@aleenawoj
Clinical Perinatal Epidemiologist • Independent Consultant with @WHO.int / @hrpresearch.bsky.social, @stillbirthcre.bsky.social + • Honorary Senior Research Fellow UQ Faculty of Medicine • She/her/Dr 🔗 aleenawojcieszek.com
Too many life-saving MNH products still don’t reach women & newborns when it matters most.
Join EWENE, @unitaid.bsky.social, & Concept Foundaiton for a webinar on how value-based procurement can improve quality, reliability & access.
🗓️ 11 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 2–3pm CEST
🔗 Register: bitlink.me/b3vZp
#PregnancyAfterLoss isn’t just another pregnancy...
🏥Survey of 61 maternity services in 🇦🇺 shows obstetric involvement is common, but specialist midwives & dedicated support are often lacking.
New pub in #WomenAndBirth led by Siobhan Loughnan @stillbirthcre.bsky.social
🔗 shorturl.at/x63Ic
We're stopping our usual social media content this week! Why?
Because we are going to focus on one thing only: #OneMillionMore
At this rate, we are not going to reach our goal so your voice is more important than ever. Sign the petition and share it with everyone you know!
👉 zurl.co/kbfdL
The WHO/HRP guideline on screening of pregnant women for intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis is available in an interactive format on MAGICapp — making it easy to navigate recommendations and evidence.
Explore it here 👉 bit.ly/49RtxoJ
#SRHR
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#SRHR #HealthForAll #HopefulFutures
#Stillbirth is largely preventable, yet remains invisible due to #stigma & under-reporting.
Prof Neelam Aggarwal calls for equity, stronger data & political commitment to reach the global of 12 or fewer #stillbirths for every 1000 births.
#HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA #EndStillbirths
#PregnancyAfterLoss isn’t just another pregnancy...
🏥Survey of 61 maternity services in 🇦🇺 shows obstetric involvement is common, but specialist midwives & dedicated support are often lacking.
New pub in #WomenAndBirth led by Siobhan Loughnan @stillbirthcre.bsky.social
🔗 shorturl.at/x63Ic
🔍 What’s the safest way to induce labour?
Our meta-analysis of 30,000+ women finds most methods are similarly effective but safety profiles differ.
Mechanical options stand out for fetal well‑being with gaps for women with previous C‑sections
bit.ly/4t76WgE
#SRHR
Our new paper in #WomenAndBirth led by Siobhan Loughnan.
🤰 Survey of 332 parents pregnant after #perinatal loss shows high mental health burden, gaps in specialist emotional/bereavement support, and value of trauma-informed care.
🔗 shorturl.at/XpTIh
#PregnancyAfterLoss @stillbirthcre.bsky.social
Crystal clear—or clear as mud?
Real Talk returns to unpack MNH priorities in 2026 and beyond, tackling tough trade-offs, “best buys,” and real-world complexity.
📅 27 Jan, 2026
🕐 7 AM ET | 12:00 UTC
RSVP: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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“The hardest 9 months of my life”: Parents’ experiences of care in pregnancies after perinatal loss in Australia
Siobhan Loughnan, Kathina Ali, @aleenawoj.bsky.social, Ida Stevia Diget, Laura Singline, Ann Lancaster, Emma Porter,
Christine Andrews, et al
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
📊 Led by @zanleisher.bsky.social, our newly published global scorecard tracks progress on ending preventable #stillbirths and improving bereavement care. It shows where countries are on track, falling short, or missing data entirely 🌍
🔗 shorturl.at/5Skm9
#EndStillbirths @isastillbirth.bsky.social
Classifying Stillbirths and Neonatal Deaths to Inform Prevention Strategies
@vickiflenady.bsky.social, @aleenawoj.bsky.social, Chrissie Astell, Jane Dahlstrom, Adrienne Gordon
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@stillbirthcre.bsky.social
Midwives save lives, protect rights & improve care for women and newborns - yet the world is short of midiwives by 1 million.
We are proud to endorse the petition to grow, support, and sustain the global midwifery workforce.
