A special thank you goes out to Hutt Valley nurses and midwives this month.
It’s International Day of the Midwife on 5 May and International Nurses Day on 12 May.
"Midwives and nurses are hardworking and innovative professionals who contribute hugely to healthcare in our community," says Helen Pocknall, Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery, Wairarapa and Hutt Valley District Health Boards.
"They are an integral part of the healthcare team and it’s important to acknowledge the contribution they make. Their care and commitment to providing the best care possible makes a difference in the lives of so many people and their families."
Over 1500 nurses and midwives work in the Hutt Valley.
Nurses can be found working in primary healthcare, aged care residential homes, public and private hospitals and in private care.
Midwives work either within the hospital or as Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs)in the community. LMCs provide primary maternity care to women by supporting them in their choice to give birth at home or hospital and caring for them and their babies for a number of weeks in the community following birth.
In photo from left: Kate Bryson, Registered Nurse and Helen MacGregor, Registered Midwife who both work at Hutt Hospital
