International Conference

"Manifesto for Midwives and Women's Rights"

Cluj-Napoca
12 - 13 July 2024

The conference is credited with 10 Credits for midwives and nurses.

International Conference "Manifesto for Midwives and Women's Rights" is dedicated both to improving the professional knowledge of midwives and to promoting women's rights to universal access to reproductive health services.

On the first day, we invite you to participate in interactive and educational workshops designed to enrich your skills and knowledge in the field of obstetrics. The workshops are open to all health professionals interested in improving their practice and keeping up to date with the latest research and scientific findings in the field. 

On the second day, we will be hosting international speakers with presentations on the midwifery profession and women's rights.

There will also be sessions dedicated to parents, where we will discuss with midwives, paediatricians, neonatologists and internationally certified lactation consultants (IBCLC) relevant topics related to pregnancy, birth and newborn care.

A special highlight of the event will be a panel discussion on women's rights to access a midwife, where medical experts and women's rights activists will debate and answer important questions related to this topic.

We look forward to your participation in this conference, where we will share knowledge, connect and collaborate to promote the midwifery profession, women's health and rights.

The conference will take place from 12 to 13 July 2024,
at the Golden Tulip Ana Dome Hotel, Cluj-Napoca,
129 Observatorului Street

Event organized with the support of Regina Maria - Rețeaua de Sănătate - Regina Maria Cluj Hospital, #VedraInternationalRomania #VedraInternational.

Partners: Carrefour, Pampers - Procter & Gamble

AGENDA

Friday, 12 July
Workshops

9:00 - 9:30

Welcome coffee and workshop registration

Room 1

9:30 - 12:30

Optimal Positions for Labour and Birth

Prof. dr. Ruth Martis, midwife, New Zealand
Professor of Obstetrics at the University of Lübeck, Germany

Gyoparka Oprea, midwife, certified lactation consultant (IBCLC)

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch break

13:30 - 16:00

Dystocia and Intrapartum Complications 

 Dr. Bogdan Cioată, primary care obstetrics-gynecology physician

16:00 - 16:30

Coffee break

16:30 - 18:00

Water Birth

Laczika Szidonia, primary care obstetrics-gynecology physician
Specialization in maternal and fetal medicine, IBCLC lactation consultant, ultrasound competence

Edith Balla, midwife

Room 2

9:30 - 12:30

Preventing Ruptures during Expulsion

Petra Graf Heule, midwife
Profesor la ZHAW School of Health Sciences, Institute of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, President of Swiss Federation of Midwife

Livia Toboșaru, midwife, certified lactation consultant (IBCLC)

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch break

13:30 - 14:45

CTG Monitoring

Dr. Alexandra Butean Oniga, specialist care obstetrics-gynecology physician

Univ. Assist., PhD candidate, Mihaela Radu, Midwife, Vice President of the Independent Midwives Association

14:45 - 16:00

Acupuncture

Dr. Rareș Dinu, family doctor, laboratory doctor, midwife

Narcisa Câmpean, midwife, Secretary of the Independent Midwives Association

16:00 - 16:30

Coffee break

16:30 - 18:00

Perineal suturing

Assit. Prof. Dr. Iulian Goidescu, primary care obstetrics-gynecology physician

Rusu Anca, midwife

Saturday, 13 July

9:00 - 9:30

Welcome coffee and workshop registration


Room 1
For healthcare professionals

Part I - MANIFEST FOR WIVES

9:30 - 9:40

Opening remarks

Univ. Lecturer, PhD, Melania Tudose, midwife, President of the Independent Midwives Association

9:40 - 9:55

Opening remarks

Prof. dr. Viktoria Vivilaki, midwife, President of the European Midwives Association (EMA)
University of West Attica, Midwifery Department, Grecia

9:55 - 10:10

Opening remarks | Presentation

Pianoschi Felicia Dana, Vice President OAMGMAMR Cluj

10:10 - 10:25

What Could Romania Learn from Midwifery Practice?

