05/05/2023
Happy International Day of the Midwife! Today, we celebrate the important role that midwives play in ensuring safe, healthy, and positive birth experiences for birthing people around the world. Midwives are not only experts in the care of pregnant people and newborns, but they also provide vital support for families during pregnancy and postpartum periods. By incorporating more midwives into healthcare systems globally, we can:
✨Lower rates of medical interventions during childbirth: Midwives prioritize natural childbirth and use interventions only when necessary, leading to fewer cesarean deliveries, inductions, and epidural use.
✨Increase rates of breastfeeding: Midwives provide support and education for breastfeeding, leading to higher rates of successful breastfeeding and longer breastfeeding duration.
✨Improve maternal and newborn health outcomes: Midwives are trained to recognize and manage complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods, leading to better health outcomes for both mothers and babies.
✨Provide personalized care: Midwives offer individualized care and support, taking into account each woman's unique needs and preferences.
✨Save money: Midwifery care is often less expensive than physician-led care, which can make it more accessible to women with limited resources.
✨Empower women: Midwives empower women to make informed choices about their care, involve them in decision-making, and support them in achieving their desired birth experience.
These are just a few of the many benefits of midwifery care. It's clear that incorporating more midwives into healthcare systems globally can have a positive impact on the health and well-being of women and newborns.
Have you worked with a midwife? Please share in the comments about your midwife-supported experience ☺️ and tag a midwife or midwifery student you wanna love on 🥰.
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