Midwives' perceptions and experiences of using Facebook groups to support families

Holly is a registered midwife and PhD candidate at Swansea University, researching midwifery input to online breastfeeding support. She completed an MA in Child Welfare in 2007 and an HE Dip in Antenatal Education in 2012.

As well as being a mum of four, Holly has a professional background spanning social services, education, the NHS and the third sector. She has been organising perinatal support groups and running voluntary pregnancy and parenting social media platforms since 2008.

Holly's research interests include digital midwifery, vicarious trauma in midwifery, infant attachment and breastfeeding.

University/Trust

Swansea University.