HBMA Hosts Inaugural Panhellenic Scientific Conference on Midwifery Units in Athens
The first-ever “Panhellenic Scientific Conference of Midwifery Units” dedicated to the creation of birth centres has officially taken place, marking a pivotal moment in the movement to redefine and improve maternity care in Greece. Held on 13-14/4/2024 in Athens. The…
MBRRACE-UK 2024 Report Reveals Rising Maternal Mortality and Urgent Need to Address Inequalities in Care
The newly released October 2024 MBRRACE-UK “Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care” report uncovers a concerning rise in maternal mortality rates in the UK between 2020 and 2022. Findings highlight significant disparities, with Black women nearly three times, and Asian women…
Eirini Platsa Appointed to Greek Government Committee for Establishing Midwifery-Led Units
Eirini Platsa, one of the founding members of the HBMA, has been selected to serve on a government committee in Greece tasked with overseeing the development of the first midwifery-led units (birth centres). This committee follows the initial advisory body that…