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Creating a birth preferences list is a key step for every mama in preparing for childbirth. Start by spending time reflecting on your desired birth experience and noting your preferences. Then, discuss these preferences with your care team, including your healthcare provider, birth partner, doula, and other professionals, considering their expert advice. When choosing a birth location, consider options like a midwifery unit, birth center, hospital, or home birth, weighing the benefits of each. Remember, the final decision is yours, mama! ❤️ #BirthPreference #BirthPlan #PregnancyJourney

Receiving care throughout pregnancy by a midwife who is known to you is now referred to as a midwifery continuity of care model. This method of healthcare service is one of the best public health strategies available to prevent preterm birth and will be a key strategy in the Every Week Counts - National Preterm Birth Prevention Collaborative to prevent preterm and early term birth. In fact, high-quality evidence suggests that preterm birth is reduced by around 24 per cent in such models when compared with other types of maternity care. For Aboriginal women in midwifery continuity models, the improvement is around 50%. Read the feature article in the 2024 edition of the Every Week Counts magazine by NSW’s Amanda Rehayem and WA’s Jennifer Leverington, to find out more about midwifery continuity of care and the many other advantages of receiving this type of care: https://lnkd.in/gzVuJjnN #everyweekcounts #preterm #pretermbirth #alliance #APBPA #borntoosoon #pregnancy #maternity #education #midwifery #midwife #continuityofcare Australian College of Midwives

🌿 Trends in Natural Birth Methods The rise in natural birth methods reflects a growing interest in holistic, low-intervention birthing experiences. Recent research supports the benefits of natural birth, including shorter recovery periods, fewer medical interventions, and a more empowered birthing experience. As more families explore these options, the demand for midwifery care, birth centers, and doula services is also growing. #NaturalBirthMethods #PregnancyTrends #HealthcareInsights #BirthEmpowerment #NaturalChildbirth #MaternityCare

🌍 It’s inspiring to see the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) championing the implementation of continuity of midwifery care across the globe. This model ensures that every woman receives care from an educated, autonomous professional midwife, leading to better outcomes for mothers, babies and families alike. Why does continuity of midwifery care matter? ✅ Improved Outcomes: Research shows this model has several benefits including reducing preterm births, stillbirths and neonatal complications ✅ Stronger Relationships: Women can build trust and connection with a dedicated midwife, enhancing their confidence and experience during pregnancy, birth and beyond. ✅ Empowered Midwives: This model can strengthen relationships, increasing optimal outcomes for women and babies and satisfaction for both mothers and midwives, ✅ Equity in Care: Continuity models can help ensure all women, regardless of background, receive high-quality, compassionate care. This is a powerful step toward achieving universal access to respectful maternity care.👏 #Midwifery #ContinuityOfCare #MaternalHealth #GlobalHealth #infantHealth

📄✨ Essential Reading for All Midwives! This landmark "The Global Position Paper on Midwifery Models of Care" from World Health Organization, UNICEF, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) is a huge milestone in our midwifery profession, highlighting the profound impact of midwifery models of care. As midwives, this is a crucial paper to explore, as it outlines how our roles as primary care providers during pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period can save lives, improve outcomes, and elevate women’s care experience. This is more than a paper – it’s a call to action for midwives everywhere. Let’s dive into these findings and keep pushing for the full integration of midwifery care models in health systems worldwide. Together, we can continue advancing our field and making a difference in maternal and newborn health. 🌍💙#MidwiferyGhana #Midwives #MidiferyModelsOfCare

If you haven't read this yet, check out this important position paper from World Health Organization on the impact of #Midwives and the importance and benefits of transitioning to midwifery models of care 👇

🌍📢 Strengthening midwives' roles in maternity and newborn care can save millions of lives each year while significantly enhancing women’s overall experience of care. The World Health Organization, in collaboration with UNICEF, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and ICM, has released the landmark 'Transitioning to Midwifery Models of Care: A Global Position Paper.' This paper emphasises the benefits of midwifery models of care, where midwives serve as primary healthcare providers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. When discussing the importance of this position paper, ICM’s Chief Executive, Sally Pairman, stated: “We are so excited to have worked closely on writing and launching the Global Position Paper on Midwifery Models of Care, helping to ensure that every woman in the world is able to receive care from an educated, autonomous professional midwife. We encourage countries to implement continuity of midwife care into their health systems as a cost-effective way to improve health and well-being.” This is a milestone achievement for midwifery worldwide. Let’s continue advocating for the implementation of midwifery care models across the globe! Read the paper now: https://ow.ly/RJXL50U2Uyn

The Midwifery Model of Care is a wellness-based approach. It sees pregnancy as a normal, healthy process. Birth – while unpredictable – is best left to unfold with as little intervention as possible. Most significantly, midwives see birthing persons as equal partners in their care. Informed consent is paramount. The Midwifery Model of Care encourages watchful waiting and minimal intervention during birth. A good midwife knows how to use her hands for skilled care when necessary, and perhaps more importantly, when to sit on them. The focus is on the person giving birth, not on the technology. When intervention is necessary, they use an evidence-based approach. Midwives generally pass on practices that don’t improving outcomes. article by : silver spring doula Fakeeh University Hospital

More of this.  A new Massachusetts law will expand access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options. Why should we care? People deserve to choose how and where they give birth, especially Black and Brown moms who face worse health outcomes during birth and the postpartum period. The new innovations under this law, including expanding access to midwifery care, doulas, and developing more free-standing birth clinics, could pave the way for more people to have safe birthing experiences. More from Georgetown University Center for Children and Families: https://bit.ly/3Nfo8gj   

🏠 "Embark on Your Home Birth Business Planning Pathway!" 🤰✨ Dreaming of starting your own home birth business? Here's a roadmap to help you turn that dream into a reality: 🌱 Step 1: Begin with Education Educate yourself about home birth practices, safety measures, and the midwifery profession. Knowledge is your foundation. 🤝 Step 2: Certification & Training Obtain the necessary certifications and training to become a licensed midwife or healthcare provider. 🌿 Step 3: Legal & Safety Preparations Familiarize yourself with local regulations, and ensure a safe home birthing environment. 🏡 Step 4: Equip Your Space Set up a comfortable, hygienic, and tranquil birthing space in your home, including essential supplies. 👩🔬 Step 5: Prenatal Care Offer comprehensive prenatal care, including regular check-ups, education, and emotional support for expecting parents. 📝 Step 6: Business Planning Create a solid business plan that outlines your services, pricing, and marketing strategies. 🌟 Step 7: Marketing & Outreach Build a strong online presence, reach out to your community, and connect with prospective clients. 👶 Step 8: Birth Support Be ready to provide expert care and emotional support to expecting parents during their home birth experience. Your journey towards establishing a home birth business is a path of passion, compassion, and dedication. We're here to support you every step of the way! 🌸💪 #HomeBirthBusiness #EmpowerBirth #MidwiferyCare