Neonatalie Newborn Resuscitation model in a baby cot, this was one of the models donated by UNFPA to 12 midwifery training schools | UNFPA/Evelyn Kiapi
Have you been following the 30th International Confederation of Midwives Triennial Congress? Throughout my travels to low-and middle-income countries and reporting on maternal, newborn, and child health midwives prove time and time again how important they are to the health, wellness, and survival of mothers, children, and newborns.
3000 midwives have gathered in Prague to discuss best practices, share experiences, and lay the foundation for increased quality care for women and children around the world.
As I mentioned yesterday in 11 Key Tweets from #ICMLive I have been following the #ICMLive hashtag. Here are some photos that have been shared on Twitter that I found particularly compelling. Continue to follow the #ICMLive hashtag through June 5 to join the global midwifery conversation.
#midwives can teach the world the power of #firsttouch - Martha Pelaez #icmlive #johnsonsbaby #ICM2014 http://t.co/vWHNG7MDVL
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David A. Mays (@dmayspharmd) June 04, 2014
@Katie_DeFreitas checking out the @world_midwives next stop for the #BigNdaba #ICMLive http://t.co/NCO9kUWiNe
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Janet Fyle (@consideredview) June 04, 2014
Amazing teaching aid to help reduce maternal mortality! MamaNatalie #ICMLive http://t.co/vpNspgrdqZ
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ICM (@world_midwives) June 04, 2014
#midwives how do you measure up? @ICS_Integrare #SoWMy2014 @world_midwives #midwifery2030 #ICMLive @WeMidwives http://t.co/srBe5cKeCl
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alison brodrick (@alibrodrick) June 04, 2014
Our future @world_midwives always good to involve them at a younger age #ICMLive http://t.co/b6d3Hu24wc
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Janet Fyle (@consideredview) June 04, 2014
Standing room only and spilling into the hallway to hear Jane Evans share skills breech birth 🙂 #ICMLive http://t.co/xq5QlpmCa1
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Laura Robertson (@Lauramidwife) June 04, 2014
Helping mothers survive bleeding after birth...interactive session! #ICMLive http://t.co/j80Z8H02R3
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ICM (@world_midwives) June 04, 2014
#ICMLive #avm important presence in Prague. @EngSuz on normal birth and Dr Nieuwenhuijze on shared decision making. http://t.co/eF7ZQMdlJP
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Raymond De Vries (@agoodbirth) June 04, 2014
Love #midwives knitting tiny newborn caps for #preterm babies at @everyone_stc @SavetheChildren exhibit #ICMLive http://t.co/lhynTPxb6D
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Joy Marini (@joymarini) June 04, 2014
Save the Children knitting bee. Why don't you join us. #ICMLive http://t.co/5Q5FFhVhH7
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Vanessa Shand (@vshand) June 04, 2014
@Katie_DeFreitas @consideredview @ManuelaFern1 3 beauties at gala dinner #ICMLive http://t.co/sQuvU4yqP9
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JacqueG (@JacqueGRCM) June 04, 2014
Gr8 pic of @deniseRCM w/h Abigail Kyei, Ghana our newest International mem recruited in Prague *clap, clap* #ICMLive http://t.co/kxMaeIeSMZ
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The RCM (@MidwivesRCM) June 02, 2014
Midwives from around the world join our #BigKnitIn @ #ICMLive to create our Blanket of Hope for #EveryNewborn #selfie http://t.co/iHH1GFjMO8
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Save the Children (@everyone_stc) June 04, 2014
RT @world_midwives: Thank you @ToyinSaraki for a inspirational, heart felt address #standingovation #ICMLive http://t.co/XHxQUkPKrc
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MamaYe (@MamaYeAfrica) June 04, 2014
These are the aprons that you can buy at the TWINNING STAND @world_midwives #ICMLive for €15 http://t.co/fZLMv9JZv1
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midwives4mothers (@midwives4m) June 02, 2014
'The safe delivery kit is potentially saving lives, & personal health record provided #ICMLive @ToyinSaraki http://t.co/Mcyy2FcIpP
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ICM (@world_midwives) June 04, 2014
1 in 5 Nigerian women have no assistance in #Nigeria #ICMLive http://t.co/vOVrYNlR7S
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Hana Ruth Abel (@Hana_StudentMid) June 04, 2014
@ong_raes screening de votre film "C'est la vie" @ #ICMLive à #Prague #FondsMuskoka http://t.co/cW0U8EhFzJ
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AMPS (@alliancemps) June 04, 2014
My T-shirt & I have been busy making friends #ICM2014 #ICMlive Thanks @CavellTrust for funding this incredible trip http://t.co/QIbXFLCR57
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Lizzie Bee (@Li33ieBee) June 04, 2014
We learn every day, especially when teaching others. #traditionalmidwives #ICM2014 #ICMLive http://t.co/LZK2qK3wCU
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Mobilise a Midwife (@mobilisemidwife) June 03, 2014
Crazy Czech gala evening where grown men were delivered by hundreds of midwives @world_midwives #ICMLive #ICM2014 http://t.co/VzRuvwLQdo
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Alison Taylor (@amtaylor42) June 03, 2014
Voices of #midwives loud and inspiring! What a warm welcome in #Prague @world_midwives #ICMLive @every_newborn http://t.co/rncjD4I01p
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HNN (@HealthyNewborns) May 31, 2014
TaDa! Just met the happiest midwives from Trinidad-getting ready for singing later...#ICMLive http://t.co/7lcJpulFtM
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Sheena Byrom (@SagefemmeSB) May 31, 2014
Continue to follow the conversation at #ICMLive.