I gave birth to my daughter in January. The care given to me was okay during my pregnancy. I had many challenges along the way but did feel heard by my community midwife. It was mostly during my hospital visits that I found my maternity care most challenging. I used [my inner] resources to support…
On top of this 1 in 10 women experience postnatal depression after having their baby and we are not sure about the figures for Black women of African descent. Maternity Engagement Action aims to turn these statistics into a collection of voices and bring them to the table of service providers and those who are
What was your experience like?Supportive, caring, encouraging during labour from the midwife, but also because of my setting the scene I communicated my wants and desires for this birthing experience.The midwife said to me this was going to be a baby led and body led experience. I also let them know I wanted as little
St Is A Mother Of 4 Who Gave Birth On 17th April 2020 At City Hospital. Read More »
I was diagnosed with Bi-polar Disorder in 2014 while in my first year of studies. During my first trimester of my first pregnancy, while commencing my final semester of my third year of studies, I experienced a deterioration with my mental health. I was referred to Social Services, then discharged with no concerns few weeks
I was diagnosed with Bi-polar Disorder in 2014 while in my first year of studies. During my first trimester of my first pregnancy, while commencing my final semester of my third year of studies, I experienced a deterioration with my mental health. I was referred to Social Services, then discharged with no concerns few weeks
Why? [I had to tell the midwife] you are not the professional of my body and you need to relax. She was so panicked and I had to reinforce my birth plan. Mark knew I was delivering and with only 4 minutes Mark said Simone is ready now. The midwife seemed to relax briefly but
Did You Feel Listened To? Yes – To A Point – Had To Be Firm. Read More »
When I got pregnant a third time, I was determined that this time I would have a natural birth my local midwife was very supportive and said she had seen women who have had a vbac after 2 c-sections and she said it’s no more riskier than after 1. I did my own research into
During my pregnancy I received very good prenatal treatment, (although some things could have been managed better). I needed Anti-D injections because my blood type is Rhesus Negative which could pose a threat to my unborn child, however I was given the Anti-D injection 2 weeks later than when I should have, and following on
When she was born at 5.08pm, she could not breath by herself properly. They put me in a private room by myself and partner was with baby in NICU.I asked when will I see my baby. MW said I have to wait for anaesthetic to wear off. This did not happen until 10.30pm. I met
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Maternity Engagement Action CIC is an organisation supporting and empowering Black women and Black mixed heritage women of African descent in Birmingham and beyond, throughout their pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey.