5th International Conference on Gynecology and Obstetrics

The Midwifery, Perinatal and Neonatal Care session explores the full continuum of care from pregnancy through the early newborn period, bringing together the expertise of midwives, obstetricians, neonatologists, and allied health professionals under one comprehensive platform. This session examines the evolving role of midwives in delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care throughout pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period, while simultaneously addressing the latest advancements in perinatal and neonatal medicine.

Delegates will explore best practices in prenatal assessment, natural birth techniques, and postpartum support alongside cutting-edge strategies for managing perinatal complications, neonatal resuscitation, and the care of preterm and high-risk newborns. A central theme of the session will be the power of multidisciplinary collaboration — highlighting how seamless coordination between midwives, obstetricians, neonatologists, nurses, and family support teams leads to significantly improved outcomes for both mothers and newborns.

The session will also address the implementation of family-centered care in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), the role of advanced technologies in neonatal respiratory support, strategies for promoting optimal neurodevelopment in preterm infants, and the critical importance of breastfeeding, early nutrition, and parental education in ensuring the long-term well-being of mother and child.

Focus Areas:

• Scope and Advancing Practice of Midwifery — Exploring the expanding clinical role of midwives in delivering evidence-based, woman-centered care across all stages of pregnancy and birth.
• Prenatal Care, Assessment and Monitoring — Best practices for evaluating maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout pregnancy to ensure early identification of risks and timely intervention.
• Labor and Birth Management — Evidence-based approaches to supporting safe, positive birth experiences including pain management, fetal monitoring, and complication prevention.
• Postpartum Care and Support — Comprehensive strategies for supporting maternal physical recovery, mental health, and wellbeing in the weeks following delivery.
• Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization — Life-saving techniques and protocols for the immediate assessment and stabilisation of newborns requiring urgent clinical intervention at birth.
• Management of Common Neonatal Conditions — Clinical approaches to diagnosing and treating frequently encountered neonatal conditions including jaundice, respiratory distress, and feeding difficulties.
• Breastfeeding and Early Nutrition — Evidence-based guidance on supporting successful breastfeeding initiation, lactation management, and optimal early nutritional practices for newborns.
• Family-Centered Care in the NICU — Integrating families as active partners in neonatal intensive care to improve emotional bonding, parental confidence, and long-term infant outcomes.
• Parental Education and Psychosocial Support — Equipping parents with the knowledge, skills, and emotional support needed to care for their newborn confidently beyond the hospital setting.
• Collaboration Across Multidisciplinary Teams — Strengthening communication and coordinated care between midwives, obstetricians, neonatologists, nurses, and allied health professionals for improved mother and newborn outcomes.