2 We are recruiting perineal champions to support the implementation of the OASI Care Bundle in practice, offer expertise in perineal repair, and assist with the trial of hegenberger retractors. Please contact Hannah if you are interested and further information/training will be provided as appropriate. A new Antenatal Pelvic Health Workshop for all pregnant women will start in December 2024. This workshop will be delivered either virtually every 4 weeks via Attend Anywhere on a Thursday morning, or face-to-face on the first Friday afternoon of the month in Shrewsbury. This session will include: What is the pelvic floor How pregnancy and childbirth can change things Symptoms to look out for How to strengthen your pelvic floor Caring for your bladder and your bowels Techniques to reduce the risk of perineal tears Caring for yourself after birth To book women on to this session, please complete a referral on BadgerNet selecting ‘Pelvic Health Workshop’ and specify whether the woman prefers online or face-to-face. She will then be contacted by the Physiotherapy Department to offer her a date. Please ensure contact details are up to date on BadgerNet. See ‘Upcoming Events’ for dates. What You Said... ‘great session, definitely needed for all, with opportunity for suturing refreshers.’ ‘really good workshop, excellent mix of discussion – evidence and practical.’ ‘thanks for providing this training – the atmosphere was informal, and this was very positive as it encouraged open discussion about thoughts and experience re OASI/perineal repair.’ ‘Fantastic training – practical sessions consolidate theoretical knowledge. So useful’. ‘Thank you for providing a safe environment for all skill levels and expertise to learn’. ‘Will encourage me to talk more regarding pelvic floor protection and pelvic floor exercises.’ ‘Really helpful session – made me rethink my practice and how adaptations to care ie perineal support in labour can be so effective and beneficial long term to our women.’ Linda van Doorn & Hannah Evans Colleague Spotlight Launch of the Antenatal Pelvic Health Workshop PPHS DECEMBER 2024 EDITION 1 This is the PPHS Team. Linda is the clinical lead physiotherapist who specialises in pelvic health. She sees women who struggle with symptoms of PFD in their perinatal journey. Hannah is the pelvic health specialist midwife who supports the implementation of the OASI Care Bundle and perineal repair. They have an MDT approach in supporting colleagues and delivering training on pelvic health. We Need You!
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