Public Health
A broken system
Sarah Morton, a nurse and midwife member of the NSWNMA’s Wollongong branch, said midwives continue to experience unacceptable conditions, such as excessive workloads and increased overtime.
“We have four-week rosters with 150 shortfalls and babies aren’t counted in our staffing numbers.
“Midwives are unable to provide the bare minimum standard of care that our women and babies deserve.
“The pride we used to feel in where we work and serving our community is dwindling because we are embarrassed by how broken this system is.