482 Migration, Motherhood, and Maternal Health: Addressing Gaps in Care for Forcibly Displaced Women

Abstract WKS 36: Migration, Motherhood, and Maternal Health: Addressing Gaps in Care for Forcibly Displaced Women, B307 (FCSH), September 5, 2025, 09:00 - 10:00 Rationales and Purpose Migration is increasingly feminized, with women comprising 48% of global migrants. Forcibly displaced pregnant women and new mothers face heightened risks of poor physical and mental health due to migration-related adversities and disruptions in care, leading to under-documented intergenerational impacts. Multisectoral strategies to improve maternal and infant care for forcibly displaced migrant (FDM) women remain scarce, especially in low- and middle-income countries and transit regions. This workshop highlights the need to rethink maternal and child health services, drawing from a scoping review and three qualitative pilot studies engaging FDM women and stakeholders across transitory destinations in Colombia, Tunisia, and Spain. Methods/Process of Workshop This 60-minute workshop will present qualitative data from three pilot studies in northern Colombia, Tunisia, and the Canary Islands, alongside findings from a scoping review of maternal health guidelines. Each case will focus on migrant mothers, offering different perspectives on their experiences, which will be integrated into the discussion. The session will invite participants to discuss research gaps, intervention strategies, and how adopting a Feminist Ethics of Care approach that emphasizes communities of care and mutual responsibility among care actors can help us reimagine maternal healthcare for migrants in transitory destinations. Projected Learning Outcomes Participants will: