Zainab Sarwar

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Midwifery, MRes Public Health

Specialisms

• Midwife - hospital & community care
• ENS cases
• Trained in paediatric venepuncture.

Introduction

I qualified as a midwife in 2008. My experience spans all areas of maternity care, including community settings which involves bookings, routine antenatal care, parent education, postnatal care and the recognition of timely escalation and review by the appropriate clinical teams where necessary. As a rotational midwife my clinical experience and skills include:  

• Maternity Triage Assessment
I conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of maternal and foetal well-being, both over the phone and in person. Upon arrival, I assess, plan, and provide clinical care to pregnant women and their families. I continuously monitor and review the clinical situation, which includes performing physical examinations such as blood pressure measurements, abdominal palpation, vaginal examinations, as well as venepuncture and cannulation. I remain vigilant to identify any concerns, ensuring timely escalation to a senior midwife and/or the obstetric team. 
• Labour Ward
The majority of my clinical experience has been on the labour ward, where I have provided care to women across both low-risk and high-risk scenarios. I am skilled in assessing and monitoring labour progress, promptly escalating concerns when necessary. I support individuals in managing pain relief, ensuring they are fully informed about all available options, including care for those using epidural analgesia. My competencies include administering IV infusions, perineal suturing, and CTG monitoring. I am able to interpret CTG’s both antenatally and intra partum and escalate when necessary.  I have managed and actively participated in various emergency situations, such as postpartum haemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, sepsis, pre-eclampsia, emergency operative delivery, and cord prolapse, Additionally, I have provided care for individuals undergoing the induction of labour and those admitted in preterm labour.
• Post Natal
I provide comprehensive care for mothers and babies following all types of deliveries, including caring for women after vaginal and operative deliveries, assisting with their chosen feeding methods, managing neonatal jaundice, and administering antibiotics to babies when required, promptly escalating any concerns and continually evaluating and adapting care plans. 

I have managed various national projects to help improve the safety and quality of care provided to service users reviewing Trust guidelines and policies to ensure they are evidence based and reflected in the care provided to women and birthing people. I have also led and managed several research projects including obstetrics, gynaecology, neonatal and paediatric research.

I have undertaken medico-legal training on the NHSR Early Notification Scheme and I am in a position to assist with casework of this nature. I accept instructions from both claimant and defendant solicitors and insurers. I have undergone formal training in the medico-legal process and am well-versed in my responsibilities as an expert witness under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).