Millions of newborns die each year — and many more are stillborn.
Most of these deaths are preventable. Midwives are key, but the world is 1 million short.
This #IDM2026, sign the global petition for #OneMillionMore midwives
🔗 zurl.co/rXsou
#SaveTheDate | Joint @isastillbirth.bsky.social & PAIL Network Conference
📅 September 23-25, 2027
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
#Stillbirth #EndStillbirths
pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca/conference/
Waves of Change is back for 2026. Two days with leading experts on the latest research, clinical insights and implementation strategies in #PerinatalCare.
👇Program & tickets
shorturl.at/sgaAe
@stillbirthcre.bsky.social #Birth #Stillbirth #MaternityCare #PregnancyCare #WoC2026 #WavesofChange2026
New publication on care after #stillbirth & #neonatal death in Australia, led by Siobhan Loughnan @stillbirthcre.bsky.social.
Survey of 108 maternity services shows some progress, but also clear gaps – especially around #bereavement care training & engaging parents in #audit.
🔗 shorturl.at/POgbN
🌍 A new WHO Implementation Guide is now available to support countries in putting evidence based postpartum haemorrhage recommendations into practice.
📘 It outlines a clear, staged approach to strengthen real world PPH care.
bit.ly/3NJrxri
#SRHR
1/2 African stillbirths occur during labour, signalling critical gaps in health system performance & quality of care.
The State of Africa’s Stillbirths Report calls for a shift from silence to accountability.
Read more: africacdc.org/download/sta...
#AfricaStillbirths #EndStillbirths #HealthyFuture
Nearly 2 million #stillbirths happen each year, half in Africa. Progress has stalled. Too many babies uncounted and families unheard.
Join us at #IMNHC2026 to launch The State of Africa’s Stillbirths + a consultation shaping the next Lancet Stillbirths Series.
Be part of the change #EndStillbirths
🩺 Are you attending IMNCH 2026 in Nairobi?
Join HRP to hear new evidence on life‑threatening maternal complications, from a Toolkit to implement the Consolidated PPH Guidelines to new insights on maternal infections and sepsis.
Details: bit.ly/3P0fPJq & bit.ly/4dfsEta
#IMNCH2026
Parent advocate Nonkululeko Shibula speaks about the silence surrounding #stillbirth in many cultures.
Her message: stillbirth is not a curse and it is not a shame. Every baby deserves to be remembered.
#IamISA #EndStillbirths #HealthyBeginnings ##HopefulFutures
Too many life-saving MNH products still don’t reach women & newborns when it matters most.
Join EWENE, @unitaid.bsky.social, & Concept Foundaiton for a webinar on how value-based procurement can improve quality, reliability & access.
🗓️ 11 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 2–3pm CEST
🔗 Register: bitlink.me/b3vZp
#PregnancyAfterLoss isn’t just another pregnancy...
🏥Survey of 61 maternity services in 🇦🇺 shows obstetric involvement is common, but specialist midwives & dedicated support are often lacking.
New pub in #WomenAndBirth led by Siobhan Loughnan @stillbirthcre.bsky.social
🔗 shorturl.at/x63Ic
We're stopping our usual social media content this week! Why?
Because we are going to focus on one thing only: #OneMillionMore
At this rate, we are not going to reach our goal so your voice is more important than ever. Sign the petition and share it with everyone you know!
👉 zurl.co/kbfdL
The WHO/HRP guideline on screening of pregnant women for intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis is available in an interactive format on MAGICapp — making it easy to navigate recommendations and evidence.
Explore it here 👉 bit.ly/49RtxoJ
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#Stillbirth is largely preventable, yet remains invisible due to #stigma & under-reporting.
Prof Neelam Aggarwal calls for equity, stronger data & political commitment to reach the global of 12 or fewer #stillbirths for every 1000 births.
#HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA #EndStillbirths
#PregnancyAfterLoss isn’t just another pregnancy...
🏥Survey of 61 maternity services in 🇦🇺 shows obstetric involvement is common, but specialist midwives & dedicated support are often lacking.
