The importance of involving midwives before and during the implementation of an antenatal pertussis vaccination program in New South Wales, Australia

Nicholl, Sonya; Seale, Holly; Saul, Nathan; Campbell‐Lloyd, Sue

doi:10.1016/j.wombi.2018.01.002

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“…Ensuring adequate time to educate midwives in readiness is likely to have benefits. For example, a study in Australia showed that taking time to consult with midwives in advance of a new pertussis vaccination program ensured that the right information was given to women and the program could be successfully implemented ( 56 ). A similar program in the United Kingdom was implemented where a group of midwives received additional training and attended influenza and pertussis vaccination clinics throughout the influenza season as well as attending the labour wards and maternity inpatient wards to provide vaccinations to those women who were inpatients in hospital.…”

Section: The Role Of the Midwifementioning

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Vaccination in pregnancy: The role of the midwife

Homer

Javid

Wilton³

et al. 2022

Front. Glob. Womens Health

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Midwives are the front-line workers providing maternity care for women in many countries. The role of the midwife includes providing information about, and recommendations for, maternal vaccination in pregnancy and for the baby in the postnatal period. Vaccinations recommended in pregnancy include those to prevent influenza, pertussis, tetanus and now COVID-19. Vaccinations for the newborn baby include hepatitis B. Healthcare professionals play an important role in influencing decision-making around vaccination and midwives are key in supporting vaccination uptake. Midwives are strong influencer in women's decisions around vaccination for themselves and their babies. The COVID-19 vaccination programs have shone a light on vaccination in pregnancy especially as SARS-COV-2 infection has significant adverse effects in pregnancy. COVID-19 vaccination has been shown to be safe and effective in pregnancy. Despite this, there is vaccine hesitancy from pregnant women in many countries. Midwives play a unique role in the provision of care to women and families but they need specific support and information regarding vaccination in pregnancy. Targeted education, supportive mentoring and supervision and opportunities to lead innovative ways of ensuring vaccine access is logistically easy and possible are all needed. This Commentary outlines the key vaccinations recommended in pregnancy including COVID-19 vaccination and highlights some strategies to scale-up vaccination programs in pregnancy with a particular focus on the role of midwives.

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confidence: 99%