16.9 The Midwife's role in Facilitating Early Connections

Series 16 - Episode 9: The Midwife's role in Facilitating Early ConnectionsAs we enter Baby Communication Week, with the theme of 'Born to Connect' highlighted by the Brazelton Centre, this evening we will focus on the complex processes of communication between the baby and those around them.We are joined by Inge Nickell, Director of the Brazelton Centre UK and Stephanie Kinder, Specialist Midwife at North Bristol NHS Trust and Brazelton Champion who will be discussing how midwives can feel confident and knowledgeable in supporting the parents and care givers in understanding how the baby communicates through their behaviour, in order to support the growing parent-infant relationship.Hosted by:Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert; Host and Curator, Maternity and Midwifery Festivals/Midwifery Hour, Editor, Mayes MidwiferyContribution from:Inge Krogh Nickell, Director of the Brazelton Centre UKStephanie Kinder, Specialist Midwife at North Bristol NHS Trust and Brazelton Champion