Organizzazzjoni Studenti Qwiebel

Organizzazzjoni Studenti Qwiebel Welcome! Join us as we learn, share, and support each other on our path to becoming midwives.

Organizzazzjoni Studenti Qwiebel (OSQ) is a voluntary apolitical organisation, founded by midwifery students to present midwifery students attending/ registered at the Faculty of Health Sciences University of Malta (FHS). .

Just found out you’re pregnant? 🤰👶It can feel exciting, overwhelming, and everything in between - and that’s completely ...
06/04/2026

Just found out you’re pregnant? 🤰👶

It can feel exciting, overwhelming, and everything in between - and that’s completely normal 🫶🏼
If you’re not sure what to do next, this post walks you through the first steps to guide you in those early days 🌟

Swipe through for a midwife’s guide to getting started 🤍

Happy Easter from the OSQ team! 🩷Best wishes to all 🐣
05/04/2026

Happy Easter from the OSQ team! 🩷
Best wishes to all 🐣

The onset of labour is a complex process involving hormonal, physical, and fetal changes.A shift from progesterone domin...
30/03/2026

The onset of labour is a complex process involving hormonal, physical, and fetal changes.
A shift from progesterone dominance, along with increased oxytocin and prostaglandins, prepares the uterus for contractions and cervical change. The fetus also plays an active role in initiating labour.
As contractions begin, a positive feedback loop strengthens and progresses labour.
Understanding this physiology is key for both exams and safe midwifery practice 🤍

Meet Francesca Wadge, who will be travelling to Kerkwijk, Netherlands ✨Good luck on your Erasmus journey! ❤️🌍
29/03/2026

Meet Francesca Wadge, who will be travelling to Kerkwijk, Netherlands ✨

Good luck on your Erasmus journey! ❤️🌍

Meet Sarah Muscat and Cassidy Douglas, who will be travelling to Linz, Austria ✨Good luck on your Erasmus journey! ❤️✈️
27/03/2026

Meet Sarah Muscat and Cassidy Douglas, who will be travelling to Linz, Austria ✨

Good luck on your Erasmus journey! ❤️✈️

Meet Emilia Vella and Giulia Valentina Pace, who will be travelling to Cork, Ireland ✨Good luck on your Erasmus journey!...
26/03/2026

Meet Emilia Vella and Giulia Valentina Pace, who will be travelling to Cork, Ireland ✨

Good luck on your Erasmus journey! ❤️🌍

Meet Chanelle Borg Zarb, Michela Buttigieg, Amber Marie Bugeja and Alysia Cutajar, who will be travelling to Dublin, Ire...
25/03/2026

Meet Chanelle Borg Zarb, Michela Buttigieg, Amber Marie Bugeja and Alysia Cutajar, who will be travelling to Dublin, Ireland ✨

Good luck on your Erasmus journey! ❤️🍀

Meet Emma Micallef and Liya Micallef who will both be travelling to Turku, Finland. ✨Good luck on your Erasmus journey! ...
24/03/2026

Meet Emma Micallef and Liya Micallef who will both be travelling to Turku, Finland. ✨

Good luck on your Erasmus journey! ❤️🌍

New Beginnings! ✈️Third-year student midwives are getting ready to take their learning beyond borders as they soon embar...
23/03/2026

New Beginnings! ✈️

Third-year student midwives are getting ready to take their learning beyond borders as they soon embark on their Erasmus journey! 🌍

This unique experience will open doors to new perspectives in midwifery care and healthcare systems. It is an opportunity for growth, connection, and stepping into the global midwifery community 🩺 ✨

Stay tuned as we meet these students throughout the week! ❤️

20/03/2026

Midwives work in teams as the main healthcare provider for women & babies during:

🤰🏻 pregnancy
🤱🏻 childbirth
👩‍👧‍👦 the postnatal period

We thank ALL midwives for the vital lifesaving care they provide to mums & babies around the world—each step of the way.

Bleeding gums during pregnancy? You’re not alone—and there’s a clear reason why 🦷🤰During pregnancy, hormonal changes, na...
19/03/2026

Bleeding gums during pregnancy? You’re not alone—and there’s a clear reason why 🦷🤰

During pregnancy, hormonal changes, namely increased progesterone and oestrogen, have a direct effect on your gums;
* Progesterone increases blood vessel dilation and vascular permeability
* Oestrogen affects collagen metabolism and alters the oral microbiome

Together, these changes make the gum tissue more sensitive and reactive to plaque.

🧠 What’s happening physiologically?
* Heightened inflammatory response
* Increased blood flow to the gums
* Growth of hormone-sensitive bacteria, ex. Prevotella intermedia

These physiological changes may lead to;
➡️ Redness
➡️ Swelling
➡️ Tenderness
➡️ Bleeding

This condition is often referred to as pregnancy gingivitis, and while it’s common, it shouldn’t be ignored.

Bleeding gums are common in pregnancy, but with good oral hygiene and regular care, they can be managed effectively 🌟

Your oral health is part of your overall pregnancy health—don’t overlook it 💗

Shock in pregnancy and the postpartum period is a medical emergency that requires rapid recognition and escalation of ca...
09/03/2026

Shock in pregnancy and the postpartum period is a medical emergency that requires rapid recognition and escalation of care.
In obstetric patients, early signs can sometimes be subtle due to the physiological changes of pregnancy, which means deterioration may occur quickly if warning signs are missed.
As midwifery students and future midwives, recognising changes such as tachycardia, falling blood pressure, rapid breathing, reduced urine output, or changes in mental state is essential for early intervention.
Prompt assessment, close monitoring, and early escalation can be lifesaving for both mother and baby.
Understanding these warning signs is a key part of providing safe, responsive maternity care.

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