An Isle of Wight NHS Trust midwife has been named as one of this year’s top-10 birth workers worldwide and is in the final to reach birth worker of the year.
Kirsty Arnold were nominated by Ryde mum, Charlotte Pugmire.
Charlotte, who gave birth to daughter Darcie in April earlier this year, decided to nominate Kirsty for the outstanding care and support she gave her during the delivery.
Charlotte said:
“Kirsty was incredible during my c-section with Darcie — I have never met someone so passionate about their job or profession.
"She took the time to explain everything to me and my partner, she made sure I wasn’t in any pain, and was just a constant source of support throughout my whole delivery.
“I was incredibly unwell during my second pregnancy, however Kirsty was so reassuring made such a positive impact."
During Charlotte’s pregnancy the midwifery team discovered Charlotte had an extra piece of placenta which caused a complication.
Using her knowledge Kirsty took time to ensure the entire placenta was removed and even retained it for us to be able to see where it was.
Kirsty trained at Bournemouth University and completed her placement at Isle of Wight NHS Trust before qualifying as a midwife in September 2022.
After finding out that she had been nominated for the Birth Worker of the Year Award, Kirsty said:
“It was a lovely surprise to find out Charlotte had nominated me for this award, and an even bigger shock to find out I have reached to top 10.
"I am thrilled I was able to make Charlotte’s birthing experience such a positive one and it was wonderful to be with the family as Darcie was born.”
Director of Midwifery at Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Amanda Pearson added:
“This is fantastic news, and just demonstrates the positive and lifelong experience that Kirsty will have on Charlotte and her family.
"We are extremely privileged to have her as part of the team.”
The winner of the award will be announced in mid-July 2023
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