National award for one of our #RealMidwivesofWalsall

She stepped in to stop a premature baby being born on a holiday flight home and now Walsall midwife Angela Chamberlain has scooped one of the The Sun’s Who Cares Wins Awards, attending a star-studded ceremony with the likes of Prince William and David Beckham. Angela had been to Tenerife with husband Russ when the […]

Mum’s praise for one to one support

Mum-of-five Beckie Smith is full of praise for the care and support she received from Walsall Healthcare’s continuity of care Harmony Team when she was trying to deal with complications in her latest pregnancy. Little Mollie was born safely and healthily on 31 March this year weighing 9 pounds but the last few weeks before […]

Double the job satisfaction for twins midwife Hari

“The pandemic has made things so difficult for pregnant women but we midwives have really felt it too – we want to nurture and support and have missed the face to face connection with mums-to-be.” Hari Nijar is one of the #RealMidwivesofWalsall who works in the community and supports women who are expecting twins and […]

Mum’s praise for midwives who “listened” to her

“It was as though Rachel had swallowed the “How to be a perfect Midwife” text book – she was fantastic.” Mother-of-three Channelle Nixon has praised the #RealMidwivesofWalsall who supported her induction of labour at the Manor Hospital after her home birth plans suddenly had to change following a reduction in her baby’s movements. Channelle had […]

Farewell to Maureen

Midwife Maureen Miles has retired after providing 50 years of support to Walsall families and her own colleagues alike. Maureen began training in 1971 and started community midwifery when she qualified in 1973. She has been amazed at all the advances in midwifery over the years but also how the core values of “with woman” […]

A baby shower of home truths for smokers

At first glance, it appears to be a cute image of the kind of gift basket seen in baby showers up down the country. But a closer inspection of the “newborn essentials” reveals a needle, antibiotics and other medical items that no new parent would surely expect to receive alongside their little bundle of joy. […]

Important message for Walsall mums-to-be

Walsall mums-to-be who notice that their baby moving less or are concerned with their baby’s movements are being urged to seek help sooner rather than later as this could save their baby’s life. Carla Jones-Charles, Divisional Director of Midwifery at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, urged women not to be afraid to come into hospital amid […]

If in doubt, give us a shout

Pregnant women who experience pain, bleeding or can’t feel their baby moving are being urged to make sure they seek help urgently and contact Maternity Services at Walsall Manor Hospital as soon as they start having concerns. Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Maternity Inpatient Matron Carol Hollington said : “We know things are a bit different […]

More comfort for mums-to-be

A new, improved maternity triage waiting area for mums-to-be has been created at Walsall Manor Hospital. The old triage waiting area was situated in the corridor by the entrance doors into Maternity Services and women had described it as “too hot, with no windows and nowhere to really sit properly”. Now from mums-to-be and Walsall […]

Rickell’s midwifery dream

For Rickell Bailey becoming a midwife didn’t come easily but she never gave up on her dream career. The 34-year-old tried for seven years to become a midwife then went into adult nursing as she always knew she wanted to care for and support people. “I had a friend who went through multiple pregnancies in […]

Natalie’s found her vocation

She embarked on a maths degree but in her heart of hearts Natalie Wilkes really wanted to be a midwife so she traded geometry for gestation and has never looked back! Natalie, a Team Leader,  has been at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust since 2003 and also did her training here. She is one of our […]

International Day of the Midwife – Elizabeth’s story

Elizabeth McDonough is overjoyed at becoming a first time mum, something she never thought she’d achieve. And she credits the support of Walsall Healthcare’s Wren – Women requiring extra nurturing – team with helping her to achieve her dream. Elizabeth, aged 38, has suffered from anxiety and depression since the age of 16 and also […]