Sadie Davies

During my time as a maternity support worker, I played an important role in supporting midwives, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide care to women, babies, and families during pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period. Duties included:

• Antenatal Support
  Supporting women during antenatal appointments and classes.
  Monitoring vital signs (e.g. blood pressure, temperature, urine testing).
  Providing reassurance and answering basic questions about pregnancy and care.
• Labour and Birth
  Assisting midwives during labour and delivery (non-clinical tasks).
  Supporting women emotionally and physically during labour.
  Preparing and cleaning delivery rooms and equipment.
• Postnatal Care
  Helping with infant feeding (bottle and breastfeeding support).
  Teaching and assisting with baby care (bathing, changing, safe sleep).
  Supporting new mothers with personal care and emotional well-being.
• Administrative and Practical Duties
  Updating patient records accurately.
  Booking appointments and managing stock (e.g., baby clothes, nappies, medical supplies).
  Escorting patients between departments if required.