In this episode, Abigail’s training facilitator, Paula Abramson from Bereavement Training International, talks about the importance of our funded training. We hear from a midwife, Kirstin Shepherd who has recently completed her training and midwifery lecturers Laura Hutton and Jo Swanton. Lead counsellor, Naomi Marston talks about the need for our PROP Sessions for healthcare professionals and how this supports their roles.
A JOURNEY WITH ABIGAIL'S FOOTSTEPS - SERIES 2
Episode 3: The Benefit of Baby Loss Training
In this episode, we delve into the essential work being done by Abigail's Footsteps, a charity that is dedicated to providing support and training for midwives dealing with baby loss. Host Nicola Everett speaks with Paula Abramson from Bereavement Training International about her journey and partnership with Abigail's Footsteps, highlighting how their initiatives have trained over 4,500 healthcare professionals. We also hear from Kirstin Shepherd who has recently completed her training along with midwifery lecturers Laura Hutton & Joanna Swanton and Lead Counsellor Naomi Marston.
Key Takeaways:
- Importance of tailored bereavement support for each family's unique needs.
- The critical role of proper training in empowering midwives to handle sensitive situations effectively.
- Real-life insights from newly qualified midwife Kirstin Shepherd on navigating emotional challenges.
Tune in to understand how these efforts are making a profound difference.