Request For Abstracts
Reimagining Maternal Health
Deadline: August 12th, 2024
Submit your abstract now for a chance to secure a 15-minute presentation on the Doula Expo stage!
WELCOME
The Doula Expo by Mama Glow
The one and only Doula Expo by Mama Glow is an annual culture-shifting festival that centers a vision for the future of birth work. Curated by the global maternal health and education platform, Mama Glow, the two-day festival caters to birth professionals and families by prioritizing education, entertainment, connection, and community.
We are pleased to announce that we will be accepting abstracts for consideration for a 15-minute presentation on the Doula Expo stage.
The future of maternal health research and policy will be characterized by innovation, equity, and resilience. We are interested in platforming presentations that address emerging challenges and solutions that leverage opportunities in:
digital health
mental health
health equity
maternal health education
policy innovation
By prioritizing evidence-based interventions and collaborative efforts, stakeholders can drive meaningful progress towards achieving maternal health goals to ensure every person receives the care they need for a safe and healthy pregnancy and childbirth.
We encourage diverse speakers who represent cross-disciplinary efforts that bridge health and non-health sectors. We also welcome contributions that use a variety of methods:
qualitative work,
case studies,
ethnographic studies, and
community-based participatory research
Additionally, we welcome submissions from early-career faculty members and non-academic community members.
The Call
Request for Abstracts
Topics and areas of interest include the following:
Maternal Mortality and Morbidity: Trends, disparities, local and global strategies to reduce maternal deaths and complications.
Prenatal Care: Quality of care, accessibility, and effectiveness in promoting maternal and fetal health.
Improved Labor Care: Safe delivery practices, obstetric emergencies management, and skilled birth attendance.
Postnatal Care: Strategies for maternal recovery, breastfeeding support, and newborn health monitoring.
Maternal Mental Health: Screening, interventions, and support systems for maternal mental well-being during pregnancy and postpartum.
Reproductive Health Services: Access to contraception, family planning, and reproductive rights.
Healthcare Provider Competency: Training, certification, and ongoing professional development for obstetricians, midwives, and other maternal health providers.
Health Systems Strengthening: Improving infrastructure, resources, and management to deliver quality maternal health services.
Maternal Health in Humanitarian Settings: Challenges and strategies for providing maternal health care in refugee camps, conflict zones, and post-disaster environments.
Maternal Health Disparities: Social determinants of health, racial and ethnic disparities, and strategies for promoting health equity.
We invite all interested speakers to submit abstracts for consideration. The 2024 review committee will evaluate the abstracts and invite authors of selected abstracts that align with our vision and goals to submit full talks for consideration.
In order to be considered, abstracts must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, August 12th, 2024.
We regret that we will not be able to consider any abstracts submitted after that date. Abstracts must be submitted via our abstract submission portal—those submitted via other channels will not be considered.
Teenage Pregnancy: Risks, challenges, and interventions to support adolescent mothers and reduce teenage pregnancies.
Maternal Nutrition: Impact of nutrition on maternal and fetal health outcomes, interventions for improving maternal dietary intake.
Maternal Health and Non-Communicable Diseases: Management of chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) during pregnancy and implications for maternal health.
Technology and Innovation in Maternal Health: Role of digital health, telemedicine, and mobile health applications in improving maternal health care delivery and access.
Policy and Advocacy: Analysis of policies, advocacy efforts, and political commitments to improve maternal health outcomes globally.
Gender-Based Violence and Maternal Health: Impact of violence against women on maternal health, strategies for prevention, and support for survivors.
Maternal Health in the Context of Climate Change: Environmental factors affecting maternal health, adaptation strategies, and resilience in maternal health systems.
Ethical Issues in Maternal Health: Rights of pregnant women, informed consent, and ethical considerations in maternal health care delivery.
Health Financing and Maternal Health: Innovative financing mechanisms, economic evaluations of maternal health interventions, and resource allocation for maternal health programs.
We are interested in alternative ways to think about this issue, additional topics, and cross-cutting themes.
Details
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The review committee will evaluate submitted abstracts and will invite authors of selected abstracts to submit a 5-minute sample for consideration in late-August 2024. Authors of work not selected will also be notified of our decisions at this time. The final list of invited speakers will be notified by early-September 2024.
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Abstract submissions should not exceed 500 words.
Submit abstracts via our online submission form
If you have questions about the process, please email: info@mamaglow.com.
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Mama Glow values the ability to provide continuing education credit to physicians, nurses, health educators, and those certified in public health at its annual Doula Expo festival. Please complete all required information when submitting your abstract so credit can be claimed by festival attendees. CEU credits are necessary for attendees to maintain their licenses and credentials. For a session to be eligible for continuing education credit, EVERY presenter, panelist and/or faculty member must follow these guidelines:
Please do not use trade names or commercial product names.
Include at least one measurable objective: Use ONLY the following measurable action verbs: Explain, Demonstrate, Analyze, Formulate, Discuss, Compare, Differentiate, Describe, Name, Assess, Evaluate, Identify, Design, Define or List. Do not use (a) unmeasurable objectives such as “to understand” or “to learn” or (b) compound objectives.
Submit a signed conflict of interest disclosure form with a relevant qualification statement (short biography).
We look forward to hearing from you!
Deadline: August 12th, 2024
Event Location
XXV
61 North 11th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11249
The 2024 Doula Expo by Mama Glow will take place at the newly constructed female founded XXV venue located in the heart of Williamsburg Brooklyn.
Built for modern leaders and creators, XXV is a beautifully reconstructed cultural destination and private venue located on the North Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn, New York with stunning views of the East River.
The Doula Expo is accessible by train, bus or car.
hotel partner
The PENNY HOTEL Williamsburg
288 North 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
We are pleased to partner with the new boutique hotel, The Penny, which is located just a few blocks away from our event venue! Use our code “MAMAGLOW” for 15% off your stay.
Rate includes:
Destination Fee Waived
Complimentary WiFi
Complimentary Bicycles
Complimentary in-room Coffee/Tea
Complimentary Seasonal Amenity
Chromecast TV accessibility
Pets stay free (75 lb limit)
Unlimited free filtered water
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