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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...

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...