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Happy International Day of the Midwife! As a lawyer and midwife, I'm passionate about advocating for respectful maternity care and reproductive rights. Let's celebrate the crucial work of midwives and push for a world where every woman has access to dignified and compassionate care. #MidwifeDay #RespectfulMaternityCare"

There are manual handling issues and risks associated with water birth pools that affect both mothers and midwives. Most of the risks stem from the design and equipping of the water birth pools themselves and this is where this article will focus.

Happy international MIDWIFE day what would the world be without midwives? I think a very lonely dark place. Midwives all over the world help and support women during the time from fertility pregnancy birth, and the time after midwives play a very important role in all societies. Even if we celebrate, however, midwives and endangered species despite the fact that they save help save women’s and babies lives. After being a professional midwife already for 41 years I still want to celebrate, but I also want to point into different directions. First of all, there’s many many countries where we still have to implement mid free schools to help Women enroll areas to give birth safely. And secondly, in other parts of the world midwives face a lot of problems . Poor payments , rising liability insurance . Let’s celebrate midwives and help with them and for them bring more balance in to the world . Every birth counts . #Midwives #InternationalMidwivesDay #Birth

Celebrating the Importance of Midwives, on International Womens Week 🌟 On this occasion of International Womens Day lets take a moment to appreciate the contributions of midwives. These dedicated professionals play a role in ensuring the well being of mothers facilitating safe deliveries and providing postnatal support. Here are some key aspects to reflect upon; Midwives; Champions of Womens Health Midwives are certified healthcare providers who offer an array of reproductive and sexual health services. When midwives are fully integrated into maternity care systems there is an improvement in outcomes for both mothers and newborns. Patients consistently express satisfaction levels, reduced expenses and improved clinical results with the involvement of midwives. Addressing Disparities in Perinatal Health The global community continues to grapple with disparities, in health leading to alarmingly high maternal mortality rates compared to more developed nations. Midwives can help mitigate shortages in healthcare personnel by delivering services in underserved regions. It is imperative to invest in enhancing education eliminating practice restrictions and ensuring reimbursement rates. Envisioning the Future of Maternal Healthcare Picture a world where midwives are seamlessly integrated into our healthcare framework. A world where every expectant individual receives evidence based care from midwifery practitioners. Let us advocate for policies that promote the expansion of services reduce inequalities and prioritize the well being of mothers.Lets spread the word by sharing this post to highlight the importance of midwives, in promoting health! Together we can strive towards an fairer future, for both mothers and babies. 🤰👶 #SupportMidwives #MaternalWellness

Happy international MIDWIFE day what would the world be without midwives? I think a very lonely dark place. Midwives all over the world help and support women during the time from fertility pregnancy birth, and the time after midwives play a very important role in all societies. Even if we celebrate, however, midwives and endangered species despite the fact that they save help save women’s and babies lives. After being a professional midwife already for 41 years I still want to celebrate, but I also want to point into different directions. First of all, there’s many many countries where we still have to implement mid free schools to help Women enroll areas to give birth safely. And secondly, in other parts of the world midwives face a lot of problems . Poor payments , rising liability insurance . Let’s celebrate midwives and help with them and for them bring more balance in to the world . Every birth counts . #Midwives #InternationalMidwivesDay #Birth

We need to rethink the role of midwives True equity of access in community and primary healthcare will only be achieved by midwives working to their full scope of practice. The midwife practices in a wellness model, understanding that most pregnancies and births are normal biological processes. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gKBA84Wj #mattersmaternal #respectfulmaternitycare

There are manual handling issues and risks associated with water birth pools that affect both mothers and midwives. Most of the risks stem from the design and equipping of the water birth pools themselves and this is where this article will focus. These issues concern rim mounted fixtures and fittings, emergency evacuations, midwives comfort and support, and mothers getting in and out of the pool.

As we observe Black Maternal Health Week, it's crucial to shine a spotlight on the stark disparities faced by Black mothers in accessing quality maternity care. I loved this enlightening article that explores the profound impact of Black midwives in revolutionizing maternity care amidst these challenges. From the historical legacy of lay midwives to modern-day nurse midwives, their pivotal role in advocating for equitable maternal health outcomes cannot be overstated. Learn more about the pivotal role Black midwives are playing through the eyes of these six remarkable midwives 👇

Huff Post: Black Midwives Are Pillars of Pregnancy Care. Here’s What We Can Learn From Them Knowing that countries with more midwives have lower maternal and infant death rates, Black midwives in the United States could help alleviate the maternal care crisis. This HuffPost article dives into personal accounts of Black midwives and helps us understand how these professionals are situated to help resolve the maternal care crisis. https://lnkd.in/gbaWkEJZ

#joyfulbirth #safebirth #sacredbirth #liberatebirth #empowerment #dignity #bodilyautonomy #transformation #midwivessavelives all across the world. Let’s end the epidemic of obstetric harm perpetrated through #obstetricviolence excess interventions #obstetricracism and #patriarchy and Let’s stop calling this epidemic of harm “the black maternal health crisis” when it’s a failure of a broken system and a product of unjust societal norms rooted in all kinds of supremacy.