Rita Pace Parascandelo MSc, BSc (Hons), RM. I qualified with a Diploma in
Midwifery in 2000 with a special project entitled ‘Management of preterm premature
rupture of the membranes.’ I continued my studies to a Degree in Midwifery with a
dissertation entitled ‘Perceptions of young people to breastfeeding.’ IN 2006, I
obtained my Masters Degree in Midwifery, having successfully completed a
dissertation entitled ‘Parents’ experiences of family-centred care in the Special Care
Baby Unit.’ I have practised midwifery in the various areas of the maternity section
at Karen Grech Hospital which included antenatal, postnatal and labour wards
together with the special care baby unit. I have attended numerous continuous
professional development courses and conferences, locally and abroad. I had the
opportunity to present papers at various conferences and symposia. I have recently
co-authored a publication in the Malta Medical Journal with regards to SIDS and
infant sleeping positions. I am vice-president of the Malta Midwives Association. I
am currently a full-time Assistant Lecturer in Midwifery at the Institute of Health
Care, University of Malta. This year I am initiating my PhD studies which will be
focusing on the maternity services in Malta. I am married to Luciano and have a
daughter Julia Marie.