Leadership

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.

Addressing perinatal depression requires a culturally sensitive approach, focusing on emotional distress in maternal care, especially for vulnerable populations like Māori women in New Zealand.

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.

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.

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.

Jeffthanie Mathurin's unexpected journey into midwifery transformed into a mission to elevate the profession in Haiti, overcoming challenges, gaining leadership roles, and advancing her career to inspire and empower young midwives.

The Fernandez Midwifery Initiative in Telangana, India, improves maternal and neonatal health outcomes by introducing midwifery-led care, professional education, and collaborative partnerships.

As the ICM Regional Conference for Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean approaches, it is time to explore and understand the midwifery landscape in this country.

There has been an important update regarding the upcoming ICM Regional Conference for Europe in Berlin, Germany. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to make slight changes to both the date and venue of the event. The new conference dates are slightly later than originally planned, and will be 8-10 November 2024.

Strengthening midwifery leadership globally is crucial for improving maternal health outcomes. This research identifies key characteristics and enablers for effective midwifery leadership.

As Norma Campbell retires after 43 years, her pioneering leadership and commitment to community-driven, evidence-based care leave an indelible mark on midwifery in New Zealand and globally.