the symposium for all midwives and associated professionals
Sensitive Midwifery Symposium is one of the largest and most prestigious midwifery and perinatal conferences in Africa, initiated in 1996 by the Sister Lilian Centre, which specialises in midwifery, pregnancy, birth and parenting education and advice.
Sensitive Midwifery Symposium aims to make a positive difference to midwifery and maternity and child care while celebrating the professions involved. It offers you a unique and innovative blend of expertise updates, advocacy of sensitive care, challenging harmful practices, exposure to relevant complementary health fields, encouragement of professional morale, and professional inspiration.
Each year, the Sensitive Midwifery Symposium has a unique flavor with its own theme which become part of our slogans we live by, such as ‘Lead where you are’, ‘Midwifery Movement Matters’ and ‘Better Together’. We are so excited to announce the theme for 2024:
Empowered through Knowledge
It is now more than ever important that Midwives take their full place and bring back the beautiful art of true midwifery. We are empowered through knowledge, which leads to expertise, respect, and independence. Be(come) the midwives of the future.
If you are knowledgeable about a specific midwifery topic that needs to be shared with the wider body of midwives and birth workers, or you have done research and want to present your findings, you can become a speaker at the next Symposium!
Step 1: Click the button below to start your application by submitting your abstract and biography (closing 31 November 2023).
Step 2: If your application is approved, you will be sent a link to purchase your ticket at a special speaker rate.
hospital bookings
Are you a hospital wanting to book a group of delegates?
Send an email to bookings@sensitivemidwifery.co.za
sensitive midwifery accreditation
Sensitive Midwifery is a recognised educational brand in South Africa’s midwifery and nursing industry, considered by many to be one of the ‘big influencers’ of midwives and mothers. Sensitive Midwifery Academy is in the process of seeking accreditation as a CPD provider and has an internal CPD accreditation system, pending the formal points system in South Africa. Symposium presentation notes are included for each delegate, and certificates of attendance are granted to delegates who attend the full proceedings. Certain presentations will be available as podcasts or on video.