Laura (she/her) 🍉
@midwifehippie.bsky.social
Neurodivergent mum, midwife, and health equity advocate. Passionate about improving communication and access in maternal/perinatal care. Seeking laughter, truth, and people unafraid to stand up (even (especially!) to me). Lover of travel and 90’s music.
If you see this, post a bridge
Old Elvet Bridge, Durham, UK.
Old Elvet Bridge, Durham, UK.
March 30, 2025 at 7:47 PM
If you see this, post a bridge
Old Elvet Bridge, Durham, UK.
Old Elvet Bridge, Durham, UK.
🚨 Tickets are selling fast! 🚨
If you're passionate about maternal mental health, don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and make a difference.
Secure your spot now before it's too late!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/every-pare...
#MaternalMentalHealth
If you're passionate about maternal mental health, don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and make a difference.
Secure your spot now before it's too late!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/every-pare...
#MaternalMentalHealth
March 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
🚨 Tickets are selling fast! 🚨
If you're passionate about maternal mental health, don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and make a difference.
Secure your spot now before it's too late!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/every-pare...
#MaternalMentalHealth
If you're passionate about maternal mental health, don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and make a difference.
Secure your spot now before it's too late!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/every-pare...
#MaternalMentalHealth
🌍 This #WorldBirthworkerWeek, we honour those supporting women & birthing people all over of the world—especially in the face of climate disasters, war, and genocide. Your resilience, care, and advocacy bring life and hope. We see you & thank you. #BirthJustice #Midwives #WorldBirthworkerWeek
February 23, 2025 at 12:12 AM
🌍 This #WorldBirthworkerWeek, we honour those supporting women & birthing people all over of the world—especially in the face of climate disasters, war, and genocide. Your resilience, care, and advocacy bring life and hope. We see you & thank you. #BirthJustice #Midwives #WorldBirthworkerWeek
I am proud to have worked alongside Five X More on this incredible project. Your voices made a difference before, and they can again. Let’s continue to highlight the urgent changes needed in maternity care. Take the survey today qnbgyctb5ay.typeform.com/blackmesurve...
#BlackMESurvey #FiveXMore
#BlackMESurvey #FiveXMore
February 5, 2025 at 7:56 AM
I am proud to have worked alongside Five X More on this incredible project. Your voices made a difference before, and they can again. Let’s continue to highlight the urgent changes needed in maternity care. Take the survey today qnbgyctb5ay.typeform.com/blackmesurve...
#BlackMESurvey #FiveXMore
#BlackMESurvey #FiveXMore
Please share if happy to.
For healthcare professionals and those supporting families during the perinatal period.
What is impact of Palestine and Israel on personal and professional wellbeing
Anonymous
forms.office.com/e/6QX2K53Uky
For healthcare professionals and those supporting families during the perinatal period.
What is impact of Palestine and Israel on personal and professional wellbeing
Anonymous
forms.office.com/e/6QX2K53Uky
January 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Please share if happy to.
For healthcare professionals and those supporting families during the perinatal period.
What is impact of Palestine and Israel on personal and professional wellbeing
Anonymous
forms.office.com/e/6QX2K53Uky
For healthcare professionals and those supporting families during the perinatal period.
What is impact of Palestine and Israel on personal and professional wellbeing
Anonymous
forms.office.com/e/6QX2K53Uky
I’m thrilled and deeply honoured to share that I’ve been nominated for the allyship in action award by the inspiring Motherhood Group
Being an ally is about more than words—it's about taking action
#Allyship #Motherhood #Inclusion #Gratitude #TheMotherhoodGroup #BlackMaternalHealthAwards
Being an ally is about more than words—it's about taking action
#Allyship #Motherhood #Inclusion #Gratitude #TheMotherhoodGroup #BlackMaternalHealthAwards
January 10, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I’m thrilled and deeply honoured to share that I’ve been nominated for the allyship in action award by the inspiring Motherhood Group
Being an ally is about more than words—it's about taking action
#Allyship #Motherhood #Inclusion #Gratitude #TheMotherhoodGroup #BlackMaternalHealthAwards
Being an ally is about more than words—it's about taking action
#Allyship #Motherhood #Inclusion #Gratitude #TheMotherhoodGroup #BlackMaternalHealthAwards
Rest in peace Vivienne. Thank you for the laughter
January 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Rest in peace Vivienne. Thank you for the laughter
“IF I MUST DIE”
BY REFAAT ALAREER
If I must die,
you must live to tell my story…
If I must die
let it bring hope
let it be a tale
Rest in peace with the souls of your soul
BY REFAAT ALAREER
If I must die,
you must live to tell my story…
If I must die
let it bring hope
let it be a tale
Rest in peace with the souls of your soul
December 16, 2024 at 7:19 PM
“IF I MUST DIE”
BY REFAAT ALAREER
If I must die,
you must live to tell my story…
If I must die
let it bring hope
let it be a tale
Rest in peace with the souls of your soul
BY REFAAT ALAREER
If I must die,
you must live to tell my story…
If I must die
let it bring hope
let it be a tale
Rest in peace with the souls of your soul
We co-produced tools such as this poster and communication cards to use in emergencies & whilst trying to access an interpreter.
