A great article that identifies many of the benefits of integrating midwives into our healthcare system. A few insightful stats:
- Chile has less than half the number of maternal deaths as the US
- They lowered their maternal mortality rate by 50% between 2000 and 2020
How did they do it? By having 80(!) midwives per 1,000 live births (the US has 4 per 1,000). #midwivessaveliveshttps://lnkd.in/gRujJJyc
Chile’s effective integration of midwives into all levels of health care led the country to improved maternal outcomes and lower mortality rates. In this week’s International Insight, Evan D. Gumas draws valuable lessons for the U.S., where integration of midwives is limited.
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.
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Access to Holistic Care: Pillar 1 of the TMaH (Transforming Maternal Health) model focuses on enhancing access to birth services and perinatal support. Swishvo is ahead of the curve, increasing access to holistic health providers like doulas, midwives, and nutritionists. Together, we're bridging gaps in maternal healthcare and promoting equity. As CMS' Transforming Maternal Health Model prioritizes access to care, Swishvo is leading the charge by connecting users with holistic health providers like never before. With Swishvo, expectant mothers can easily access birth centers, midwives, and perinatal community health workers, ensuring comprehensive care for all. Join us in revolutionizing maternal healthcare! #TMaH#HolisticHealer#HolisticHealing#MindBodySpirit#Wellness#HolisticWellness#MentalHealth#MaternalHealth
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"
Join us on this important day to celebrate the invaluable contributions of midwives worldwide! 🌍
On the International Day of the Midwife, we recognise not only their critical role in maternal and newborn health but also their significant impact on our planet's sustainability.
Through their advocacy for sustainable birth practices, midwives are at the forefront of a vital climate solution. By empowering mothers and families to make environmentally friendly choices during pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond, they contribute to a healthier future for both humanity and the planet.
Today, let's celebrate midwives for their dedication, compassion, and tireless commitment to both the well-being of families and the preservation of our environment. Together, let's honor their invaluable role as guardians of life and champions of a sustainable future.
Happy #IDM2024! 🌟👶🌱Join us on this important day to celebrate the invaluable contributions of midwives worldwide! 🌍
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Midwives play a crucial role in climate solutions for several reasons:
1. Promoting Sustainable Birth Practices: Midwives are advocates for natural and low-intervention birth practices that can reduce the environmental impact of childbirth. By promoting practices such as water birth, delayed cord clamping, and skin-to-skin contact, midwives help reduce the need for unnecessary medical interventions that consume resources and contribute to waste.
2. Supporting Family Planning and Reproductive Health: Midwives play a key role in providing family planning services, counseling on contraception, and supporting women's reproductive health choices. By helping women make informed decisions about family planning, midwives can contribute to reducing population growth and its associated impact on the environment.
3. Advocating for Maternal and Newborn Health: Improving maternal and newborn health outcomes through midwifery care can help reduce the overall burden on healthcare systems and resources. Healthy mothers and babies require fewer medical interventions and resources, leading to a more sustainable healthcare system.
4. Educating Communities on Sustainable Practices: Midwives often work closely with communities and families, providing education on healthy practices during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This includes promoting breastfeeding, healthy nutrition, and environmental awareness. By educating communities on sustainable practices, midwives can contribute to a healthier environment for future generations.
5. Leading by Example: Midwives are often at the forefront of advocating for sustainable healthcare practices within their own profession. By implementing environmentally friendly practices in their clinics and advocating for sustainable policies in healthcare settings, midwives can inspire positive change and contribute to climate solutions.
Overall, midwives play a vital role in promoting sustainable childbirth practices, supporting reproductive health choices, advocating for maternal and newborn health, educating communities on sustainable practices, and leading by example in promoting environmentally friendly healthcare practices. Their work is essential in contributing to climate solutions and creating a healthier future for all.
Join us on this important day to celebrate the invaluable contributions of midwives worldwide! 🌍
On the International Day of the Midwife, we recognise not only their critical role in maternal and newborn health but also their significant impact on our planet's sustainability.
Through their advocacy for sustainable birth practices, midwives are at the forefront of a vital climate solution. By empowering mothers and families to make environmentally friendly choices during pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond, they contribute to a healthier future for both humanity and the planet.
