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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

@drjennyhall-5.bsky.social thank you for the repost Jenny. Much appreciated. I hope you are well 🙏🏽

Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Are you a midwife who has significant experience of using interpreters to discuss mental health with women? How do you do that effectively? 🤔. Would you be willing to share those experiences and help help shape future good practice recommendations? 🤔 Contact me 4 more info…

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

In March I planted 🌻 with my students to remind them that as midwife leaders they will need to stand tall for women & themselves, keep a growth mindset, put down strong roots. It was meant to motivate them. Now they’re sending reg updates, and my 💖 is full. It is me that is inspired by them 🥹✨

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

I’ve been quiet on here - but I’m back! Working hard and also playing hard too. 2025 for me is about seeking out joy and adventure wherever I can. Just back from 42.5 miles hiking in the remote hills and valleys of Northumberland. My soul is topped up with sparkle ✨ and gratitude 💓.

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Delighted to share that I have been chosen to undertake a post doctoral fellowship with Wellbeing of Women, @rcm.org.uk and @burdetttrust.bsky.social. I will be exploring how midwives and interpreters can more effectively discuss PMH with women.

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Let’s all celebrate Dr Bruce! 💫 Can’t wait to see how you develop this work.

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Bel Bruce @belrbruce.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Eight years, lots of coffee, and a solid dose of stubbornness…and my thesis is finally in print! It may not be hefty enough to prop up a computer screen, but it does look very pretty on my book shelf. #INFiLL

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Despite its prevalence and devastating human and economic consequences, mental health still does not receive anywhere near the same level of attention or investment as physical health during and after pregnancy. New Chamber UK op-ed by our Head of Campaigns & Policy: chamberuk.com/maternal-men...

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Why Maternal Mental Health Needs Urgent Action - ChamberUK

Head of Campaigns and Policy, Maternal Mental Health Alliance

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Mel Haith-Cooper @melaniec2.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Here goes with my 1st post on Blue Sky. Delighted that it is to announce our new publication around increasing vaccine uptake in people who are seeking asylum or refugees www.linkedin.com/posts/marie-...

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Marie-clare Balaam on LinkedIn: The influence of HARP (The Health Access for Refugees’ Project) on vaccine…

We have a new paper looking at ways of supporting the improvement of asylum seeking and refugee health Balaam, M. C., & Haith-Cooper, M. (2025). The influence…

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Laura (she/her) 🍉 @midwifehippie.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

I am proud to have worked alongside Five X More on this incredible project. Your voices made a difference before, and they can again. Let’s continue to highlight the urgent changes needed in maternity care. Take the survey today qnbgyctb5ay.typeform.com/blackmesurve... #BlackMESurvey #FiveXMore

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Perinatal mental illness can affect anyone during pregnancy and/or after birth. Knowing the signs is the first step to getting support for you or a loved one. Please share our post this #ParentMentalHealthDay to raise awareness. Together, we can make sure no parent is left struggling in silence.

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

One of the plus points of being an otherwise over worked academic…the Christmas university closure. Welcome to my personal mini-hibernation and 2025 adventure planning phase 💖🗺️🦈⛰️📚🤓

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

👀 It’s the final days of this great offer 🌟

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Sounds like a great deal to me 🙌🏽🌟

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

What a wonderful resource for midwives, services and commissioners 👏🏽

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Me when I was 5 yrs old: ‘When I grow up I’m going to write a book’ 🤓 Almost 45 yr old me: ‘Let’s start with a chapter. Don’t peak too soon’ 🤣

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Does anyone else want to join the PhD Midwives catch up on Saturday? Morning coffee with my global research buddies - what’s not to like? 😍

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Booked an early-winter self care day and headed up a peak. A very good use of a day off 🥰

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Really looking forward to using these resources with our student midwives

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Super helpful for all qual researchers. Thanks @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social for sharing & @ginnybraun.bsky.social for more stellar contributions to the field 🌟👏🏽

