International Confederation of Midwives (ICM)

Captured by Danieli Maciel, this photo highlights a Brazilian midwife providing an educational session to a couple on sexual and reproductive health and wellness. Midwives play a crucial role in offering essential and reliable information to women and families, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Let's recognise the dedication of midwives in guiding families through vital health topics that shape their futures. 🌱❤

New workshops announced for day three of the ICM Africa and Eastern Mediterranean Regional Conference! This day will feature a series of half- and full-day midwifery practice skills workshops, each designed to enhance your practical knowledge and abilities. Organized by ICM and its partners, these sessions will help you delve deeper into critical areas of midwifery care, including quality abortion care, building skills to implement the PPH bundle, and empowering midwives through private practice. 🗓️ Registration opens on September 2—spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more: https://ow.ly/LCic50Takc7

Planning to attend the ICM conference in Kigali? Learn more about what is included in #ICMRegionals fee?                                                       Your registration covers 2 days workshops to build stronger midwife associations, 1 day of skill building sessions, coffee breaks, lunches, learning through poster presentations and a welcome reception on September 24. 🍽️ Register now, complete your payment, and secure your spot. https://ow.ly/Bmy650T30mC Get all the details and make sure you're ready for an unforgettable experience!

“A woman who has control over her body is more likely to be empowered in other spheres of her life,” says UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem. Join those saying #MyBodyIsMyOwn and learn more from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA): unf.pa/bod #WednesdayWisdom

New Guidelines Launched to Protect Children and Pregnant Women from Heat Stress in Bangladesh As Bangladesh faces intense heatwaves, the National Nutrition Services (NNS), Institute of Public Health-Nutrition, DGHS, Bangladesh and UNICEF have introduced National Guidelines on Heat-Related Illnesses to safeguard children and vulnerable populations, including pregnant women. These guidelines highlight a primary healthcare approach and include the B.E.A.T the Heat framework to raise public awareness. Share this to spread awareness and support for climate resilience. 🌍💪 🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/wKL350T5u2V

Bienvenue dans la boîte à outils des médias sociaux #SMidwives360 ! Vous êtes enthousiaste à l'idée de participer à la conférence régionale de l'ICM pour l'Afrique et la Méditerranée orientale ? Vous voulez la partager avec vos collègues ? Nous avons tout ce qu'il vous faut! Notre boîte à outils pour les médias sociaux est conçue en anglais et en français pour vous aider à présenter votre expérience, à vous connecter avec d'autres sages-femmes et à inspirer d'autres personnes à faire partie de notre communauté mondiale. Utilisez les modèles, les graphiques et les exemples de messages que nous avons sélectionnés pour partager votre participation et vos idées. N'oubliez pas de nous marquer et d'utiliser les hashtags #Midwives360 et #ICMRegionals - nous sommes impatients d'amplifier vos mises à jour et de célébrer vos contributions! 🔗 https://ow.ly/NjMU50T8KCC

Welcome to the #Midwives360 Social Media Toolkit! Excited to join the Africa and Eastern Mediterranean ICM Regional Conference? You want to share it with your colleagues? We’ve got you covered! Our Social Media Toolkit is designed in both English and French to help you showcase your experience, connect with fellow midwives, and inspire others to be part of our global community. Use the templates, graphics, and sample messages we’ve curated to share your participation and insights. Don’t forget to tag us and use the hashtags #Midwives360 and #ICMRegionals—we’re eager to amplify your updates and celebrate your contributions! 🔗 https://ow.ly/njb650T8JR0

Welcome to the #Midwives360 Social Media Toolkit! Excited to join the Africa and Eastern Mediterranean ICM Regional Conference? You want to share it with your colleagues? We’ve got you covered! Our Social Media Toolkit is designed in both English and French to help you showcase your experience, connect with fellow midwives, and inspire others to be part of our global community. Use the templates, graphics, and sample messages we’ve curated to share your participation and insights. Don’t forget to tag us and use the hashtags #Midwives360 and #ICMRegionals—we’re eager to amplify your updates and celebrate your contributions! 🔗 https://ow.ly/YIKo50T80xS

#ResourceTuesday: Partnership Between Women and Midwives ICM’s updated position statement highlights the essential partnership between women and midwives, focusing on gender equality and personalised, respectful care. The midwifery philosophy of care is based on a collaborative approach, where women and gender-diverse individuals are empowered to make informed decisions about their health. This resource outlines how midwives can work closely with women to ensure equitable, consent-based care and encourages member associations to integrate these practices. Download the resource to learn 👉 https://ow.ly/qZLP50T5u1W

Join the UNITAR Breastfeeding Education Webinar Series! UNITAR invites you to the Global Breastfeeding Education Initiative Webinar Series, launching on September 25, 2024. This 3-part series will explore practical steps for supporting breastfeeding within communities and its role in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Hear from international experts on responsive feeding, managing mastitis, and supporting vulnerable groups. Sessions will be interpreted in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Free registration and certificates available for participants! 👉https://ow.ly/YKk050T5u1L #Breastfeeding #MaternalHealth