Midwifery is the health science and health profession that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period (including care of the newborn), [1] in addition to the sexual and reproductive …

May 20, 2025 · Midwifery care is very safe for low-risk pregnancies. Some risks may come up, especially outside of a hospital. Having a team that includes both a midwife and a doctor adds extra support.

Jan 23, 2026 · If you have a health condition that could complicate your pregnancy or delivery, midwifery care may still be an option. But close collaboration between your midwife and Ob/Gyn is ideal.

We offer prenatal sevices, labor and birth care, postpartum support as well as annual well-woman exams, birth control options, and gynecological problem visits. We believe all women deserve a …

Being or becoming a midwife requires rigorous educational preparation as well as a commitment to improving sexual and reproductive health care. This section of the ACNM website provides a …

Midwives are skilled professionals who provide primary care for mothers/gestational parents and newborns during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods. They may also provide gynecological …

Dec 5, 2025 · What Is a Midwife? From labor and delivery support to postpartum and reproductive care, learn more about midwifery.

May 27, 2023 · Read more to learn more about the different types of midwives, and whether or not you should choose one for your pregnancy and postpartum period. What Is a Midwife? A midwife is a …

The journal Midwifery publishes the latest peer reviewed research to inform the safety, quality, outcomes and experiences of care during pregnancy, labour, birth, postnatal and beyond for childbearing …

Midwifery, care of women in pregnancy, childbirth (parturition), and the postpartum period that often also includes care of the newborn. Midwifery is as old as childbearing.