Title: Arte de la Partería Indígena: Resistencias, desafíos y continuidades
Speaker: Tania Pariona Tarqui
Facilitator: Paloma Terra
Los objetivos de este mapeo son: identificar organizaciones de parteras indígenas, además de delinear la situación en la que se encuentran y las experiencias que se han generado cada país, acorde a su contexto histórico y aspectos legales. Finalmente, indicar las buenas prácticas, recomendaciones y retos señalados por las organizaciones de parteras de cada país.
Uno de los elementos relevantes del mapeo, es las diferencias que existen entre el ejercicio de la partería y la relación con el Estado, esto de acuerdo al nivel organizativo alcanzado por los grupos de parteras y los avances legales en el reconocimiento de la misma. Por ejemplo, algunas parteras en sus países presentan un estado de sobrevivencia por el poco o nulo reconocimiento de los pueblos originarios y la partería indígena, en otros casos por su nivel de organización hay parteras indígenas que en sus países exigen autonomía al Estado.
Sin embargo, en todos los países se dan prácticas de control, desprestigio y criminalización. Esto realza la importancia de fortalecer las organizaciones de parteras y de los pueblos originarios para la construcción de propuestas desde los sistemas de salud indígenas y la articulación horizontal con los Estados.
Como parte de sus recomendaciones se destaca la necesidad de fortalecer el tejido organizativo entre las parteras tanto a nivel nacional como en la región, el politizar la lucha por el respeto a las parteras y todas las mujeres como sujetos de derechos para que puedan tomar decisiones informadas sobre su cuerpo, su maternidad y la atención del parto desde su propia tradición y la necesidad del cuidado de las abuelas parteras que viven en situaciones vulnerables como garante de la continuidad generacional para el cuidado de las mujeres y comunidades de los pueblos indígenas.
Recording: https://youtu.be/zuIlj3va4E4
Speaker: Paloma Terra and Maria do Perpétuo Socorro da Silva Rodrigues
Facilitator: Susana Ku
This presentation will be based on the research project Midwives of the Brazilian Amazon by Paloma Terra funded by Huron University of Canada. The project uses Critical and Decolonial research methodology and did interviews with Traditional Midwives of the Brazilian upper Amazon Region. This discussion will be a joint presentation in Portuguese with Maria do Socorro who is the president of the Midwifery Association Algodão Roxo a Traditional Midwives Association of the State of Amazonas. We will discuss the place of Traditional Midwifery in the modern world and why it is important to work to preserve and strengthen it. Socorro will present in Portuguese the history of the formation of the Association and their current work and struggles. Paloma will share some of the main take aways from the research project in both English and Portuguese.
Recording: https://youtu.be/RQco_ouNrCU
Speaker: Ang Broadbridge and Rachel McDonald
Facilitator: Raissa Manika Purwaningtias
Abstract:
Abstract summary: Sharing learning from four prototypes in the North East of England where we have developed new maternal mental health supports through collaboration and co-production across sectors, with key indicators of building sustainability Background – Project demonstrates improved maternal mental health through integrating third sector support into the pathway to reduce health inequalities and increase sustainability supporting the best start in life agenda with benefits for women, partners, their babies and the whole family unit in the perinatal period. The MMHS social prescribing link worker model aims to provide evidence based maternal mental health support based in the third sector: • The perinatal period is a time when women have regular contact with services, when there is a crucial window of opportunity to support a best start. • Building and integrating flexible third sector provision with referrals from midwifery, health visiting, mental health and community teams to overcome workforce capacity and waiting list pressures and threshold barriers complementing statutory offers through specialist, personalised non-clinical support Discussion • Project addresses health inequalities, issues for ethically minoritised communities and social determinants of health including sustainability and accessibility in rural and remote communities • Evidences benefits for mum and infant as well as wider family unit • Indicators of sustainability – developing sustainable community support networks, reducing duplication, developing eco-friendly accessible digital resources and supports and increasing digital inclusion Conclusion – Innovative and flexible approaches developed through cross-sector collaboration leading to sustainable practice and initiatives
Recording: https://youtu.be/ZwyvGbl7eNw
Speaker: Tracy Donegan
Facilitator: Portia Khanyile Shanduka
Abstract:
In recent years, the integration of light therapy into healthcare has emerged as a groundbreaking innovation. This novel approach, also known as photobiomodulation (PBM,Red Light Therapy, LLLT) harnesses the therapeutic potential of specific wavelengths of light (Red, Blue and Near Infrared) to accelerate wound healing, reduce the risk of infections and enhance overall well-being for mothers. The benefits of light therapy in postpartum care are multifaceted. PBM has been shown to alleviate acute pain by activating TGF-B1 and TRPV 1 in the cells promoting a more comfortable recovery without medication. The non-invasive, quick acting, harmless nature of light therapy makes it an important option for mothers seeking alternative methods to manage pain without relying solely on pharmaceutical interventions. Light therapy stimulates cellular repair and regeneration, expediting the healing of perineal tissues/cesarean incision, reducing inflammation and supports faster healing. This accelerates recovery from labor and birth contributing to a quicker return to normal functionality and comfort. PBM increases cellular energy (ATP) through the mitrochondria in our cells therefore reducing postpartum depletion. This abstract briefly explores the transformative potential of light therapy in postpartum care, emphasizing its holistic approach to recovery.
Recording: https://youtu.be/8K29SqDP4uc
