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17 Investing in Sustainable structured Midwifery Mentorship, a critical strategy to Reduce Maternal Mortality in Humanitarian Settings: Lessons from the Rohyinga Response

Speakers:- Elestina Yvonne Phuka, Kindness Ngoh & Shompa Shohid Toku Facilitator:- Bernice Gyapong & Sekar Putri Kirana Abstract:- Background: Midwifery is an emerging profession in Bangladesh, characterized by a workforce of early-career graduates with limited post-qualification experience. Within the Cox’s Bazar Rohingya humanitarian response, maternal and newborn health services are predominantly delivered by these newly...

17 Strengthening Midwives’ Wellbeing When Supporting Refugee Women’s Mental Health: A Salutogenic Perspective

Speaker:- Amanda Firth Facilitator:- Jane Houston Abstract:- Presenting findings from doctoral research. Objective: To explore how midwives experience and manage the emotional and systemic demands of supporting asylum-seeking and refugee (ASR) women with perinatal mental health (PMH) needs, and to identify organisational factors that strengthen wellbeing. Method:   A qualitative design was employed, drawing on 14...

15 Insights into Postpartum Depression in Indonesian Mothers: Mixed Method Approach

Speakers:- Kinanthi Lebdawicaksaputri & Fika Lilik Indrawati  Facilitator:- Ophelia Tonto Background: Postpartum depression affects maternal well-being and infant outcomes, yet its interplay with emotions and support remains underexplored in Indonesian contexts. The prevalence of postpartum depression in Indonesia ranged from 2.3% to 22%. This mixed-methods study aims to identify depression prevalence and qualitative themes during...