midwifery model of care

"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; and
• identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention.

The application of this woman-centered model of care has been proven to reduce the incidence of birth injury, trauma, and cesarean section."

Information provided by NARM (North American Registry of Midwives).