Perinatal Health Experts Convene in Rennes for National Conference
Rennes,France – Over sixty leading perinatal medicine specialists have gathered at the Jacobins convent in Rennes this week,October 15-17,2025,for the 54th national Perinatal Medicine Days,hosted by the French Society of Perinatal Physicians (SFMP). The conference aims to provide a thorough review of maternal and newborn health, addressing both established challenges and emerging issues in the field.
This year’s event arrives at a critical juncture for perinatal care, as healthcare professionals grapple with evolving understandings of environmental exposures, congenital conditions, and obstetric complications. The conference will focus on translating the latest research into improved patient outcomes, impacting the health of mothers and newborns across France. Discussions and workshops are designed to equip attendees with practical tools and knowlege to address pressing concerns and shape the future of perinatal medicine.
The conference program is structured around three core themes: perinatal chemical exposures, the prevalence of congenital malformations in France, and obstetric complications including uterine growth retardation. Experts will also delve into current issues such as parenting within a prison setting, the implications of France’s new bioethics law, and specialized care for children with variations in genital advancement.
Debate will also center on the evolving role of forceps in childbirth, including considerations for its potential abandonment, as well as the increasing discussion surrounding out-of-hospital births. Further topics include the risks associated with Tramadol addiction during pregnancy and the prevention of preeclampsia.
Attendees will benefit from practical workshops focused on environmental health awareness and best practices for vaccination during the perinatal period.
The complete conference program is available at https://www.atoutcom.com/sfmp/programme/?utm_source=etarget&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SFMP_JN_2025_Gd_public. The event was reported on by Laurène Fertin of actu.fr.
