Women’s voices matter. Their reproductive rights matter.
It's time for change
Midwives for Women is a platform to discuss the far-reaching impact of midwifery care & how together we can work to make collaborative model of care accessible to birthing families in India.
04 MAY, 2024
8.30 AM - 4.00 PM
Radisson Blu Hotel
Kochi
Event Highlight
Summit open for doctors, nurses, students & those interested in midwifery care.
Keynote Presentations
Covering compelling topics by leaders in maternity care.
Panel Discussions
Hosting a vibrant discussion between care providers and powerful civil society members.
Interactive Workshops
Opportunity to learn hands-on skills from experienced professionals.
Networking
Forging new partnerships with like-minded professionals and organisations.
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Our Speakers & Panelists
Event Schedule
A day packed with the following activities for the delegates.
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08:00 AM
Registration
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10.05 AM
Welcome Speech
Ms. Priyanka Idicula
Senior Midwife, Founder
Birthvillage - The Natural Birthing Center, Cochin -
10.20 AM
Keynote Address
Dr. Evita Fernandez
Obstetrician who championed the midwifery cause in Telangana.
Transforming how women birth in India. -
10.50 AM
Panel Discussion
Ms. Rathi Balachandran / Ms. Meena K/ Dr. Usha Ukande
Are mother & babies truly benefiting from current maternal care? Why we need professional midwives in India more than ever before.
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11.30 AM
High Tea
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11.40 AM
Speaker
Dr. Georgy Eralil Joy
Obstetricians and Midwives: Challenges & Interprofessional relationships in collaborative care. Finding scalable models of care.
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12:00 PM
Speaker
Dr. Lalitha Regi
Reaching mothers, reaching babies in rural India. Tribal health / Where no doctors go
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12:20 PM
Tribute
Ms. Aleyamma Abraham
Rtd. Asst. Prof. Govt College of Nursing,
Kottayam Med. College -
12:40 PM
Sponsor's Time
SuperBottoms®
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1.00 PM
Lunch
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2.00 PM
Panel Discussion
Ms. Vanessa Meister/ Ms. Payoshni Jain/ Ms. Reena Coelho
Listening to mothers’ voices. The caregivers of our future generations.
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2.40 PM
Speaker
Adv. Liz Mathew
Does a birthing mother have rights?
Addressing disrespect in the labor room. -
3.00 PM
Panel Discussion
Mr. Harish Uthaman / Ms. Priyanka Idicula
How births affect fathers and the media's influence on childbirth. Impact of stories we hear about birth.
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3:30 PM
Closing Activity
Ms. Cristelle Hart Singh
Group storytelling & collaborative movement. Community circle, dance & song to foster harmony & connection.
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4.00 PM
High Tea
Book Your Seats
Limited seats. Early bird pricing is currently in effect for tickets. Book yours now!
Students
medical and nursing under graduates/ aspiring birth professionals
(with valid Ids)
₹500 /Person
Book Your Seats
Limited seats. Early bird pricing is currently in effect for few tickets. Book yours now!
Professionals
Doctors, Nurses and Allied birth professionals
₹1000/- Early Bird Offer
₹1300 /Person
Students
medical and nursing under graduates/ aspiring birth professionals
(with valid Ids)
₹500/- Early Bird Offer
₹800 /Person
Book Your Seats
Partners
We thank our partners and sponsors.
Contact Us
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Cochin Birth Village Private Ltd
15/ 185 A, Ward 15
Manakkakadavu, Thengode PO
Ernakulam – 682030 - admin@birthvillage.in
- +91 963 393 5932