POSITIVE BIRTH EXPERIENCE OPEN DAY AT CRESSWELL
Written by author on May 19, 2014
You have seen One Born Every Minute, so why not come along and see what local maternity services have to offer women giving birth in the region?
Local midwives are having an “open doors” event to celebrate childbirth at Cresswell Maternity Wing on Saturday 24th May 2014 between 10.00am to 2.00pm.
The event will focus on the positive aspects of labour and childbirth by celebrating the elation, joy and achievement many women experience.
Karen King, Consultant Midwife said:
“The open day is part of our MPower campaign which seeks to promote the positive and exciting aspects of labour and childbirth. In recent years there has been an increase in the number of women requesting a caesarean section due to fear of labour and childbirth. To dispel some of these fears we have developed an open day that will highlight the kinds of things we can do to help women achieve a positive birth experience.”
Midwives will be on hand at the open day to provide information and guided tours of unit and its facilities.
Family members and close friends are also welcome at the event and opportunities will be available to explore their important role in supporting women to plan and prepare for labour and birth.
Karen added:
“We want to encourage and support women and their families to believe in their ability to give birth and work in partnership with every woman to ensure she has control of her birth experience and plays an active role in the decision making process.”
The local branch of the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) is supporting the event and you can also find out what they have to offer for new parents and parents to be.
Please note that tours of the unit will be limited to maintain the privacy of the people using the service.
