Michelle Watson

Midwife and EGA Graduate, MSc Healthcare Leadership. Passionate about Leadership, Civility, Safety and Quality in Maternity Services.

[Local Maternity and Neonatal System NENC @LMNS_NENC]

Baby’s movements matter. If your baby’s kicks or rolls slow down or stop, call your maternity unit straight away. Don’t wait.

[NorthumbriaNHS @NorthumbriaNHS]

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is an approach to behaviour change that uses the daily conversations that take place in our communities to encourage changes in a person's behaviour that will have a positive impact on their health and wellbeing.

Watch - https://t.co/z7wOxl70AF

[Local Maternity and Neonatal System NENC @LMNS_NENC]

When care is personalised, it helps parents feel safe, confident and supported during pregnancy and birth.

We are launching a personalised care toolkit. This will help you make informed decisions about your care.

Learn more here 👇
https://t.co/d4sPC6Ix1J

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

The safest place for a baby to sleep is in a cot or Moses basket. ✅

🌡️ But they must not get too hot – the room should be between 16-20°C.
🚫 Babies don’t need a hat or a duvet while sleeping.
⚠️ Avoid swaddling to keep them safe and comfortable.

#SaferSleep

[North East and North Cumbria NHS @NENC_NHS]

Safe sleep for babies 💤

👶The safest place for a baby to sleep is in a cot or Moses basket ✅

❗Never share a bed with a baby if you have been drinking alcohol, smoking, taking drugs, or taking medication that makes you drowsy.

👉https://t.co/PppCo1Yz2K 💛 #SaferSleep

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

Why midwives recommend the whooping cough vaccine during pregnancy...

Morgan, our community Midwife, explains.🤱🤰

For more information on vaccinations during pregnancy and how to get them, speak to your community midwife.

[Kathryn Burn @BurnKathryn]

Such a great opportunity to be part of our senior team. Please reach out if you’re interested ⬇️ https://t.co/CNSde87x3i

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

🌟 Shape the Future of Maternity & Neonatal Care

We’re seeking a current/recent user of CDDFT Maternity/Neonatal services to join our MNVP team.

Work with Cathy, our lead, to improve care for families in our region.

Apply via NHS Jobs reference number: C9439-24-1240

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

📢Deputy Director of Nursing vacancy📢
CDDFT are seeking to appoint to Deputy Director of Nursing who has the energy & passion to make a sustainable & lasting difference in delivering safe, compassionate & joined up care.
🔎 Visit NHS Jobs and search Ref: C9439-24-1069
🏥💙

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

🌸 Our Chaplains are holding memorial services for families affected by pregnancy loss or infant death during #BabyLossAwarenessWeek

📅 Durham: 9 Oct, 7:15pm @ St Cuthbert’s Church
📅 Darlington: 13 Oct, 4pm @ Holy Trinity Church

All are welcome.🕯️💙

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

Claire’s son had a tough time with #RSV last year🤒, so when offered the RSV vaccine this time, she took it to protect her unborn baby 👶 and reduce the risk to her older child.

Talk to your midwife about important vaccinations during pregnancy! 💉

#HereToHelpYouAndYourBaby

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

👶✨ In July, our amazing maternity teams helped to welcome 315 beautiful new babies across County Durham and Darlington! 🎉💖

Congratulations to all of our July families! 🎈👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

#NewArrivals #JulyBabies #MaternityCare

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

We’re pleased to announce the reopening of our newly redesigned Baby Memorial Garden at University Hospital of North Durham. 🌸

A peaceful space for reflection, created with input from families.

Visitors can collect a key from Trust HQ reception, 6am-6 pm, Mon-Sun.

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

Nursery done✅
Parenting books read ✅
Bag packed ✅
Vaccinations done ✅

Pregnancy to-do lists can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help. Talk to your midwife about the vaccinations you need during pregnancy. #HeretoHelpYouandYourBaby

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

Festival season is underway 🎪🎫😎

#Measles is a preventable disease but is highly infectious.

Having both doses of the #MMR vaccine gives you lifelong protection.

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

If you're pregnant, you could get your flu, whooping cough, and RSV vaccines during a routine midwife visit—no extra appointments needed! Talk to your midwife about the vaccinations recommended during pregnancy to protect you and your baby.
#HereToHelpYouAndYourBaby

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

Meet Kate from North Tyneside.

Kate is mum to Kit, 5, and Birdie 6 months. During both pregnancies, Kate made sure she was fully vaccinated to protect herself and her baby.

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

I can’t thank them enough💙

Well done to maternity and neonatal colleagues at University Hospital of North Durham for providing safe, compassionate and joined-up care to this grateful family.

#ThankfulThursday

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

Meet Kate from North Tyneside, mum to Kit and Birdie. During both pregnancies, Kate got vaccinated to protect herself and her babies. Learn more about recommended vaccines in pregnancy by talking to your midwife. #HereToHelpYouAndYourBaby

[Michelle Watson @MichelleWa07]

Interested in joining a responsive and supportive team ? Take a look at this great opportunity 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

[County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust @CDDFTNHS]

Could you be our new Band 7 Pregnancy Assessment Unit Manager?

Join us at #TeamCDDFT and make a difference in the lives of expectant families and be a part of our dedicated and dynamic team!

👉 Apply via NHS Jobs - reference number C9439-24-0765

#HealthcareJobs #JoinOurTeam