Perinatal support for migrant women

Holistic perinatal support for women and educational activities for health care providers.

Objectives

To provide perinatal support for pregnant women, especially for mothers with migration experience. To counter violence against women and girls. Strengthening the competence of midwives, especially in working with women after experiencing trauma or violence. Conducting cross-cultural birthing schools, midwifery consultations, health promotion education and support groups for mothers of young children.

Activities

Training midwives and sharing experiences of working in culturally diverse environments and with women after experiencing trauma or violence. Conducting cross-cultural birthing schools and midwifery consultations, health promotion education and support groups for mothers of young children. Organizing activities to counter violence against women and girls.

Results

Increase the number of women benefiting from cross-cultural birthing schools, midwifery consultations, health-promoting education and support groups for mothers of young children. Addressing violence against women and girls.

Program partners

Plan International.