1. Innovating group work through social media
Linda Wylie
Programme Leader BSc Midwifery

2. Social media in midwifery practice
Everybody is using it
Mothers
Consult Dr Google
Talk about childbirth
Support each other …………
Broadcast births
Post pics of babies/ children on the web
Become activists
83% women go on line to look for health info
19& of internet users look online for info about pregnancy and childbirth
92% children in the USA have an online presence by 2 years

4. Social media in midwifery practice
Everybody is using it
Mothers
Post pics of babies/ children on the web
Become activists
83% women go on line to look for health info
19& of internet users look online for info about pregnancy and childbirth
92% children in the USA have an online presence by 2 years

5. Midwives Share experiences Share information Connect with others
blogging
Share information
twitter
Connect with others
VIDM
Collate information
Pinterest

6. Utilising social media in midwifery education
So many choices

7. Innovating group work Module LLL2 – exploring culture
Students search for info on the culture and practice around birth
Presentations in class – old hat!!
Wikis – nothing special
Wordpress/Pinterest