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Join Dr Daisy Wiggins as she explores the dynamic world of midwifery in this engaging Subject Spotlight. In episode one, Daisy introduces the foundational aspects of midwifery, highlighting the holistic care midwives provide throughout the maternity journey. From antenatal to postpartum support, she also sheds light on specialised areas such as mental wellbeing and bereavement care. Episode two delves into the pivotal topic of birthplace choices, examining various birthing environments like home births, water births, and obstetric units, while exploring the midwife's role in supporting women through these decisions. In episode three, Daisy uncovers the diverse responsibilities of midwives through compelling case studies. These stories illustrate how midwives offer personalised support, from guiding mothers through feeding challenges to providing pain management during labour. Finally, episode four dives into the fascinating physiological changes a woman undergoes during pregnancy. Daisy explains how midwives monitor these changes and apply their expertise to ensure safe and informed care. The episode concludes with a practical activity to deepen your understanding of pregnancy anatomy, preparing you for the critical decisions midwives face every day.
Dr Daisy WigginsBournemouth UniversityHealth
All episodes
1. Being a Midwife
2. Birthplace Choices
3. A Midwife’s Role
4. Understanding Physiology
About the university
Bournemouth University
At Bournemouth University, we’re proud of the incredible impact we create through education, research, and professional practice. We’re not just about gaining knowledge—we focus on applying it to make a real difference. From tackling global challenges like climate change to shaping the future of healthcare and digital innovation, our work reaches far beyond our campuses and echoes around the world. Being in Bournemouth, a vibrant town with stunning beaches and a thriving creative scene, enhances everything we do. It’s an inspiring place to live, learn, and collaborate, and we’d love you to join us to find out for yourself!
Meet the academic
Dr Daisy Wiggins
Dr Daisy Wiggins has been a midwife since 2013 and is Joint Programme Lead at Bournemouth University. Daisy completed her doctorate in 2017, looking at women’s decision-making and choice of place of birth when a decision support tool (DST) is used as part of the clinical discussion. Daisy’s areas of interest regarding midwifery include decision-making, place of birth options, infant feeding (Daisy is a BFI champion lecturer), and child safeguarding (Daisy is a joint child safeguarding lead).
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