This session looks at a student led model of learning for student midwives in the form of a student led postnatal clinic within maternity service. The SMiLE Clinic provides student led postnatal care, supported by midwives in partnership with women and families. We hear from Dana and Sam on how the clinic runs, and what the women and students think of the being part of this clinic.

About SMiLE Clinic:
The Student Midwife integrated Learning Environment (SMiLE) is a postnatal clinic that is led by student midwives and facilitated by a qualified midwife (practice supervisor). This unique learning environment has a strong ethos of working in partnership, kindness and respect, and is a safe space where students are nurtured to lead in postnatal care by organising and operating two busy clinics.

Hosted by:
Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery

Contributions from:
Dana Colbourne, Registered Midwife, Postgraduate Researcher & Lead Midwife, SMiLE Clinic and;
Samantha Perry, MidSoc President, RCM SMF South of England Representative and Student Midwife, University of Southampton

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