Midwifery is the health science and health profession that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period (including care of the newborn), [1] in addition to the sexual and reproductive …

May 20, 2025 · Midwifery care is very safe for low-risk pregnancies. Some risks may come up, especially outside of a hospital. Having a team that includes both a midwife and a doctor adds extra support.

The journal Midwifery publishes the latest peer reviewed research to inform the safety, quality, outcomes and experiences of care during pregnancy, labour, birth, postnatal and beyond for childbearing …

Midwives are healthcare providers who deal with pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care and postpartum health. Some midwives provide routine reproductive care like pelvic exams, Pap tests, or counseling …

Midwives provide care for all individuals who seek midwifery care, inclusive of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Being or becoming a midwife requires rigorous educational preparation as well …

Oct 12, 2022 · The midwifery philosophy is to view pregnancy and birth as normal life events, and their role is to support women during this healthy time in their lives. But midwives do much more than …

Midwives are skilled professionals who provide primary care for mothers/gestational parents and newborns during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods. They may also provide gynecological …

Midwifery is defined as “skilled, knowledgeable and compassionate care for childbearing women, newborn infants and families across the continuum from prepregnancy, pregnancy, birth, postpartum …

Midwifery, care of women in pregnancy, childbirth (parturition), and the postpartum period that often also includes care of the newborn. Midwifery is as old as childbearing.

When planning for the arrival of a new baby, you’ll need to make countless decisions. But none may be as important as choosing the healthcare providers to support you through pregnancy, childbirth...