Mrs Sophie Russell (nee Windsor)

I am Sophie Russell (nee Windsor), a Consultant Midwife, working within a busy London Hospital. I retain the 50% clinical aspect of my role to maintain my clinical abilities and credibility. I have had various senior roles within maternity that has given me an in-depth understanding of maternity services and patient safety incidents. In my NHS role I am experienced at investigating serious incidents with root cause analysis.

I am in the pool of experts for the London Strategic Network for maternal deaths in London. This role has given me a very unique ability to review the most complex cases, in a sensitive and thorough manner.

I also have a specialist interest in multiple pregnancies. I am currently an expert panel member on the NICE update guideline for the care of multiple pregnancies (2019) and the MBRRACE perinatal review of multiple pregnancies.

I have presented on both local and national courses and have regularly lectured on undergraduate courses at University. I also have articles published in the British Journal of Midwifery and the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. I am also a Newborn Life Support (NLS) Instructor and previously an Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Instructor.

I have a Masters in Medical Law and Ethics and have completed the Bond Solon Excellence in Report Writing and Civil Rules and Procedure Training. I pride myself in being a measured expert that provides comprehensive reports for both the claimant and defence. I offer a free 15 minute lawyer consultation with no obligation to instruct.

I have specialist expert knowledge of:
CTG interpretation
Pre-Eclampsia/ Eclampsia
Newborn Life Support
Shoulder Dystocia
All aspects of intrapartum care
Postpartum Haemorrhage
Risk Management and Patient Safety
Midwifery documentation
Twin Births
Human Factors in healthcare incidents.

Once instructed I usually return comprehensive reports within two weeks.

MA Medical Ethics and Law, Kings College London 2012

Bond Solon Excellence in report writing

Royal College of Midwives, British Intrapartum Care Society, Nursing and Midwifery Council