2ⁿᵈ Edition of the Public Health and Midwifery World Conference (PHMWC) 2026

Scientific Sessions

Promotion of Breastfeeding and Lactation Support

This topic will discuss the promotion of breastfeeding and providing appropriate support to lactation in the context of improving maternal and child health outcomes. Exclusive breastfeeding, common challenges during breastfeeding, and ways for supporting mothers through counseling and education, as well as community-based programs, will be discussed. Evidence-based practice, workplace breastfeeding policies, and global interventions to raise breastfeeding rates will also be addressed. As part of the Public Health and Midwifery World Conference (PHMWC) 2025, this discussion will focus on equitable access to lactation support services and innovative methods to empower mothers to achieve successful breastfeeding practices.

Related Sessions

Integrating Evidence Based Practices in Midwifery and Public Health
High Risk Pregnancies: Challenges and Interventions
Impact of Environmental Factors on Maternal and Infant Health
Perinatal Mental Health Disorders
Epidemiology of Public Health
Health Policy and Management
Technology and Digital Health in Midwifery
Emergency and Crisis Response in Maternal and Public Health
Social Determinants of Health and Community Health
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Preventive Measures
Public Health and Digital Health Technology
Law, Ethics, and Health Policy
Nutrition and Micronutrient Supplementation
Prevention of Disease and Health Promotion
Midwifery and Public Health: Collaboration
Tackling Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Pregnancy
Nutrition and Maternal Health
Family planning and Reproductive health
Promotion of Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
Midwifery Public Health Collaboration
Midwifery Practices in Low Resource Settings
Public Health Interventions and Teenage Pregnancy
Technology in Public Health and Digital Health
Behavioural Health and Substance Abuse Prevention
Health Communication and Public Health Advocacy
Vaccination Programs and Immunization during Pregnancy
Mental Health and Well being in Pregnancy
Breastfeeding: Support and Challenges
Global Perspectives on Midwifery Practice
Integrating Technology in Midwifery Care
Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiology
Substance Abuse and Pregnancy
Safe Motherhood and Birth Preparedness
Wearable Health Technologies for Pregnancy Monitoring
Genomics and Precision Medicine in Reproductive Health
Advances in Biotechnologies for Fertility and Reproductive Health
Ethical Issues in the Midwife Practice
Humanitarian Assistance and Midwifery in Emergencies