Episode 9: Black Maternal Health - Angie’s Story

07/10/23 • 33 min

In this episode, sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel, Kate talks to Nurse Angie Jay. Angie is about to give birth to twins, and as a black woman she is passionate about shining a light on the stark difference in pregnancy related deaths between black and white parents. Join Kate and Angie for this raw & honest discussion and listen to Kate and Angie’s plans for diversity in postnatal education.

Angie is a paediatric trained nurse with experience of working at Great Ormond Street as a theatre nurse, in children’s A&E, and in her current role as a school and safeguarding nurse visiting schools to support children and their health needs. Angie is a Mini First Aid trainer and trains people internally, to make sure there is an inclusive mindset across the organisation. She has appeared on a number of programmes, including BBC 1Extra, talking all things sexual health with Richie Brave.

Show Notes:

The Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing as well as reducing the risk of scarring when used on minor wounds, superficial burns, and grazes. Buy Savlon Scar Prevention Gel Here.

References:

Read the Blog: Diverse Perspectives - First Aid on Black and Brown Skin

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References:

Read the Blog: Diverse Perspectives - First Aid on Black and Brown Skin

For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email [email protected]

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Episode 8: What Really Happens When You Visit A&E

In this episode, sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel, Kate talks to Mini First Aid trainer Kellie Green about her experience working as a paediatric nurse in A&E. Kellie shares her invaluable knowledge of what families can expect when they visit A&E, helping to take away some of that fear factor.

Show Notes:

Kellie is the proud owner of Mini First Aid Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Forest of Dean and Chepstow. She qualified as a paediatric nurse in 2013 and has worked in a number of different areas of nursing, most recently in A&E. In lockdown she became a mum and was able to see things from a different perspective as a parent.

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For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email [email protected]

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Episode 10: Understanding Cardiomyopathy

In the last episode of our Savlon Scar Prevention Gel sponsored series, in conversation with writer Jacky Burton, Kate discusses the devastating death of her brother from cardiomyopathy when he was just 22. In this emotional podcast, find out how Matt’s untimely death has affected his whole family.

Show Notes:
The Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing as well as reducing the risk of scarring when used on minor wounds, superficial burns, and grazes. Buy Savlon Scar Prevention Gel Here.

References:

For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email [email protected]