Health care organisations at the primary level need to be more supportive of the risks of stress in the birth setting and provide an environment for midwives that enforces trauma informed care and practice.

A formal locum program could provide an alternate option to a full caseload for those who wish to work in a reduced capacity and cover midwives’ sick days or leaves of absence without burdening colleagues with their caseload.

This is a programme for the prevention of PTSD in midwifery which includes a package of educational and supportive resources comprising an educational workshop, information leaflet, peer support and access to trauma-focused clinical psychology intervention.

The key to early prevention of burnout is the identification of risk factors and the reorganization of care.

The organisational support (such as clinical supervision sessions) has been recommended as a way to combat each of the burnout components

Investment in high quality training for midwifery managers and leaders is critical to ensure that clinical midwives feel authentically heard, valued and supported. (p.34)

Workplaces must ensure that there is colleague support and effective teamwork as they positively impact workplace health.

Delievered by Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, this webinar helps midwives and other perinatal care providers understand causes of burnout and compassion fatigue and teaches them some specific strategies for integrating self-care into their care for others.