Jess qualified as a midwife in 2020, driven by a strong passion for supporting vulnerable women and families. Her journey into safeguarding midwifery has been shaped not only by her professional experiences but also by her own lived experience as a young parent, fostering a deep commitment to advocating for informed choice within maternity care.
Currently completing a Master of Research at Bournemouth University funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. Jess is exploring how women navigate decisions around prescribed psychiatric medication during pregnancy, an area that sits at the intersection of mental health, autonomy, and clinical care.
Alongside her academic work, she continues to practice as a safeguarding midwife at University Hospitals Dorset and contributes to the Wessex Women and Girls Research and Innovation Network, working to address health inequalities and improve outcomes for women and girls.
Her research reflects a wider ambition to strengthen evidence-based midwifery practice and ensure care is safe, compassionate, and truly centred on women’s needs.
