Submission Guidelines

The organizing committee has identified eight thematic strands for the conference. We are honored to host traditional, autonomous, professional midwives and doulas, alongside renowned international speakers who will be contributing to the first six strands of this five-day event. While proposals are welcome across all eight strands, we will give priority to external submissions addressing the final two strands, and encourage submissions that engage with queer and LGBTQ+ perspectives on reproductive journeys. In addition to individual paper submissions, applicants are invited to propose panel discussions (comprising 3 to 4 speakers), or suggest additional thematic strands they feel would enrich the conference. Each proposal will be carefully peer reviewed by the scientific committee, with attention to its relevance and contribution to the selected or proposed strand. 

We also welcome creative and non-traditional formats, and encourage participation from non-academic presenters, including practitioners, artists, and activists whose work intersects with reproductive care. Submissions can include individual or collective presentations, as well as workshops. Artists interested in exhibiting their work during the event are invited to contact the organizers at birthingmotheringandothering@gmail.com. 

To promote accessibility and decentralize knowledge production beyond Euro-North American contexts, online presentations are accepted. We are committed to accommodating time zone differences when organizing the program. While English will serve as the main language of interaction for practical reasons, the event is co-organized with Mexican scholars, and Spanish translation will be available. Therefore, abstracts may be submitted in either English or Spanish, though most presentations will be delivered primarily in English with punctual translation support where needed.

All proposals must be submitted via the online Sciencesconf submission form under the 'New submission' page by June 30, 2025. Please note that you will need to create an account to submit. Notifications of acceptance will be sent to the designated presenters by the end of July.

Each proposal may be submitted to only one thematic strand. Participants may submit either one individual paper (as a sole or co-presenter) or one workshop proposal. However, individuals may also appear as co-presenters on other submissions.

Submission Options

• Option 1: Individual paper (1 to 3 presenters per paper)

Submissions should include the name, affiliation (if relevant), and email address of the corresponding presenter, along with the names, affiliations (if relevant), and email addresses of any co-presenters. Please also provide short biographies for each presenter (maximum 50 words), an abstract (up to 300 words — bibliography excluded) and specify the presentation title and up to five keywords. Kindly note whether the presentation will be delivered online or in person and indicate whether a visa will be required. 

• Option 2: Panel discussion (3 to 4 papers per panel)

The same requirements apply as for individual papers; however, for panel discussions, please also include a panel title and a separate abstract (up to 150 words, excluding bibliography) for each panelist.   

• Option 3: Workshop (1 to 3 facilitators)

Same requirements as for option 1. Workshops must be conducted in person.