Esther Feijen-de Jong

About

Esther Feijen-de Jong is an Associate Professor of Midwifery Science at UMCG department of Primary and long-term care in the Netherlands. Her research primarily focuses on cultural competence in maternity care, mental health screening for pregnant asylum seekers, and the psychosocial vulnerabilities faced by pregnant women. She has published extensively on the implementation of interprofessional programs for care and the wellbeing of student midwives. Her recent work emphasizes the importance of addressing the needs of vulnerable populations within maternal and newborn care.