I’m not one to boast but ok I will 🤣🤣 We just won another award-Midwifery Led Project Embracing the waves - an introduction to water birth . Ecstatic at this point 🎉🎉 FionaM Lane Galvin Christine Bell aoife hamill Kelly Delaney Adrienne Brady

Delighted to be invited with paula barry to Oxford by Ethel Burns to discuss waterbirths. Really feel I am amongst the greats here with representation from Australia, USA, UK & Italy. Another day of discussion today then the SPLASH conference tomorrow National Women & Infants Health Programme #choice #normality

When you bring passionate people together, you move ⛰️. The Water Immersion Collaboration is here! Great minds from the US, UK, Ireland, Italy and Australia working together to change a 🌎! Thank you 🙏 Ethel Burns #waterimmersion #waterbirth #midwives

The @OLOLMaternityUnit staff have arrived in Oxford for the SPLASH conference. Can’t wait for what looks to be an amazing day tomorrow. Good luck paula barry flying the flag for Ireland 🇮🇪 Christine Bell FionaM Lane Galvin

Dr Florence Wilcock presenting Waterbirth: and obstetricians perspective. An honorary midwife supporting women to use #waterimmersion and #waterbirth #SPLASHconference

Professor Charles Roehr presenting the neonatologists perspective of #waterbirth #SPLASHconference the power of collaboration and the MDT working together is real 💪🏻🙏 Charles C Roehr #humansarentdolphins

Fabulous presentation from Lauren Kearney on waterbirth in women with complexity. Findings included decreased epidural rate, decreased NICU admission for expected infection and use of antibiotics #waterimmersion #waterbirth

Thought provoking presentation from Dr Bethan Townsend on her research on women’s experiences of negotiating water immersion for their VBAC. All women have a right to choice and respectful care . Continuity of carer has a huge impact on outcomes #waterimmersion #waterbirth

Wonderful presentation from Megan Cooper on policy, politics and pool use , it’s so much more than water. Importance is on supporting physiological labour and birth. Need to increase use as witnessing and experiencing increases acceptance and reduces fears #physiology #water

Why is evidence not enough?! My amazing colleague and friend Dr Claire Feeley presenting our review on barriers and obstacles to #waterimmersion and #waterbirth. Exposure, exposure, exposure is the answer! 💪🏻🙌

The exceptional paula barry moving ⛰️ ⛰️ in Ireland! Leading the implementation and writing of a guideline to support #waterimmersion and #waterbirth! Exceptional work! Now it’s time to “just get on with it “ 🙌👏 #SPLASHconference

Super presentation from Valerie Slavin on breaking down barriers to water immersion. Strong clinical governance, woman’s stories, clinical champions and regular feedback are some important aspects to support care/ choice #waterimmersion #waterbirth #SPLASHConference

Delighted to see so many staff from Ireland here today . Exchanging ideas and learning from our international colleagues @OLOLMaternityUnit The National Maternity Hospital Mary brosnan FionaM Christine Bell Lane Galvin @nwihp

📢 Eye-Opening Systematic Review on the impact on Midwives' and their practice after caring for women who have a traumatic birth. Ms Janet Bingham, Dr Felicity Agwu Kalu and Maria Healy reveal powerful insights on, the challenges some midwives face. Cont...

Maria Healy QUBNursing&Midwifery Dr Maeve O'Connell RM RGN ☘️💙 Joint Research Network NMH & UCD Julika Gráinne Milne Prof Patricia Leahy-Warren 🔄 Practice Impact: These experiences deeply affect their practice and personal wellbeing. Support Needs: There's a critical need for stronger support systems. Curious about the emotional journey and the essential need for support in midwifery? Dive into this compelling study...

Maria Healy QUBNursing&Midwifery Dr Maeve O'Connell RM RGN ☘️💙 Joint Research Network NMH & UCD Julika Gráinne Milne Prof Patricia Leahy-Warren 🔗Read the full study: via the research map link in bio Join the All-Ireland Midwifery Network for exclusive resources and peer connections. #Midwifery #TraumaticChildbirth #HealthcareSupport #AllIrelandMidwiferyNetwork #ProfessionalWellbeing

obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11… Among women using water immersion during labour, remaining in the pool and giving birth in water was not associated with an increase in the incidence of adverse primary maternal or neonatal outcomes.

POOL study reporting outcomes for 73,229 women without pregnancy complications who used water immersion analgesia at 26 NHS sites (2015-2022) BJOG Royal College of Midwives 💙 Wiley New conclusive evidence on safety of waterbirths for women & babies. obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/14…

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