15.3 Homelessness in pregnancy and the early years

This session will focus on the impact of homelessness in pregnancy and the early years. Two clinical researchers will present their recent research into pregnancy and homelessness, and families with under 5's in temporary accommodation. Two keyworkers from key third sector organisations supporting homeless families in the UK will also share their practical experiences of supporting pregnant women and famlies experiencing homelessness. Hosted by: Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert; Host and Curator, Maternity and Midwifery Festivals/Midwifery Hour, Editor, Mayes Midwifery Contribution from: Pregnancy and homelessness focus: health impacts, barriers to care and key needs from midwifery care Sara Cumming, Midwife Researcher, University of Dundee Health impacts for under 5's and key needs/challenges Monica Lakhanpaul, Professor of Integrated Community Child Health Honorary Consultant Paediatrician, Whittington NHS Trust Practical support for families experiencing homelessness, lived experience stories, how SHF supporting Angie Ouattara, Maternal Health Lead, Shared Health Foundation How Newham Nurture, a community partnership perinatal programme co-produced with experts by experience, is supporting migrant and marginalised women during the transition to parenthood with its innovative and inclusive approach Belinda Ngugi, Perinatal Programme Manager, NCT Charity Register to watch the next episode LIVE or attend a Maternity & Midwifery Festival: ⁠https://mmf.eventbrite.com⁠ Watch the live stream: ⁠https://facebook.com/midwiferyforum/live