As midwives, we go through years of college and post graduate education and clinical training. We learn a lot about women’s bodies and supporting the natural processes of puberty through menopause, of everything childbearing and breastfeeding. We learn to provide excellent midwifery care – the science and the art of it. We learn prevention and …
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Birth center regulations can be overwhelming to some midwives. There are 50 states with their own way of looking at free standing birth centers. Presently, 80% of the states have some sort of regulations for birthing centers. As of today, the states with no birth center regulations are Michigan, Noth Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin, North Dakota, …
There are many different types of midwives (we will discuss the two main types present in the US today) and pay potential for each type of midwife. It makes a difference if you are a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) or a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). It makes a difference what you make …
Midwifery Scope of Practice The midwifery scope of practice is defined as the range of roles, functions, responsibilities and activities which a registered midwife is educated, competent and has the authority to perform in the context of the midwifery definition. The SOMP can also be defined as the extent or limits of …
Midwifery Birth Center Regulations Birth Centers in the US has provided a great contribution in the healthcare industry. As of 2020 birth centers continue to grow. There are now more than 384 freestanding birth centers in the United States in 37 states and DC. This represents growth of 97% since 2010. The COVID-19 pandemic brings …
Collaboration Tips for Midwives Collaboration between professional groups is essential for safe and efficient health care. Collaboration improves the way your team works together and problem solves. This leads to more innovation, efficient processes, increased success, and improved communication. Through listening to and learning from team members, you can help …
Access to midwifery care has never been a top priority in the US. It is perceived to be “less-than” what services the Ob/Gyn can provide. However, with the rising demand of maternity care around the US, it is clear to say that midwives are much needed than before. According to CDC, around 3.66 million babies …
Starting a Birth Center Most midwives dream of starting a birth center practice and being independent from employment of a big health care system. You get to invest your time and energy into something you love. You get to build your vision instead of someone else’s. You also provide jobs to those people around you …
All profession related to medical field has never been an easy-breezy type of job. It is extremely rewarding but can be stressful as well. Midwifery, as a type of medical profession has been this stressful as well. This profession requires great commitment, hard work, and endurance. Midwives have stressful jobs in that they regularly deal …
Gynecology is a medical discipline dedicated to female health care concerns including the development, diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of disorders and diseases distinct to the female reproductive system. The medical care of a women and her child before, during, and after birth is attributed to the field of obstetrics (Cunningham et al., 2010). Gynecology and …
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