So glad I could share insights on today's Guardian article on the higher risks of perinatal mental illness for black mothers. Through The Motherhood Group , I've seen firsthand how many Black mothers feel unseen and misunderstood by healthcare providers. Cultural stigmas, systemic…

1/2 On International #BereavedMothersDay I went to lovely Gunwalloe Church & took some flowers for #BabyKernow a little unknown baby whose parents (judging by the age of the grave) are probably deceased now. Baby Kernow is still remembered & visited by many of us: my turn today

Happy International Day of the Midwife
#MidwivesAndClimate
#MidwivesDay
#Midwives4All

Is your partner pregnant, planning a pregnancy or recently had a baby? We need your help to complete a two stage online survey on information about induction of labour/ Caesarean. You can enter a £25 prize draw.
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Supporting women in decisions around labour and birth....health care professionals want to do it well but need better systems and tools...see our latest article for more...bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/4/e… Dr Anna Davies Options Informed Birth Choices Christy Danya Bakhbakhi

Loved this explainer by Emily Oster on the CDC maternal mortality figures, and what they mean:
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#SMPNR 13-20 mayo Semana Mundial del Parto y Nacimiento Respetado.
Desde el Parto es Nuestro estamos organizándonos para ello.

🎬 Descubre 'La Voz de las Mujeres' de El Parto Es Nuestro, un documental que celebra 20 años de lucha contra la violencia obstétrica.

@icchnr @QNI Sheila Sobrany RGN RNT MA HE GeorgieCoxAssocProf We don’t have a nurse who has received an NIHR Professorship as yet. We need proactive preparation plans for our profession! There are many worthy nurse scientists out there. I sat on the selection panel and can share insights just msg!

Currently listening to the First Black and Brown in Bioethics Conference 2024: 'Engaging Diversity in Bioethics Theory and Practice'.
Looking forward to learning from the speakers and the posters presented.
Thanks Matimba for organising it 🙌
#BBB24

Midwives and MSWs - you are eligible to apply for RCN Foundation funding too. Take a look ⬇️

Royal College of Midwives 💙 Dr Jude Field Sara Webb MIDIRS Fiona Gibb Gill Walton Birte Harlev-Lam OBE Lia Brigante Janet Fyle MBE raetrotter RCM
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Not using an interpreter costs more - as Jacob points out - life saving information is misunderstood or not given.

Google translate is not a safe option. IE cervix being translated as neck.

Access how to use interpreter/translation in maternity here: mamaacademy.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

Online sexual harassment of girls will always be 'noteworthy'. We must tackle the misogyny behind it which plays out both online and offline.
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So honoured to present our poster highlighting the work we have done within the London region maternity team, to improve interpretation services within maternity care LDN Inspire Laura she/her Sarah Espenhahn Kate Brintworth Nina Khazaezadeh Louise Webster Susie Crowe

I was asked how I felt about what was said about Diane Abbott MP. To be honest, I’m having an acute episode of the chronic trauma of isms and skisms. I’m really trying to see how to process this for my daughters without becoming emotional. Alando N Terrelonge, MA, MP #StrongwithTerrelonge Hon. Kamina J Smith

What a fantastic day at #NMAHPMFT24 conference. Really enjoyed presenting this work and hearing from other talented colleagues Manchester Clinical Academic Centre (MCAC)-NMAHP Alexander Heazell Tomasina Stacey Bethan McEvoy Kym Farrant Bev O'Connor Kathy Murphy

TW Suicide

Should menstrual phase be determined at autopsy after suicide? Fascinating work shows there may be a link between periods and suicide, but as with all things in women's health, it's under-researched. Better understanding could save lives #PMDD
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