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VIDM 2024 Conference sessions will be presented and recorded using Zoom mobile friendly webconferencing technology, thanks to our colleagues at Frontier Nursing University. Links to the recordings from previous years are available on our @VirtualMidwives YouTube channel and linked below in each session listing as they become available after the conference.
Title: Changing the course of history – Midwives, Midwifery
Speaker: Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent
Facilitator(s): Cecilia Jevitt
This session describes the impact of midwives as a ripple through generations and the significant contribution midwives make throughout the life course. Listeners will be challenged to reflect on their contribution to childbirth experiences and outcomes within the context of the changing world. Years from now will we throw up our hands or role up our sleeves? The session will end with a call to action.
Check the time in your location: https://bit.ly/VIDM24-start-time
Access the zoom room here: https://frontier.zoom.us/j/88253277338?pwd=u3V3MUbfUVBFhXJdUkJCNVw3i9ht0b.1
Recording: TBA
Title:- Essential Midwifery Skills, Experience and Practice in the Face of Disaster
Speaker: Ibu Robin Lim
Facilitator: Linda Wylie
Abstract:
Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Volcanic Eruptions, Fires, Floods, Conflicts, Migrations, Pandemics, Typhoons, Landslides, Liquefaction, Tornadoes… Your midwifery skills and experience are needed more than ever in the era of bigger more frequent disasters driven by the Climate Crisis and global conflicts. My aim in this hour is to help you feel prepared. The times are radical, and we must be ever more responsible. Collaborative care including Midwives ~ Doulas ~ Nurses ~ Doctors, balancing Science with Nature and Spirit is the Grandmother’s sacred way, I invite you to walk with me.
Check the time in your location: https://bit.ly/VIDM24-session-08
Access: zoom link here: https://frontier.zoom.us/j/84269682105?pwd=5MGLo8GFFWro7XX7BT2MGyp2ZsZb2M.1
Recording: TBA
The Role of Midwifery in Respectful Maternal Care and Mental Health through the Wellbeing Foundation Africa’s Mamacare360 Program
Speaker: Toyin Saraki
Co-Presenters: Dr. Pragya Vishwakarma, Ms. Eunice AlexGreat Akhigbe
Facilitator(s): Halima Abdul
Abstract:
The Mamacare360 program, implemented by the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) Midwives, is aligned with Goal 3 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which aims to ensure good health and wellbeing for all. Central to its mission is the enhancement of maternal health through the promotion of Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) for all women throughout the continuum of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. Recognising the pivotal role of the relationship between pregnant women and their primary healthcare providers in shaping health outcomes for both mother and newborn, WBFA highlights the significance of this connection in fostering postnatal health and wellbeing.
Respectful maternity care is upheld as a fundamental human right, deserving of every childbearing woman within every healthcare system globally (WRA, 2010). WBFA advocates for this principle, emphasising the inherent dignity and autonomy of women throughout the childbirth process. This ethos is echoed in the Lancet Midwifery Series (2014), which asserts that midwifery is indispensable in addressing the challenges associated with delivering high-quality maternal and newborn care universally. Moreover, it is recognized as an effective strategy for promoting the health and wellbeing of women of reproductive age, newborns, and their families, thereby exerting a significant and sustainable impact on population health outcomes. Through a grassroots and community-led approach, Mamacare360 not only delivers essential maternal and child health services but also fosters a culture of empowerment and resilience among women.
This presentation will explore the multifaceted impact of Mamacare360, with a particular emphasis on the transformative power of midwifery. By bringing skilled midwives directly to the doorsteps of communities, the program ensures access to quality prenatal, childbirth, and postnatal care, thereby reducing maternal and infant mortality rates. By engaging with local women as advocates and educators, Mamacare360 cultivates a sense of ownership over maternal health, fostering sustainable improvements in healthcare-seeking behaviours.
The Mamacare360 program also acknowledges the often-overlooked aspect of maternal mental health. Recognising the profound impact of psychological wellbeing on maternal and child outcomes, the program integrates mental health support into its holistic approach. Through counselling, peer support groups, and community outreach initiatives, Mamacare360 addresses the unique challenges faced by mothers, promoting mental resilience and overall wellbeing.
Check the time in your location: https://bit.ly/VIDM24-session-16
Access: zoom link here: https://frontier.zoom.us/j/81218719134?pwd=YljMFRzNbRwFWVx9N86pXPM3pqMark.1
Recording: TBA
Speaker: Ginger Garcia
Facilitator(s): Susana Ku
Abstract:
Check the time in your location: https://bit.ly/VIDM24-closing-session
Access zoom link here: https://frontier.zoom.us/j/86419170770?pwd=L24glyqkrbxIbH56WkSXFnaKOPiIyo.1
Recording: TBA
