Celebrating our midwives
Celebrations were held across the district to mark International Day of the Midwife.
“Midwives deliver care that is culturally safe,
Midwives at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai and Royal North Shore hospitals took part in award ceremonies, morning teas and games which were held to honour the work of midwives. This year’s theme for International Day of the Midwife was: Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis. NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri acknowledged the exceptional impact midwives have in society.
“Midwives ensure every woman has access to the care she deserves and that her voice is heard at every step of her healthcare journey,” he said. Claire Harris, Executive Director, Nursing and Midwifery, said midwives had a far-reaching role in families’ lives.
respectful and patient-led, promoting informed consent, autonomy and access to services in underserved communities,” she said. “Their influence reaches far beyond the clinical setting and lasts a lifetime.”
Midwives at Royal North Shore Hospital
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