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20 Addressing the crisis in Maternity Services in the UK: a collaborative approach to safe, respectful care

Speakers:- Sheena Byrom, Claire Feeley & Anna Byrom Facilitator:- Elisa Segoni & Betty Osei-Ntiamoah Abstract:- UK maternity services are experiencing a growing crisis marked by rising intervention rates, persistent inequalities, increasing maternal mortality, and escalating reports of trauma and loss of trust among service users. This paper presents the work of a national multidisciplinary collaboration...

14 Strengthening Maternal Health through Midwife-Led Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Interventions in Climate-Affected Bangladesh: Evidence from Post-Cyclone Response

Speakers:- Animesh Biswas, Facilitators:- Jane Houston Abstract:- Background:   Bangladesh, one of the seven countries most vulnerable to climate change globally, experienced major health system disruption when Cyclone Remal struck the southern coastal region on 26 May 2024, affecting 4.6 million people across 19 districts. In response, UNFPA, in coordination with the Ministry of Health and...

03 Midwifery-Led Postpartum Care for Preeclampsia: Advancing Equity, Access and Human Rights

Speaker:- Isabella Garti Facilitator: - Bronwyn Rideout Abstract:- Preeclampsia remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide, with significant risks persisting well into the postpartum period. Despite this, postpartum preeclampsia is frequently under-recognised, under-resourced, and inequitably managed, particularly in low-resource and marginalised settings. This presentation aims to highlight the critical role of midwives...