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August 25, 2026
Humanising childbirth: Evaluation of maternity acupressure training for healthcare providers at Edna Adan University and Hospital in Hargeisa, Somaliland, Africa
A recent study co-authored by Cluster members Kate Levett and Emilie Salomons, published in Women and Birth, evaluated an acupressure training program for maternity care providers at Edna Adan Hospital in Somaliland, Africa. Among 56 participants, including midwives, nurses, and physicians, a hands…
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August 24, 2026
How Artificial Intelligence Shapes Knowledge Access and Decision-Making Among Birthing People: A Scoping Review Protocol
How Artificial Intelligence Shapes Knowledge Access and Decision-Making Among Birthing People: A Scoping Review ProtocolThe Science of Birth is offering a stipend of CAD$5000 to a graduate student or early career scholar to undertake a scoping review of the following topic:Background and…
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March 31, 2026
Early Labour and Maternity Care: Research for Practice
Early Labour and Maternity Care: Research for PracticeThe Early Labour and Maternity Care: Research for Practice book, edited by Dr. Vanora Hundley and Helen Cheyne, was published on March 17, 2026. Several cluster members contributed chapters, including Dr. Hundley, Dr. Ellen Tilden, Dr. Mechthild…
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March 30, 2026
Measuring progress in pregnancy planning and preconception health
As efforts to improve pregnancy planning and preconception health expand, stronger systems are needed to track progress. While some countries have made advances, no existing surveillance systems use a comprehensive set of indicators. This review outlines key system- and individual-level indicators…
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March 11, 2026
Science of Birth Hosts First Shark Tank Session
The Science of Birth Shark Tank is a friendly, internal forum where graduate students and early-career researchers can safely “test-fly” their ideas and receive high-quality feedback from experienced clinicians and researchers.Unlike the TV show, our Shark Tank is collaborative, not cut…