Bentley Health Service celebrates International Midwives Day

Bentley Health Service's (BHS) maternity team took a step back in time on Friday, in recognition of today’s International Midwives Day.

Unsurprisingly, the staff are fans of the period drama "Call the Midwife", about a group of nurse midwives working in the East End of London in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Their special day gave them the ideal excuse to dress midwife Tessa Simcox in a uniform of days long ago.

Tessa, who herself was born at BHS, said she was honoured to take centre stage on the day and celebrate the caring and unique role midwives play within the community.

This year’s theme, “Midwives: Defenders of Women’s Rights”, is a strong reminder of the significant contribution our midwives make in the delivery of professional, compassionate care to women regardless of their age, culture, sexual orientation or social status.

It is important to recognise the work they do can be transformational to the health care needs of individuals and communities. Our midwives constantly perform at a high level, and what they do every day has a significant impact on other peoples’ lives.

This is a testament to the ongoing kindness and compassion our midwives show our patients throughout their healthcare journey.