Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is pleased to announce that two new midwives have started work with maternal and child services at both South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater and Fisherman\u2019s Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This addition brings the South Shore Community Midwives team to a total of three. The two new midwives have been in place since late July and all are now seeing and accepting new patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are comprehensive care providers who offer primary care throughout pregnancy, labour and birth, either at home or in hospital, as well as post-partum support during the first six weeks,\u201d said midwife Leslie Niblett, who is mentoring and supporting the two new team members, Janet Holtham and Molly Lumby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe work with the maternity care team, consult with physicians when there are complications, provide guidance for women who choose to breastfeed and ensure both mother and baby are comfortable and receive expert care,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have been warmly welcomed into the community and by the midwifery team,\u201d said Molly Lumby. \u201cI am thrilled to be contributing to the care of women and families on the South Shore.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midwifery is well-integrated into the health system and serves a diverse clientele, including vulnerable and priority populations such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Indigenous communities; \u201cI am delighted to see the \u2018re-birth\u2019 of the midwifery service on the south shore and welcome our new members to the team,\u201d said Sally Loring, Maternal and Child Health Services Senior Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFrom speaking with many mothers, I know how valued our midwives are and the difference they make to moms and babies alike,\u201d Loring said. \u201cI have no doubt that the additional services our midwives are now able to offer will be greatly appreciated by the community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information on NSHA\u2019s maternal and child health services, please visit our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is pleased to announce that two new midwives have started work with maternal and child…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":126,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\u2022 African Nova Scotians;
\u2022 Women affected by poverty, food insecurity and\/or inadequate housing;
\u2022 Women living in social isolation or lacking social support due to cultural or geographical barriers, recent immigration or refugee status, or absence of family supports;
\u2022 Single and young mothers;
\u2022 Mothers who are members of the LGBTQ community;
\u2022 Women who face educational barriers;
\u2022 Women with cognitive, physical or behavioural disabilities;
\u2022 Women who have or are experiencing domestic or sexual abuse;
\u2022 Women struggling with addictions or mental health issues;
\u2022 Women suffering from psychological distress, loss or trauma related to pregnancy and childbirth;
\u2022 Women requesting a vaginal birth after previous caesarean section (VBAC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n