"The midwife role"

I moved from Portsmouth to Stamford just over a month ago. Since being here, the maternity team & the care I have received has been efficient and very professional.

I do however have a major issue with the fact that the midwives not only have to answer the maternity helpline for expectant mothers with pregnancy queries and concerns, they also have to deal with appointment and administrivie queries.

I personally think this is terrible- taking a midwife away from their physical role of being there with an expectant or new mother, to carry out jobs that the admin team ought to be doing.

As someone who has personally worked as an admin officer in a busy hospital outpatient department, I understand the stresses this role can have, without having to carry out nursing duties as well.

I really don't think it's fair on the midwives that they have to adopt this role as well as their own midwifery responsibilities.

I honestly find this very concerning. I'd like to understand what the reasoning behind all this is.