Event Details
Zoom Meeting
30 April 2024
12:30pm - 1:30pm AEST
30 April 2024
– 30 April 2024
Zoom Meeting
30 April 2024
12:30pm - 1:30pm AEST
30 April 2024
– 30 April 2024
Presenters:
Alana Blowers
Registered Midwife
Alana is a registered Midwife at Blacktown Hospital, Sydney. Since 2016 she has worked within all areas of hospital based perinatal care including Midwifery group practice before starting her role with the Midwifery Antenatal and Postnatal Service in 2023.
Event Dates
Date: 30 April 2024
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm AEST
Date: 30 April 2024 – 30 April 2024
Location
Zoom Meeting
Blacktown MAPS: Caseload for Mothers with Complex Psychological Vulnerabilities
Vulnerable Women Series
Zoom Meeting
About
Midwifery Antenatal and Postnatal Service (MAPS) is a Midwifery continuity of care model that is offered to women with varying psychosocial needs at Blacktown Hospital. MAPS is a team of five Midwives and one consulting Doctor. Each Midwife cares for a caseload of 4-7 women per month.
This presentation will showcase the benefits of a Midwifery lead continuity of care model and multidisciplinary case discussions for families with psychosocial needs and how early intervention and support can increase a woman’s satisfaction with their experience within the Maternity care system.
Key Takeaways
Understand the importance of continuity of care for vulnerable women and their families.
Recognize the impact of individualised antenatal care to pregnancy and postnatal outcomes.
Understand the importance of a multidisciplinary team for at risk women.
