Experience lesser-travelled Bali and Lombok on this bespoke midwifery study tour. Explore the beauty of the region, where temples and shrines nestle amongst emerald-green rice terraces, magnificent Mt Rinjani towers above pristine gilis (islands) and spirituality infuses everyday life.
The midwifery visits provide real insight into midwifery, childcare and health provision in Bali and Lombok. After independence, the Indonesians largely followed the Dutch model, where trained, qualified midwives provided the majority of health care and support to mothers. After a period when childbirth became more medicalised, the midwifery profession has since grown and developed. There are now over 200,000 midwives across Indonesia. The village midwife (bidan desa) is the backbone of maternity care in Indonesia, linking traditional midwives (dukuns) with the centralised maternity hospitals.
The study tour includes a wide range of visits including to the Midwifery Association of Bali, a teaching hospital, clinic, NGOs, a local hospital in Lombok that provides both public and private midwifery care, and a traditional birth attendant in Lombok. Through meetings, talks, a seminar and visits, this tour will provide a unique educational opportunity to learn about midwifery within different cultures in Bali and Lombok.
Explore the beauty of the region, where temples and shrines nestle amongst emerald-green rice terraces, magnificent Mt Rinjani towers above pristine gilis (islands) and spirituality infuses everyday life.
Visit The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, home to over 1,260 long-tailed macaques.
Meet with the Midwives Association of Bali and learn about their Gentle Birth Method.
In east Lombok, by Mount Rinjani meet a traditional birth attendant, amongst the spice plantations.
Some walking between destinations, more time spent standing, and increased travel distances. Requires a reasonable level of fitness.
We like charm, comfort, convenience in location, and of course, excellence in service.
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