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What is a midwife?
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines a midwife as someone who has completed a midwifery program and is registered to practice midwifery. Midwives provide care for women and families throughout pregnancy, birth, the postpartum period, and beyond.
They are responsible for:
Providing support, care, and advice during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum
Conducting births
Caring for the newborn and infant
Promoting normal birth
Detecting complications
Accessing medical care or other assistance
Carrying out emergency measures
Providing health counseling and education
Midwives can practice in a variety of settings, including homes, communities, hospitals, clinics, and health units.
Midwifery Care at Sarvodaya
Sarvodaya Women’s Hospital is committed to offering a wide spectrum of pregnancy care from holistic natural midwifery care to high risk obstetrical care and a collaborative combination of the two.
In addition to your normal prenatal consults with the obstetricians, you can also meet with a midwife throughout your pregnancy for comprehensive wrap around care that offer
Compassionate Care
We prioritize your emotional well-being just as much as your physical health. To take care of someone’s emotional and physiological wellbeing, you have to take their pain as your own. Our team is dedicated to not just providing medical care, but providing holistic, compassionate, non-judgmental care that honours your birth choices, while ensuring you feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout your entire journey.
Evidence-Based Care
Our approach is grounded in the latest research and best practices. We stay informed on advancements in the field, integrating the most up-to-date, scientifically-supported practices into your care plan. In doing so we also can say with authority that many common interventions are overused, and this allows us to reduce interventions for most of our clients. We ensure that every decision is backed by solid evidence, while still honouring the natural, physiological process of birth.
