Midwives play a crucial role in the administration of intravenous (IV) fluids during labour. However, the current lack of evidence, education, and formal clinical guidance contributes to clinical uncertainty, hindering midwives' ability to achieve optimal practice. This presentation will provide an overview of current practices and trends in IV fluids use during labour, as well as practical strategies to equip you with knowledge for enhancing clinical care.

Presenter
Belle Bruce

Belle (Belinda) Bruce is a Registered Nurse Midwife with qualifications in midwifery, nursing, and paramedicine. She recently completed her PhD with the Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney, with her research centred on the administration of intravenous (IV) fluids during labour. Belle’s PhD included a review of current practices, identifying a global evidence gap in the administration of IV fluids during labour and highlighting widespread clinical practice variation. Belle is a lecturer at the Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney, and maintains a clinical role as a clinical midwifery specialist in research and as a Registered Nurse Midwife.