Organizzazzjoni Studenti Qwiebel

24/09/2025

Join us at Science in the City in Valletta on the 26th of September! ✨

The OSQ team will be at the 'Body and Health' Section from 6pm onwards, ready to share insights about the profession, answer your questions, and celebrate the art and science of midwifery using various models.

Come explore, learn, and discover more about this vital role in healthcare! ❤️

22/09/2025

Welcome back midwifery students! 💗
As you step into this new academic year, remember that every lecture, every skill and every challenge brings you closer to becoming the compassionate professionals the world needs 🌎✨

Your journey is more than just books and exams, it’s about learning to listen, care and support during life’s most precious moments!

Here’s to growth, courage and a future filled with purpose 🫶

15/09/2025

An Upcoming Conference Opportunity for Student Midwives ✨

We encourage student midwives to attend the Evidence and Empathy - Early Pregnancy Loss Conference on the 4th of October.

This event offers a valuable opportunity to engage with current research, explore the best practice, and reflect on the importance of compassionate, evidence-based care ❤️

By attending, you will strengthen both your clinical knowledge and your ability to provide empathetic support during one of the most challenging experiences families may face 🌸

Click the link below to view the programme and register! ⬇️

This first local conference on early pregnancy loss brings together healthcare professionals to share knowledge, expertise, and local experience in this important area of care. Through presentations from expert speakers, the program will highlight current evidence, best practices, and insights into....

04/08/2025

World Breastfeeding Week is a time to honor the quiet strength in each moment - midnight feeds, learning curves, and everything in between 🌸

Whether breastfeeding came naturally or was met with challenges, whether you breastfed for weeks, years, or not at all - your love, care, and effort are what truly matter 🫶🏼

To every mother navigating her breastfeeding journey - you’re seen, supported, and celebrated 🌟

May we continue to honor every mother’s path — without shame or pressure, and with endless support, empathy, and care 🫂

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! 🤱🤍

📞 Need support?

📍Breastfeeding Walk-In Clinic - 2545 4445
📍Parentcraft Services - 2545 5124
📍Nutrition Helpline - 8007 3307

14/07/2025

Are you passionate about midwifery and ready to make a difference? OSQ is a student- led voluntary organisation at the University of Malta, built by midwifery students for midwifery students. We empower, support, and connect future midwives through events, education and community. If you're looking to grow both personally and professionally while promoting maternal and newborn health, this is a sign to join our team! 💗

It’s very important that students join in order for the organization to keep running and continue supporting midwifery students in the years to come😊

Here are the roles available:

📍Vice president- plays a key role in supporting the President and working collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth organizational operations, while contributing to planning, decision-making, and strategic initiatives.

📍Health and wellbeing officer- your role is to create and share informative midwifery- related content on our Instagram and pages. From evidence based facts to awareness posts, you'll help keep student midwives up to date, inspired and connected throughout their training journey.

📍Events officer- your role is to plan and organise fun, engaging events throughout the year that bring our midwifery student community together. By creating opportunities for connection, growth and celebration, you'll help make the student experience more enriching, supportive and memorable.

📍Media officer- your role is to keep our social media platforms active and up to date by creating and posting eye-catching content. It also includes promoting upcoming OSQ events and sharing engaging posts that reflect our vibrant midwifery student community.

📍Treasurer- your role is to oversee the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. It focuses on responsible budgeting, financial planning, and maintaining transperancy to support OSQ's activities and long- term sustainability.

📍Legal officer- your role is to oversee all legal affairs of the organization, addressing both internal and external legal matters. Ensure the organization’s legal compliance and protection.

You can apply using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQAPQ4dSiDtBEZke7-S_0qFzfrkSwu2jXef0lAcvpBr_0sAg/viewform?usp=dialog

29/05/2025

Good Luck the Upcoming Exams!

22/05/2025

👶🏻 Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast tissue, often caused by infection during breastfeeding. 🤱🏻 If left untreated, it can lead to a breast abscess—a painful collection of pus that may require drainage. Early treatment with antibiotics 💊 and continous emptying of the milk 🍼 ducts can help prevent complications.

👶🏻 Women experiencing breast pain in the postpartum period should be made aware that help is available for them, with knowledge on how to access it. 👩🏻‍⚕️

👶🏻 Since mastitis may be caused by clogged milk ducts, this may also occur in women who choose to bottle-feed their babies. It is important that women are advised on how to reduce their milk supply slowly and how to avoid stimulation of milk production:
- wear supportive tight nursing bras (without wiring) 🎽
- cold compresses 🥶
- avoid warm/hot water directly on breasts ♨️🚫. If needs be, shower with your back facing the shower head
- avoid breast and ni**le stimulation
- discuss with doctor if medication is needed to reduce milk supply ⚕️

15/05/2025

📌Jaundice in newborns is a common condition that causes a yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes. It occurs due to a buildup of bilirubin, a yellow pigment produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. 📌In most cases, neonatal jaundice appears within the first few days after birth and is usually harmless, resolving on its own as the baby’s liver matures and becomes more effective at processing bilirubin. However, in some cases, high levels of bilirubin can lead to serious complications, such as brain damage, if not treated. 📌Common treatments include phototherapy, which uses light to help break down bilirubin in the baby’s body. 👶🏼

12/05/2025

Yesterday in honor of Mother's Day, OSQ went round the wards at MDH to distribute flowers to expecting and new mothers, making their day a more memorable one!

A big thanks goes to Flowers and More for the beautiful flowers that made this event possible 💗

11/05/2025

🌷Happy Mother's Day from all of us in OSQ 🌷

Today, we celebrate and give thanks to all mothers; those that are parenting, those that are expecting, those who are hoping and those that have lost.
As midwives we have the honor, to witness the strength and beauty of motherhood firsthand as we stand beside women at some of their most life changing moments.
To all mothers, today we celebrate you, your strength, resilience, sacrifices and unconditional love.

From our midwifery family to yours - Happy Mother's Day 🌸

06/05/2025

To celebrate Midwives Day, yesterday OSQ visited our Mater Dei wards and faculty to show appreciation to our incredible midwives by rewarding them to a well-deserved treat!

A big thank you goes to Fontanella Tea Garden and Cakes in a Cup for contributing to this event ❤️

05/05/2025

Thank you to our sponsors Fontanella Tea Garden for the decadent chocolate cakes and another thank you goes to Cakes in a Cup for their delicious cupcakes!
You’ve helped us bring smiles to our wards 💕