Protecting mothers and babies
Supervision is a statutory responsibility which provides a mechanism for support and guidance to every midwife practising in the United Kingdom.
The purpose of Supervision of Midwives is to protect women and babies by actively promoting a safe standard of midwifery practice.
Supervision is a means of promoting excellence in midwifery care, by supporting midwives to practise with confidence, therefore preventing poor practice.
Supervisors of Midwives have a duty to promote childbirth as a normal physiological event and to work in partnership with women; creating opportunities for them to engage actively with maternity services (NMC 2006).
Supervisors also have a role in advising and supporting women who use midwifery services; advocating for the right of all women to make informed choices and providing additional advice to women who are experiencing difficulty in achieving care choices.
You can contact a Supervisor of Midwives at Ipswich Hospital via the Senior Midwife by telephoning the hospital on 01473 712233.