The latest MBRRACE-UK report showed that half of women whose baby died didn't have an interpreter when contact was made.
#MBRRACE #interpreters #maternity
5/5
The latest MBRRACE-UK report showed that half of women whose baby died didn't have an interpreter when contact was made.
#MBRRACE #interpreters #maternity
5/5
December 13, 2024 at 12:51 AM
We co-produced tools such as this poster and communication cards to use in emergencies & whilst trying to access an interpreter.
The latest MBRRACE-UK report showed that half of women whose baby died didn't have an interpreter when contact was made.
#MBRRACE #interpreters #maternity
5/5
The latest MBRRACE-UK report showed that half of women whose baby died didn't have an interpreter when contact was made.
#MBRRACE #interpreters #maternity
5/5
And helpful section for those of us working clinically to make the best of the services considering legal implications and best practices
#MBRRACE #interpreters #maternity
4/5
#MBRRACE #interpreters #maternity
4/5
December 13, 2024 at 12:51 AM
And helpful section for those of us working clinically to make the best of the services considering legal implications and best practices
#MBRRACE #interpreters #maternity
4/5
#MBRRACE #interpreters #maternity
4/5
Interactive so you can skip to the section relevant to you. Including here for commissioners who are paying for interpretation and translation services
#MBRRACE #interpreters #maternity
3/5
#MBRRACE #interpreters #maternity
3/5
December 13, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Interactive so you can skip to the section relevant to you. Including here for commissioners who are paying for interpretation and translation services
#MBRRACE #interpreters #maternity
3/5
#MBRRACE #interpreters #maternity
3/5
December 13, 2024 at 12:51 AM
This is why we dance:
Because screaming isn’t free.
Please tell me:
Why is anger - even anger - a luxury to me?
Because screaming isn’t free.
Please tell me:
Why is anger - even anger - a luxury to me?
December 4, 2024 at 12:21 AM
This is why we dance:
Because screaming isn’t free.
Please tell me:
Why is anger - even anger - a luxury to me?
Because screaming isn’t free.
Please tell me:
Why is anger - even anger - a luxury to me?
Don’t forget the impact of a genocide being celebrated this weekend.
There is little coverage of the fact that November is Native American Heritage Month or that the day after Thanksgiving, known to most as Black Friday, is Native American Heritage Day.
#NativeAmericanHistoryMonth
There is little coverage of the fact that November is Native American Heritage Month or that the day after Thanksgiving, known to most as Black Friday, is Native American Heritage Day.
#NativeAmericanHistoryMonth
November 28, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Don’t forget the impact of a genocide being celebrated this weekend.
There is little coverage of the fact that November is Native American Heritage Month or that the day after Thanksgiving, known to most as Black Friday, is Native American Heritage Day.
#NativeAmericanHistoryMonth
There is little coverage of the fact that November is Native American Heritage Month or that the day after Thanksgiving, known to most as Black Friday, is Native American Heritage Day.
#NativeAmericanHistoryMonth
It’s the International Day to End Violence against Women & Girls, 1 in 3 experience violence worldwide.
My voice is given to women & girls in Palestine, Congo, Sudan, Haiti & beyond.
70% of women are subjected to gender-based violence in crisis zones.
#Uprooted #NoExcuse #16Days
My voice is given to women & girls in Palestine, Congo, Sudan, Haiti & beyond.
70% of women are subjected to gender-based violence in crisis zones.
#Uprooted #NoExcuse #16Days
November 25, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Angela has had profound impact on patient safety, anti-racism, equity, and inspiring so many midwives. Always with kindness.
Her unwavering commitment has seen improvement in outcomes and produced midwives working in leadership and research.
My favourite matron! Congratulations Angela 🥰
3/3
Her unwavering commitment has seen improvement in outcomes and produced midwives working in leadership and research.
My favourite matron! Congratulations Angela 🥰
3/3
November 24, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Angela has had profound impact on patient safety, anti-racism, equity, and inspiring so many midwives. Always with kindness.
Her unwavering commitment has seen improvement in outcomes and produced midwives working in leadership and research.
My favourite matron! Congratulations Angela 🥰
3/3
Her unwavering commitment has seen improvement in outcomes and produced midwives working in leadership and research.
My favourite matron! Congratulations Angela 🥰
3/3
When Angela first started at @gstt-nhs.bsky.social she was the only Black nurse on her ward and acknowledges improvements still needed today.
Angela has said “…you must remember to hold onto your dream, you must remember to reach high, you must aim for your goals despite what anybody says.”
2/3
Angela has said “…you must remember to hold onto your dream, you must remember to reach high, you must aim for your goals despite what anybody says.”
2/3
November 24, 2024 at 11:33 PM
When Angela first started at @gstt-nhs.bsky.social she was the only Black nurse on her ward and acknowledges improvements still needed today.
Angela has said “…you must remember to hold onto your dream, you must remember to reach high, you must aim for your goals despite what anybody says.”
