Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
@aleenawoj.bsky.social
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
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I'm putting together a starter pack for individuals and groups involved in #stillbirth research and advocacy. If you're not on the list and want to be, please like this post to be added.
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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...
@pmnch.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Harnessing evidence-based solutions for climate resilience and women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health
Discover the world’s best science and medicine | Nature.com
www.nature.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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...
@pmnch.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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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
- 61.2% of this reduction came from better #maternitycare
- 38.8% from fertility decline, largely through increased #contraceptiveuse
🔗 Read: bit.ly/4hLbtjG
#SRHR
@TheLancet
November 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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
- 61.2% of this reduction came from better #maternitycare
- 38.8% from fertility decline, largely through increased #contraceptiveuse
🔗 Read: bit.ly/4hLbtjG
#SRHR
@TheLancet
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
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...
Watch + read the recap: www.alignmnh.org/2025/10/27/n...
Not Replacing, But Reinforcing: The Future of the MNH Workforce - AlignMNH
AlignMNH’s new "Real Talk" webinar series launched with a bold conversation about the future of the maternal and newborn health workforce — and the uncomfortable truth that the global health workforce...
www.alignmnh.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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...
Watch + read the recap: www.alignmnh.org/2025/10/27/n...
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
📋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...
🆕report reveals how countries are counting stillbirths & highlights practical pathways to strengthen data systems.
🔗 africacdc.org/improving-st...
October 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
📋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...
🆕report reveals how countries are counting stillbirths & highlights practical pathways to strengthen data systems.
🔗 africacdc.org/improving-st...
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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
🩺 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
October 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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
🩺 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
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
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...
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...
October 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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...
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...
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
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...
pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...
Snap survey conducted by PMNCH reveals global funding crisis threatening health and rights programs for women, children, and adolescents.
Geneva, 20 October 2025 - A new global survey by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) has revealed alarming funding disruptions facing organizations working to protect and prom...
pmnch.who.int
October 20, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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...
pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...
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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
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
October 17, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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
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
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
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.
Midwives play a vital role in supporting families through miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal death—providing compassionate care, acknowledging grief, and creating space for healing.
October 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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.
Midwives play a vital role in supporting families through miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal death—providing compassionate care, acknowledging grief, and creating space for healing.
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
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
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
October 14, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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
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
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
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
Through her work, change is happening in Uganda - like #bereavement rooms where parents can see and hold their baby.
#EndStillbirths #HopefulFutures #IamISA
October 15, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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
Through her work, change is happening in Uganda - like #bereavement rooms where parents can see and hold their baby.
#EndStillbirths #HopefulFutures #IamISA
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
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
📘 Explore the Strategy:
http://bit.ly/3UqHTVu
September 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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
📘 Explore the Strategy:
http://bit.ly/3UqHTVu
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
🎙️ 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
👇
pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...
💰 Learn how to close financing gaps
🤝 Explore innovative funding & partnerships
🌍 Hear proven national solutions
👇
pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...
August 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
🎙️ 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
👇
pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...
💰 Learn how to close financing gaps
🤝 Explore innovative funding & partnerships
🌍 Hear proven national solutions
👇
pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
📢 Webinar: Join us on 24 Sept as we unveil a new course on human rights-based approaches to comprehensive abortion care.
Explore how rights-based care supports access, dignity & safety & the link to human rights.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/41lvkPp
#2gether4SRHRprogramme @unfpa.org @who.int #WHOAFRO
Explore how rights-based care supports access, dignity & safety & the link to human rights.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/41lvkPp
#2gether4SRHRprogramme @unfpa.org @who.int #WHOAFRO
September 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
📢 Webinar: Join us on 24 Sept as we unveil a new course on human rights-based approaches to comprehensive abortion care.
Explore how rights-based care supports access, dignity & safety & the link to human rights.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/41lvkPp
#2gether4SRHRprogramme @unfpa.org @who.int #WHOAFRO
Explore how rights-based care supports access, dignity & safety & the link to human rights.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/41lvkPp
#2gether4SRHRprogramme @unfpa.org @who.int #WHOAFRO
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
“My daughter Madison was born still. Stillbirth shattered my world. The silence is isolating."