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

@esthersharma.bsky.social Esther I’m thrilled to see you here 🤩. I can’t wait to catch up with you xx

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Midwives doing/ interested in research - join our global end of year online celebration & social gathering? 🎉

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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I’m looking for academic researchers who research mental health and also (like me) have lived experience of mental ill health! Please share and get in touch if that’s you ❤️#academicsky @academic-chatter.bsky.social @mhrincubator.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

@phdmidwives.bsky.social can we have a virtual pre-Christmas meet up and catch up together? See how many of the gang we can assemble + newbies? What do you think @belrbruce.bsky.social @annathemidwife.bsky.social @academic-liz.bsky.social @thelovelymaeve.bsky.social & let’s get Esther here too!

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Dr Sara Bayes PhD RN RM @sarabayes.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Starting off strong in this space with this beauty: Edith Cowan University is looking to welcome another Professor in Midwifery (0.4fte). We offer UG & PG midwifery degrees and have a dedicated research group, and we do it all in a vibrant, supportive environment. More info: tinyurl.com/4e6zfhh8

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Edith Cowan University - Professor of Midwifery

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

It’s publication day 🎉 Health Promotion in Midwifery. Principles & Practice 4th Ed. Really pleased to have had the opportunity to contribute to this with @jabmw.bsky.social & @sambassett.bsky.social …& many other amazing mws. Check out chapter 13: Perinatal Mental Health promotion in midwifery

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Health Promotion in Midwifery: Principles and Practice

The fourth edition of Health Promotion in Midwifery explores the principles of health promotion within the practical context of midwifery. It clearly outlines and discusses the midwife’s role in healt...

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

@belrbruce.bsky.social seeing you here is the highlight of my day 🤩🌟✨

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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

It would be great to have more diverse ethnic representation in this perinatal mental health research starter pack! Please help by sharing and making suggestions ❤️ #academicsky #perinatalmentalhealth

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All4Maternity @all4maternity.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Sharing this excellent resource created by Dr Shawn Walker outlining safety points for vaginal breech birth. Do reshare and save! 🔗 optibreechacademy.getlearnworlds.com/course/optib... #VaginalBreechBirth #BreechBirth #ChildbirthEducation #MaternalHealth #BirthSafety

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Today’s blue sky marks the end of our mini-break away…but ready to return to all things midwifery next week. Exciting research news coming soon ✨.

Winter sun over a field of grass blowing in the breeze.

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🌙 Eshe Kiama Zuri (they/them) @eshekiamazuri.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

(Black) Trans and Queer birthworkers, doulas and community activists in the 'UK'/ England are you here??? 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈💞

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Day 2 of intentional self-care = an 11 mile coastal walk ❄️☀️. Topping up the sparkle ✨ before an upcoming heavy period of teaching & research activities.

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

@drjennyhall-5.bsky.social Welcome Jenny! 💕 It’s fab to see more midwives coming across - let’s create another fab midwifery and research space here 🌟

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Enjoying a few days away to top up the midwifery sparkle ✨…but crikey, it’s cold! 🥶 (Yes, Milo the dog did try to claim the biggest stick on the beach!).

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

@jabmw.bsky.social yay, welcome to the bright side Jan 🦋☁️.

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Is it me, or is it just really lovely here? There's a midwifery and researcher vibe nicely building. Oh how I have missed this.

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

New folks and friends - a perinatal mental health starter pack for you. Please share and drop Ruth a message if you’d like to be added.

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

@zoedarwin.bsky.social hurrah! I was going to mention this at the seminar today. Blue Sky is a breath of fresh air and is growing by the day. Welcome! 🙌🏽

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

On grandpawrent duty tonight 🐾💙

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Dr Amanda Firth @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I’m here, missing the amazing researcher network I once had on Twitter/ X and hoping to rebuild that on Blue Sky 🫶🏽

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Laura (she/her) 🍉 @midwifehippie.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Hi all. Any #midwives on here? Love to be connected if so

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