Amanda Garside

I am an Independent Midwife practising in the West Midlands area and beyond. I am happy to answer questions about maternity care. My passion is VBAC/HBAC.

[Rachel Tucker @TwoCues]

@sharrond62 I play at the top level in women's pool, I have worked hard to get here! It's taken a lot for the ladies to speak out as we have been branded transphobic for wanting a level playing field, more trans players are coming through and taking titles.. please help us

[Amanda Garside @BACtoNormality]

And staffing this???

[Shropshire Star @ShropshireStar]

Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust has reached a major milestone with the submission of a formal planning application for major work at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
https://t.co/KbhXDdLHnN

[Amanda Garside @BACtoNormality]

https://t.co/VegQzP7t3m
My gorgeous daughter, who I am so proud of, is travelling to the other side of the world for an amazing experience & enhance her knowledge and skills. Please support if you can.
#volunteering #lifeexperience #lifeskills #childcare #earlyeducation #teaching

[Amanda Garside @BACtoNormality]

@ShropshireStar "Family home"

[Amanda Garside @BACtoNormality]

Aimee singleton #RIP
https://t.co/MEl8VG8kCa

[Shropshire Star @ShropshireStar]

She tragically died last week aged just 18.

https://t.co/FoNXQ4JuXZ

[Amanda Garside @BACtoNormality]

Have you tried taking medication in hospital not 'authorised' by staff - I am not 'allowed'!! My meds were locked away.... I was told I should know better!!

[Living in hope 🇪🇺 💙 @SarahInbarnet]

@BACtoNormality @SnotSurgeon @SteveBarclay So you got by by waiting 36 hours, you didn’t have family/friends who could’ve brought in a supply in that case? It��s what most people would’ve done……same point applies. If paracetamol alone manages your pain, you ought to consider yourself lucky!

[Amanda Garside @BACtoNormality]

Because if taken in hospital, it has to be on your drug sheet - so prescribed by a Dr.

[Jamie Pruden @JamiePruden1]

@BACtoNormality @SnotSurgeon @SteveBarclay Why did you need a prescription for paracetamol?? It costs 30p over the counter.

[Amanda Garside @BACtoNormality]

Only if a pregnant woman. I was berated like a child for even suggesting I take my own.

[αmαи∂α ṧтᎥƚтʐ 🐀 @AJS71]

@BACtoNormality @SnotSurgeon @SteveBarclay Genuine question - aren’t you allowed to prescribe? I thought midwives could.

[Amanda Garside @BACtoNormality]

I don't wait for these, I leave and come back later.

[Jamie Pruden @JamiePruden1]

@AJS71 @BACtoNormality @SnotSurgeon @SteveBarclay Ah, sorry misunderstanding. I thought you meant you were waiting for a discharge prescription!

[Amanda Garside @BACtoNormality]

@SarahInbarnet @SnotSurgeon @SteveBarclay To add typo.. it was 36 hours, not 6.

[Amanda Garside @BACtoNormality]

@SarahInbarnet @SnotSurgeon @SteveBarclay But I wasn't allowed to take this pain relief without it being prescibed... but I could have morphine - are you saying this was right??

[Amanda Garside @BACtoNormality]

Nope, killed my dad and nearly killed me twice. Incompetence at best. I am a HCP.

[Amanda Garside @BACtoNormality]

THE IMUK NATIONAL CONFERENCE!
Dynamic and knowledgeable speakers talking about issues in Matuernity today. @optimalclamping @sheena_byrom @IMUKMidwifery @TheySaidToMe

https://t.co/GPCzsEQzjo

[Amanda Garside @BACtoNormality]

Looking forward to meeting you there! #IMUKconference2022 @IMUKMidwifery @QuashieMichelle @WeledaUK @AIMS_online @CCMcampaign @radmidassoc @pinterandmartin @birthpoolinabox

[ThePractisingMidwife @TPM_Journal]

What an important event! @IMUKMidwifery national conference is almost here - do you have your ticket?
@optimalclamping @PatriciaGillen2 @DocAmali and other wonderful speakers #imuk22
https://t.co/I8LldR67O3

[Amanda Garside @BACtoNormality]

We have another ticket offer!! This ticket is for a Midwife or a Student!! email your name and email for an entry to IMUK: [email protected] or PM/DM to enter. Name drawn on Friday 14th October 2022 around 7pm.
For your own ticket - https://t.co/eYpp7DK0cN

[Amanda Garside @BACtoNormality]

RCPsych Awards 2022 Must Not Proceed - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/ix1P5reWNj via @UKChange

[Amanda Garside @BACtoNormality]

@birthrightsorg Many IMs have offered to help, using bank contracts and told #notneeded
#gofigure