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Midwives for Africa – A Call for Volunteers

Paul
Life for African Mothers (formerly Hope for Grace Kodindo) was formed following the screening of BBC Panorama’s “Dead Mums Don’t Cry” in 2005. The programme showed the tragedy of maternal mortality in Chad, one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s poorest countries, where in one hospital, at least one woman was dying every......
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Highlights from the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018

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Highlights from the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development forums for healthcare practitioners wishing to update their skills and knowledge around key issues and keep on top of revalidation requirements. See and hear latest best......
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Factors that affect whether Women in Saudi Arabia attend Antenatal Care Clinic Appointments

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Wdad Alanazy, PhD Student, Swansea University gives a presentation Exploring Maternal and Health Professional Attitudes to the Factors that affect whether Women in Saudi Arabia attend Antenatal Care Clinic Appointments at the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend,......
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WOMAN-SLAUGHTER: Life for African Mothers

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Angela Gorman CEO, Life for African Mothers gives a presentation discussing “WOMAN-SLAUGHTER: Life for African Mothers” at the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development forums for healthcare practitioners wishing to update their skills and knowledge......
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Fathers’ Fear

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Pete Wallroth, Chief Executive, Mummy’s Star gives a presentation on Fathers’ Fear at the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development forums for healthcare practitioners wishing to update their skills and knowledge around key issues and......
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Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival Awards 2018

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Conference chair and Midwifery Consultant, Sue Macdonald with Professor Jean White, Chief Nursing Officer, Welsh Government present the 2018 Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival Awards. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development forums for healthcare practitioners wishing to update their skills and......
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Keynote Address: Wales & SW Maternity & Midwifery Festival

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Professor Jean White CBE MStJ, Chief Nursing Officer, Office of the Chief Nursing Officer, Nursing Directorate, Health and Social Services Group, Welsh Government gives the Keynote Address at the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development......
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Perinatal Mental Health: Supporting all Parents for Better Outcomes

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Mark Williams, Founder of Fathers Reaching Out gives a presentation discussing “Perinatal Mental Health: Supporting all Parents for Better Outcomes” at the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development forums for healthcare practitioners wishing to update......
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That’s What Keeps Me in Midwifery: Resilience and Sustainability in Maternity Care

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Professor Billie Hunter, Professor of Midwifery, Cardiff University gives a presentation discussing “That’s What Keeps Me in Midwifery: Resilience and Sustainability in Maternity Care” at the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development forums for healthcare......
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Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival Award Winners Announced

Paul
MMF Team Award Winners
Midwives from Wales and the South West were honored at the inaugural Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival Awards last week. The Maternity and Midwifery Forum Awards took place at Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday 20th September, with the big winners on the day including Emma Mills, Clinical......
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