Improving Maternity and Neonatal Care: Insights from the MNVP Quarterly Meeting
The Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) brings together parents, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to improve maternity services across Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, and Newham.
At the latest quarterly meeting, service users shared their experiences on key issues like breastfeeding support, postnatal mental health, and labour care, while Barts Health NHS Trust representatives discussed steps toward meaningful change. Read the full report to see how your voice is shaping maternity services.
At the latest quarterly meeting, service users shared their experiences on key issues like breastfeeding support, postnatal mental health, and labour care, while Barts Health NHS Trust representatives discussed steps toward meaningful change. Read the full report to see how your voice is shaping maternity services.
On 13th December 2024, the Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) hosted its latest quarterly meeting in Stratford, bringing together service users, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to discuss maternity and neonatal care improvements across Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, and Newham.
The event provided a valuable platform for service users to share their experiences with representatives from Barts Health NHS Trust, offering real-world insights into the challenges and successes within local maternity services.
Key Takeaways from the Meeting:
- Breastfeeding Support Needs Improvement – Service users highlighted inconsistent advice and the need for better support, especially over weekends and public holidays.
- Labour and Postnatal Care Gaps – Issues like long waiting times, pain relief inconsistencies, and lack of mental health support were key concerns.
- Neonatal and Discharge Challenges – Parents expressed the need for clearer communication, more involvement in neonatal care, and faster discharge processes.
- Accessibility and Inclusion – There were calls for better translation services, improved digital access to information, and more compassionate support for diverse communities.
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Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership Quarterly Meeting with Service Users - Report
