Local to Global: Midwifery Models of Care
About this Event
From Local to Global is a series of events organized by Jhpiego in collaboration with a range of local and global organizations working to improve outcomes for pregnant and birthing families.
The series brings together local and global perspectives to spotlight critical maternal and newborn health topics promote cross-context learning, and surface practical solutions that translate community practice into scalable health‑system impact.
The inaugural event, "From Local to Global: Increasing Access to Doula Care and Birth Support", held on 4 March 2026 in Washington D.C., convened stakeholders to explore evidence, partnerships, and strategies for expanding equitable doula services. The hybrid event, convened in partnership with NAABB, brought together more than 40 cross-sector participants and an online audience to advance collaboration on expanding doula care. The program paired research and practical insights on healthcare partnerships and scalable workforce models with a Community Marketplace highlighting local organizations and fostering resource-sharing.
This second interation, convened in partnership with NAABB, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, and Align:, aims to bring together colleagues working across U.S. and global contexts to explore different models of midwifery care, share practical experiences, and identify lessons that can help strengthen access to high-quality, person-centered maternal health care across settings.
Catering: Guests will be served a complimentary lunch catered by What the Chef, a local Black- and women-owned catering business rooted in culinary expertise, purposeful service, and conscious cooking. There will be vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Community Marketplace: There will be a small community marketplace in the reserved space for local organizations and partners to network and showcase their work. Please reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in reserving a table.
Agenda to be updated as details are finalized
Agenda
Opening Remarks
Setting the Stage: Midwifery Models of Care in Local and Global Contexts
Fireside Chat: Addressing Health Inequity Through Expanded Access to Midwifery
Panel: Hospital-based Midwifery Models of Care
Midwifery as Primary Health Care Strategy
Panel: Midwifery-led Birth Center Models
Lunch & Community Marketplace
Break-Out Session: Implementing Midwifery Models of Care
Breakout Reflections & Debrief
Approaches and Tools to Support Midwifery Models of Care
Group Reflection: Think, Pair, Share
Closing Remarks
Where is it happening?
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