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    02 Community Midwifery: Earth-based Birth: When babies come in disasters, low-resourced or other less-than ideal situations

    Speaker :- Ruth Ann Colby Martin Facilitator:- Endah Sulistyowati Abstract:- Community midwifery plays a vital role in supporting safe, respectful, and physiologic birth across diverse settings, including disasters, humanitarian contexts, and low-resource environments. In less-than-ideal conditions, midwives and birth attendants must adapt care practices while maintaining safety, dignity, and autonomy for birthing people and families....

  • 10 The Role of Community Health Workers and Midwives in Low-Resource Settings: The Implementation of Community-Based Preeclampsia Screening

    Speaker(s): Abdilla Fi Qisthy Wibowo ; Rahma Haryunita Ega Prosfera ; Yunda Reka Permata Facilitator : Camella Main Abstract:  Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy remain a leading cause of maternal death in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where delayed recognition of preeclampsia reflect inequities in specialist care access. Midwives and community health workers (CHWs) provide much community-level antenatal contact,...

  • 11 Prevalence and risk factors of iron deficiency anaemia among pregnant women in Ghana

    Speaker: Betty Ntiamoah Facilitator: Bupe Mwamba Abstract: Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA) is highly prevalent in Ghana, with limited knowledge of risk factors specific to the local setting. This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors associated with IDA among pregnant women. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 394 pregnant women (aged 15 to 49 years) receiving...

  • 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...

  • 12 Recognising and Connecting with the Love in Midwifery

    Speaker(s):Diane Ménage & Jenny Patterson Facilitator: Amina Suleiman Rajah Abstract:  Recognising and Connecting with the Love in Midwifery Background:  There has been a reluctance to discuss the role of love in midwifery. This is surprising given that midwives are required to form caring relationships with women and families and to be committed and compassionate.   Aims  1) To invite...

  • 12 Perceived Psychological Effects of Witnessing a Traumatic Clinical Childbirth Event among Midwives in Niger State

    Speaker:Amina Ahmad Facilitator:Sa-ada Sadique Abstract: Midwives frequently encounter obstetric emergencies that may result in traumatic childbirth events constituting a significant psychological burden on them. The study was to assess perceived psychological effects of traumatic childbirth among midwives working in secondary health facilities in Niger State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional design was used to collect data from...

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    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...

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    18 Midwifery for All in the Age of AI: Ethical, Equitable, and Human-Centered Use of Generative Technologies

    Speakers:- Stefanie Podlog & Megan Koontz Facilitators:- Carla Avery, Abstract:- As generative artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly present in health care, education, and public information spaces, midwives are encountering AI-generated content in both clinical practice and midwifery education, as well as in advocacy and client-facing resources. This session explores how midwives can engage with generative...

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    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...