Henderson Lafond reflects on #stillbirth as a #SocialJustice issue. She calls for urgency, visibility & change to do better; every baby matters.
#EndStillbirths #HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA
Henderson Lafond reflects on #stillbirth as a #SocialJustice issue. She calls for urgency, visibility & change to do better; every baby matters.
#EndStillbirths #HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA
September 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
“My daughter Madison was born still. Stillbirth shattered my world. The silence is isolating."
Henderson Lafond reflects on #stillbirth as a #SocialJustice issue. She calls for urgency, visibility & change to do better; every baby matters.
#EndStillbirths #HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA
Henderson Lafond reflects on #stillbirth as a #SocialJustice issue. She calls for urgency, visibility & change to do better; every baby matters.
#EndStillbirths #HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
🌍 Today is #WorldSexualHealthDay!
Our sexual health expert Lianne Gonsalves explains:
Sexual health is not just about disease or reproduction—it’s a fundamental part of being human.
#srhr #healthforall
Our sexual health expert Lianne Gonsalves explains:
Sexual health is not just about disease or reproduction—it’s a fundamental part of being human.
#srhr #healthforall
September 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🌍 Today is #WorldSexualHealthDay!
Our sexual health expert Lianne Gonsalves explains:
Sexual health is not just about disease or reproduction—it’s a fundamental part of being human.
#srhr #healthforall
Our sexual health expert Lianne Gonsalves explains:
Sexual health is not just about disease or reproduction—it’s a fundamental part of being human.
#srhr #healthforall
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
If you are interested in effective funding models for women’s, children’s and adolescents health, this is a webinar for you. An incredible lineup of speakers will share reflections on latest evidence and how we make financing for #WCAH future proof. Details 👇🏼 @pmnch.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
If you are interested in effective funding models for women’s, children’s and adolescents health, this is a webinar for you. An incredible lineup of speakers will share reflections on latest evidence and how we make financing for #WCAH future proof. Details 👇🏼 @pmnch.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
“My twins died before they could take their first breath. My babies mattered and I’ll never stop saying their names.”
Stillbirth isn’t rare. It happens every day, quietly & invisibly.
Michelle La Fontaine, bereaved parent from Canada
#EndStillbirths #HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA
Stillbirth isn’t rare. It happens every day, quietly & invisibly.
Michelle La Fontaine, bereaved parent from Canada
#EndStillbirths #HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA
August 20, 2025 at 1:49 AM
“My twins died before they could take their first breath. My babies mattered and I’ll never stop saying their names.”
Stillbirth isn’t rare. It happens every day, quietly & invisibly.
Michelle La Fontaine, bereaved parent from Canada
#EndStillbirths #HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA
Stillbirth isn’t rare. It happens every day, quietly & invisibly.
Michelle La Fontaine, bereaved parent from Canada
#EndStillbirths #HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
🌍 Climate change is increasingly threatening the #health and survival of mothers, newborns & children.
A new @lshtm.bsky.social white paper, funded by the Gates Foundation, outlines key climate risks, future projections, & policy actions for #COP30 & beyond 🌡️
Read 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/media/92266
A new @lshtm.bsky.social white paper, funded by the Gates Foundation, outlines key climate risks, future projections, & policy actions for #COP30 & beyond 🌡️
Read 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/media/92266
August 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌍 Climate change is increasingly threatening the #health and survival of mothers, newborns & children.
