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Midwifery Model of Care-opportunities and Challenges in the Indian Context

Lekha Viswanath , Lekha Viswanath

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Journal of Nurse Midwifery and Maternal Health 5(3):p 129-136, September-December 2019. | DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jnmmh.2454.7506.5319.7

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Lekha Viswanath. Midwifery Model of Care-opportunities and Challenges in the Indian Context. J Nurse Midwifery Matern Health. 2019;5(3):129–136.

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Midwifery is a profession which is close to women’s life. Midwifery model of care considers pregnancy and birth as normal physiologic events in a women’s life and uses a more positive approach to childbirth. Midwives work with women in promotions of reproductive health, family planning, preconception care, antenatal care, care during labour and postnatal care including newborn care. Considering the impact midwifery model care can create in improving birth outcomes along with providing a positive birth experience Government of India has started steps for the implementation of midwifery practice initiative. This article discusses about the background and need for midwifery care, framework for midwifery practice and education including competencies of midwives and opportunities and challenges for midwifery practice in India.

Keywords: Midwife; Midwifery practice; Midwifery education; Opportunities and challenges.

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Lekha Viswanath. Midwifery Model of Care-opportunities and Challenges in the Indian Context. J Nurse Midwifery Matern Health. 2019;5(3):129–136.

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