PhD. Associate Professor of Midwifery. Particular interest in public health, including breastfeeding and preconception care.
Plymouth, Devon, UK
Joined December 2012
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Heather Hopper retweeted
As weight loss medication has been in the news recently, we’d like to remind you that our Drugs in Breastmilk (DiBM) service is a trusted, independent, and free resource for anyone who needs information about taking medication while breastfeeding.
Earlier this year, we updated our Diabetes and Breastfeeding factsheet with guidance from the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (@MHRAgovuk) on GLP-1 medicines used for weight loss and diabetes.
“GLP-1 medicines should not be taken by people who are breastfeeding. This is because there is not enough safety data to know whether taking a GLP-1 medicine can cause harm to the baby. If you have any concerns, speak to a healthcare professional."
You can read more under ‘Weight Loss Medicines’ here:
breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/…
If you have any questions about medication and breastfeeding, please contact the Drugs in Breastmilk Service on Facebook or via email: [email protected]
#DiabetesAndBreastfeeding #DiabetesFactsheet #BreastfeedingFactsheet #WeightLossMedication
ALT The Breastfeeding Network Drugs in Breastmilk Information. Diabetes and Breastfeeding. Update on GLP-1 medicines used for weight loss and diabetes. www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drugs-factsheets. Image of a close-up of someone checking their blood sugar
Heather Hopper retweeted
The findings of an updated Cochrane review on skin-to-skin contact after birth show that there is enough evidence to make immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth the global standard of care.
Read more:
centerforbreastfeeding.org/c…
Fantastic European Preconception Health & Care conference in Leuven, Belgium with @ProfJShawe @Kmaslin @rachelstanyer1 @FemkeGeusens @eva_vst @annick_bogaerts @S_Verbiest @ProfJoyceHarper and colleagues 😊@PlymMidSoc @PlymUni
Heather Hopper retweeted
Some great opportunities for midwives
Lots of great #ResearchFunding opportunities have opened in the last week!
See the latest topics below, or see our website for more details: nihr.ac.uk/researchers/fundi…
ALT Out latest funding opportunities
Excited to see this published 😊 moving forward with Realist Evaluation
Realist review of #Preconception Care for People with #HealthConditions published today: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.… highlighting key approaches and principles to improve access to support @ProfJShawe @diabetesUK @epilepsyaction @kidneycareuk @BigBirthas @PlymMidSoc @PlymUniHealth
Heather Hopper retweeted
Do you have a health condition/support people with one and could spare an hour to share your experiences of preconception/pre-pregnancy care? @DiabetesUK @whmwi1 @kidneycareuk @epilepsyaction @cftrust @PUNC14 @PlymUni If so please sign up to PEAcH study: plymouth.ac.uk/research/mate…
Heather Hopper retweeted
PEAcH Study seeking participants BMI 35+! bigbirthas.co.uk/peach-study…
A pleasure presenting @PlymUniHealth EDI showcase and simulation placement at #SWEdConf
#SWEdConf positive psychology 😊@pospsychologist sharing evidence base around happiness & wellbeing #PNA #PMA #AEquip
Heather Hopper retweeted
So pleased to see this.
📢Today we want to share with you our online articles both OPEN ACCESS to support efforts to decolonise the maternity curriculum. The first article 'Becoming colour aware when assessing darker maternal skin' is a must read with images to aid learning.
3/6
all4maternity.com/decolonisi…
Heather Hopper retweeted
Principles around woman-centred care underpin the #midwifery profession, writes @sagefemmeclare but does it ring true in the modern #maternity system? bit.ly/33eRV1E
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Do you know the roles of the RCM and @nmcnews for student midwives? Join us on 10 June for our student webinar on demystifying the NMC, answering questions and information on engaging with the NMC.
Book your free spot today: bit.ly/3frKKbQ @RCM_SMF
Heather Hopper retweeted
Appalled and angry that these vital funds for strengthening nursing and midwifery globally have been cut nursingtimes.net/news/polici… @world_midwives @MidwivesRCM @THETlinks @julia_downing @GillWaltonRCM @TeamCMidO
Heather Hopper retweeted
Absolutely fantastic and inspirational day @PlymUni @PNAdvocates #EAQUIP module thanks @NursingEmma 👍@StebbingsAndrea @Hjhopper @PlattenJulie @CNOEngland @CC_3N #ICU #CriticalCare – at South West, England
Heather Hopper retweeted
jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/91651…
We are seeking band 5 Staff Nurses on the Mother and Baby unit in Exeter. Jasmine Lodge is a purpose built mother and baby unit with the needs of new mothers in mind. Please get in touch if you are interested. #band5 #RMN #staffnurse #mbu
Heather Hopper retweeted
If you missed our interview on @BBCDevon head over to our Instagram to watch the full interview 📻
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@Kmaslin @MumaDean @HGSupportUK
Heather Hopper retweeted
What research has already been done into nutritional intake in women with severe pregnancy sickness?
🔸 Unfortunately, very little!
🔹 This is why our research is SO important
Follow the link in our bio to learn more about our research ⬆️⬆️⬆️
Heather Hopper retweeted
Looking at even earliest interventions with pre-pregnancy care for women with health conditions: we are looking for participants for the PEAcH Study @DiabetesUK @epilepsyaction @VersusArthritis @kidneycareuk women, partners and HCPs experiences welcome
Monday's abstract - Perspectives on antenatal education associated with pregnancy outcomes: Systematic review and meta-analysis from colleagues at the Korea University College of Medicine
womenandbirth.org/article/S1…
Heather Hopper retweeted
Would love to hear from you if you have supported your partner through pregnancy, and she has a medical condition. What pre-pregnancy care was available to you both, and what did you find helpful? instagram.com/p/COkzoqCFvxU/…