Maternity Services for Asylum-Seeking & Refugee Women
Striving for excellence in maternity services with a focus on asylum-seeking and refugee women. Learn about the role of volunteers, the philosophy behind the services, the importance of doulas, the benefits provided, and the comprehensive training offered to volunteers.
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Striving for Excellence in Maternity Services A Focus on Asylum Seeking & Refugee women
What is a Volunteer Definition of a volunteer : A person who offers to do charitable or helpful work without pay Expectation of our volunteers......... COMMITMENT
Our philosophy We believe that all women, regardless of age, ethnicity or social background should have the opportunity to have a positive birth experience and encouragement around breastfeeding. For many who are in a stable relationship or have mothers(or grandmothers) upon whom to rely, it is easy to underestimate the importance of having someone alongside. Sadly, for some, pregnancy can be a very lonely and difficult time.
WHAT ARE DOULAS? Doula is a Greek word referring to an experienced woman who helps other women through pregnancy and childbirth. She offers no clinical skills and does not perform any medical tasks or gives medical advice Her sole function is to give continuous emotional and physical support, and facilitate communication between the woman, her partner and other professionals A doula should have no agenda and no judgement (McMahon, 2015)
The Benefits Antenatal : someone to attend antenatal classes, attend hospital appointments, discuss birth plan, signpost to other agencies. Through birth : positions, relaxation, assist in communication, focus, strength, inspiration a hand to hold! Research suggests that a reduced risk of medical intervention, speedier recovery, reduction in post natal depression for mum. Research also suggests happier, easier, transition into the world for baby. Postnatal : breastfeeding, improve social network for expectant mums, signposting to other agencies, attend postnatal groups, i.e. baby massage Continuous emotional and physical support throughout.
The Volunteers Training 7x 5 hour sessions ( mainly 9.30 2.30) Sessions covering ante & post natal role, birth, cultural diversity, communication skills, etc Visit to HWCH, meet midwives and visit the delivery suite 2 days Active Birth Course 2 days Breastfeeding Course 1 day Child Protection - Safeguarding Level 1 2 days Domestic Abuse Awareness Level 1 3 Hours Smoking Cessation course Level 1 Training includes the completion of 2 portfolios with weekly progression reviews. Accredited to Level 2 and Level 3 with Certa formerly known as the Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber achieves 9 Credits Reflective, interactive training
Question and Answer session Please welcome Tracey Perkins Volunteer Doula and Happiness Nwani -Okolocha