Today, let's celebrate midwives for their dedication, compassion, and tireless commitment to both the well-being of families and the preservation of our environment. Together, let's honor their invaluable role as guardians of life and champions of a sustainable future.
Happy #IDM2024! 🌟👶🌱Join us on this important day to celebrate the invaluable contributions of midwives worldwide! 🌍
Join the celebration 👉 www.idm2024.org
CEO @ Sibel Health | Ruth K. Freinkel MD Professor @ Northwestern University | Physician Engineer | Digital Health Leader | Board Certified Dermatologist | Head of the Medical Advisory Board - Geologie
Point of care ultrasound is the next stethoscope. This kind of technology in the hands of midwives in low resource settings can have a greater impact on clinical outcomes than in high resource settings where we have existing infrastructure and expertise.
The AI piece is really important - I don’t see it as replacing the clinical skill and instinct of a clinician but rather rapidly closing a training gap and making each midwife more productive. Excited to see this scale enabled by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the places that need it the most.
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Join us in honouring the incredible dedication of midwives worldwide on #IDM2024 🌎🍃🌼
Under the theme, 'Midwives: A Vital Climate Solution', we draw attention to the fact that midwives are a vital solution in adapting health systems to climate change and lowering carbon emissions overall.
At #ACC24 explore topics like 'An update on acute medicine for the pregnant patient' and 'The pregnant patient in the ICU', designed to empower healthcare professionals with the latest insights in managing pregnancy-related challenges.
Let's commemorate the vital role of midwives alongside advancing knowledge in pregnancy healthcare.
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On this International Day of the Midwife, it feels very apt to share this study by the The Commonwealth Fund.
The question is, how can we make this happen faster?
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"Research consistently demonstrates that when midwives play a central role in the provision of maternal care, patients are more satisfied, clinical outcomes for parents and infants improve, and costs decrease. Use of midwives is also associated with fewer cesarean sections, lower preterm birth rates, lower episiotomy rates, higher breastfeeding rates, and a greater sense of respect and autonomy for the patient.
A recent analysis found that a midwife workforce, integrated into health care delivery systems, could provide 80 percent of essential maternal care around the world and potentially avert 41 percent of maternal deaths, 39 percent of neonatal deaths, and 26 percent of stillbirths. Midwives also could help address the workforce shortages that loom large in the U.S. maternity care landscape: nearly half of U.S. counties lack a single obstetrician-gynecologist, and it’s estimated that the nation needs 8,000 more to meet demand — a number that, by one estimate, may rise to 22,000 by 2050."
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🌟 MUMYU is determined to shift the paradigms 🌟
I am thrilled to share groundbreaking findings from our 4 years long in-depth research collaboration with the last living generation of Indigenous Midwives in Northern India, 🤰👶 Our organization has delved deep into the invaluable knowledge and experiences of these incredible midwives, unearthing a gold mine of data that promises to reshape the landscape of maternal and baby healthcare in the coming times. 🌍💖
Through extensive interviews and hands-on engagement with the Indigenous Midwives, we have uncovered a wealth of insights passed down through generations. Their traditional practices, time-tested remedies, and intimate knowledge of maternal and baby care have proven to be a treasure trove of information. 📚✨
This rich tapestry of data doesn't just dwell in the past; it acts as a bridge to the future of healthcare. By understanding and incorporating these age-old practices with modern medical knowledge, we have the potential to revolutionize the way we approach maternal and baby health. 🚀🌱
Our findings touch upon various crucial aspects, including prenatal care, birthing practices, postpartum support, and newborn care.
A heartfelt thank you to the Indigenous Midwives who graciously shared their knowledge and experiences with us. It is through their openness and collaboration that we have gained this extraordinary insight, and we are committed to honoring and respecting the traditional wisdom they have entrusted us with. 🙌❤️
🌿 Shifting Paradigms: Embracing Traditional Wisdom in Healthcare 🌿
In a world where technological advancements have reshaped the healthcare landscape, it's time for a mindful recalibration. Let's initiate a mental shift from excessive, unnecessary medical interventions towards a more holistic approach that taps into age-old traditional wisdom. 🌐💚
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