From robots to rollbacks.

Here’s the news we’re watching in the world of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

What stories are you following?

Thank you @AmandaParris for sharing your own experience to shed light on 🇨🇦’s Black Maternal Health crisis.

When governments refuse to track race-based health data, they’re able to ignore the realities of a health system failing already marginalised populations.

Commemorating #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth , let's shed light on breast cancer's global impact, the most prevalent cancer among women.

Midwives play a pivotal role as confidants & educators, underscoring regular screenings & early detection for better outcomes #midwifery

🔔 #MidwiferyCommunity 🎈

Join us in celebrating the transformative power of data in elevating our profession and improving health results for mothers and infants! 🎊

Happy #WorldContraceptionDay !

Sharing this innovative new app from World Health Organization (WHO) that supports #midwives and other health workers to create tailored abortion care plans for abortion-seekers.

Check it out: who.int/news/item/07-0…

Black Maternal Mental Health Week begins tomorrow!

Led by MMHA member The Motherhood Group, #BMMHW was launched to raise awareness, highlight disparities, share resources, and break cultural barriers in maternal mental health for Black mothers. Please join the conversation #BMMHW 23.

Midwives play an essential role in supporting the reproductive choices of all - whether that's delivering a birth, or providing safe abortion care.

Read how MSI midwives like Pragati are changing lives and supporting futures on the PUSH Campaign blog:
pushcampaign.org/news/the-case-…

Yes Dr. Samukeliso Dube !!

Legislation globally hinders midwives from offering a full range of services and leading in the care of women & other birthing people.

Nurse and doctor colleagues: retweet this message in support of midwives!

Spot the midwife 👀….

Congrats, ashu martha !

When #midwives win, women and gender diverse people do too!

Congrats on the Change Makers award ashu martha

#Goalkeepers2023

Can you guess the common thread we’re seeing in these news stories? MIDWIVES!

Investing in them directly improves reproductive health access, especially where #SRH is limited.

#InvestInMidwives #PUSHForMidwives

📢 Breaking News: Mexico Takes a Historic Step in Women's Reproductive Rights 🚺💪

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🚨 BREAKING: Mexico's supreme court has decriminalized abortion across the country! A huge win for the people of Mexico and the global sexual and reproductive health movement 🇲🇽🎉theguardian.com/world/2023/sep…

Did you know that midwives can meet 90% of the need for essential sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, and adolescent health interventions? Support midwives and advance gender equality. PUSH Campaign #Midwives #GenderEquality #WomenDeliver2023

We showed up at the world’s largest gender equality conference to ask delegates about the issues they were representing & demonstrate how midwives are a viable response to many of these issues.

Ask us how midwives address the social justice issues you care about. Women Deliver

Birth plans are not to be mocked & each woman's unique journey is to be respected. Midwives are experts in providing empathetic care & actively listening to women's desires, ensuring a positive birth experience. #PUSHForMidwives & promote respectful, patient-centred care for all.

Looking forward to discussing my book, Pregnant While Black, with members of the Yale University Community next month. Thank you Marinda Monfilston for making this possible.
#BlackMaternalHealth #PregnantWhileBlack #YaleUniversity

As states throughout the US roll back support for and access to birth centres, we’ve been unpacking this question. 👇🏾

Watch for answers in an IG live with our partners Birth Center Equity: instagram.com/reel/CwqGH3DAP…

Midwifery plays a crucial role in addressing Black maternal mortality: it provides culturally competent care and personalised support to improve maternal health outcomes within the Black community.

Ahead of @comunity_birth’s #BirthCenterWeek , we delve into BIPOC-led birth centres in the US, exploring their potential to address disparities in maternal health outcomes & the obstacles they confront in expanding their reach.

Read our blog post here: bit.ly/3L3IgRK