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22 Women’s decisions around prescribed psychiatric medication use in pregnancy

Speaker:- Jessica Correia Facilitator:- Khadija Mouhtassine, Abstract:- Background: Antidepressant prescription use occurred in 13.4% of UK pregnancies in 2018, yet safety guidance remains inconclusive, contributing to decisional conflict for women. Prevalence of mental health disorders during pregnancy is significantly higher in those with a personal or family history of mental health concerns, lack of social...

21 Mother’s Perception of Non-pharmacological labour pain relief methods in Tertiary Hospitals, Nigeria

Speakers:- Daughter Sample, Faith Diorgu & Halima Musa Abdul Facilitator:- Abstract:- Background: Labour pain is a multifaceted physiological and psychological experience. Non-pharmacological pain relief methods are increasingly promoted in maternity care due to their safety and potential to improve maternal childbirth experiences.  Objectives: This study examined mothers' perception of non-pharmacological labour pain relief methods in tertiary...

20 Beyond Screening: personalised antenatal support following a Down syndrome diagnosis

Speaker:- Lucienne Cooper Facilitator:- Abigail Twumasi Abstract:- Down Syndrome UK (DSUK) advocates for respectful, informed, and culturally sensitive maternity care when a diagnosis of Down syndrome is anticipated or confirmed. DSUK works to ensure that maternity care upholds equity, access, and informed choice for all families, including those continuing a pregnancy following a diagnosis of...