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Maria Lindqvist is an Associate Professor in Sexual Reproductive Health at Umeå University. She has extensive experience in midwifery and has held the position of Development Manager at the Centre of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Region Västerbotten. Graduating as a Registered Nurse in the late 1990s, she specialized in emergency medical care in neonatal units before becoming a midwife in 2006. Maria's doctoral research focused on women's health issues, particularly gestational diabetes mellitus and its implications for physical activity during pregnancy. Her dissertation titled "Experiences of Counselors Regarding Physical Activity and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus" was published in 2016. In her role as an Associate Professor, Maria oversees several research projects related to childbirth, including the HOPE project and studies on perineal tears, evidencing her commitment to improving healthcare for women. She also investigates maternity care sustainability and the effects of COVID-19 on pregnancy and early childhood. Her research contributions have significantly advanced understanding in her field and she is actively engaged in supervising PhD students and participating in various collaborative studies.
Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden
Works in the Department of Nursing with a focus on Sexual Reproductive Health and manages several research projects.
Centre of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Region Västerbotten • Umeå, Sweden
Responsible for developing quality improvement initiatives in maternal health care.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.