Coronation Street Star Supports Midwife-Led Care

February 16, 2010 by Rob Allen  
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More used to delivering lines than delivering babies, Coronation Street actor Julie Hesmondhalgh bumped into a familiar face when a group of midwives from across Greater Manchester called at the Rovers Return.

Amongst the group there to raise awareness of the

local telephone service Direct to Midwife was Linda Fairley, who was Julie’s midwife whilst pregnant with daughter Martha, now 8.

The Corrie favourite was reunited with Linda, who helped care for her at Tameside General Hospital, Greater Manchester and after posing for a picture said:

“My experience with Linda and the team in Tameside was fantastic when I was pregnant with Martha and I strongly believe in midwife-led antenatal care. They offered me reassurance and advice when I needed it the most.

”The telephone line, available to women across Greater Manchester, means that by calling 0800 121 4400, pregnant women can choose to speak to a midwife as soon as they know they are pregnant instead of their GP, often gaining access to antenatal care more quickly.

Julie said: “The Direct to Midwife telephone number is a great idea, because it offers mums-to-be a simpler way of accessing the care they need. It is safe for a woman to speak to a midwife as soon as she knows she is pregnant and it is better to do it sooner rather than later.”

The midwives visited the famous cobbles to hand over a set of posters for display around the Corrie studios, which has become famous in recent years for so many cast members becoming mums and dads.

Linda, still a midwife looking after mums-to-be in Tameside said: “The experience of midwives means we’re often best placed to look after pregnant women and their babies, making sure specialist care is available if needed. We can ensure that women are booked for important early screening tests and appointments in good time.”

“Direct to Midwife brings us closer to women of all backgrounds, as it offers a translator and textphone service too. An early appointment with a midwife can help to reassure women and their partners about the journey ahead.”

The introduction of Manchester’s Direct to Midwife telephone number is designed to offer more widely the choice of using a midwife as first point of contact. On calling, women will be put in touch with the team of midwives closest to where they live.

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