Francesca Cooper
Lecturer in Midwifery

Profile

Biography

Frankie trained at the University of York and upon qualification worked at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, as a rotational Midwife. On completion of her preceptorship she worked as a Midwifery Practice Educator, supporting staff during their preceptorship, facilitating mandatory training and undertaking quality improvement projects.

Following this, Frankie completed a secondment as a Practice Education Facilitator at St Mary's Hospital (MCS) and gained experience supporting student midwives, nurses and AHPs.

She is a Professional Midwifery Advocate and has completed the Birth Trauma training programme. Frankie hopes that students feel well supported on their journey to becoming registered midwives.

Invited keynote presentation 'LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Maternity and Neonatal Services' Humber and North Yorkshire LMNS Belonging and Inclusion in Maternity and Neonatal Care Conference’, 30th June 2025, University of Hull.

Qualifications

• BA (Hons) Midwifery Practice
• Registered Midwife
• Professional Midwifery Advocate