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Are you feeling burnt out in the NHS? Watch on as I talk through the reasons to consider ‘Going It Alone” and the characteristics you need to achieve it. 👀 It’s a big step, but it can be incredibly rewarding with the right support and mindset. To request more information about our licensed consultancy schemes and business training, simply fill out this form - https://lnkd.in/eSdvg_Ax #MidwiferyUK #MaternityCare #MidwiferyEducation

Useful insights into maternity and neonatal safety

This week, we honor the invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and child health. Midwifery care has been a cornerstone of communities for centuries, and it continues to be essential today. As Jamarah Amani of Southern Birth Justice Network aptly stated at #BMHC24, "We don't need to look outside of our communities for solutions; we need folks to get out of our way." Black midwives are a powerful force for positive change in maternal healthcare. Our policy agenda and Issue Brief: Expanding Midwifery Licensure in Georgia advocates for expanding midwifery licensure and access. By implementing these policies, we can ensure that all pregnant people have the opportunity to receive high-quality, culturally relevant care. Visit the links below to learn more about our policy recommendations. Policy Agenda: https://lnkd.in/dkEdEqmf Issue Brief: https://lnkd.in/gAVgJsJw #BlackMidwivesSaveLives #BlackMidwiferyWeek #CelebrateBlackMidwives #BlackMidwives #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMamasMatter #ReproductiveJustice #ReproductiveHealth #BirthJustice

In honor of National Midwifery Week, we're sharing insights from the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute (NJHCQI)'s spring report, "Approaches for Modernizing the Midwifery Profession," written by Magda Schaler-Haynes, with support from NJBEFA collaborative members The Burke Foundation. 📖 "The state statute governing midwifery in New Jersey is more than 100 years old with few amendments made over time. Its limited applicability to modern midwifery practice hinders the profession. Statutory and regulatory reform is needed for midwives in New Jersey to reach their full potential as key care providers to improve maternal and infant health and reduce health disparities in the State. Modernized, evidence-based approaches to regulate the practice of midwifery in the State would expand the midwifery workforce, enabling more families to experience quality midwifery care." 🔑 "As this report explains, key changes can help facilitate a larger, more robust, more diverse midwifery workforce, improve quality of care, and reduce overall health care costs." 🔗 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/e5-GwrRz #MidwiferyWeek2024 #MidwivesLookingtotheFuture

📣Just Released: New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute (NJHCQI) and The Burke Foundation present, “Approaches for Modernizing the Midwifery Profession: New Jersey’s Regulatory and Licensing Structure.” This report, authored by Magda Schaler-Haynes, JD, MPH Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, highlights evidence-based approaches that can modernize the #midwifery profession and help improve #maternalhealth outcomes. Read and learn more: https://lnkd.in/gVHczEZY

How does self-care shape childbirth experiences and the delivery of midwifery services? As many of you recalls, I shared one of my earlier manuscripts submitted to one of our local Brunei Institute of Public Services in 2014. In my humble earlier publication, I explored this question through a sociological lens, examining how self-care practices empower women during childbirth while influencing the provision and management of midwifery services. Self-care is a transformative concept, deeply rooted in women’s agency and autonomy during one of life’s most profound experiences. My review on this topic presents a critical discourse and highlights how self-care not only shapes women’s childbirth experiences but also enhances women-centered care, improves outcomes, and fosters empowerment for both women and midwives. This work uncovers the dynamic interplay between individual agency, professional support, and the cultural context of childbirth, offering critical insights for advancing midwifery practice and policy. Stay tuned as I share more reflections and updates on this essential topic! Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) #selfcare #resilience #mindfulness

Midwives do more than just deliver babies—they offer a range of health services and serve as powerful advocates for women and their families. By investing in midwifery training and services—and scaling midwifery-delivered care—we could save 4.3M women and newborns annually by 2035. But the world faces a shortage of nearly 1 million midwives. Ahead of International Day of the Midwife, let’s celebrate the crucial role midwives play in protecting the lives of mothers and babies–and work to close that shortage. #IDM2024

Seize the opportunity

Did you know?🤔 Midwifery transcends mere attendance at childbirth. It encompasses diverse health roles,innovations in practice,advocacy for autonomy,community engagement,research,mentorship and global solidarity just to name a few.Yet, these roles remain underexplored. Midwives must seize the spotlight, not merely as birth attendants but as holistic healthcare providers.The beauty of midwifery’s diversity lies in our ability to explore and maximize our abilities,skills and potentials. Let’s step onto the stage,raise our voices,illuminate our paths toward sustainable change.The world awaits our transformative touch. 🌟🌍 PS: Midwives CAN.

Midwifery Practice and Maternity Care in the UK - What Matters to You? Help us find the Top 10 research priorities for UK midwifery practice and maternity care. Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/3x1yVFS