From the WHP annual calendar · Wednesday, May 5, 2027
International Day of the Midwife
Global awareness day honoring the work of midwives and educating about pregnancy support.
Idea to get started
Intranet post for expecting parents: company support for maternity leave and returning after parental leave.
Did you know?
The world is short of about 900,000 midwives – roughly a third of what is needed. That is the finding of a 2021 report by WHO, UNFPA and the International Confederation of Midwives.
Source: WHO, New report sounds the alarm on global shortage of 900 000 midwives (2021)
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