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Haitian midwife Sara Jean shares her personal experiences of pregnancy and caregiving during Haiti’s political crisis, highlighting the importance of mental health support for midwives.

Midwives from Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean gathered in Kigali for ICM’s regional conference, focusing on building stronger associations through leadership, advocacy, and skill development.

Nepal strengthens maternal and newborn care through midwife-led clinics and advanced education programs, empowering midwives and improving healthcare access for women across the country.

Carolina and Yanina advocate for midwives’ autonomy in providing abortion services, emphasising the importance of legal frameworks, education, and collective support to ensure women’s reproductive rights.

Tace Stevens’ photography captures the genuine care and support Indigenous midwives provide to their communities, highlighting the importance of culturally safe, holistic maternal and reproductive healthcare in Australia.

In February 2024, ICM hired award winning filmmaker Lynzy Billings to visit 11 hospitals across the West Bank. We documented the struggles midwives endure, working long shifts and resisting exhaustion as they try to support every woman who needs them.

Midwives in Africa are essential in improving maternal and newborn health. A new survey, created with ICM’s Africa Regional Professional Committee, aims to assess midwifery-focused research, build stronger networks, and enhance collaboration among midwives across the continent.

Uganda’s national campaign against postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) empowered communities and midwives to prevent and manage PPH, significantly contributing to reducing maternal mortality across the country.

ICM and NMAU hosted a virtual workshop to enhance advocacy skills, empowering Ugandan midwives to influence health policy, improve working conditions, and strengthen midwifery services nationwide.

The German Midwives Association shares insights on midwifery education, challenges, and support, highlighting the importance of collaboration ahead of the upcoming ICM Europe Regional Conference in Berlin.