Louisa Spratt

• Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
• Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
• Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
• Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
• Supported families during the grieving process following pregnancy loss or infant death with empathetic emotional support and resource referrals for ongoing counseling services.
• Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
• Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
• Promoted a safe and comfortable birthing environment by implementing evidence-based practices in pain management techniques.
• Built strong rapport with patients through open communication channels that encouraged feedback and collaboration on care plans.
• Reduced complications during childbirth with vigilant monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout labor.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care during prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
• Fostered an inclusive atmosphere by providing culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations, understanding their unique needs and preferences.
• Enhanced continuity of care by collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians and nurses.
• Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
• Contributed to improved maternal health outcomes using thorough risk assessment strategies during initial consultations as well as follow-up appointments.
• Developed individualized birth plans in collaboration with expectant mothers to ensure personalized care aligned with their preferences.
• Achieved positive patient experiences by actively listening to concerns and addressing them promptly in a sensitive manner.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on midwifery best practices through regular continuing education opportunities and membership in professional organizations.
• Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
• Increased breastfeeding success rates by offering lactation support and guidance to new mothers.
• Implemented changes in practice based on research findings to enhance the overall quality of midwifery care provided to patients.
• Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
• Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
• Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
• Advised patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
• Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
• Performed ultrasounds, monitored fetal heart rate and provided pre- and post-natal care.

KYM Team - Complex Care Team

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I had my children during this time so approxamet dates due to Maternity leave. I locumed with the team until it was disestablished.

• Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
• Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
• Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
• Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.