Midwives play a crucial role with women during childbirth, provide a unique set of vital services for mothers and babies and are trained with a focus on supporting natural births.
Midwifery is important because its role can sometimes mean the difference between life and death. A confident, competent and compassionate midwife empowers and encourages women to welcome their children safely and positively into the world.
Research has shown that women who have access to a midwife experience fewer premature deliveries, fewer interventions during labor and shorter hospital stays.
So today, on International Midwifery Day, let’s recognize their incredible work and call on our leaders to invest in their potential.