Dr. Michael Abou-Dakn is the medical director of the department of gynaecological and obstetrics in the hospital St. Joseph in Berlin and a professor in the  Evangelische Hochschule Berlin Obstetrics bachelor sc. of midwifery. Michael, originally from Syria, completed his medical studies in Freie Universität Berlin. He is a member of the national breastfeeding commission – Germany, the working group FIGO "breast diseases", the FIGO well-woman healthcare committee, the Board German obstetric – group AGG – DGGG, the Board German society of gynecology and obstetrics (DGGG), the Board German society of neonatology (DPGM) and the Board Berlin society of gynecology and obstetrics (GGGB). Previously he acted as the President of the UNICEF / WHO "Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative" for Germany. He has drafted more than 40 PubMed-listed publications during his extensive professional career and has been the lead author of various German guidelines: Sectio Caes. Vaginal birth, Induction of birth, breast disease in breastfeeding. His scientifical specialization is obstetrics, women's health and lactation problems, and postmenopausal problems.

Andrea is the Lead Professional Midwifery Advocate facilitating a team of Professional Midwifery and Nurse Advocates and a Freedom to Speak Up Guardian at the British Pregnancy Advisory Service.

Andrea’s team has 48 clinics and 5 telemedicine hubs throughout England and Wales providing access to sexual healthcare services. To meet Andrea’s staff’s clinical supervision needs, Andrea and her team have developed their approach to the A-Equip model, to offer virtual or face-to-face Restorative Clinical Supervision sessions with both a mandated (for NMC registered and Healthcare Assistants) and responsive service (for all staff, both clinical and non-clinical). As a midwife for 40 years, a former Supervisor of Midwives and PMA since 2017, Andrea’s passion has always been to support staff to enable them to provide high-quality safe care with excellent patient experience. She has been a Midwifery Led Unit Manager, Maternity Matron, Clinical Maternity Manager for the West Midlands Ambulance Service, and is a member of Mimosa Midwives—a group of Independent midwives. She currently leads a team of 14 sessional PMA/PNAs providing 40-50 RCS sessions per month and is a member of Regional PMA and PNA groups, including the National PMA Steering Committee.

Andrea has a diverse range of hobbies in her spare time, from genealogy to Pre-Raphaelite Art to attending live rock music gigs.

Sam is a Registered Nurse (Adult and Child) and Registered Midwife, and has worked in higher education since 2006. She has been an Associate Professor in Midwifery since 2015. Sam completed her MA and PhD in 2010 and 2017 respectively, researching student’s learning and assessment in clinical practice. Sam has worked as an External Examiner at three universities, is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and was the Academic Midwife for the NICE 2021 Antenatal Care Clinical Guideline Committee.

Pip is an experienced, practicing Midwifery Sister, Specialist Pelvic Health Midwife, MSc Graduate, founder of Midwife Pip Podcast, Hypnobirth and Antenatal Educator, Qualified Pre and Postnatal Exercise Trainer, author of Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth and importantly a mum of two boys.

Dr Emma Derbyshire is founder and CEO of Nutritional Insight. She has a degree in Nutritional Biochemistry, PhD in Human Nutrition specialising in Maternal Nutrition and Gut Function and is a Registered Public Health Nutritionist.

Emma is a nutrition expert, an established scientist, an award-winning science writer and presenter. She has experience of working in academic, research and consultancy and media broadcasting settings including radio and television. ​

She has written 200+ peer-reviewed nutrition publications and authored the successful Wiley-Blackwell text “Nutrition in the Childbearing Years” which sold internationally. She is the author of "Nutrition for ADHD: Unlocking the Potential for Learning and Wellbeing" available from Amazon.

​ She has expertise across a range of nutrition fields including maternal nutrition, gut health, neurodevelopment, functional foods, immunonutrition, food-based dietary guidelines, choline and nutrition trends. She has been ranked as a Tier 1 ‘Elite Expert’ by past clients.

