Midwives make an expert, skilled, personal and unique contribution during a woman’s pregnancy, birth and postnatal experience, making sure that they are given the right information to make safe choices that are heard and respected. #WeAreTheNHS Midwifery Best Job Ever 💙

So chuffed that MaternityDirect turned 2! We're grateful to help connect thousands of pregnant women with NHS midwives for secure chats. Read more here: acadiant.com/latest-news/in… Thank you Charlotte Williams (also on Bluesky) Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust @MSEssex_HCP Diane Sarkar MBE Lesley Overy Karradene Aird #digitalmidwives

We recommend that all pregnant women should get vaccinated against COVID-19. The RCOG and Royal College of Midwives 💙 have updated the decision aid and Q&As to help pregnant women make an informed decision about the COVID-19 vaccine: fal.cn/3hERc

If you don’t read anything else read this 👀

The RCOG and Royal College of Midwives 💙 have updated the decision aid and Q&As to include guidance to pregnant women about the booster vaccine. We recommend the COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy, and the booster to those eligible. Help women make an informed decision: fal.cn/3j0a9

Help us understand how to make our services more equitable #women #healthinequalities #Essex @MSEssex_HCP Essex County Council MaternityDirect

🎉Happy International Day of the Midwife #IDM2022 to all the Digital Midwives we have pleasure working alongside. THANK YOU for all you do, you are truly amazing 💙 #DMArmy #DigitalMaternity

A special day as the very first digital maternity leaders start their journey. This is happening because a group of amazing people were determined to succeed. You guys are truly awesome, enjoy every minute, you deserve it! ❤️ #DMArmy @TeamCMidO

If you have been affected by baby loss, join the 'global wave of light' on Saturday15 October- the grassed area outside Basildon Hospital Maternity Unit 6.45 pm in readiness for the wave at 7:00 p.m. #WaveofLight2022 #compassion Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Mid and South Essex Hospitals Patient Experience

A massive thank you to all the staff who worked in EOE maternity &neonatal services over the Christmas period. You stood up to bring new life into the world & care for others. #24hourservice 👏🌟🥇

What a wonderful opportunity to hear TeamCMidO discuss innovation, inspiration and equality NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme #NHSinnovationshowcase Tony Young MaternityDirect

Day 7 A Day Of Rest #BMHAW23 #RespectfulMaternityCare #BlackMamasMatter #blackmaternalhealthuk #blackmaternalhealthweek

𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗪𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 🧡 Ahead of the International Day of the #Midwife, join UNFPA in celebrating the heroes who make motherhood safer and bring joy to the world: unf.pa/mid #GlobalGoals

Lovely image from International Confederation of Midwives celebrating #IDM2023 2day. Thank you to all midwifery colleagues, maternity teams, charities & families I know in the UK & across the world working to make a difference to the delivery of safe maternity care, so many I am privileged to know ❤️

The Chief Midwifery Officer for England’s Strategic Plan for Research sets out a framework for developing and investing in research activity across the NHS in partnership with others. england.nhs.uk/long-read/chie…

Most women have a good, safe birth. But recently, there has been a decline in quality of care for some women. Our latest Collection highlights research to support high-quality care in #maternity services. Read the evidence: evidence.nihr.ac.uk/collection/mat…

Today's the day! Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System "Digifest" at Southend Hospital. We'll be joining the fab MSE digital midwives demonstrating MaternityDirect. Pop by for a chat and a chocolate! Charlotte Williams (also on Bluesky) Preeti S Ciara Moore Debs Goldsmith, Director of Midwifery MSE #CallMe Jules Gudgeon Wendy Matthews OBE

The fantastic Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System digital midwives here at the MaternityDirect stand at Southend Hospital Digifest! Paula Theobalds Lisa Charlotte Williams (also on Bluesky) Samantha Mowson Ciara Moore Preeti S ✨sam neville✨

Thanks to Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System for a fun “Digifest” at Southend Hospital and the commitment to innovation to support both patients and staff. And that’s a wrap! Charlotte Williams (also on Bluesky) Preeti S Ciara Moore ✨sam neville✨ Lisa Paula Theobalds Samantha Mowson Emily Foreman