THE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Objective: To introduce WHO ECBC teaching methods and apply them to provide respectful, quality care during the third stage of labor, immediate newborn care, and appropriate referrals. The participants will be able to: Apply teaching methodologies: Treasure hunt, Roleplay, Video analysis, Point of Care Quality Improvement Cycle (POCQI). Implement WHO Quality of Care (QoC) Standards to improve immediate care for newborns and care during the third stage of labor, including respectful referral.

THE PROCESS/ACTIVITIES:
This workshop introduces the India-adapted WHO ECBC course, delivered through a blended learning approach. The content aligns with the WHO framework for quality maternal and newborn care. Participants will engage in interactive, scenario-based learning through the modules. The WHO country office for India and the Fernandez Foundation led adaptation and implementation in two states, training 79 professional midwives. Results showed improved knowledge of WHO recommendations and enhanced skills for improving maternal and newborn outcomes. The adaptation to India shows how global modules can be tailored to local contexts, encouraging other countries to adapt the course. Activities: • Introduction by the Government of India focal person on the Midwifery model of care in India (10 mins) • Introduce participants to the WHO ECBC Modules (3 mins) • Treasure Hunt: Identify WHO QoC standards 1, 4,5 and 6 (12 mins) • Roleplay: Implement respectful care for women and newborns during the third stage of labor and immediate care at birth using the WHO action plan (17 mins) Participants will enact the roleplay. • Video Analysis: Referring a sick newborn (13 mins) • Introduce POCQI: Identify problem and quality improvement measures. (35 mins) • Feedback and Conclusion

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Midwifery educators/ faculty, professional midwives, and Midwifery students Additional reading World Health Organization. Standards for Improving the Quality of Maternal and Newborn Care in Health Facilities. World Health Organization; 2016. 3 Minute Presentations Labor and birth - PPH (including three-minute presentation competition)