TIME TO DELIVER THANKS
FROM tracking down dads who get lost on the way to the hospital to greeting a new generation of North Queensland Cowboys fans, midwife Rebekah Forrest has seen it all.
For the past eight years, the Mater Private Hospital Townsville clinical co-ordinator has been privileged to support hundreds of women in welcoming their babies into the world.
In celebration of Thursday being International Day of the Midwife, Ms Forrest, 27, is shining a spotlight on the work of midwives to raise awareness about the crucial care they provide to Townsville mothers and their families.
“From preconception through pregnancy to childbirth is an incredibly special period for women and the families,” Ms Forrest said.
“As a team, all of the midwives at Mater in Townsville work hard to make sure every mum receives the support she wants and needs, and that her baby is born healthy and safely.”
She said the hospital’s 30strong team of midwives was busier than ever.