First few weeks

Supporting midwives and maternity staff in the first weeks after launch of Listen2Baby

As Listen2Baby begins to take shape in practice, we know the early weeks can bring a mix of curiosity, questions, and new routines. For some settings the changes may be considerable. 

The first few weeks are a time for learning, testing things out, and supporting one another. Start with one or two small changes and build from there.

Establishing clarity and consistency in the first few weeks is important. For multidisciplinary maternity teams, this means aligning around the new processes, testing them in real settings, and building shared confidence through early wins.

Key actions include:

• Clarifying roles across the team so everyone knows who is doing what, when, and why.
• Running small-scale tests of change using Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles.
• Creating feedback loops—through huddles, debriefs, or staff surveys—to capture learning and adjust quickly.
• Tracking key measures to show progress and build momentum.

In these early weeks, take time to:

• Explore the Listen2Baby resources and tools for further support.
• Make use of the quick-reference guides, pocket tools and posters.
• Schedule time with the multidisciplinary Listen2Baby Implementation Team and IA Champions to understand and share what’s going well – and what needs more work.
• Troubleshoot challenges as they arise – no issue is too small.
• Check in regularly with the wider team – share learning, progress and keep the conversation going.
• Connect the team with tools, training, and support.
• Gather feedback to shape next steps and improvements.
• Measure what matters, learn as you go, and celebrate progress, including the small wins.