Prof. dr. Ruth Martis, moașă, profesor de obstetrică
University of Lübeck, Germany

10:25 - 10:40

The Life Style of Romanian Pregnant Women

Prof. univ. dr. Lucia Maria Lotrean, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hațieganu" Cluj-Napoca

10:40 - 10:55

Strengthening Midwifery trough Midwife-led Continuity of Care

Petra Graf Heule, midwife
Profesor la ZHAW School of Health Sciences, Institute of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, President of Swiss Federation of Midwife

10:55 - 11:10

Beyond Appearances, About Women's Rights

Dina Loghin, M.A., Gender equality & Gender mainstreaming expert, Vice President European Women’s Lobby

11:10 - 11:25

Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section - The Midwife's Role in the Care Team

Dr. Bogdan Cioată, primary care obstetrics-gynecology physician

11:25 - 11:40

Managing Labour Pain with Alternative Methods

Laczika Szidonia, primary care obstetrics-gynecology physician
Specialization in maternal and fetal medicine, IBCLC lactation consultant, ultrasound competence

11:40 - 11:55

The Role of the Midwife in Managing Labour Pain

Dr. Caracostea Gabriela, primary obstetrics-gynaecology physician, lecturer

11:55 - 12:10

Women's Rights - The Role and Contribution Midwives

Narcisa Câmpean, midwife, Secretary of the Independent Midwives Association

12:10 - 12:30

Presentation - Vedra

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch break

Part II - WOMEN'S RIGHTS

Moderator: Adina Iancu și Mihaela Radu

13:30 - 13:45

Report on Access to Safe Abortion

Univ. Lecturer, PhD, Melania Tudose, midwife, President of the Independent Midwives Association

13:45 - 13:55

Particularities of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum behavior in adolescence

Oxana Zavtoni, midwife, President of the Association of Midwives of the Republic of Moldova, consultant psychologist, CSPT/YK Ciocana

13:55 - 14:10

Women's Right to Adequate Pregnancy Monitoring

 Dr. Alexandra Butean Oniga, specialist care obstetrics-gynecology physician

14:10 - 14:25

The Importance of Midwives in the Decision-making Process of Pregnant Women Regarding the Delivery Method

Univ. Assist., PhD candidate Mihaela Radu, midwife, Vice President of the Independent Midwives Association

14:25 - 14:40

Childbirth in Romania vs Ireland - A Midwife's Personal Experience

Gyoparka Oprea, midwife, certified lactation consultant (IBCLC)

14:40 - 14:55

Skin-to-skin: Continuing the Bond Between Mother and Child

Hudrea Raluca, neonatology specialist
Regina Maria Cluj Hospital

14:55 - 15:10

Birth with an intact perineum, a woman's right

15:10 - 15:25

Respecting Women's Rights by Integrating Spinning Babies Techniques into Medical Practice

Ana Gogan, Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator Trainer, doula

15:25 - 15:40

The Importance of Midwives at Birth and Their Psychological Support

Iepure Mimi, midwife
Regina Maria Cluj Hospital

15:40 - 16:00

Coffee break

16:00 - 17:00

Discussion Panel - Women's Right to Access Midwifery Services

Moderator: Adina Iancu
Speakers:
Rareș Dinu, family doctor, laboratory doctor, midwife
Nora Niculescu, doula, psychologist
Narcisa Câmpean, midwife
Mirela Hurducaș, midwife
Aniela Petreanu, midwife
Iulia Hedeșiu, midwife
Amalia Mârzac, midwife

17:00 - 17:30

Concluzii și încheiere


Room 2
(Session for parents)

Moderatoare: Paula Cosma și Aniela Petreanu

13:30 - 14:00

The Essential Role of the Midwife in Preparing and Supporting Parents

Narcisa Câmpean, midwife, certified lactation consultant (IBCLC)

14:00 - 14:30

How Midwives, Doulas and Antenatal Educators Help Improve the Mother's Experience at Birth

Nora Niculescu, psychologist, birth and intrapartum doula, Lamaze prenatal educator

14:30 - 15:00

Mother's Recovery After Pregnancy and Childbirth

Livia Toboșaru, midwife, certified lactation consultant (IBCLC)

15:00 - 15:30

Breastfeeding and Intimacy in the Couple

Adina Iancu, midwife, certified lactation consultant (IBCLC)

15:30 - 16:00

The Impact and Importance of the Skin-to-Skin Technique on Babies

Dorina Coroi, neonatology head nurse, breastfeeding consultant, ENA lecturer
Regina Maria Cluj Hospital

16:00 - 16:30

How to Make Baby Walking a Safe Experience

Liliana Movsesian, midwife

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