11. Long COVID: Lessons for Midwives – Dr Clare Rayner & Elaine Hanzak

Long COVID is estimated to be affecting 60,000 people so far. Specialist, long COVID clinics are being set up across England. Maternity and midwifery professionals need to look for indicators in mothers, babies and HCP staff. Explore what we know about long COVID, what is being researched – its impact on pregnant women and babies and maternity services plus healthcare professionals themselves. Hear from Dr Clare Raynor, Specialist in Occupational Medicine and Elaine Hanzak, author on perinatal mental health and overcoming challenges, to find out more about long COVID, its implications for mothers, babies, midwives and recovery. Episode 11 of Series 2 of the Maternity and Midwifery Hour Featuring: Clare Rayner, Occupational Health Specialist Elaine Hanzak, author on perinatal mental illness, mental health and overcoming challenges Hosted by Sue Macdonald, Chair and Curator Midwifery Festival Conferences & Maternity and Midwifery Hour Watch the full episode: www.facebook.com/midwiferyforum/live Supported by MATFLIX: www.matflix.co.uk