Originally from Wales living on the Sunshinecoast with my family. A midwife just completedmy PhD. Research interests in waterbirth and VBAC.
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Joined November 2016
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Thank you @thelovelymaeve , you are definitely an inspiration
Midwives make a difference. Filling up our Midwifery Cup today spending time with Queensland Midwives. Feeling inspired #WeMidwives do Dubai 🇦🇪
Thank you @sandersj3 and colleagues for your incredible work ❤️
The POOL cohort study of UK NHS waterbirths is published. Large scale evidence that rates of OASI and serious neonatal morbidity are no higher among waterbirths after water immersion analgesia. Thank you to all participants, the 26 UK sites, and study team obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.co…
Thanks to @Ethel_Burns_07 for your incredible work. #SPLASHconference
The amazing @Ethel_Burns_07 - #waterimmersion has the ability to challenge a risk averse culture. Trailblazer and superstar in my 👀!! #waterbirth #SPLASHconference
I can't wait to read more of your work @LitchClaire, #waterbirth, #waterimmersion, #birthchoices, #SPLASHconference
Claire Litchfield sharing her project on #waterimmersion and #waterbirth for women with raised BMI. We need to rethink stigma and exclusion in the absence of evidence #SPLASHconference
The exceptional @midwifepaula moving ⛰️ ⛰️ in Ireland! Leading the implementation and writing of a guideline to support #waterimmersion and #waterbirth! Exceptional work! Now it’s time to “just get on with it “ 🙌👏 #SPLASHconference
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Fabulous presentation from @Lauren_Kearney7 on waterbirth in women with complexity. Findings included decreased epidural rate, decreased NICU admission for expected infection and use of antibiotics #waterimmersion #waterbirth
Thank you @gra_milne12, we'll all continue to fight for women's choices for water immersion. #waterbirth #splashconference
Thought provoking presentation from @BethanTownsend3 on her research on women’s experiences of negotiating water immersion for their VBAC. All women have a right to choice and respectful care . Continuity of carer has a huge impact on outcomes #waterimmersion #waterbirth
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Very interesting presentation from Claire Lichfield on her research on water immersion for women with raised BMI. Place of birth has a real impact on accessibility to the pool. Being able to safely enter and exit the pool should be the main consideration and not BMI #choice
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Why is evidence not enough?! My amazing colleague and friend @DrFeeleyRM presenting our review on barriers and obstacles to #waterimmersion and #waterbirth. Exposure, exposure, exposure is the answer! 💪🏻🙌
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The exceptional @midwifepaula moving ⛰️ ⛰️ in Ireland! Leading the implementation and writing of a guideline to support #waterimmersion and #waterbirth! Exceptional work! Now it’s time to “just get on with it “ 🙌👏 #SPLASHconference
Great work from @SlavinValerie
No point having a guideline if you don’t have an implementation strategy. @valerieslavin presenting on her experience of increasing access to #waterimmersion and #waterbirth in Queensland. Awesome work!! 👏🙌🎉 #SPLASHconference
An amazing week and conference spent with some incredible and passionate people. Looking forward to moving more mountains with you all. @DrMeganCooperRM @SlavinValerie @Lauren_Kearney7 @DrFeeleyRM
When you bring passionate people together, you move ⛰️. The Water Immersion Collaboration is here! Great minds from the US, UK, Ireland, Italy and Australia working together to change a 🌎! Thank you 🙏 @Ethel_Burns_07 #waterimmersion #waterbirth #midwives
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A huge congrats to all the BMid, PMC and PhD Griffith Midwifery graduates. We are privileged to have walked beside you on your journey @Griffith_Uni @GriffithNursing @CarolynHastie @RozDFernandez @Inspiredmidwife @d_creedy @marnie_midwife @BethanTownsend3
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Recently conferred Dr @BethanTownsend3 presented to a packed house at ICM conference Negotiating Water Immersion for VBAC #ICM @world_midwives Midwifery@Griffith is so proud of you Bethan!
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Why continuity of midwife is so important ! promoting water immersion. @BethanTownsend3 @indiek1 @mcareetrixie @huhmaternity
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Insightful & informative research topic & findings thank you @BethanTownsend3 🌞 & co authors
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An excellent must read article! "Taking the reins: A Grounded Theory study of women's experiences of negotiating water immersion for labour and birth after a previous caesarean section" @BethanTownsend3 so much to learn from this study #midwives authors.elsevier.com/a/1fW3s…
Excited to share my first paper from my research regarding women's experiences of negotiating water immersion for their VBAC. #VBAC #waterbirth #VBACwaterbirth #Midwiferycontinuityofcare #womensautonomy
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Yes - mothers are being abused - the standard we walk past is the standard we accept. – at Brisbane, Queensland
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