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We are pleased to share the findings from the International Confederation of Midwives Midwife-Led Birth Centre study funded by the Gates Foundation with Novametrics and Burnet Institute and partners in Uganda, South Africa, Pakistan and Bangladesh - 5 webinars - The first one is next week!

Midwives are delivering world-class care, despite challenging circumstances stuff.co.nz/opinion/301006…

#Midwives and Climate Heroines 🏆 📢 We're so proud that our own @NehaManks, is recognised on the #BBC100Women List! Read more about her work in her home country, Pakistan 👇🏾

👩🏼‍⚕️👨🏾‍⚕️ Midwives possess a unique blend of knowledge, empathy, and strength. They know how to guide women and gender diverse people towards a safe and empowering birth experience. They are the steadfast companions, educators, and advocates.

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"WHO still recommends infants have only breastmilk for their first 6 months & then continue breastfeeding for up to 2 years or more. It is also still the case that infants under 6 months who are not breastfed or who need extra milk should be fed infant formula."

Community midwives can play a vital role in reaching areas hit by climate disasters, swiftly offering essential reproductive & maternal health services. If enabled we can deliver care, information & supplies during climate emergencies. 🌡️ #IDM2024 #MidwivesAndClimate 🌿

Calling all OBGYNs, midwives, and healthcare providers! Take postpartum care to the next level with the FIGO Pregnancy Passport. 📝 Empower women to safeguard their health for years to come. Let's make wellness a priority together! ow.ly/rTPL50RHXLM

"U.S. officials have challenged baby formula regulations in more than half a dozen countries, sometimes after manufacturers complained. Critics say the efforts are undermining public health." Another great ProPublica piece on baby food politics propublica.org/article/baby-f…

Inspirational. The world desperately needs compassionate leadership

#WorldBreastfeeding Week: A Call to Action! Midwives can play a crucial role in proactively identifying and supporting mothers with lactation risk factors. Recognising them and intervening early are key to sustaining lactation. 🔗 ow.ly/qBSY50SNNiv

🌟 For #ResourceTuesday and during #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we're highlighting our statement on Breastfeeding and Human Milk! 🌟 Learn how breastfeeding benefits both infants and mothers and how midwives can support this vital practice: ow.ly/NW2n50SQQoj

Discover Berlin's vibrant culture and rich history this November! ✨ Explore the Berlin Wall Memorial, Tiergarten, Holocaust Memorial, and more, while join us for the ICM Regional Conference for Europe! ow.ly/2Mb750SScWP #Midwives360 #ICMRegionals

The Africa & Eastern Mediterranean Regional Conference is underway! 🎉 Hosted by International Confederation of Midwives & Rwanda Association of Midwives (RAM), we have started 3 days of skill-building & collaboration to grow midwives' associations across the regions 🌍 Learn more about #ICMRegionals: icmregionals.org

What an energizing start to Day 2 of #ICMRegionals in Kigali! The Young Midwife Leaders session kicked off bright and early, with over 70 participants joining in! Lear more about the YML Alumni: internationalmidwives.org/projects/young…

🚨 Hugely important release! World Health Organization (WHO)'s “Transitioning to Midwifery Models of Care” highlights the proven benefits of continuity of midwife care in improving maternal and newborn outcomes. Scaling up could prevent millions of deaths. Download: bit.ly/3zYGaQQ

Read this inspiring letter from Jeffthanie Mathurin, an ICM YML alumna, to young midwives! If enabled, they can drive change and shape the future of SRHR. Read her letter now: zurl.co/MSE40

UN reaction to US aid cuts: “We hope that the US Government will retain its position as a global leader in development and continue to work with UNFPA to alleviate the suffering of #women and their families as a result of catastrophes they didn't cause,” says Pio Smith

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