Midwives

A midwife is a health professional who cares for mothers and newborns around childbirth, a specialization known as midwifery. The midwife is recognised as a responsible and accountable professional who works in partnership with women to give the necessary support during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period. They also provide care for the newborn and the infant. This care includes preventative measures, the promotion of normal birth, the detection of complications in mother and child, the accessing of medical care or other appropriate assistance and the carrying out of emergency measures. The midwife has an important task in health counselling and education, not only for the woman, but also within the family and the community. This work should involve antenatal education and preparation for parenthood and may extend to pregnant's health, sexual or reproductive health and child care. A midwife may practise in any setting including the home, community, hospitals, clinics or health units.

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