Organizzazzjoni Studenti Qwiebel

05/01/2026

Preeclampsia is a serious hypertensive disorder of pregnancy that every midwifery student should feel confident recognising and responding to. It can develop gradually and sometimes with subtle symptoms, which is why routine antenatal monitoring is so important.
Early identification, regular blood pressure assessment, urine testing, and awareness of warning signs play a vital role in preventing severe complications. Timely escalation of care can significantly improve outcomes for both mother and baby 🧡
Understanding the risks, clinical features, and principles of management is essential not only for exams , but also for safe, evidence-based practice on placement.

MidwiferyEducation

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from OSQ! ✨
Here's to a great year! 💜

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from the OSQ team! 🎀

This holiday season we are especially grateful for our peers, lecturers, midwives & loved ones ✨

Wishing you all happiness and love this holiday season! 🎄

20/12/2025

A big thank you to our amazing 4th year students who have participated in an Erasmus experience last year, for organising this morning’s meeting with our 2nd year students ❤️

This session was incredibly helpful as the 2nd years soon need to decide whether they would like to take part in the Erasmus programme themselves.

General information about the programme was shared, personal experiences were discussed, and all questions were thoughtfully answered.

Your time, support, and willingness to guide and inspire others during this important decision-making process is truly appreciated 💕

15/12/2025

Amniotic fluid isn’t just “your waters breaking”.
That “water” your baby floats in? It’s doing far more than you think! 💧
It’s your baby’s life-support system throughout pregnancy.
It helps lungs develop 🫁, cushions every movement 🚼, protects against infection 🦠, and even keeps baby warm 👶
Your baby swallows and replaces this fluid every day, constantly practising for life outside the womb.
Birth is biology 🧬
Understanding it replaces fear with confidence 🌟

13/12/2025

OSQ's movie night yesterday evening brought student midwives, friends and family together for a relaxed night with popcorn, hot chocolate, and a classic christmas movie: How the Grinch Stole Christmas 🍿🎬

These photos capture a small glimpse of the event ✨

Thank you to everyone who came along!
We enjoyed spending time with you all ❤️

12/12/2025

OSQ would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who so generously contributed to our Christmas Donation Collection in aid of Benniena to support women and babies in need ❤️

We were able to gather a wide range of essential items; including nappies, blankets, baby wipes, clothes and many other necessities.

A special thank you goes to our fellow midwifery students, Midwifery at UM , and the Faculty of Health Sciences - University of Malta for helping us spread the word and gather these donations 🎁

We would also like to acknowledge VJ Salomone Marketing and Gozo Crafty Ladies - Kercem Branch whose generous contributions played a significant role in supporting this initiative ✨

This has been a beautiful reminder of what our community can accomplish when we come together with compassion and purpose! 🫂

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! 🎄

The OSQ Team 🩷

08/12/2025

Birth spacing is an important but often overlooked part of maternal health.
Allowing 18–24 months between giving birth and becoming pregnant again helps your body:
✨ replenish nutrients
✨ restore pelvic floor and abdominal strength
✨ recover emotionally and physically
✨ lower risks such as preterm birth, placental issues, and low birth weight
Every family’s situation is unique, and there’s no “perfect” timing, just informed choices.
Your midwife can help you explore what spacing is healthiest and safest for you, your body, and your future baby. 🌿

08/12/2025

Friendly reminder that we will be accepting donations in aid of Benniena until the 11th of December! ❤

Thank you to all those who have already donated, your kindness will surely help make this season brighter ✨

This year, Organizzazzjoni Studenti Qwiebel (OSQ) is collecting donations in aid of Benniena; a social work service within Mater Dei Hospital that supports pregnant women and mothers experiencing social difficulties or crises. ✨

Kindly find the list of the items most needed in the poster.
All donations are accepted, cash included.
Donations will be accepted from 14th November till 11th December 2025 ❤️

Kindly drop off the donated items at Mater Dei Hospital – Faculty of Health Sciences in Room 45 (Secretary’s Office) or Room 43; during office hours: 07:00hrs - 12:30hrs and 13:15hrs-14:00hrs. ❄️ Excluding weekends and public holidays!

Let’s come together as a community to support Benniena and make a difference for mothers and babies who need it most 🩷

This Christmas, let’s embrace the gift of giving 🎁❤️

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch. Feel free to share this post.

04/12/2025

🇲🇹𝐋-𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐪𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐟’𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐣𝐮 𝐨𝐠ħ𝐥𝐚 𝐭𝐚’ 𝐤𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐳𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥-𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐚.
Il-vaċċin tal-influwenza huwa sigur kemm għall-omm kif ukoll għall-wild — jgħin biex tipprevjeni l-mard u jagħti aktar protezzjoni lit-tarbija tiegħek.

🇬🇧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐥𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.
The influenza vaccine is safe for both mother and baby, helping prevent illness and offering extra protection for your little one.

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Directorate | Primary HealthCare Malta | Dipartiment tal-Informazzjoni

29/11/2025

Meet The OSQ Team! 💛

"Hi everyone! I’m Katrina, a first-year midwifery student and your super excited Public Relations Officer for OSQ! I joined OSQ because I love being an active student...there’s something so fun about getting involved, meeting new people, and bringing good energy wherever I go. In my role, I help plan and promote all the fun events we host for midwives, students, and anyone who wants to join in. I’m a naturally bubbly person, so I’m all about creating positive vibes, keeping everyone connected, and making our OSQ community feel warm, lively, and welcoming. I can’t wait for all the exciting things we’ll do this year!"

Katrina Sammut - First Year Midwifery Student ❤️

28/11/2025

Meet The OSQ Team! 💙

"As the Events officer my mission is to design and deliver engaging experiences for our members. I'm responsible for coordinating with the Public Relations Officer to plan; social events and educational events. Ensuring every event supports our organization's goals and enhances student life."

Emma Micallef - Third Year Midwifery Student ❤️