2/3
Angela has said “…you must remember to hold onto your dream, you must remember to reach high, you must aim for your goals despite what anybody says.”
2/3
I want to celebrate my wonderful colleague Angela Ugen who won @mamaacademy.bsky.social lifetime achievement award
Anyone who knows Angela, will know how very deserving she is, working in the NHS for almost 40 years!
Angela is a true advocate for equity for global majority families and staff 1/3
Anyone who knows Angela, will know how very deserving she is, working in the NHS for almost 40 years!
Angela is a true advocate for equity for global majority families and staff 1/3
November 24, 2024 at 11:33 PM
I want to celebrate my wonderful colleague Angela Ugen who won @mamaacademy.bsky.social lifetime achievement award
Anyone who knows Angela, will know how very deserving she is, working in the NHS for almost 40 years!
Angela is a true advocate for equity for global majority families and staff 1/3
Anyone who knows Angela, will know how very deserving she is, working in the NHS for almost 40 years!
Angela is a true advocate for equity for global majority families and staff 1/3
If you missed the webinar, the recording is here lnkd.in/eKAK4jW7
#PregnancyLoss
#BabyLoss
#MaternalMentalHealthServices
#BereavementMidwife
#PregnancyLossReview
#PregnancyLoss
#BabyLoss
#MaternalMentalHealthServices
#BereavementMidwife
#PregnancyLossReview
November 20, 2024 at 5:11 PM
If you missed the webinar, the recording is here lnkd.in/eKAK4jW7
#PregnancyLoss
#BabyLoss
#MaternalMentalHealthServices
#BereavementMidwife
#PregnancyLossReview
#PregnancyLoss
#BabyLoss
#MaternalMentalHealthServices
#BereavementMidwife
#PregnancyLossReview
These are available to order, with first shipment arriving February 2025. If your Trust is not listed, they can still order these wallets from MAMA Academy
Together, we are working to ensure that no one facing pregnancy loss feels unsupported. 3/4
Together, we are working to ensure that no one facing pregnancy loss feels unsupported. 3/4
November 20, 2024 at 5:11 PM
These are available to order, with first shipment arriving February 2025. If your Trust is not listed, they can still order these wallets from MAMA Academy
Together, we are working to ensure that no one facing pregnancy loss feels unsupported. 3/4
Together, we are working to ensure that no one facing pregnancy loss feels unsupported. 3/4
This initiative was also developed with the invaluable contributions of:
Sands, Tommy’s, and Black Baby Loss Awareness Week founder, Alicia Burnet, and Tessa. Our local MNVP were on hand too!
This was to ensure that lived experience guided the entire process—from start to completion! 2/4
Sands, Tommy’s, and Black Baby Loss Awareness Week founder, Alicia Burnet, and Tessa. Our local MNVP were on hand too!
This was to ensure that lived experience guided the entire process—from start to completion! 2/4
November 20, 2024 at 5:11 PM
This initiative was also developed with the invaluable contributions of:
Sands, Tommy’s, and Black Baby Loss Awareness Week founder, Alicia Burnet, and Tessa. Our local MNVP were on hand too!
This was to ensure that lived experience guided the entire process—from start to completion! 2/4
Sands, Tommy’s, and Black Baby Loss Awareness Week founder, Alicia Burnet, and Tessa. Our local MNVP were on hand too!
This was to ensure that lived experience guided the entire process—from start to completion! 2/4
We are proud to share the launch of the Memory Pregnancy Loss Wallets!!!
This project was co-produced with
SE London Bereavement Midwives, Bart’s MMHS Lead Midwife, London Ambulance Service, women with lived experience, MAMA Academy, and the Helix team. And the wonderful cuddle cot team. 1/4
This project was co-produced with
SE London Bereavement Midwives, Bart’s MMHS Lead Midwife, London Ambulance Service, women with lived experience, MAMA Academy, and the Helix team. And the wonderful cuddle cot team. 1/4
November 20, 2024 at 5:11 PM
We are proud to share the launch of the Memory Pregnancy Loss Wallets!!!
This project was co-produced with
SE London Bereavement Midwives, Bart’s MMHS Lead Midwife, London Ambulance Service, women with lived experience, MAMA Academy, and the Helix team. And the wonderful cuddle cot team. 1/4
This project was co-produced with
SE London Bereavement Midwives, Bart’s MMHS Lead Midwife, London Ambulance Service, women with lived experience, MAMA Academy, and the Helix team. And the wonderful cuddle cot team. 1/4
“There is a way to do things, without destroying our collective pride”
The danger of that one sided story.
“They make one story become the only story.” Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
#FuseODG
#WeKnowItsChristmas
The danger of that one sided story.
“They make one story become the only story.” Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
#FuseODG
#WeKnowItsChristmas
November 20, 2024 at 6:52 PM
“There is a way to do things, without destroying our collective pride”
The danger of that one sided story.
“They make one story become the only story.” Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
#FuseODG
#WeKnowItsChristmas
The danger of that one sided story.
“They make one story become the only story.” Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
#FuseODG
#WeKnowItsChristmas