Midwives from County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are holding a sponsored walk to raise awareness of the importance of fetal movements during pregnancy.  55% of women who had a stillbirth noticed their baby’s movements had slowed down or stopped but hadn’t reported it. There are many myths around baby movements during pregnancy but the main message from our midwives is – if you notice any change then get in touch straight away.  A baby moving during pregnancy can be anything from a flutter, kick, swish or roll and these are a sign that baby is well. When a baby is unwell, they may conserve energy by slowing down their movements. This can be the first sign of a problem. County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is launching a new campaign to raise awareness and help reduce stillbirths.  This event is the first of a series of activities which the Trust will run over the coming months as part of the campaign. Please lend your support if you can.  

Event details:  Sponsored walk: Shotley Bridge Community Hospital to University Hospital of North Durham Saturday 23 June 2018  Meet at Shotley Bridge Community Hospital at 10am  Any queries please contact midwife Karen Armstrong: k.armstrong3@nhs.net