As part of problem-based learning sessions, 3-10 April 2025 a student mini-conference titled “Motherhood in the 21st Century: Medical, Ethical and Social Aspects” was held. The event was organized and conducted by Associate Professor Olha Obukhova. It served as a platform for in-depth discussion of essential topics related to reproductive health, modern diagnostic methods, and the ethical challenges faced by future parents.
The conference took place within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary education for future healthcare professionals and their responsible attitude towards maternal and child health.
Participants presented a series of reports on the following current topics:
TORCH infections and diagnostic methods
The right to motherhood: ethics and legislation for people with disabilities
Breastfeeding after childbirth: tips and benefits
Late motherhood: features and recommendations
Methods of prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal disorders
Multiple pregnancy: medical aspects and support
Pregnancy trimesters: fetal development and changes in a woman’s body
Human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG): Biological role, clinical significance, and diagnostic use
The mammary gland during pregnancy: physiological changes and pathologies
The importance of health monitoring during pregnancy
The conference became an important educational event that combined scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Students demonstrated a high level of engagement, and the event once again confirmed the effectiveness of problem-based learning as a tool for shaping the next generation of professionals.
