We're really proud of the fantastic care and support our Maternity Team provides to families across the Borders 🥰 Here's a summary of everything that went on in our Maternity Unit in January, when we welcomed our first babies of 2023! #CareOpinion #Midwifery

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Come join the fantastic Maternity Team in the Borders 😃 Fixed Term Rotational Midwife Band 5/6 (JB) - NHS Scotland apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?…

We are now taking bookings for our next antenatal course which will start in the 14th of March. Perfect if your baby is due in May, June or July. Limited spaces so early booking is recommended! Link in the comments. #antenataleducation #birthpreparation #scottishborders

Tonight, STV News will be airing a piece on the Simpson's Neonatal Unit following The University of Edinburgh research which concluded that the more breast milk premature babies are fed while in neonatal intensive care, the greater the level of brain development 👶🧠

See you all tonight on the nhs careers stand!

We're really proud of the fantastic care and support our Maternity Team provides to families across the Borders 🥰 Here's a summary of everything that went on in our Maternity Unit in February, when we welcomed 61 new babies into the world! #CareOpinion #Midwifery

Thank you ⁦NHS Borders⁩ ⁦Kirsteen Guthrie⁩ ⁦Sarah Horan💙⁩ for the opportunity to listen to midwives and students and to share what we are doing on your behalf. Love the positivity from the students talking about their experiences ❤️❤️⁦jaki lambert⁩

We're very proud of the amazing care and support our Maternity Team provides to families across the Borders every single day 👏 Here's what went on in our Maternity Unit in the month of March, when we welcomed 70 new babies into the world! 👶 #CareOpinion #Midwifery

Applications are now open for NHS Lothian's Youth Volunteering Summer Programme 2023 ✨ Are you aged 16-25? Do you want to gain new skills, try something new and learn more about what it’s like in the NHS? You can now apply for the programme here: tinyurl.com/2bt72vmk

We are all set for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2023! PMHP UK #MaternalMHMatters #NewProfilePic #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness

We have two exciting opportunities for clinical leadership in PMHNS. Click below to find out more. Perinatal Mental Health Lead - apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?… Infant Mental Health Lead - apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?…

Too often, early childhood is only talked about in terms of later outcomes, as if securing the health and happiness of babies & young children has no inherent value. I’m pleased the PEDAL Cam & UNICEF UK framework captures the value of both “being” & “becoming” mentally healthy

If you’ve found it difficult to adjust to being a parent or you’re struggling to form a bond with your baby and the difficulties aren’t settling, then specialist parent-infant help may be available. You can find out more in this video - tinyurl.com/msjwxyj6

It’s #InternationalHomebirthDay! Offering women a choice of place of birth is a key aspect of the midwife’s role. Delve into three RCM i-learn modules that look at support for homebirths and the challenges that maternity staff can face. Start today: buff.ly/3IXPVjB

Let’s support our future nurses to thrive when in your wards and book your teams on LesleyAnd67 Louise McIntosh Kerry Simmonds Leanne Carruthers Caroline Wylie pls share with your colleagues

Come to the Borders and join our fantastic Team🤰🏻👶🏼👏🏼Rotational Midwife #topteam #midwife - NHS Scotland apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?… Kirsteen Guthrie Kerry Simmonds Sarah Horan💙

NHS Borders Community Midwifery team will be discussing this at your antenatal appointment with the aim to vaccinate you at your 28/40 appointment. Please discuss the RSV vaccination with your Community Midwife Claire Grieve Kerry Simmonds