17: Normalizing Pregnancy and Birth Rates with Advanced Midwifery Practice in Sligo University Hospital

An interview with Roisin Lennon who submitted a poster presentation to the VIDM 2020 entitled Normalizing Pregnancy and Birth Rates with Advanced Midwifery Practice in Sligo University HospitalIn this interview you will learn more about  The presenters Why they chose this topic  The main message of the poster The key findings Where they see this research going.  Visit www.vidm.org for more information on VIDM 2020Abstract In 2016, a service needs analysis identified the need for an alternative pathway to provide care for women with pre-existing medical problems, raised BMI and those wishing to have a vaginal birth after CS.The Irish National Maternity Strategy helped validate the need for an advanced practice service in Sligo choice and continuity for women out with traditional midwife led care inclusion criteria. The service has proven to bea safe and popular option with a high number of vaginal births, a lower CSrate, reduced number of interventions yet with no increase of adverse outcomes.This has been shown through ongoing review and service users’ feedback.-2017-155 (18%) AMP care. 82%vaginal birth (69% SUH). 18% CS (31% SUH)2018-226 (17%) AMP care. 79%vaginal birth (63% SUH). 21% CS (37% SUH)initial;2019-271 (20%) AMP care. 83%vaginal birth (65% SUH). 17% CS (35% SUH).