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Oct 5 2007 by Chris Robinson, The Journal Now her hard
work and friendly nature have earned her the crown of Midwife of the Year. Mrs Bosman, based at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary, was nominated for the national award, sponsored
by nursery retailer Mamas and Papas, by former patients Emma Miller and Melanie Snee, who became parents to quads Markus,
Lara, Lucas and Harrison 10 months ago today. The couple, from
Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, wanted to thank Mrs Bosman for being there for them during their unique pregnancy, and
for her sound advice in their first stages of parenthood. Melanie,
34, who has been with partner Emma, 30, for more than a decade, said: “She was just phenomenal all the way through.” The foursome are believed to be only the second set of quads born at Newcastle’s
RVI.  “We said that they broke the mould when they made Sandra,”
added Ms Snee, a customer service adviser. “Not only did
she give us her dedication during the pregnancy but in the weeks that followed.” Jul 9 2007 by Helen Rae, Evening Chronicle IT WAS a family affair as twins,
triplets and quads met up. As well as giving parents the opportunity to share tips and advice, it also helped raise
cash for the Women’s Services at Newcastle’s RVI to buy equipment for multiple babies. Midwife
Sandra Bosman said: “The event is just to celebrate being a multiple. “Parents
of multiples are faced with a lot of practical, financial and emotional issues. For a start they have only two hands to lift
two or more babies. “There is also more discomfort during birth
and more risk of premature birth. We need things like a special monitor for parents who want to have a water birth that can
monitor both heartbeats.” Youngsters of all ages attended the event
– from seven-month-olds to teenagers – and it is believed it was the largest gathering of multiples ever held
in the region. Susan Palmer, 28, of Heworth, Gateshead, took twins Lilly
Mae and Katie Rose Capstick, one, to the event. She said: “It’s
the first multiple event I’ve been to and I think it’s a great idea. |
She said: “I was very surprised when I found out because as a midwife
you do it because you love the job. “There are hundreds
of thousands of midwifes who do a wonderful job every day.” The
mother-of-two, from Greenside, Gateshead, has specialised in multiple births for seven years and is based at Newcastle’s
Royal Victoria Infirmary. She has been named North-East Midwife
of the Year for the past two years, but this is her first national award. The prize money of £1,000 will go to the RVI’s multiple birth facilities.
 “It’s
totally different having twins to just one child as you need much more support. It’s lovely to see lots of twins and
triplets in the same place and it’s nice to be able to talk to other parents in a similar situation and get their advice.” Emma
Miller, 30, and her partner Mel Snee, 34, of Houghton-le-Spring, were with their quads Lucas, Markus, Harrison and Lara, seven-months. Emma, a customer service adviser, said: “I love having quads and I don’t know
anyone else who has had four children at the same time. It’s very hard work but I was delighted when I was told I was
having so many.” Marina Lynch and her husband Sean, 38, enjoyed
the day with twins Victoria and Evie, six, daughter Georgia, five, and grandparents Mario and Maria Fantin and Catherine Lynch. Marina, 38, of Horsley, Northumberland, said: “I enjoy events like this because it’s
nice to see how twins of all ages interact.” |
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