Join ISA in signing the #OneMillionMore petition:
📝 www.millionmore.org
🌍 New @who.int recommendation: Routine antibiotic prophylaxis during labour for vaginal birth is not recommended.
Why?
➡️ Only small reductions in maternal infections
➡️ No benefit for newborn outcomes
➡️ Concern over antimicrobial resistance
🔗 bit.ly/3VG7vP3
#MaternalHealth #SRHR
Millions of women experience sexual violence—from acquaintances and strangers.
Stigma keeps many silent.
🗣️ Believe survivors
⚖️ Hold perpetrators accountable
💬 Consent is non-negotiable
📄 Learn more: bit.ly/3XFGZWO
#16Days #EndViolence
Pleased to join @helenclarknz.bsky.social and others for this piece in @naturemedicine.bsky.social highlighting need for "Harnessing evidence-based solutions for climate resilience and women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health"
@pmnch.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
A new paper shows that global maternal deaths dropped by 41% between 2000 and 2023
- 61.2% of this reduction came from better #maternitycare
- 38.8% from fertility decline, largely through increased #contraceptiveuse
🔗 Read: bit.ly/4hLbtjG
#SRHR
@TheLancet
Last week, our first Real Talk webinar explored how tech and human compassion can work together to strengthen—not replace—the #MNH #workforce. Panelists called for fair wages, flexible roles, and digital tools that empower health workers.
Watch + read the recap: www.alignmnh.org/2025/10/27/n...
📋Counting stillbirths is about data, dignity, & accountability - ensuring every #stillborn baby is acknowledged & every loss informs action.
🆕report reveals how countries are counting stillbirths & highlights practical pathways to strengthen data systems.
🔗 africacdc.org/improving-st...
When bleeding happens after birth, there’s no time to hesitate.
🩺 The new Bleeding After Birth Action Plans are built for health care workers ! Clear, step-by-step guidance to spot danger early and act fast
@who.int @unfpa.org @jhpiego.org @internationalmidwives.org @laerdalgh.bsky.social
Tomorrow, it's REAL TALK time.
Three experts will join Mercy Juma for an honest conversation about what—if anything—can be done about the workforce gap.
Come ready to challenge what you know about who should deliver care and what we're willing to do differently. RSVP: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Global survey by @pmnch.bsky.social reveals alarming funding disruptions facing organizations working to protect the health and rights of women, children, and adolescents. Sudden halting of programs has had deep consequences for communities @helenclarknz.bsky.social
pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...
Ana Lepe Vick (@stillmyson.bsky.social) is a #stillbirth prevention advocate in memory of her son, Owen.
Ana reminds us: “Every baby born still, still counts.”
#Stillbirths hit the most vulnerable hardest - it’s a social justice issue.
#EndStillbirths #HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA
This #BabyLossAwarenessWeek, we honour every family who has experienced the unimaginable loss of a baby.
Midwives play a vital role in supporting families through miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal death—providing compassionate care, acknowledging grief, and creating space for healing.
Postpartum haemorrhage is a global priority.
This new decision tree helps countries identify where action is most needed—from policy to medicines, workforce, and equity—to strengthen PPH prevention and care.
📘 Based on the new PPH guideline: bit.ly/4nxzqNt
#SRHR #healthforall #endPPH
Sue Steen, @isastillbirth.bsky.social board member and nurse, works in Minnesota and Uganda to prevent #stillbirth and support families.
Through her work, change is happening in Uganda - like #bereavement rooms where parents can see and hold their baby.
#EndStillbirths #HopefulFutures #IamISA
The PMNCH Strategy 2026–2030 calls for a world where women, children & adolescents not only survive but thrive. Let’s make this vision a reality — together. 🌍✨
📘 Explore the Strategy:
http://bit.ly/3UqHTVu
🎙️ Meet the speakers joining us for the upcoming webinar on advancing financing for women’s, children’s & adolescents’ health in times of crisis.
💰 Learn how to close financing gaps
🤝 Explore innovative funding & partnerships
🌍 Hear proven national solutions
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pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...
