A day to celebrate midwives' important role
Tuesday 3 May 2011
Tamworth Hospital’s valued midwives will come together to celebrate the vital role they play in our communities this Thursday, International Midwives Day (5 May).
Acting General Manager of Tamworth Hospital Christine Coombs said the day was a chance for HNE Health and members of the community to recognise the important role of midwives.
“International Midwives Day gives those who have been cared for by a midwife an opportunity to provide recognition and appreciation for the skills and commitment of our dedicated midwives,” Ms Coombs said.
“Midwives take on the important role of supporting women and their families through what is a very challenging but also life-affirming moment.
“Midwives provide support to mothers during pregnancy, during birth and following birth, providing guidance to families to make sure the baby has the best possible start to life.”
Ms Coombs said along with celebrating the work of Tamworth Hospital’s midwives, International Midwives Day is also a chance to showcase midwifery as an attractive and challenging career choice.
“Midwives are passionate about their work, and committed to ensuring that every woman has the best experience of pregnancy and birth as possible,” Ms Coombs said.
“Midwives enjoy a high level of work satisfaction and a rewarding career path within the public and private sectors.”
Media opportunity:
• Walk with us to celebrate International Midwives Day
Tamworth mums, babies and expectant mothers are invited to help Tamworth midwives celebrate International Midwives’ Day on May 5. Midwives will gather outside Tamworth Maternity Unit at 9am to begin a walk, via Viaduct Park, along Peel Street, arriving at Jamaica Blue Coffee Shop in Centrepoint shopping centre by 10am. The aim of the walk is to highlight the need for midwives and the role they have in providing services to women and families. Members of the community are invited to join the walking group at the hospital, at any point along the route, or simply come directly to Jamaica Blue. For more details on how to participate please call Robin Skewes on 6767 7318. Media are welcome to attend for interviews, photographs and footage.
• A combined International Midwives Day and International Nurses Day lunchtime barbecue will be held at Tamworth Hospital on Monday 9 May. Media are welcome to attend for interviews, photographs and footage.
Contact: Emma Gibbs
Phone: (02) 6767 7137