A new @lshtm.bsky.social white paper, funded by the Gates Foundation, outlines key climate risks, future projections, & policy actions for #COP30 & beyond 🌡️
Read 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/media/92266
A new @lshtm.bsky.social white paper, funded by the Gates Foundation, outlines key climate risks, future projections, & policy actions for #COP30 & beyond 🌡️
Read 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/media/92266
🩺 Calling All Final-Year Healthcare Students and Recent Graduates! 🌍
📢 International Perinatal Education Survey to help improve care for bereaved families and training for staff
⏱️ 20 minutes
🛡️ Anonymous
🌐 Accessible on all devices
🔗👇🏻
monashred.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/
@isastillbirth.bsky.social
📢 International Perinatal Education Survey to help improve care for bereaved families and training for staff
⏱️ 20 minutes
🛡️ Anonymous
🌐 Accessible on all devices
🔗👇🏻
monashred.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/
@isastillbirth.bsky.social
August 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
🩺 Calling All Final-Year Healthcare Students and Recent Graduates! 🌍
📢 International Perinatal Education Survey to help improve care for bereaved families and training for staff
⏱️ 20 minutes
🛡️ Anonymous
🌐 Accessible on all devices
🔗👇🏻
monashred.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/
@isastillbirth.bsky.social
📢 International Perinatal Education Survey to help improve care for bereaved families and training for staff
⏱️ 20 minutes
🛡️ Anonymous
🌐 Accessible on all devices
🔗👇🏻
monashred.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/
@isastillbirth.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
📢 Just launched: HRP’s and @who.int's Compendium on Respectful Maternal and Newborn Care
A practical tool to help programme managers turn rights-based guidance into real-world action.
📘 Read more: bit.ly/3H3mgrv
#MaternalHealth #NewbornCare
A practical tool to help programme managers turn rights-based guidance into real-world action.
📘 Read more: bit.ly/3H3mgrv
#MaternalHealth #NewbornCare
August 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
📢 Just launched: HRP’s and @who.int's Compendium on Respectful Maternal and Newborn Care
A practical tool to help programme managers turn rights-based guidance into real-world action.
📘 Read more: bit.ly/3H3mgrv
#MaternalHealth #NewbornCare
A practical tool to help programme managers turn rights-based guidance into real-world action.
📘 Read more: bit.ly/3H3mgrv
#MaternalHealth #NewbornCare
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
Great news for NSW who will now have a chief midwife, 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-...
www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-...
August 8, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Great news for NSW who will now have a chief midwife, 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-...
www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-...
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
"My baby Amani died. It broke me, but also led me to advocate for better."
Vivian's story is one of heartbreak & hope. No one should lose a baby because care was too late. #Stillbirths are preventable with better care, systems and justice.
#HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA #EndStillbirths
Vivian's story is one of heartbreak & hope. No one should lose a baby because care was too late. #Stillbirths are preventable with better care, systems and justice.
#HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA #EndStillbirths
August 6, 2025 at 6:38 AM
"My baby Amani died. It broke me, but also led me to advocate for better."
Vivian's story is one of heartbreak & hope. No one should lose a baby because care was too late. #Stillbirths are preventable with better care, systems and justice.
#HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA #EndStillbirths
Vivian's story is one of heartbreak & hope. No one should lose a baby because care was too late. #Stillbirths are preventable with better care, systems and justice.
#HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA #EndStillbirths
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
🌟 @lshtm.bsky.social Health Misinformation UNPACKED will explore the rising challenge of health #misinformation, including how misinformation is affecting #reproductive health, as well as potential solutions.
Full programme 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
Full programme 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
July 28, 2025 at 9:38 AM
🌟 @lshtm.bsky.social Health Misinformation UNPACKED will explore the rising challenge of health #misinformation, including how misinformation is affecting #reproductive health, as well as potential solutions.
Full programme 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
Full programme 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
Reposted by Dr Aleena Wojcieszek
Please read @helenclarknz.bsky.social and my piece @thelancet.com spotlighting new PMNCH Strategy. “Building partnerships and coalitions is the most promising way to challenge the forces that seek to dismantle the institutions and values of collective action” Full www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
July 25, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Please read @helenclarknz.bsky.social and my piece @thelancet.com spotlighting new PMNCH Strategy. “Building partnerships and coalitions is the most promising way to challenge the forces that seek to dismantle the institutions and values of collective action” Full www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...