Brilliant start to Golden Drops re-launch week to promote early milk expression to benefit preterm/sick babies NHS Lothian. Much enthusiasm and learning, loads new materials and a few cupcakes...! Thank you Maggie Frej and SSCB Charity for all you've done to make this possible!

Yesterday we re-launched a Golden Drops programme in EdinburghNeoCare Simpson’s #Neonatal unit - a collaborative quality improvement imitative. Let me show you what we did. 🧵

Some lovely feedback today from a postnatal ward midwife about our #GoldenDrops re-launch 😊

Do you work in a neonatal unit? Put a smile on NiCU parents faces with a Valentine’s Day card from their baby, free download on my website #neonates #neonatalUnit #fiCare #parentsarenotvisitors #valentinesDay #nicu maggiefrej.com

Not the average day of a Director of Midwifery (filming promotional video) but giving my all to show what a fantastic place to thrive as a midwife NHS Lothian is Katy Ruggeri Susan Polland Sue Shade Alison Macdonald 💙 Allister Short Juliet MacArthur

“Creating working environments to thrive in” workshop today in Simpsons Maternity NHS Lothian Mercedes Perez-Botella

We know #MothersDay can be hard. Our Support Line is here between 10am and 4pm today if you need to talk: 0800 090 2309 💛

How does acute COVID-19 or COVID vaccination affect menstruation/periods? Find out in our iScience paper here doi.org/10.1016/j.isci… @MRC_CRH Edinburgh Medical School CNRS 🌍 University of Oxford Alex Alvergne Zuzanna Olszewska Dr Gabriella Kountourides Wellcome 🧵1/5

Did you know that you DON'T need any training to use a public access defibrillator? Public access defibrillators are designed to be used by ANYONE. When switched on, it will provide clear instructions and talk you through what you need to do. Learn more: resus.org.uk/public-resourc…

Do you know how to check your breasts properly? @Sara_Kayat shows you the simple way to check your breasts for signs of breast cancer. #ThisMorning

And some people think all we do is cuddle babies…

Foetal circulation and how it changes at birth are absolutely fascinating, here is a diagram I drew to teach medical students about it. Feel free to download, print and use as you wish #neonatologyDiagrams #neonatology #medicalEducation #neonates #medEd

If you're struggling with grief this #FathersDay, you're not alone. Whether their death was recent or years ago, you're likely to feel upset at a time when many will be celebrating. We're here if you need to talk. Call us for free on 0800 090 2309 💛

Essential read for leaders and those in position of power in workplaces where culture is quoted in trainee feedback as a negative influence on practice or patient safety.

Thank you Glastonbury Festival!!! ❤️ #glastonbury2023 #thechurnups

Come and join our teams! We are offering Assistant Practitioner posts for student nurses and midwives entering/in Part 3 of your training. Please see the advert, closes August 21st: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/internal/Job/J…

Another great first day of SRENC in NHS Lothian with #SMMDP OfAllPositions Marian Nelson and our specialist physio colleague Amy #newbornhipscreening #scottishroutineexaminationnewborn #nhslothian #SRENC

Thank you Marian Nelson for my new office door sign 💕🏥

A patient has shared their 'wonderful' experience being cared for by the East Lothian Homebirth team 👶 🗣️Tell us your story on Care Opinion here: careopinion.org.uk/tellyourstory