On Thursday 9 October 2025, M. van der Hulst will defend the doctoral thesis titled: Understanding Vulnerability during Pregnancy and the Postpartum. Period Examining personal traits, contextual factors, and societal dynamics
- Promotor
- Promotor
- Co-promotor
- Co-promotor
- Date
- Thursday 9 Oct 2025, 10:30 - 12:00
- Type
- PhD defence
- Space
- Senate Hall
- Building
- Erasmus Building
- Location
- Campus Woudestein
Below is a brief summary of the dissertation:
This thesis focuses on the population of pregnant women, mothers and young children living in circumstances characterized by multiple medical and social risk factors for an unhealthy pregnancy or early life. This thesis aims to provide insight into this population by examining the problems, adversities and challenges faced by pregnant women and mothers of young children. Additionally, it describes the caregiving capacities of these mothers.
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The public defence will begin exactly at 10.30 hrs. The doors will be closed once the public defence starts, latecomers may be able to watch on the screen outside. There is no possibility of entrance during the first part of the ceremony. Due to the solemn nature of the ceremony, we recommend that you do not take children under the age of 6 to the first part of the ceremony.
A live stream link has been provided to the candidate.
