Speaker: Yasmin Rose
Facilitator: Caroline Cherotich Bii
This lecture will walk through the journey of the cord blood from the moment a baby is born, what purpose it serves and why it is paramount babies receive the full amount of blood. The cord blood not only increases the volume of the blood, but is instrumental in setting up the lungs properly. We will look at the difference between fetus circulation and newborn circulation, the difference between waterborn babies and land born babies, and understand why 1 minute cord-clamping is not sufficient. The aim is to achieve optimal cord clamping for every birth.
Recording: https://youtu.be/wVhJ9z3UEsA
Speaker: Laura Abbott and Tanya Capper
Facilitator: Liz McNeill
It is well understood being pregnant in prison results in risks to the safety and wellbeing of women and their unborn babies. Pregnancy in Prison Partnership – International (PIPPI) is a midwifery and health academic collaboration between Australia, UK, USA, New Zealand and Canada. PIPPI is committed, through collaboratively working with and/or undertaking research, to illuminate the plight of and improve the health and wellbeing of pregnant women and new mothers in prison around the world as well as be global network to build best practice for and with women prisoners. Our presentation will focus upon how our philosophy of working together lead to the birth of PIPPI. Our current and projected international collaborative work will provide a worldwide perspective with recommendations to improve the health of perinatal women in prison highlighting the known health impacts, inconsistencies and challenges of delivering midwifery care within patriarchal carceral institutions designed for punishment rather than health. As an inclusive international group, we look forward to presenting our work and exploring opportunities for future collaborations.
Recording: https://youtu.be/GjL2D3C1INk
Speaker: Brenda Araujo Salas
Facilitator: Paloma Terra
A partir de las ilustraciones elaboradas por Yaquemilsa Matiashi Vicente, una joven madre del pueblo Matsigenka, perteneciente a la amazonía peruana, describiremos las prácticas tradicionales en salud materna que aún se mantienen vigentes en las comunidades más alejadas de la vida moderna. Se describirán las concepciones y prácticas culturales durante la primera menstruación, los cuidados en el embarazo, la atención del parto por parte de la familia y parteras, y los cuidados en el posparto.
Conocer gráficamente las prácticas en salud materna a través de la mirada de una mujer del mismo pueblo, nos permite visualizar detalles significativos que se dan en la los cuidados de las mujeres gestantes y los recién nacidos. La importancia de este material es educativa y en favor de una mejora en la atención del parto para fundar la comprensión y el respeto a las costumbres y participación de las parteras y especialistas tradicionales de salud, ya que, actualmente, gran parte de las comunidades amazónicas tienen acceso a establecimientos de salud, pero estos ofrecen servicios sin pertinencia cultural. Por otro lado, el material también permite el reconocimiento de la importancia de los conocimientos de las mujeres Matsigenka en los niños, niñas y adolescentes.
English:
From the illustrations elaborated by Yaquemilsa Matiashi Vicente, a young mother of the Matsigenka people, belonging to the Peruvian Amazon, we will describe the traditional practices in maternal health that are still in force in the communities farthest away from modern life. We will describe the cultural conceptions and practices during the first menstruation, pregnancy care, childbirth care by the family and midwives, and postpartum care.
The graphic presentation of maternal health practices through the eyes of a woman from the same village allows us to visualize significant details in the care of pregnant women and newborns. The importance of this material is educational and in favor of an improvement in childbirth care, in order to establish understanding and respect for the customs and participation of midwives and traditional health specialists, since, at present, most Amazonian communities have access to health facilities, but these offer services without cultural relevance. On the other hand, the material also allows the recognition of the importance of Matsigenka women’s knowledge in children and adolescents.
Recording: https://youtu.be/voZyHiTevvw
Speaker: Isabella Garti
Facilitator: Caitlin Goodwin
Abstract:
Midwifery holds relevance across diverse settings, as the proficiency of midwives plays a crucial role in the provision of care for women facing complications. In Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), such as Ghana, a significant number of maternal and neonatal deaths result from insufficient or delayed handling of preventable complications, notably pre-eclampsia. Continuous training is particularly essential for midwives in LMICs, to effectively respond to the increasing demand for specialised care in pre-eclampsia. As part of a mixed method evaluation of multi-level factors influencing midwives’ management of pre-eclampsia in Ghana, we conducted a hospital-based quantitative cross-sectional study in 2021 to determine the pre-eclampsia specific training needs of midwives. Midwives completed an adapted version of the WHO Hennessy-Hicks Training Needs Analysis questionnaire. Midwives required training in 14 priority areas mainly in the research and clinical domains. Training courses were identified as the preferred approach to address training needs and improve overall proficiency. Midwifery is an essential sustainable resource for improved pre-eclampsia outcomes in LMICs. The implementation of context-specific training, integrating innovative and contemporary approaches, holds paramount significance in this regard.
Recording – not available