​ Emma's consultancy experience is extensive compiling scientific documents for major international corporations, food and healthcare establishments, government agencies, eminent publishing houses and public relations agencies. She has been involved in assignments in Europe, the USA, Africa, and Middle East.

Jo is a registered Midwife and SCPHN who has worked and trained in healthcare and higher education since 2010. Jo currently works as an Associate Dean for a School of Nursing, Midwifery & Public Health. Jo has a particular interest in teaching on contemporary subjects within the public health arena and is engaged in work to develop feminist approaches to student practice reflection as part of ongoing doctoral research. Jo works for the QAA on behalf of the nursing and midwifery regulator (NMC) to provide quality assurance reviews of NMC regulated programmes and is a Senior Fellow of Advance HE.

Hajar Habibi is the lead clinical nurse specialist for the Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) service at Royal Brompton Hospital. With over two decades of experience, Hajar has consistently demonstrated a commitment to high-quality patient care, advancing the field through research, education, and numerous national and international publications. Her work addresses not only the physical aspects of congenital heart disease but also the emotional and psychological needs of patients and their families. Beyond her direct patient care, Hajar excels in educating and mentoring other healthcare professionals, playing a crucial role in shaping the next generation of CHD specialists. Renowned for her strong advocacy for CHD patients, she has been pivotal in raising awareness of the unique challenges they face. Her active involvement in patient support groups underscores her dedication to improving the lives of those affected by congenital heart disease. She is also part of the high-risk pregnancy care team, supporting women with congenital heart disease throughout their journey from young adulthood, providing advice on contraception and family planning, to pregnancy and post-pregnancy follow-up.

Dr George Kassianos is a GP, National Immunisation Lead for the Royal College of GPs, and President of the British Global & Travel Health Association. He chairs the Pan-European Group RAISE (Raise Awareness of Influenza Strategies in Europe – 21 countries), Board member of the European Scientific Working Group on Influenza (ESWI), Editor of VACCINES Special on ‘Advances in Influenza Vaccines, Deputy Editor Drugs In Context, and editorial board member of a number of medical journals. In October 2020, Her Majesty the Queen appointed Dr Kassianos Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in Her Birthday 2020 Honours List, for his services to General Practice and Travel Medicine.

Antoine Lassalle is an accomplished professional photographer specialising in fashion, film, and music. His work has been featured in a BBC TV series episode, showcasing his creative versatility. Passionate about imagery's power, Antoine embarked on a transformative photojournalism project that bridges cultures through visual storytelling. This project highlights antenatal and postnatal journeys, capturing the lives of midwives, new parents, religious representatives, tribal chefs, and family members. With discretion and respect, Antoine illuminates the profound moments shared between midwives and women, revealing the sensitivity and depth of these life-changing experiences.

Dr Paarul Prinja works at Birmingham Women’s Hospital and the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust as both and Acute and Obstetric Physician. She is also the lead Obstetric Physician for the West Midlands Maternal Medicine Network based at Birmingham Women’s Hospital. She is also Treasurer for the Macdonald Obstetric Medicine Society and is chair of the Society for Acute Medicine - Obstetric Medicine special interest group. She has also trained in intermediate critical care and is proficient in using ultrasound and has accreditation in focussed echocardiography.

Alama Sylla is a dedicated midwife at St George’s University Hospital NHS Foundation in Southwest London. Beginning her journey in 2005 with a Registered Nurse diploma, she later earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery in 2021. Alama has extensive experience across antenatal and postnatal care, birthing centers, and labor wards, providing compassionate support to women of diverse backgrounds. Passionate about continual learning, she is certified in KGHypnobirthing, Spinning Babies, and Thai Massage for maternity. Alama is preparing for the IBCLC exam, enhancing her expertise in lactation support for new mothers.

Dr Georgina Forbes is a Specialist Doctor in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare based in South Wales and is the Chair of the FSRH Wales Committee. She specialises in medically complex contraception, LARC provision and sexual health testing and infections. She holds the DFSRH and is a registered trainer with the FSRH. She lectures locally and nationally about contraception and sexual infections