy Foster @academicwendy]

Research seeking Australian midwives to share their experiences. Follow the link below for more information and to participate https://t.co/muCkwDOaSi #moraldistress #australianmidwives #midwifery #midwives

[Megan Cooper @DrMeganCooperRM]

Our new WA+ER scale #waterbirth #waterimmersion #birth https://t.co/T7uy3p9Q86 proud of this one!!

[Wendy Foster @academicwendy]

@thruthepinard @allthatsazz @jenhock13 @l_biggs @Annette66849481 @ProfLindaSweet @RozDFernandez @LizNewnham @DrMeganCooperRM @tanya_capper @elaine_jefford All off the wonderful academics that @Academic_Liz has mentioned plus @DrJulieFleet