Celebrating International Day of the Midwife - Janice Butler
Thursday 5 May 2022
Today is International Day of the Midwife – a day when Mater recognises the extraordinary work and commitment of our hundreds of midwives.
Qualifying as a nurse in 1986, Ms Butler went on to complete further studies and became a midwife in the hope it would make her a better mother when the time came.
“It did – it gave me confidence when I became a mum,” she said.
“Now, I’m going to be a grandmother for the first time and I’m able to share my knowledge and skills with my daughter.”
Janice has supported thousands of Brisbane bayside mothers during the most memorable moments of their lives.
“My favourite thing about being a midwife is meeting the beautiful families that come to Mater Mothers' Private Redland to have their babies,” she said.
Over the years, Ms Butler has developed a special interest in supporting patients who experience perinatal loss too.
“It is important to me to help those families navigate that dark day, just as I help most families celebrate their happy day when a healthy baby arrives,” she said.
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