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In her presentation, Beatrice Wango discussed the impact of stigma on teenage mothers’ access to antenatal care. Strategies to enhance maternal and neonatal outcomes must focus on reducing this stigma.
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Another lived experience by Dr Naomi Kaba highlighting the challenges she faced mentally after giving birth,the myths when she had perinatal depression that included depression is for the white people, you are weak as a black woman, you are supposed to be strong among others.
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A big thank you to Dr. Simone Honikman for illuminating the issue of obstetric violence at ICAMMHA. Your discussion on physical, verbal, and emotional abuse is crucial for awareness and change #ICAMMHA2024
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A big shout out to Concilia Masasiri for the courage to share your story. A mother endures the heart-wrenching wait for her stillborn baby, grappling with profound grief and an aching emptiness. #ICAMMHA2024
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We welcome you all to Day 2 of ICAMMHA We started off with a keynote address, with delegates sharing their key takeaways from yesterday. #ICAMMHA2024 @AfricaCDC @alignmnh @FIGOHQ @Jhpiego @matmentalhealth @Jhpiego @MHDPrizeAFRICA @SALTAFRICA263 @Perinatal_SIG @UNICEF
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It is important to plan activities that reduce mental health stigma and involve relevant stakeholders in mapping a way for perinatal mental health, Dr Erasmus Mndeme, Ministry of Health, Tanzania
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Dr Chido Rwafa Madzvamutse sharing an important work being done in Africa in terms of pregnancy and mental wellbeing. Thank you for sharing these insights #ICAMMHA2024 Jhpiego African Alliance For Maternal Mental Health Society For Pre and Post Natal Services (SPANS) Cancer
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The ICAMMHA conference is in full swing, running smoothly with engaging sessions and vibrant discussions. Delegates are connecting and collaborating to advance maternal mental health across Africa. #ICAMMHA2024
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Risk factors associated with maternal health with Shanon Mcnab @AfricaCDC @AngelicaMkoron1 @FIGOHQ @Jhpiego @matmentalhealth @alignmnh @SALTAFRICA263 @Perinatal_SIG @LinosMuvhu @MHDPrizeAFRICA @
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The ICAMMHA is finally here and the room is all set up for the discussions of perinatal mental health
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October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Let’s speak with compassion and respect, offering support to those navigating their grief. Your words matter.
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It's Tuesday, Take a moment to check in with yourself. Your mental health matters don’t hesitate to prioritize it today #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare
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@FIGOHQ8 Jul 2024
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🗓️ Join @USAID_MOMENTUM on July 10 for a discussion on innovative, locally-led strategies for preventing #GenderBasedViolence and integrating #GBV screening and referral into antenatal care and family planning services – featuring evidence from Nigeria: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
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@mums_aid8 Jul 2024
Brilliant article and exactly the reason why we strive to support mums throughout the perinatal period. spectator.co.uk/article/chil…

Childcare is mothercare

When I was a small child, my mother left me in the charge of an elderly neighbour so that she could write. My grandmother lived far away in Scotland and no formal childcare existed. Still, my mother...

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This is a momentous day for #maternalmentalhealth in #Africa. Professionals from Africa and beyond have come together for the ''Maternal Mental Health in Africa - Conversations" hybrid symposium to appreciate ongoing MMH development efforts. Tune in to learn and discuss with us.
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There are many initiatives to integrate #maternalmentalhealth into healthcare systems in Africa. The Maternal Mental Health in Africa - Conversations symposium was a platform to discuss lessons learned about effective integration. Catherine Waweru of #Kenya shared some insight.
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#ICAMMHA2024 is such a perfect opportunity to hear African solutions to address common perinatal mental problems. Please don't miss this opportunity @WHOAFRO @FlourishingMind @centre
African Alliance for Maternal Mental Health@matmentalhealth10 Jul 2024
Submit your abstract for ICAMMHA by 31 August 2024. We invite abstracts from professional academic, clinical, strategic, and lived experience perspectives on any topics relating to maternal mental health. Visit icammha.com/call-for-abstrac… for more details.
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