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What is a professional midwifery advocate – PMA

A Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) supports midwives as well as women and families, with the aim of improving the wellbeing of both staff and patients.

Graphic showing hands supporting pregnant women

Supporting women and midwives

  • Guide midwives to deliver safe, high quality care
  • Support women and families who journey through our maternity units
  • Focus on staff wellbeing, reducing stress and burnout
  • Improve birth satisfaction for women

PMA's offer

  • Support for midwives
  • Personal action planning
  • Confidential reflective conversation
  • Supportive challenge
  • Open and honest discussion
  • Improving the quality of professional practice

The PMA team

Hazel Alexander JCUH
Hazel Alexander
JCUH
Joyce Targett - FHN
Joyce Targett
FHN
Gina Blewitt - JCUH
Gina Blewitt
JCUH
Jane Matthews - JCUH
Jane Matthews
JCUH
Allison Himsworth JCUH
Allison Himsworth
JCUH
Tracy Smith - FHN
Tracy Smith
FHN
Jennifer Lappin - JCUH
Jennifer Lappin
JCUH
Sarah Brown - JCUH
Sarah Brown
JCUH
Ann Moody - JCUH
Ann Moody
JCUH
Lynsey Farrell - JCUH
Lynsey Farrell
JCUH

To arrange a meeting please contact us on the PMA email: [email protected] or look for the next drop in session in the maternity newsletter.

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Professional midwifery advocate poster (1.22MB, PDF)

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