FREE LIVE WEBINAR + Q&A

Protecting Mothers through Holistic Prevention and Unified Guidelines

In honour of Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) Awareness Day

Thanks to our sponsor, this event is FREE!

Limited places available.

In honour of Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) Awareness Day on October 5th, Sensitive Midwifery and Ferring Pharmaceuticals invite maternal healthcare professionals to a vital conversation on safeguarding mothers during childbirth.

At Sensitive Midwifery, we believe that true PPH prevention starts long before labour. Beginning with optimal pre-conception nutrition, comprehensive antenatal care, and honouring natural, physiological birth as our primary shields against haemorrhage.

However, when complications arise, swift and evidence-based clinical action is essential. PPH remains the fourth leading cause of maternal deaths in South Africa (Saving Mothers Report 2023). A tragedy because these deaths are preventable.

Join us as we explore how a continuum of care, from pregnancy wellness to natural birth and the newly launched WHO Consolidated Guidelines (developed jointly with FIGO and ICM), creates an integrated shield of safety for every mother.

Webinar Objectives

Promote Holistic Prevention (Pre-Conception to Birth)
Explore how pre-conception health, targeted antenatal nutrition (such as optimising haemoglobin levels and screening for anaemia), and supporting natural birth physiology significantly reduce the baseline risk of PPH.
Unpack the Unified Global Standard
Detail the joint WHO, FIGO, and ICM consolidated guidelines.
Master Early Detection & Action
Learn to apply lower diagnostic thresholds (300 ml vs. 500 ml) and shift from visual estimation to objective blood loss measurement with calibrated tools.
Deploy the MOTIVE Bundle within 15 Minutes
Walk through the standardised, simultaneous response bundle (Massage, Oxytocics, Tranexamic acid, IV fluids, Vaginal exam, Escalation) for immediate crisis management.
Bridge Best Practice with Frontline Realities
Explore equity-focused pathways for low-resource environments, including backup uterotonics, emergency PPH kits, and practical simulation training.

Why You Should Attend

Adopt a Complete Continuum of Care
Understand how early nutrition, antenatal anaemia management, and respectful midwifery practices directly impact maternal outcomes at delivery.
Align Midwifery Wisdom with Cutting-Edge Evidence
Reconnect with core midwifery principles that honour the natural birthing process while grounding your practice in the latest global clinical consensus.
Transform Emergency Response Times
Shift from sequential troubleshooting to a rapid, coordinated 15-minute response protocol that saves lives when every second counts.
Gain Practical Tools for Resource-Limited Care
Discover adaptable clinical strategies designed to uphold quality care, even in primary facilities where intravenous therapies or cold chains may be challenged.
Join a Movement for Respectful, Safe Maternal Care
Engage with passionate peers across South Africa to advocate for birthing environments that honour mothers while ensuring maximum safety.

Who Should Attend

Midwives, Advanced Midwives, and Independent Midwifery Practitioners
Obstetricians, Gynaecologists, and General Practitioners delivering maternity care
Antenatal Clinic Sisters, Community Health Nurses, and Primary Care Practitioners
Maternity Nursing Sisters, Ward Leads, and Facility Managers
District Clinical Specialist Teams (DCST) and Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Program Leads

Agenda

Welcome & Opening - Dr Alan Barrett - Ferring Medical Manager
Protecting Mothers through Holistic Prevention - Dr Margreet Barnardt - Midwife Specialist
Protecting Mothers through Unified Guidelines - Dr Bongi Rubushe - Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Q&A

Speakers

Dr Margreet Barnardt

Midwife Specialist (RM, MSc, PhD)

Dr Margreet Barnardt is a South African-born Midwife Specialist of Dutch heritage who has built an impressive career in midwifery spanning multiple countries and sectors. After obtaining her bachelor's degree in Belgium and completing advanced studies, including a PhD in South Africa, she gained valuable experience in the Netherlands' midwifery-led care system before establishing the Healthy Mom and Baby Clinic, a non-profit organisation serving underprivileged women in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. Alongside this, she ran her own practice as a private midwife, earning the moniker "The Surfing Midwife."

Dr Barnardt has become a dedicated advocate for improving South Africa's birthing culture through publishing research, presenting at international conferences, and training healthcare professionals. Her commitment to advancing the field led to her appointment as General Manager of the Sister Lilian Centre and Sensitive Midwifery in 2019, where she continues to champion maternal and infant healthcare on both national and international platforms.

Dr Bongi Rubushe-Ngwenya

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Dr Bongi Rubushe-Ngwenya is an experienced obstetrician and gynaecologist with a strong background in women’s health and clinical leadership. She previously served as Head of the Endocrine Clinic at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, where she played a key role in managing complex endocrine-related reproductive conditions.

Dr Rubushe-Ngwenya is actively involved in academic teaching at the University of the Witwatersrand, contributing to the training and mentorship of future specialists. She currently runs a private practice at Netcare Park Lane Hospital, providing comprehensive, patient-centred obstetric and gynaecological care.