Track: Midwifery

Midwifery has evolved significantly over the years, with advancements in clinical practices, education, and healthcare integration playing a critical role in improving maternal and neonatal outcomes. Recent innovations include the use of telehealth for prenatal and postnatal care, which has expanded access to midwifery services, especially in remote areas. Advances in evidence-based practices have led to better management of labor and delivery, including the promotion of physiological birth and the integration of holistic care models. Additionally, midwifery has seen a shift toward a more collaborative approach, where midwives work closely with obstetricians, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for mothers and babies. The focus is increasingly on individualized, patient-centered care, empowering women through education and informed decision-making during childbirth and postnatal periods.
Role of Midwives in Maternal Care:
This sub-track highlights the essential role midwives play in providing holistic care throughout pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. It explores the core responsibilities of midwives, including prenatal care, birth support, and postnatal care, emphasizing the personalized and compassionate care that midwives offer to women and families.
Midwifery Models of Care: Traditional vs. Modern Approaches:
This sub-track examines different models of midwifery care, comparing traditional, home-based practices with modern hospital and clinical settings. It will address the benefits and challenges of each model, as well as the importance of integrating cultural competency, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practices into midwifery services.
Midwifery and High-Risk Pregnancies:
This session focuses on how midwives manage high-risk pregnancies and collaborate with obstetricians and other healthcare providers to ensure the safety of both mother and baby. It includes discussions on the role of midwives in detecting potential complications, providing appropriate interventions, and offering emotional and psychological support.
Pain Management in Labor and Delivery: The Midwifery Perspective
This sub-track delves into the various pain management techniques available to women in labor, with a particular focus on non-pharmacological methods like water births, hypnobirthing, and massage therapy. It explores how midwives can empower women to choose their preferred pain relief options and ensure a positive birthing experience.
Postpartum Care and Mental Health:
Focusing on the postpartum period, this sub-track addresses the physical and mental health challenges that women face after childbirth. Topics include midwifery support for postpartum recovery, maternal mental health issues such as postpartum depression, and strategies for promoting emotional well-being in new mothers.
Breastfeeding Support and Education:
This sub-track emphasizes the role of midwives in promoting and supporting breastfeeding. Discussions will cover techniques for successful breastfeeding, addressing common challenges, and educating new mothers on the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and child. Midwives' involvement in lactation consulting and support services will also be highlighted.
Scientific Highlights
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Reproductive Health and Infertility
- PCOD and PCOS
- Menopause and Menstrual Disorders
- Pediatric Gynecology and Adolescent Gynecology
- Gynecological Pathology
- Gynecological Oncology
- Breast Health and Breast Cancer
- Urogynaecology
- Gynecological Surgeries
- Midwifery
- Prenatal Nutrition and Perinatal Health
- Miscarriage and Mental Health
- Obstetric Emergencies and Critical Care
- Advancements in Gynecology and Obstetrics