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Did you know that midwives play a critical role in delivering quality healthcare across the globe❓ Professional midwives educated to ICM standards are key to improving outcomes and reducing health disparities. The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) has released a policy brief highlighting the importance of supporting midwives in delivering comprehensive care. Their work is critical in addressing global health inequities and improving health outcomes. Let’s raise awareness and advocate for the enabling environment needed for midwife-led care. Read now this ICM’s ressource on Enabling Environment Policy Brief for midwives. 👇🏽 https://ow.ly/z2yg50PHhFv

Midwives can now prescribe & administer more medications, making it faster & easier for families to connect to care. Our government is continuing to make changes that help people access the care they need, when they need it. https://lnkd.in/gj85bwdY #onpoli #healthcare

In taking a deeper dive on what CMS and the CMS Innovation Center reports out on maternal health and midwives, I found a MACPAC publication from March 2020. "Under contract with MACPAC, Mathematica compiled an inventory of Medicaid initiatives in the states and territories. Based on a review of publicly available information and confirmation from the Medicaid programs, Mathematica captured almost 400 policies. They examined efforts across the following areas: eligibility and enrollment, education and outreach (to PROVIDERS and beneficiaries), covered benefits, models of care, payment, managed care contracting, performance measurement, and other." https://lnkd.in/ggUW8GzK What totally boggles my mind and absolutely frustrates me, despite Federal law mandating that CMS reimburse CNMs, is the Acronyms and Abbreviations Tab listing the: MFM, NP, OB/GYN, PA, and RN -- BUT NOT the CNM! A multitude of reports can be generated via the excel tool using the acronyms above. NONE can be run using CNM. Seriously, how much NOISE needs to be made for Midwives to be noted as key contributors to maternal health outcomes in the analysis of 400 policies from data collection that occurred from September 2019 to January 2020. I think midwives provided a high volume of services for Medicaid recipients at that time, unless I'm mistaken? Will the new CMS TMaH outputs recognize this provider of care? #GrowMidwives

Research shows that both doulas and midwives are associated with improved health outcomes and lower rates of medical intervention during birth. Learn more about how doulas and midwives provide education, support, and empowerment: https://lnkd.in/d4FYn-xj #midwives #doulasupport

Innovation in health care isn't always about technology. Sometimes, the simplest changes can have the biggest impact. The London Ambulance Service's introduction of cuddle pockets for grieving parents to transport their miscarried babies with dignity is a profound example. It's initiatives like this, drawn from compassionate experiences, that truly make a difference in people's lives. Integrating midwives into paramedics teams can significantly improve patient outcomes and the quality of care provided in emergencies. Midwives bring specialized knowledge in maternal and neonatal health, which is crucial in situations involving pregnant women and newborns. Their expertise ensures that both the mother and baby receive appropriate and timely care, reducing the risk of complications. Midwives also contribute to the holistic care approach, addressing not only the immediate medical needs but also the emotional and psychological support required by patients. Their presence in paramedics teams can enhance communication with pregnant patients, provide reassurance, and ensure continuity of care from the emergency scene to the hospital. Well done Camella Main and Nicola Jones on leading this brilliant initiative #HealthcareInnovation #CompassionInCare #PatientCenteredCare #wemidwives https://lnkd.in/dw4EvMgz

Why are more midwives in the hospital setting losing their jobs and getting paid less? It isn't as complicated as people might think. Our healthcare system is driven by volume, not quality at this point in time. When financial times get tough, which health care systems are bracing for the next economic crisis ahead, they evaluate their budgets and cut things. Midwives have to be on call with a physician for backup support needs like cesarean sections. The hospital is looking at the labor financial costs of why would I pay a physician and a midwife to be on call when a physician can do everything the midwife is doing (you know I don't agree with that logic as far as quality improvement measures, but decisions are being made from financial departments and not quality departments). This is why I am HUGE advocate for more private practices, more midwives creating their own dream job, not fixated around the financial department of a hospital system!

#UNICEF has trained 160 #Yemeni midwives, empowering them with valuable experience & turning them into true champions of maternal #health. Midwives play a crucial role in ensuring safe pregnancies & healthy families. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dmEaw5fr #YemenCantWait #UNICEF #YPN #YPNMEDIA