Reflecting on how to sum up in a tweet how uplifted and inspired I still feel after yesterday’s in person Midlands PMA away day. Behaviours are contagious and yesterday Midlands PMAs spread compassion, inclusion, respect and advocacy. Thank you🙌❤️ #midlandspmaawayday #PMA

Midlands PMA Away Day Fabulous session on the Drama triangle and how to respond with Clare Capito #midlandspmaawayday

Midlands PM Away Day Compassion circles in action, beautifully led by KGH PMA team. #PMA #compassioncircles

Midlands Perinatal Team at #HSJpatientsafety awards. Proud team promoting improved outcomes for mothers and babies. #savingbabieslives

Today is International Day of the Midwife!

Thank you to all our incredible midwives for the care, compassion and support you give to mothers, babies and their families. 💙 🤰 👶 #IDM2023

We are thrilled to be featured in Lewis Capaldi's new video for his song, Pointless.

The video tells the moving and inspirational story of our founder Rob and why he founded Sands United Northants, Sands United’s first football club 🧡💙

📺 Watch the video: youtube.com/watch?v=Rdazi4…

Wish us luck🤞🏼Midlands Perinatal Team at #hsjawards @hsjpatientsafety

Infographic summary of the key findings from the MBRRACE UK perinatal mortality report concerning baby deaths in 2020. More details here npeu.ox.ac.uk/mbrrace-uk/rep…

Overall 4.85 babies died in 2020 per 1000 total births. Follow here and TIMMS for further findings from the MBRRACE UK perinatal report dissemination meeting starting from 9.30.

We continue to urge all pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19, in line with advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination & Immunisation and Department of Health and Social Care. (1/4)

The Black Maternity Experience Report is out today. It makes for a sobering read, especially for our Black sisters but it provides an opportunity for change

Download the report via our website and use the hashtag #blackmereport to join in the conversation fivexmore.com/blackmereport

Most babies are lucky enough to be born at the right time of pregnancy, but some do arrive prematurely. The earlier that a baby is born, the more likely it is to have problems and need care from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

For more info -

mamaacademy.org.uk/pregnancy-birt…

We've updated our clinical briefing on the COVID vaccine for women pregnant, expecting or breastfeeding. Take a look: bit.ly/3hT3eCW

Today's study does not prove there's no safe level of caffeine in pregnancy, nor should it lead to even more restrictive advice on what women can consume while pregnant or considering pregnancy.
Thanks to the RoyalCollegeObsGyn for their sensible comments:

Fantastic opportunity to work with ⁦Northampton General Hospital 💙⁩ Maternity Services as a Stop Smoking in Pregnancy Advisor. jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/916…

Clear and urgent direction is needed from the Government to tackle the disparities for black women in pregnancy and labour: bbc.in/30MUUhR #COVID -19 #midwives #msws #BlackLivesMatter

During difficult times, it can be helpful to divide problems into two categories: things I can do something about & things I can do nothing about. There's a lot that falls into the second category right now. That’s okay. Focus on what's in your control. Voices of Youth #COVID19

Northampton General Hospital 💙 Angela Boyce Claire Dale Louisa Munro @Midwife_Lou Sarah Coiffait 🌈 Karen Alder Emma Perkin

What she said👇🏻

Have just cut my dogs hair and it’s not bad at all if you don’t mind the odd scissor mark or shaved bum. One step closer to midwives salon 💇‍♂️ ANNE RICHLEY Emma Perkin @Midwife_Lou Emma Mitchener