FREE LIVE WEBINAR + Q&A

From Delivery Room to Discharge

How midwives can influence the C-section infant's nutritional journey

Thanks to our sponsor, this event is FREE!

Limited places available.

Caesarean births present unique clinical challenges, from delayed lactation and maternal pain to early antibiotic exposure and mother-infant separation.

This webinar will unlock evidence-based nutritional strategies to empower C-section mothers and support early gut microbiome health.

Join us for an empowering, clinical-focused webinar designed to equip midwives and healthcare professionals with practical, science-backed strategies to safeguard the infant’s nutritional and microbiome journey during the critical first 72 hours.

What You Will Learn

The First Microbiome Intervention
Discover how early skin-to-skin contact, colostrum, HMOs, and Bifidobacteria work together to establish immune protection and long-term gut health.
Overcoming the First 72-Hour Barriers
Learn how to address delayed milk production, pain management, positioning challenges, and early antibiotic impact while protecting breastfeeding after a C-section.
Managing Complex Scenarios
Gain practical guidance on identifying infants requiring extra support, navigating mixed-feeding realities, and supporting mothers during NICU admissions or maternal illness without compromising breastfeeding goals.
Microbiome Restoration & Catch-Up Development
Explore the latest evidence on synbiotics and targeted nutritional strategies to promote Bifidobacteria recovery and long-term immune resilience.
Translating Science into Practice
Master clear, compassionate counselling strategies to address parents' core concerns, answer tough feeding questions, and build lasting maternal confidence before discharge.

Who Should Attend

Midwives
Neonatal Nurses
Lactation Consultants
Maternal-Child Health Professionals

Agenda

19:00-19:05 Welcome and Opening - Dr Margreet Barnardt
19:05-19:10 Word from the Sponsor - Nontembiso Pakade
19:10-20:00 From Delivery Room to Discharge: How Midwives Can Influence the C-Section Infant's Nutritional Journey - Megan Baker
20:00-20:30 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.

Megan Blake

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.