About this episode

This episode explores critical factors shaping maternal and neonatal outcomes in the pre-hospital environment with expert insights.

In this episode, we explore the critical factors shaping maternal and neonatal outcomes in the pre-hospital environment, bringing together expert insights from Camella Main, Dawn Kerslake, and Stephanie Heys. Camella, a Consultant Midwife with over 12 years’ experience across both hospital and pre-hospital settings, shares her perspective from her roles with the London Ambulance Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service, where she leads on improving maternity care through evidence-based practice. The conversation focuses on the realities of managing high-risk pregnancies and neonatal care outside the hospital, particularly in rural and remote settings. We examine current guidelines, emerging trends, and practical strategies to optimise outcomes for both mother and baby. A key theme is the immediate care of the newborn, with a detailed discussion on thermal management, why it matters, common pitfalls, and the techniques and equipment that can make a critical difference in those first minutes after delivery. We also explore the broader system challenges: how paramedics are trained and supported in maternal and neonatal care, the role of clinical governance, and the importance of…

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Host: Eoin Walker

Guests: Camella Main, Dawn Kerslake, Stephanie Heys

Topics covered

• pre-hospital maternity care
• maternal outcomes
• neonatal care
• high-risk pregnancies
• evidence-based practice
• clinical governance

Keywords

• pre-hospital care
• maternity outcomes
• newborn care
• thermal management
• paramedic training
• clinical governance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: London Ambulance Service, East Midlands Ambulance Service

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