New pub in #WomenAndBirth led by Siobhan Loughnan @stillbirthcre.bsky.social
🔗 shorturl.at/x63Ic
🔍 What’s the safest way to induce labour?
Our meta-analysis of 30,000+ women finds most methods are similarly effective but safety profiles differ.
Mechanical options stand out for fetal well‑being with gaps for women with previous C‑sections
bit.ly/4t76WgE
#SRHR
Our new paper in #WomenAndBirth led by Siobhan Loughnan.
🤰 Survey of 332 parents pregnant after #perinatal loss shows high mental health burden, gaps in specialist emotional/bereavement support, and value of trauma-informed care.
🔗 shorturl.at/XpTIh
#PregnancyAfterLoss @stillbirthcre.bsky.social
Crystal clear—or clear as mud?
Real Talk returns to unpack MNH priorities in 2026 and beyond, tackling tough trade-offs, “best buys,” and real-world complexity.
📅 27 Jan, 2026
🕐 7 AM ET | 12:00 UTC
RSVP: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Subscribe to the HRP newsletter for updates on sexual and reproductive health, new publications, and impact stories.
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“The hardest 9 months of my life”: Parents’ experiences of care in pregnancies after perinatal loss in Australia
Siobhan Loughnan, Kathina Ali, @aleenawoj.bsky.social, Ida Stevia Diget, Laura Singline, Ann Lancaster, Emma Porter,
Christine Andrews, et al
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
📊 Led by @zanleisher.bsky.social, our newly published global scorecard tracks progress on ending preventable #stillbirths and improving bereavement care. It shows where countries are on track, falling short, or missing data entirely 🌍
🔗 shorturl.at/5Skm9
#EndStillbirths @isastillbirth.bsky.social
Classifying Stillbirths and Neonatal Deaths to Inform Prevention Strategies
@vickiflenady.bsky.social, @aleenawoj.bsky.social, Chrissie Astell, Jane Dahlstrom, Adrienne Gordon
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@stillbirthcre.bsky.social
Midwives save lives, protect rights & improve care for women and newborns - yet the world is short of midiwives by 1 million.
We are proud to endorse the petition to grow, support, and sustain the global midwifery workforce.
Join ISA in signing the #OneMillionMore petition:
📝 www.millionmore.org
🌍 New @who.int recommendation: Routine antibiotic prophylaxis during labour for vaginal birth is not recommended.
Why?
➡️ Only small reductions in maternal infections
➡️ No benefit for newborn outcomes
➡️ Concern over antimicrobial resistance
🔗 bit.ly/3VG7vP3
#MaternalHealth #SRHR
Millions of women experience sexual violence—from acquaintances and strangers.
Stigma keeps many silent.
🗣️ Believe survivors
⚖️ Hold perpetrators accountable
💬 Consent is non-negotiable
📄 Learn more: bit.ly/3XFGZWO
#16Days #EndViolence
Pleased to join @helenclarknz.bsky.social and others for this piece in @naturemedicine.bsky.social highlighting need for "Harnessing evidence-based solutions for climate resilience and women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health"
@pmnch.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
A new paper shows that global maternal deaths dropped by 41% between 2000 and 2023
- 61.2% of this reduction came from better #maternitycare
- 38.8% from fertility decline, largely through increased #contraceptiveuse
🔗 Read: bit.ly/4hLbtjG
#SRHR
@TheLancet
Last week, our first Real Talk webinar explored how tech and human compassion can work together to strengthen—not replace—the #MNH #workforce. Panelists called for fair wages, flexible roles, and digital tools that empower health workers.
Watch + read the recap: www.alignmnh.org/2025/10/27/n...
📋Counting stillbirths is about data, dignity, & accountability - ensuring every #stillborn baby is acknowledged & every loss informs action.
🆕report reveals how countries are counting stillbirths & highlights practical pathways to strengthen data systems.
🔗 africacdc.org/improving-st...
