The term midwife reflects a philosophy of care–one that is
directed toward women and their individual reproductive needs. A
midwife usually offers a variety of options and seeks to
eliminate or minimize unnecessary interventions.This philosophy
is represented by the Midwives Model of Care. The midwives model
of care is based on the belief that pregnancy and birth are
normal life processes. The midwives model of care includes: -
Monitoring the physical, psychological, and social well-being of
the mother throughout the childbearing cycle - Providing the
mother with individualized education, counseling, and prenatal
care, continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery,
and postpartum support - Minimizing technological interventions
- Identifying and referring women who require obstetrical
attention1 What is a midwife? A midwife is a health care
professional who provides an array of health care services for
women that can include medical histories and gynecological
examinations, contraceptive counseling