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HomeYour HealthManaging Your HealthVaccines & PreventionDonna Barnekow: A Midwife's Guide to Maternal ImmunisationDonna Barnekow: A Midwife's Guide to Maternal Immunisation
Published on Aug 31, 2026
Authored by Pfizer Team
Video length: ~4 mins
Midwife Donna Barnekow answers questions that lots of people have about maternal immunisation. She explains what it is and why it's so important to help keep babies safe and healthy right from the day they're born. It's a friendly chat that helps mums-to-be understand more, so they feel ready and confident to talk to their own healthcare provider. 

Meet the expert

Immunisation is part of routine pregnancy care offered to help protect you during pregnancy and your baby immediately from birth from certain serious infectionsDonna Barnekow
Registered Nurse and MidwifeDonna is a Public Health Nurse and Midwife dedicated to improving health outcomes for women and babies through prevention, early intervention, and education. She works across clinical care and public health to support women to access evidence-based care, including immunisation and other protective measures during pregnancy, helping reduce the risk of serious infections for both mother and baby.With over 30 years of experience, Donna is committed to empowering women with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their health. As a qualified counsellor and hypnotherapist, she brings a holistic approach to her work, creating supportive, inclusive environments where women feel comfortable asking questions and navigating pregnancy with clarity and confidence.

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