Birth Options and Debrief Midwife

The post holder will have a clear vision to provide outstanding individualised care and support to women and their families through the antenatal period, and be able to provide advice and support during labour and after delivery.

They will be an active member of the Birth Options Team. Primarily, but not exclusively, supporting women who have had a previous Caesarean birth with their options during their pregnancy, delivery and postnatal period.

In addition, they will be an active member of the Reflection and Resolution Team. Supporting service users and their families to discuss previously traumatic experiences and sign posting to other agencies where necessary.

Main duties of the job

1.1 Provide individualised, family centred, holistic care, which contributes to both safety and satisfaction, and facilitates all the adaptations essential for successful childbearing.

1.2 Assess, implement, and evaluate appropriate care pathway for all women and their families with a particular focus on those who have experience previous caesarean birth.

1.3 Act as a professional source of knowledge in the care of women opting for either VBAC or elective caesarean.

1.4 Advocate and facilitate women's involvement in their decision-making process.

1.5 Actively participate in the debrief service (Reflection & Resolution) providing women with the opportunity to discuss aspects of their pregnancy and birth, their feelings, emotions and concerns for future births.

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