UK Midwife Trains Nepal Healthcare Staff for Better Births

Midwife Becky Millar is embarking on a three-week trip to Nepal to train local healthcare staff. As part of the educational firm The Real Birth Company, Millar will travel to the capital, Kathmandu, to share expertise in childbirth and pre-natal care. The project's core objective is to empower women by equipping them to make informed decisions for better birthing outcomes.

Millar highlighted the profound cultural differences in childbirth practices worldwide. While acknowledging the physiological similarities in birth across nations, she finds the traditions and cultural nuances particularly engaging. The company was invited by Nepal's midwives association to adapt their training, which mirrors NHS practices, to suit the local environment.

The training will be delivered in Kathmandu, where birth is often medicalized and hospital-based, but Millar also noted the distinct approaches in rural communities. A key aim is to ensure the program's sustainability by having trained staff cascade their knowledge to colleagues. The UK team also anticipates learning from their Nepali counterparts, fostering a mutual exchange of knowledge during their visit.