Huge well done to Nat, Gill and Lou, for the implementation of the BCG vaccination PGD within Maternity. This will mean a huge improvement in providing a seamless process for ensuring babies are vaccinated in a timely manner 👏 #realmidwivesofwalsall

Births in the East of England were up 2,741 last year, but the number of NHS midwives working in the region was down at the last count. More births but fewer midwives. We need to retain the NHS midwives we have while training and recruiting more. A decent NHS pay rise would help

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So cute! 😍❤️ Penguins visited these patients in hospital for Christmas 🐧🎄

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As we approach the end of 2022, I want to say a huge thank you to everybody who works in maternity and neonatal services - your continued hard work and the support you’ve given to women, babies and their families is so appreciated, as well as the support you give each other.

Skin to skin for both dad and baby are huge and bonding is one of them. Proud dad Giorgio and daughter Olivia having skin to skin today on Primrose Ward

Our amazing new boards have incorporated our maternity voice partnership (MVP) I’m so excited just another option for our families to feed back as well as referred via badger-net got to love technology walsall MVP Black Country Local Maternity and Neonatal System Carla Charles Julie Newton Joselle Wright 🤩

Received a sneak peak of our postnatal discharge info video!! Excited to see the full thing ☺️🌟 Will be available in a number of different languages 🗨️ Another step in our PN discharge QI project! 🙌 @WalsallHCareIm1 Walsall Healthcare Carla Charles Joselle Wright Megan Schubert

ABCs of safer sleep The Lullaby Trust Safer sleep for babies really can be as easy as ABC! If you’re not sure, just remember: ALWAYS on their BACK in a CLEAR cot or sleep space. #SaferSleepWeek

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Mother's Day preppin' 😁 getting gifts ready for all the new mama's on the ward this Sunday #mothersday #realmidwivesofwalsall Walsall Healthcare Megan Schubert laura parsons Joselle Wright

This will make such a big difference for our families at Walsall, cutting wait times for results and allowing for quicker treatment if needed! 🙌⭐☺️ #walsallandproud Megan Schubert laura parsons

My fabulous team ❤️ its great to see how engaged they've all been with upcoming improvements in our area 🙌🌟 Walsall Healthcare @WalsallHCareIm1

💙When a mum is diagnosed with #cancer, partners can feel pressure to stay positive or calm to support their loved ones. We provide one-to-one support for partners and links to peer support, to help them express ALL their feelings. #cancerandpregnancy #postnatal #antenatal

On Monday 17 April, work will start on linking our Maternity Postnatal Wards to the new Midwifery-Led Unit and this is expected to take around five weeks. Find out more about the refurbishment here: bit.ly/3mxwmGG

Left feeling so motivated and inspired 😊 🌟 such a great day The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust 🏥 Walsall Healthcare #compassionateleadership #EmotionalIntelligence

Honestly so proud of the lovely team I manage. There is always work to be done but huge improvements being made in our area. The difference in such a short space of time is clear 😊❤️🌟 #proudmanager #aiminghigher Leanne O’flaherty

Huge thank you to Naomi, Vicky, Trish & Leanne who have taken the time to show me around Walsall Healthcare midwifery units, wards 24 & 27 as part of my exec unannounced visit. A calm environment with really friendly staff.

Happy international day of the midwife! 🌟🪷🤱 I love that I get to work with an amazing team who work tirelessly to support and advocate for women and their families. I wouldn't want to do anything else 😊❤️ #IDM2023