06/11/2020
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As more families seek to switch from a hospital to an out-of-hospital birth, the skills of Midwives with expertise in out-of-hospital birth have become invaluable.
Midwives have supported expectant families in pregnancy and childbirth for centuries. They are experts in normal pregnancy and birth.
Studies have found that low-to-moderate risk pregnant women who receive midwifery care (or have access to collaborative care that integrates Midwives) are more likely to experience a low-intervention, spontaneous vaginal birth, be satisfied with their care and are less likely to have a first cesarean delivery – which improves outcomes for subsequent births.
During a crisis, such as COVID-19, having the option to birth out of the hospital, becomes critically important for multiples reasons including:
- Reducing the risk of spreading the virus
- Making the most efficient use of medical resources
- Reducing hospital overcrowding
- Maintaining health in moms and babies
- Being able to have support persons such as spouse and/or
doula* at birth
Crisis or no crisis, research shows that Midwives provide individualized family-centric care and overall better birth outcomes.
Encourage your pregnant friends and favorite Midwife with this! Pregnancy By Design
With the increase in COVID-19 cases, added pressure on hospital systems, Midwives have stepped up to help women safely deliver their babies.
