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Support for deaf and deafblind women in the maternity setting

Debra
This week is International week of Deaf people, a time to bring the needs front and centre. However, Lesley Weatherson, midwife, nurse and specialist BSL interpreter, Lipspeaker, and Deafblind Communicator/Guide, explains how maternity services need to improve support and make services accessible all the time. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My personal view on......
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Deaf Nest: Improving pregnancy & childbirth experience for deaf parents

Paul
Paulina Ewa Sporek, Midwife, Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust (who won the Midwifery Achievement Award at this year’s event) gives a presentation on her project called “Deaf Nest: Improving pregnancy and childbirth experience for deaf parents” at the London Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Watch the full box set of......
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