In the bulletin this week:
– Perinatal Post-Mortem Policy Statement: Specialised Perinatal Pathology Services
– Healthwatch England launches new maternal mental health campaign
– Better Births Event: New Date 
– Maternity and neonatal services refreshed delivery plan survey – we want your views 
– #StartWithPeople Virtual Event
– Barriers to accessing prenatal and postnatal care for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller women and birthing people 
– Launch of the Aspiring Midwifery Leaders Programme
– Reminder to Register – Maternity and Neonatal Services Listening Sessions 
– CNST Safety Action 2 – MSDS Data
– Spotlight on Social Media 
– Look after your wellbeing
– Raising Concerns
– Dates for your diary

The team recently expanded with the appointment of Bereavement Midwife Laura Walsh, and will support people at what can be a devestating time in their lives.

Holly Martinez, Maternity Matron, said: “The Maternity Bereavement team is now complete. The team can focus on improving the bereavement environment as well as making changes at this precious time. I feel extremely proud to see this team now complete.

Jackie Brunton, Lead Nurse End of Life and Bereavement Care, added: “We are proud to introduce our team during Baby Loss Awareness Week and the vital support that is needed. The Swan Specialist Bereavement Midwife and Swan Support Worker roles join our existing Swan End of Life Bereavement Team providing this specialist support to families. The team will also work alongside colleagues across Maternity services to introduce our Swan Model of Care.”

Meanwhile, Blackpool Tower will be lit up on Saturday, 15 October from 7pm to mark the awareness week, and the local SANDS group is holding its Lights of Love walk tonight (Thursday, 13 October) starting at the main entrance to Carleton Crematorium from 6.30pm. A special online Book of Memories has also been set up where families can share a message.

In the Bulletin this week:
– Wireless Cardiotocograph (CTG) Monitoring
– Midwifery Continuity of Carer Update
– Baby Loss Awareness Week
– Better Births Conference 2022– Poster Competition
– Optimising Maternal Breast Milk for Preterm Infants (Part 2) 
– Maternity and Neonatal Services Listening Sessions 
– Single Notification Portal
– Perinatal Service User Voice In-Person Working Day
– Twins Trust Webinars 
– Consultation to add folic acid to flour
– Guidance on the Engagement of Short-term Locums in Maternity Care
– Diabetes in Pregnancy UK Conference
– CNST Safety Action 2- MSDS Data
– Maternity Consortium MMHS/PMH Virtual Event
– Neil’s Blog Webinars
– Please share your positive maternity and midwifery stories with us
– Dates for your diary

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In the Bulletin this week:
– Better Births Conference 2022
– Please share your positive maternity and midwifery stories with us
– Phillips Ives Review – have your say, get involved
– Single Notification Portal – User Research
– Invisible – Maternity Experiences of Muslim Women
– Guidance: Working in partnership with people and communities
– Maternity Voices Partnership Funding Surveys
– Dates for your diary