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Midwife`s experiences from an inter- And intraprofessional research project: Advancing sexual and reproductive health in overweight and obesity (SRHOO)
1
Junior Research Center for Reproduction: Sexual and Reproductive Health in Overweight and Obesity SRHOO- University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf- Hamburg- Germany, Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine / Midwifery Science, Hamburg, Germany
2
Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing IVDP- University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf- Hamburg- Germany, Obstetric and Fetal Medicine / Midwifery Science, Hamburg, Germany
3
Department of Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine- University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf- Hamburg- Germany, Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine / Midwifery Science, Hamburg, Germany
Eur J Midwifery 2026;10(Supplement 1):A361
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Sexual and reproductive health among women with overweight and obesity (SRHOO) present complex challenges across physical, psychological, and social domains. Addressing these issues requires robust inter- and intraprofessional collaboration to develop effective, holistic care strategies (Albrecht et al. 2025). Therefore, the SRHOO project aimed to address these challenges comprehensively and is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Experiences of a midwife, as the sole representative of her profession, are highlighted.
DISCUSSION:
Overweight and obesity significantly affect sexual and reproductive health, leading to increased risks of infertility, pregnancy and birth complications, and reduces breastfeeding duration. These issues are often compounded by stigma, fragmented care, and insufficiently tailored healthcare services. Representing midwifery in a diverse research team posed challenges but also offered many opportunities for advocacy and mutual learning. The experienced research work emphasised the necessity of integration all involved professions. Only through close, respectful collaboration can comprehensive care, consistent counselling and innovative research approaches be achieved.
EVIDENCE WHERE RELEVANT:
Recent studies confirm that women with overweight and obesity are at greater risk for infertility, pregnancy and birth complications (Langley-Evans et al. 2022) and a shorter breastfeeding duration (Melnik et al. 2024). Stigma and fragmented care further exacerbate these challenges. The midwife`s role in the SRHOO project led to the development of tailored, stigma-free support and to highlight the importance of inter- and intraprofessional collaboration in improving both care and professional education in all involved professions.
KEY MESSAGE:
A comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach is essential to address the complex sexual and reproductive health needs of individuals with overweight and obesity. Incorporating the perspectives and expertise of all involved professions ultimately improves care, reduces stigma, and meets holistic health needs. Continuity of care - implementation 3
Sexual and reproductive health among women with overweight and obesity (SRHOO) present complex challenges across physical, psychological, and social domains. Addressing these issues requires robust inter- and intraprofessional collaboration to develop effective, holistic care strategies (Albrecht et al. 2025). Therefore, the SRHOO project aimed to address these challenges comprehensively and is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Experiences of a midwife, as the sole representative of her profession, are highlighted.
DISCUSSION:
Overweight and obesity significantly affect sexual and reproductive health, leading to increased risks of infertility, pregnancy and birth complications, and reduces breastfeeding duration. These issues are often compounded by stigma, fragmented care, and insufficiently tailored healthcare services. Representing midwifery in a diverse research team posed challenges but also offered many opportunities for advocacy and mutual learning. The experienced research work emphasised the necessity of integration all involved professions. Only through close, respectful collaboration can comprehensive care, consistent counselling and innovative research approaches be achieved.
EVIDENCE WHERE RELEVANT:
Recent studies confirm that women with overweight and obesity are at greater risk for infertility, pregnancy and birth complications (Langley-Evans et al. 2022) and a shorter breastfeeding duration (Melnik et al. 2024). Stigma and fragmented care further exacerbate these challenges. The midwife`s role in the SRHOO project led to the development of tailored, stigma-free support and to highlight the importance of inter- and intraprofessional collaboration in improving both care and professional education in all involved professions.
KEY MESSAGE:
A comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach is essential to address the complex sexual and reproductive health needs of individuals with overweight and obesity. Incorporating the perspectives and expertise of all involved professions ultimately improves care, reduces stigma, and meets holistic health needs. Continuity of care - implementation 3
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