Student midwife helps deliver lecturer’s new grandchild

Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Sarah Davies, shared the good news about her family's new arrival on social media, and gave a special shout out to Declan.

Sarah posted on Twitter: “What a team! @MFT_SMH midwives today supported my daughter 2 give birth to her baby boy at home. Sally, Farhana and student midwife Declan from @SalfordUni @UoS_HealthSoc who took stunning photos! You're all stars #homebirth #midwifery #midwiferyskills #IloveNHS @kathymurphy0“

Sarah’s daughter Anna gave birth to baby Eliot at home, with the support of Declan and a midwifery team from St Mary’s Hospital, as well as her partner, Joe.

Declan also took a number of pictures for the family to help capture the precious first moments with their newborn baby.

Sarah's daughter Anna said: "Declan was a wonderful labour supporter! The beautiful photos he took we will treasure forever. He will make a brilliant midwife and any woman who plans a home birth should consider having a student midwife from Salford University with them!”

Declan, who hadn't met Sarah before being involved in the birth, said: "The home birth was such a lovely experience, something that I will take with me throughout my training and beyond. I felt really 'at home' with the family, they were all so welcoming.

"My late father was a photographer so taking pictures is something that I've grown up with. I understand this is such an important and intimate moment of life and I was happy to help to capture this for the family. I'm really pleased they like the photos!"