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Ms. Kristbjorg Magnusdottir 

Midwife and Nurse
University of Iceland
Iceland


An experienced midwife with over 23 years of practice, specializing in homebirths and postpartum care. She has attended more than 370 homebirths in Iceland, working within a well-integrated healthcare system to ensure safe transfers to hospitals when necessary. In addition to her clinical work, she holds a part-time position in prenatal care at a health center, where she provides comprehensive maternal support. She is also a university lecturer, teaching courses on female anatomy and placental development, while mentoring midwifery students through hands-on experience during homebirths.