We are supporting Black Maternal Health week #blackmaternitymatters Health Innovation West of England #BMHAW24 ❤️

Don't miss our next Innovate Healthier Together Lunch & Learn on 26 March. Our guest host Katie Donovan-Adekanmbi from BCohCo will lead a discussion on understanding and tackling inequalities through innovation.

More here: healthinnowest.net/event/innovate…

NHS Bristol, N Somerset & S Gloucestershire ICB Healthier Together

We speak to Katie & Aisha about their involvement in Black Maternity Matters, a ground-breaking collaboration with Health Innovation West of England to support midwives to reduce the inequitable maternity outcomes faced by Black mothers & their babies

To learn more: bit.ly/3TLUOAX

Feel very lucky to be hear to listen to brilliant speakers like Karen Joash Such an amazing conference, so many important discussions and learning 🙏🏽The Motherhood Group

We stand with you Deirdre 🙏🏽 #blackmaternitymatters Aisha Thomas (For the ❤️ not the likes) BCohCo noshin menzies Dawn Morrall

Opportunity to discuss and share learning around digital implementation plans for MEWS and NEWTT2 Charlotte Evans Natalie adams Katie Hoffman Caroline Lacy Hannah Rutter 💙

Last week Sarah Bates, #PERIPrem operational clinical lead, gave evidence to the House of Lords Preterm Birth Committee House of Lords Preterm Birth Committee. This inquiry is examining how the adverse consequences of preterm birth can be reduced.

Find out more: thehealthinnovationnetwork.co.uk/news/house-of-…

Does extremely early expression of colostrum after very preterm birth improve mother’s own milk quantity? Answer is YES! So get your perinatal systems geared to support expressing within 6hrs ⁦PERIPrem⁩ ⁦BAPM⁩ ⁦⁦ fn.bmj.com/content/early/…

We're delighted that #PERIPrem clinical lead Sarah Bates will be giving evidence at this session with the House of Lords Preterm Birth Committee on Monday, looking at how neonatal care can improve outcomes for preterm babies

Health Innovation South West BAPM Health Innovation Network

So far we have received 644 responses to the antenatal education survey!!!!

Could we get to 1000 by the end of January? Please keep sharing !
smartsurvey.co.uk/s/BNSSGMNVP/

MBRRACE-UK collaboration sets out key recommendations for reducing inequities and improving care for babies born to Asian and Black mothers.
Read article here: bit.ly/4awaL5M

Such an amazing and joyous day! Celebrating everything #blackmaternitymatters ❤️

‘Diversity is being asked to the party, inclusion is being asked to dance’. Another inspiring day hearing from the #BlackMaternityMatters collaborative #inspiring Health Innovation West of England North Bristol NHS #OneNBT

So amazing to celebrate all our #blackmaternitymatters graduates so proud of all their achievements and huge thank you to the wonderful Karen Joash BCohCo @blackmothersmatteruk Aisha Thomas (For the ❤️ not the likes) ❤️

Actually preterm birth has been the leading health cause of lost human capital in the world for some decades. More than ischaemic heart disease, stroke, infections (all types) and cancer. And can be prevented. Needs more attention.

More evidence of the benefits of delayed (optimal) cord clamping a key element of the PERIPrem care bundle Sarah Bates Karen Luyt💙 Health Innovation West of England MatNeoSIP

#blackmaternitymatters anti-racist education programme - what a journey of enlightenment we have all been on! thank you to Aisha Thomas (For the ❤️ not the likes) BCohCo noshin menzies Ann Remmers A-maz-ing! NHS Gloucestershire Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Lisa Stephens @100_m_p_h Mary Hutton Helen Ford Helen Williams

Did you know that around 60,000 babies are born prematurely in the UK each year?

That’s why we’re proud to support Bliss Baby Charity in raising awareness of the challenges faced by babies born premature, and their families, this World Prematurity Day: support.bliss.org.uk

Join our Deputy Director of Programmes Alex Leach in conversation with Kate Pym on her latest #MedTech podcast, talking about the role of Health Innovation Network & our support for health and care innovators - lots of great insights into working with the #NHS !

pymsconsultancy.co.uk/medtech-podcas…

🌍 Research in high-income countries has shown that midwife-led continuity of care can reduce the number of preterm births, with positive experiences reported by women. Invest in midwives to reduce #prematurity 💜
More at #BornTooSoon 👉🏾 ow.ly/fY1z50Q4mC6