Midwives at RNSH
celebrating our midwives Midwives across Northern Sydney Local Health District were recognised this week as staff came together to celebrate International Day of the Midwife and acknowledge the extraordinary care they provide to women, babies and families every day. This year’s theme, One Million More Midwives, highlights the global shortage of midwives and the importance of growing and supporting the profession to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes worldwide. Celebrations were held across the district, including at Royal North Shore, Northern Beaches and Hornsby Ku-ring-gai hospitals, where staff gathered for morning teas, cakes, raffle prizes and local events recognising the dedication and impact of midwives. Claire Harris, Executive Director Nursing and
Midwifery, said the day was an opportunity to celebrate the compassion, expertise and commitment midwives bring to every stage of care. “Midwives play a vital role across the entire life course. They support safe pregnancies and births, provide contraception and breastfeeding support, and care for women, babies and families every day,” Claire said. “Today is an opportunity to thank our midwives for the extraordinary care they provide, and to recognise the difference they make across our district.” Last year alone, more than 4,500 babies were born across NSLHD hospitals. “Behind every birth, every family and every beginning, there is a midwife,” she said.
Midwives at Northern Beaches Hospital
Midwives at Hornsby Hospital
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NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 8| 08 MAY 2026
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