Midwives Summit Champions Collaboration for Women’s Health and Universal Care

     The Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines (IMAP), in partnership with Organon Philippines, brought together midwives, government agencies, and development partners for the Midwives Summit 2025, themed “Sustaining Women’s Health – Well-being in Every Community.”

     The forum underscored the essential role of midwives in advancing Universal Health Care (UHC) and highlighted the power of collaboration between public and private sectors to expand reproductive health access in underserved communities. Representatives from the Department of Health (DOH), PhilHealth, the Commission on Population and Development (PopCom), the academe, and civil society shared updates and insights.

Midwives Summit Champions Collaboration for  Women’s Health and Universal Care
Leaders from the public and private sectors join midwives in reaffirming their shared commitment to advancing women’s health and well-being during the Midwives Summit 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Pregnancy and COVID-19

     The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench into the plans of expecting mothers all over the world. The regulations, policies, and approaches surrounding pregnancy significantly changed in a few months, making several would-be mothers feel troubled and confused.

     But don’t worry. There are guidelines in place that will help you manage your pregnancy and ensure that you and your baby are kept safe. If you’re an expecting mother or knows someone who is, here’s a quick rundown of the key things you need to know about pregnancy and COVID-19.

Everything You Need to Know About Pregnancy and COVID-19
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IVF: What You Need to Do to Prepare Your Mind, Body, and Spirit for It

     Infertility is an experience that can take a huge toll on anyone’s life. Being able to reproduce is one of the most basic human needs and abilities so not being able to do that can not only largely impact one’s mental state but it can also be a big stressor in the relationship. Feelings of being inadequate or “broken” tend to overshadow the aspect that just because you may be having infertility issues, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you won’t be able to have kids.

     There are so many technological advancements that have changed the world of medicine but when it comes to infertility, IVF is the leading the way with innovative technology to give people the families they’ve always wanted. The funny thing about IVF is that despite its high success rate, people still use IVF as their last, best option, especially after years of trying the “old fashioned” way, which is okay.

IVF: What You Need to Do to Prepare Your Mind, Body, and Spirit for It
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Things You Should Do for a Healthy Pregnancy

     Bringing a new life into this world is one of the most incredible experiences that a woman can go through in her life. You might be seriously thinking about having your first child. If this is the case, you need to educate yourself about how to live a healthy lifestyle so they your baby is born healthy. 

      The way that you live your life during your pregnancy will have a huge impact on your child's overall health. Therefore, you need to take care of yourself to protect the innocent life that is growing inside of you. Here are a few of the most crucial things that you need to do in order to ensure that your pregnancy is healthy with no complications.

Things You Should Do for a Healthy Pregnancy
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First Time Mom Unit at Dr. Jesus C. Delgado Memorial Hospital

     In my previous post, I've mentioned that childbearing and child rearing are two of the most important aspects of motherhood. I believe that once a woman decided to have a family, she wholeheartedly accepts responsibility and dedication of taking good care of the children at all times.

     The challenge is always there, especially for first-time moms. Did you know that it is important for those who want to conceive to be healthy physically and emotionally? There are so many things like preparations that the couple needs to understand so that both of them will be ready when the little one arrives. Moms-to-be, rejoice! Dr. Jesus C. Delgado Memorial Hospital recently launched their First Time Mom Unit- the first in the Philippines! Learn more about this after the jump :)

First Time Mom Unit at Dr. Jesus C. Delgado Memorial Hospital