10.11 When Midwives Give Birth

This session explores the under-researched phenomenon of midwives/student midwives themselves giving birth (and people who have given birth becoming midwives), how positive or negative experiences may inform future practice, and/or increase vulnerability to repeat trauma exposure. Kate Greenstock (practising midwife and author of Flourish: A Practical and Emotional Guidebook to Thriving in Midwifery) and Sarah Milnes (midwifery educator and researcher) will explore questions around: - Improving strategies in midwifery education to prepare those who are already parents for clinical practice - Trauma-aware structures and support for return to work after maternity leave - How to support midwives/student midwives who are preparing to give birth/feed a baby with the complexities of previous trauma exposure, and multiple identities. Hosted by: Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery Contribution from: -Kate Greenstock, Midwife, Coach, Author of 'Flourish' -Sarah Milnes, Midwifery educator, Researcher, University of Leicester --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Register your free place today to get a personalised reminder from us. Join us at 7 pm on Wednesday at this hour-long online programme with live audience Q&A to update your knowledge. Live on Maternity and Midwifery Forum | 7pm London, UK | Wednesday's throughout 2022. Listen to the Maternity & Midwifery Hour Podcast Support us on Patreon. Catch up on demand Every episode is available free after the live stream – this is created especially for you by Neil Stewart Associates and filmed by Narrowcast Media Group and is available from Midwifery Forum’s YouTube – don’t forget to subscribe to our channel. Catch up on the highlights with our supporters - MATFLIX.