Ethnic minority women’s birth experiences: networking for future research

Purpose of the event

To facilitate dialogue and collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, and academics to explore and address the birthing experiences of ethnic minority women in the UK. By creating a dedicated platform for discussion, the event seeks to generate innovative research ideas, promote interdisciplinary partnerships, and contribute to future studies that address healthcare inequalities, improve maternal health outcomes, and enhance the quality of care for ethnic minority women during childbirth.

Key Objectives

· Organize a networking event featuring key speakers to explore and develop further research opportunities aimed at improving maternal health outcomes for women from diverse ethnic minority backgrounds.

· Bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, and ethnic minority women to share experiences, engage in discussions, and generate potential research ideas.

· Collect insights and perspectives to help shape the future direction of research in this field.

Expected Outcomes

· Strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration among stakeholders interested in maternal health research.

· Identification of key research gaps and potential projects focused on improving care and birthing outcomes for ethnic minority women.

· Development of actionable research ideas that can be pursued through funding applications and academic partnerships.

· Increased awareness of healthcare inequalities in maternal care and the need for culturally sensitive approaches to care.

Target Audience

· Researchers in maternal health, obstetrics, and public health.

· Healthcare professionals, including midwives, obstetricians, nurses and allied health professionals and all learners.

· Academics with research interest in health inequalities and research.

· Representatives from community organizations advocating for ethnic minority women’s health.

· Ethnic minority women with birthing lived experiences who are willing to share their insights in a consultation.

Topics

· Sub-Saharan African women's experience with caesarean section

· Intersectional qualitative research to understand experiences of ethnic minority healthcare workers.

· Perinatal healthcare experiences of Roma and Traveller women in the UK using an arts-based approach.

· Key challenges in maternal health from a medical perspective.

· A live interview of an ethnic minority woman with a lived birthing experience in the UK.

Why you should attend

· Network with researchers, healthcare professionals, women and advocates in the field.

· To hear firsthand accounts from women with lived experiences that can drive meaningful change.

· Build partnerships for future projects and initiatives on inclusive maternity care.

· Be part of a movement that seeks to improve birthing experiences for ethnic minority women.

· Contribute to conversations that could shape policies for better maternal healthcare.

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All refreshments including lunch provided.

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