Midwifery is the health science and health profession that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period (including care of the newborn), [1] in addition to the sexual and reproductive …

Midwives are healthcare providers who deal with pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care and postpartum health. Some midwives provide routine reproductive care like pelvic exams, Pap tests, or counseling …

May 20, 2025 · Midwifery care is very safe for low-risk pregnancies. Some risks may come up, especially outside of a hospital. Having a team that includes both a midwife and a doctor adds extra support.

Midwives are skilled professionals who provide primary care for mothers/gestational parents and newborns during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods. They may also provide gynecological …

Midwives provide care for all individuals who seek midwifery care, inclusive of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Being or becoming a midwife requires rigorous educational preparation as well …

Midwifery, care of women in pregnancy, childbirth (parturition), and the postpartum period that often also includes care of the newborn. Midwifery is as old as childbearing.

Midwifery refers to the care of women and childbearing people during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, as well as care of the newborn baby. They may also provide gynecologic care, …

The journal Midwifery publishes the latest peer reviewed research to inform the safety, quality, outcomes and experiences of care during pregnancy, labour, birth, postnatal and beyond for childbearing …

Jul 9, 2025 · Midwifery has a unique body of knowledge, skills and professional attitudes drawn from disciplines shared by other health professions such as health sciences and sociology but practised …

Midwifery is defined as “skilled, knowledgeable and compassionate care for childbearing women, newborn infants and families across the continuum from prepregnancy, pregnancy, birth, postpartum …