• 19 Midwifery practice in perinatal palliative care: a scoping review and conceptual framework

    Speaker:- Cristina Lumia  Facilitator:- Celine Lemay , Abstract:- Background  Perinatal palliative care (PPC) is a family-centred, multidisciplinary approach that supports families facing life-limiting or uncertain fetal and neonatal conditions. While midwives are well positioned to contribute to these care pathways, their specific competencies and roles within PPC remain insufficiently defined in the literature.  Aim  To...

  • 19 Addressing Breastfeeding Challenges Through Digital Breastfeeding Education and Empowering Future Midwives: A Systematic Review

    Speaker:- Nabila Zuhdy Facilitator:- Zalfa Dinah Khairunnisa Abstract:- Background: Breastfeeding provides major healty, h benefits for infants and mothers, yet early discontinuation remains prevalent due to common challenges such as latch difficulties, perceived low milk supply, nipple pain, and limited access to support. Digital breastfeeding education interventions (mobile apps, web platforms, telehealth, videos, and text...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...