Little Luna had an amazing start in life after her mum Rebecca unexpectedly went into labour not much more than halfway through her pregnancy. NHS maternity and neonatal staff worked together to make sure they got the right care in the right place at the right time.
This ten-minute video features some of those highly skilled health professionals, Rebecca, her partner Alan and, of course, their daughter Luna who is now thriving!
The British Association of Perinatal Medicine (BAPM) has introduced a series of evidence-based interventions designed to lead to better outcomes for babies born too soon. Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley has worked in collaboration with NHS England and a regional network of NHS maternity and neonatal units to ensure these measures are used in everyday practice.
Katherine Edwards, Director of Patient Safety and Clinical Improvement at Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley said: “This short film is a great example of how every day in the NHS, staff in maternity and neonatal services are bringing their wide-ranging skills together to make sure that premature babies get the best possible start in life.”
Watch Luna’s story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPtR2qS8D4k