4. Supporting Maternity Staff through COVID 19 - Midwifery Leadership and Staffing Initiatives: Dr Tracey Cooper MBE & Professor Trixie McAree

Episode 4 of the Maternity and Midwifery Hour focuses on ‘Supporting Maternity Staff through COVID 19 - Midwifery Leadership and Staffing Initiatives’ with expert contributions from: Professor Trixie McAree, Professor of Midwifery and Maternal Health, Birmingham City University Dr Tracey Cooper MBE, Associate Chief Nurse (Midwifery), Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Sue Macdonald, Co-editor, Mayes Midwifery Maternity and midwifery staff are working under a full caseload, often with teams separated to work with COVID-19 or with at-risk mothers. Reassignments, new patterns, personnel support - what do midwives need and what is smart management providing? In this Maternity & Midwifery Hour, Sue, Trixie and Tracey provide up-to-date information on how effective midwifery leadership and staffing initiatives are supporting maternity staff through these exceptionally difficult times. Your chance to hear the latest thinking and get your questions answered. The Maternity & Midwifery Hour is sponsored by MATFLIX: video streaming from maternity experts. Find out more: www.matflix.co.uk Support the Maternity & Midwifery Hour on Patreon: www.patreon.com/midwiferyhour