07/27/2022
What model is suitable for you?
There are two approaches to maternity care, and before choosing a care provider and a place of birth (because the two usually go hand in hand), it can be helpful to understand what the two paradigms in maternity care are and what type of care you would like before going into labor. This decision can be a key to a positive birth experience.
In Our Body Ourselves, “The classic midwifery model is based on the assumption that most pregnancies, labors, and births are normal biological processes that result in healthy outcomes for mothers and babies. It focuses on maximizing the health and wellness of a woman and her baby, identifying and managing medical problems early on, and attending to the emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of pregnancy and birth.
Midwifery care seeks to protect, support, and avoid interfering with the unique rhythm, character, and timing of each woman’s labor. Midwives are trained to be vigilant in identifying women with serious complications. Medical expertise and interventions are sought when necessary but are not used routinely.
A strict medical model of care focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating the complications that can occur during pregnancy, labor, and birth. Prevention strategies tend to emphasize the use of testing, coupled with the use of medical or surgical interventions, to avert a poor outcome.”
🔊REMEMBER, YOU ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE!
