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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...

11 Why establishing a bereavement care model is important

Speaker: Nonkululeko Shibula Facilitator: Linda Deys Abstract: This presentation explores the critical importance of implementing a structured bereavement care model within healthcare units following stillbirth. Stillbirth is not only a clinical outcome but a profound human loss that affects parents, families, and healthcare providers. Yet in many settings, care after loss remains inconsistent, under-resourced, and emotionally unsafe...