May celebrates Midwives and Nurses.
International Day of the Midwife is celebrated annually on the 5th of May.
On this day, midwives across the global are recognised for their contribution and dedication to newborn and maternal health. Midwives are experts at pregnancy, labour, and post-partum care.
New South Wales midwives welcome 100,000 babies each year, standing by the sides of women throughout their birthing journey.
Along with their professional medical knowledge, midwives empower and guide women and their families, compassionately putting them at the forefront.
Falling on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the mother of modern nursing, the 12th of May is International Nurses Day.
Nurses are the largest workforce group, with over 100,000 in New South Wales alone. A vital part of the healthcare system, nurses provide round-the-clock care for patients, tending to the needs of the sick and their families.
Celebrating nurses on this day reminds the world of their commitment and dedication to patient well-being and allows nurses to receive their well-deserved appreciation.
Midwives and nurses across the globe work tirelessly for the benefit of others, and we are all better for it.
‘On both International Midwives Day and International Nurses Day, we recognise our dedicated nurses and midwives at the Sydney Adventist Hospital and across the world who provide care, comfort, and compassion. Nursing is an exceptional career and offers a diverse range of specialties and settings, allowing nurses to pursue areas of interest that aligns with their passions and strengths,’ says Clare Lumley, Sydney Adventist Hospital Chief of Operations and Nursing Executive.
‘Nurses have the privilege of making a positive impact on people’s lives every single day and it is with pride that we recognised the invaluable contributions of our nurses who go above and beyond every day to make a difference in the lives of others,’ says Clare Lumley.
Midwives and nurses across the globe work tirelessly for the benefit of others, and we are all better for it.
