Under the patronage of H.E. Chief Executive Officer of Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs, President of King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Dr. Bandar Al Knawy, the activities of Women Health And Breastfeeding Practice Conference launched today, the 15th of December 2015 that is organized by Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs and represented by Primary Health Care for the 1st time Kingdom wide. The conference will be held in the Convention Center - King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences – Jeddah and will last for 3 days. On this occasion, Dr. Razaz Mohammed Wali, Family Medicine and Breasfeeding Consultant, Assistant Professor at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences and head of the scientific committee pointed out a group of local consultants who specialize in the field of women's health along with international experts from Canada, New Zealand and the Gulf states will participate in covering 27 research papers in 36 scientific sessions. Topics that will be highlighted are as such:
The role of healthcare providers in empowering women's health
The role of social media in the promotion of breastfeeding in the Kingdom
Women and post-traumatic stress disorder, diagnosis and treatment
Global view on women's health
Women health empowerment and cancer patients health rights
Psychological problems that women are exposed to during pregnancy according to scientific recommendations
Improve the health and safety of mothers initiative
Environmental impacts on reproductive health
Current recommendations for preventive health services for women
In addition, according to Dr. Razaz Mohammed Wali, the conference objectives are:
Highlight the quantitative and qualitative increase in breastfeeding from education to application (Breastfeeding Medicine)
highlight the role of the child-friendly health facilities in raising breastfeeding rates
highlight the latest developments in women's health
highlight latest research in women's health and breastfeeding
Shed light on the latest diagnostic and treatment developments in women's health
View the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to achieve international treaties dealing with women's health issues
Moreover, the conference activities target health workers involved in women and children’s health from doctors, nurses, midwives, health educators and dieticians.
Last but not least, 12 workshops will be held during the conference covering vital topics such as:
How to deal with painful breastfeeding and breast massage
The safe use of medications during pregnancy and lactation
Office procedures in women's health
Cervical Health
Neglected supplements and what health workers should know
Practical contraceptives
Breastfeeding consultants basic clinical skills
Balancing (family, work, life)
Non-governmental organizations that support breastfeeding
Prescription for a healthy life
Mind-sets and behaviours change, and how to achieve well-being
How to choose methods and tools to help with breastfeeding
The conference will be accredited with 23 CME Hours by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS).