International Midwifery articles from June 2007

International Midwifery archives from June 2007

ICM--keeping our members in touch: ICM Secretary General Kathy Herschderfer gives an update on 2007 so far.(International Confederation of Midwives)
June 1, 2007... In the late 1980s the world became acutely aware of the alarming fact that in many parts of the world, childbearing was not a joyful occasion. The risk of serious complications, disability and death was so high that women often said good bye to...

Strengthening nursing & midwifery: scaling up capacity to reach the Millennium Development Goals: a report from Fadwa Affara on a global consultation called by ICM, ICN and WHO, hosted in Islamabad, Pakistan, 5-6 March 2007.(International Confederation of Midwives , International Council of Nurses and World Health Organization)(Report)
June 1, 2007... The following is a summary of the full report by International Nurse Consultant Fadwa Affara, MA, MSc, RGN, SCM, RNT. Copies of the full report can be obtained from ICM or ICN. The Global Consultation, an initiative hosted by the Federal...

Pakistan midwives bring 'traditional loving care with modern knowledge and skills': Imtiaz Taj Kamal, President of the Midwifery Association of Pakistan, introduces the new association as it is welcomed to membership with ICM this year.
June 1, 2007... In IM March/April 2004, we reported that Imtiaz had been awarded a gold medal for promoting the work of midwives in Pakistan over 50 years. She wrote then: 'It has been a long and uphill journey. I will be 77 in August. I am fortunate that I...

First stop on the ICM Safer Motherhood World Tour 2007: Lilongwe, Malawi: Nester T Moyo, ICM Programme Manager, describes an innovative event which puts midwives at the heart of action to make childbirth safer in Malawi.
June 1, 2007... The Safe Motherhood Initiative, conceived in 1987 in Nairobi, Kenya, celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2007. Twenty years ago, WHO, UNFPA and the World Bank issued a call to reduce maternal mortality, particularly in developing countries....

'Why are there no celebrations yet?' Making best use of perinatal audit data: Nester T Moyo of ICM presented on perinatal audit and safer motherhood to the 5th European Congress on Tropical Medicine & International Health, Amsterdam, May 2007.(International Confederation of Midwives)(Report)
June 1, 2007... Recording the number and causes of deaths of pregnant women and babies is essential health information. In all countries, audit shows that the causes of maternal and neonatal deaths have not changed much over the years. The problems are known....

ICM Southern Europe Region: new goals and priorities in education and practice: Vitor Varela, ICM Board member in the Southern Europe Region, brought together midwives from the Mediterranean countries to agree a new plan for action.(International Confederation of Midwives)
June 1, 2007... Vitor writes: During the first regional meeting of this triennium--held in Athens, Greece, on 12-13 January, we had a priority: to make our Action Plan. Vision First, we discussed how we would envisage an ideal situation for midwives...

The 8th ICM Asia Pacific Regional Congress of Midwives: 'enriching discussion and exploration': Patricia Gomez of the Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines writes of the events in Cebu, the Philippines, at the Asia Pacific Regional Congress.
June 1, 2007... The Congress--on the theme of 'Empowered midwives: a gateway to global health'--was held in the attractive surroundings of the Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines, October 15-17, 2006. It was the first time that the Integrated...

20th anniversary of the Safe Motherhood movement.(News from ICM and partners)
June 1, 2007... The United Nations Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland, was the venue for a technical briefing held on 22 May 2007, to mark the 20th anniversary of the Safe Motherhood Initiative. The meeting was organised by the WHO Dept of Making...

Dutch initiative for improving maternal & child health.(News from ICM and partners)
June 1, 2007... ICM was invited to contribute to a discussion on how organisations based in the Netherlands can work together with the Dutch government to ensure that the health of women and children in low resource countries is improved. Chantal Gillard,...

ICM and the 'integrated Organisation Model'.(News from ICM and partners)(International Confederation of Midwives)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... The ICM has benefited over the past few years from advice and input from MDF, a Dutch company which assists with organisational development. In April this year, ICM staff agreed, in return, to be a 'model organisation' for MDF trainees to...

Partnership forum drives forward work towards MDGs.(News from ICM and partners)(Brief article)(Conference notes)
June 1, 2007... About 250 delegates gathered from around the world to attend the Partners' Forum of the Partnership for Maternal Newborn and Child Health in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 17-20 April, 2007, which was hosted by the government of Tanzania. ICM...

Safe blood for safe motherhood.(News from ICM and partners)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... 14 June 2007--World Blood Donor Day--focused on improving safe blood supply to prevent maternal mortality. Every year, about 125,000 women die in developing countries due to severe bleeding during delivery or after childbirth, making it the...

Information for mother and baby in Azerbaijan.(News from ICM and partners)(Public Association of Azerbaijani Midwives )(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... The Public Association of Azerbaijani Midwives (PAAM), an ICM member, recognises the right of women to access adequate, affordable and qualified services in maternity and newborn healthcare. In 2006 the PAAM explored the existing situation...

Partners pay tribute to ICM on International Day of the Midwife.(News from ICM and partners)
June 1, 2007... ICM is deeply appreciative of the messages received from partner organisations. From FIGO: 'Today, 5th May, is the Day of the Midwife. FIGO wishes to pay tribute to midwives around the world, recognising their important role, articulated in...

World Health Day 2007.(Worldwide news)
June 1, 2007... This year's theme for World Health Day, 'invest in health, build a safer future' invited various interpretations. The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) joined with La Leche League International (LLLI) in a reminder that support and...

WHO recommendations for prevention of PPH.(Worldwide news)(World Health Organization )(postpartum haemorrhage )(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is an important cause of maternal mortality, accounting for nearly 25% of all maternal deaths worldwide. Common causes of PPH include failure of the uterus to contract adequately after birth leading to atonic PPH,...

Un Libro para Parteras.(Worldwide news)(Hesperian Foundation )(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... The Hesperian Foundation has just released 'Un libro para parteras,' the Spanish translation of the revised and expanded edition of 'A Book for Midwives', by Susan Klein, Suellen Miller and Fiona Thomson. The book's expanded information on...

International Stillbirth Alliance 3rd annual conference.(Worldwide news)
June 1, 2007... The International Stillbirth Alliance (ISA) 2007 Conference is to be held in Birmingham, UK, 29 September-2 October. ISA 2007 is being hosted by SANDS UK and The Perinatal Institute for Maternal and Child Health, UK. This meeting will focus...