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Understanding Public Knowledge of Midwives among Adults in the United Arab Emirates: Findings from a mixed methods survey
The Published UAE Midwifery research is now part of the global scientific record, ready to be discovered, read, and cited What This Study Tells Us 🌿 Understanding Midwifery: Strengthening Awareness, Empowering Care Midwives play a vital role across the maternity journey—from pregnancy education and preparation for birth to supporting women through physiological childbirth and providing personalised maternity care. Our findings highlight a positive trend: public awareness of
7 days ago2 min read
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Advancing Midwifery in the UAE: ENA Midwifery Society Research Published in the European Journal of Midwifery
Authors- Maeve Anne O'Connell1,2, Khadija Al Sulaimi3, Rasha Salah Eweida4,5, Joanna Andrews1, Joeri Vermeulen6,7 Abstract Introduction The UAE is facing a critical shortage in the midwifery workforce. Maternity care is predominantly obstetric led. The UAE government is committed to increasing the number of midwives by 38 per year until 2030 and has invested in midwifery education, with the first direct-entry Bachelor’s degree programs in midwifery available. However, little
Jul 292 min read
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The 34th ICM Triennial Congress 2026, Lisbon: ENA-UAE Participation and Abu Dhabi's Selection to Host ICM 2029
The congress theme centered on the vision of "Towards Sustainable Midwifery: Caring for Women, Newborns and the Planet", with "One Million More Midwives" The Emirates Nursing Association (ENA), through its Midwifery Society, proudly participated in the 34th International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress 2026, held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 14–18 June 2026, under the global theme "One Million More Midwives." As the world's leading gathering for midwifery pr
Jul 206 min read
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International Midwives’ Day
Theme “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis,” ENA Midwifery Society Celebrates International Midwives’ Day 2026 Building on our previous communications, the ENA Midwifery Society is proud to celebrate International Midwives’ Day, observed annually on May 5th. The 2026 theme, “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis,” as highlighted by the International Confederation of Midwives, emphasizes the essential role midwives play in delivering lifesaving care during emergencies, humanitaria
May 61 min read
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2nd UAE International Midwifery Conference
Theme: Empowering Midwives for a Sustainable Health System This conference will gather leading voices from around the world—experts, practitioners, and advocates—to exchange evidence-based insights and promote growth within the midwifery profession. Together, we aim to highlight the transformative impact of midwives in achieving better health outcomes for mothers, babies, and families. Supported by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), this event reflects a share
Nov 4, 20251 min read
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Second UAE International Midwifery Conference (UAEIMC 2025)
Midwives: A Vital Solution to the Climate, Advocacy, Sustainability The ENA Midwifery Society represented by the society chairperson...
May 7, 20251 min read
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International Midwifery Day 2025
Theme of the year "Midwives are critical in each crisis" The Midwifery Society at Emirates Nursing Association has reaffirmed its belief...
May 6, 20252 min read
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UAE Midwifery Participation in the 3rd Annual International Midwifery Conference (SAM)
Theme “Beyond Borders: Global Perspectives in Midwifery Education, Practice and Research On behalf of the Emirates Nursing and Midwifery...
Feb 20, 20251 min read
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GOLD Lactation Online Conference 2025 and Special Rate for ENA Members
Come Together to Connect, Grow, and Strengthen our Skills to Better Support Families About GOLD Lactation Welcome to the GOLD Lactation...
Feb 5, 20253 min read
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First UAE International Midwifery Conference (UAEIMC 2024)
Midwives: A Vital Solution to the Climate, Advocacy, Sustainability The Midwifery Society under Emirates Nursing Association-ENA in the...
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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World Breast Feeding Week Campaign, 1st-7th of August 2024
Theme and Video campaign "Breastfeeding Support for All: Let’s Close the Gap" In support of World Breastfeeding Week, United Nations...
Jul 31, 20242 min read
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International Day of Midwives 2024
Midwives: A Vital Solution to the Climate, Advocacy, Sustainability Dubai, UAE – November 9, 2024 – The Midwifery Society under Emirates...
May 6, 20243 min read
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Saudi Association of Midwifery (SAM) on 2nd Annual International Midwifery Conference
Theme “Beyond Borders: Global Perspectives in Midwifery Education, Practice and Research” Nursing and Midwifery Society at Emirates...
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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ENA in Izmir for 1st National and International Midwifery History Congress
Together Again: from Evidence to Reality Emirates Nursing Association Midwifery Society under went in to exploring the Herstory of...
Dec 25, 20234 min read
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Call to Action for Nursing and Midwifery Professionals in UAE
Nursing Now Challenge Tag us in your events @NursingNow2020 #LeadByNurse #LeadByMidwife Join to be member in ENA Nursing and Midwifery...
Dec 5, 20231 min read
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