Phiona Kabasingo

As a midwife i use my acquired skills such as communicating between team members such as Supervising midwives. This included prompt escalation when women's observations went away from being normal i.e., high temperature and pulse, which is indicative of sepsis, especially for a woman in labour whose water has gone. This allowed the midwife to commence the sepsis six i.e., starting antibiotics, taking bloods for blood cultures, clotting factors, and full blood count. this also enabled further escalation to the midwife in charge plus obstetrician to start plan for delivering the baby.

As a midwife i use my acquired skills such as communicating between team members such as Supervising midwives. This included prompt escalation when women's observation went away from being normal ie high temperature and pulse which is indicative of sepsis, especially for a womn in labour whose waters have gone. This allowed the midwife

Optimised shift performance through early arrival, enhancing mental preparation and organisation before starting work, allowing for effective handover from day staff.

communication with the women through ongoing and continuos emotional support taught me different techniques of verbal and non verbal communication including touch and eye contact.

• Performed emergency measures ie pulling the emergency buzzer when a woman was experiencing pph in collaboration with supervising midiwfe to establish optimum patient and baby health and safety.

i have learned to balance work and life since i have five children and at the same time doing the midwifery degree and always managed to attend all my placement allocations and essay submissions in addtion to exams.

• Soothed anxieties in high-stress environments during labour, providing continuous emotional support to women in the delivery suite.
• Investigated midwifery practices to inform academic work, sharing findings through scientific articles. and procedures, this was especially during my essay writing and dissertation , ,sharing findings in scientific articles.
• Helped couples and individuals prepare for parenthood, addressing concerns and signposting helpful services. this was during my community placement where i signposted parent to parenthood classes and also discussed birth preferences at their 36 week appointment before delivery.
• Supported couples and individuals in preparing for parenthood by addressing concerns and signposting to helpful services during community placement, including discussing birth preferences at 36-week appointments.
• Promoted inclusion and supported informed consent by establishing safe and informed care before doing any activities ie applying a ctg, venupuncture and doing obs and checking perineum and suturing , also prepared safe environment according to wom,ens' preferences ie some wanted music others wanted dimmed ligths. i cared for women from different ethnicities, cl
• Provided postnatal care, including breastfeeding advice and emotional support, to new mothers during recovery. this was during my postnatal placement where I taught women how to breastfeed and latch their baby using the CHIN acronym. there was a lady who was really upset tht her baby wouldnt latch but he was hungry, so i suggested that i take baby and soothe him plus give some formula as mum rests and then to try again later which helped mum to happily try again later.
• Monitored condition of patients and fetuses during pregnancy and throughout labour through detailed checks and inspections.
• Recorded detailed patient records, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring accurate documentation.
• Assessed progress during pregnancy and childbirth at established intervals.
• Administered medications and injections according to prescriptions.
• Provided emotional support and reassurance to women and partners to ease fear and anxieties in giving birth.
• Conducted antenatal assessments, including monitoring foetal heart rates and maternal health, to support pregnancy well-being.
• Provided detailed information, encouragement and emotional support to patients during labour.
• Provided practical advice to new mothers to nurture and care for newborns.
• Delivered babies using a range of techniques, ensuring safety and comfort for both mother and child.
• Demonstrated compassion and care during labour process to establish smooth delivery.
• Thoroughly monitored patient progress to minimise risks and complications, offering advice and strategies to assist patients during labour.
• Monitored patient progress and responded to changes in condition, adjusting care plans as necessary.
• Guided families through the birthing process, providing emotional support and practical assistance.
• Advocated for patient preferences during labour, supporting informed decision-making and consent.