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Bleeding After Birth and the 2025 WHO Guideline for Midwives

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Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), or heavy bleeding after birth, can become life-threatening quickly. Early recognition and a coordinated response matter because blood loss is difficult to judge by sight, and some women have no obvious risk factors before labour. In October 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), and […]

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The Role of Community-Based Midwifery in Eliminating Maternity Care Deserts

The Role of Community-Based Midwifery in Eliminating Maternity Care Deserts

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Across both developing nations and rural corridors within high-income countries, millions of families face a growing healthcare crisis: the expansion of maternity care deserts. A maternity care desert is defined as a county or geographic area lacking access to hospitals offering obstetric care, birth centers, or licensed OB-GYN providers. When access to basic reproductive healthcare

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AI and Technology in Midwifery: How Innovation Is Supporting Smarter Maternal Care

Innovation & Technology, Maternal Health, Midwifery Practice /

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept reserved for technology companies and research laboratories. It has arrived in the clinic, the delivery room, and the community health center. For midwives, this shift brings both exciting opportunity and legitimate questions — about how these tools work, which ones are trustworthy, and whether technology can ever

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The Global Midwife Shortage Crisis: Why the World Needs One Million More Midwives

Advocacy, Global Midwifery, Maternal Health /

Every day, hundreds of women and newborns die from entirely preventable causes. Behind many of those preventable deaths is a single, devastating truth: there are simply not enough midwives in the world. The global midwife shortage has reached a critical point, and the international midwifery community is sounding the alarm louder than ever before. As

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Addressing Racial Disparities in Maternal Health A Midwife’s Role in Health Equity

Health Equity, Maternal Health, Midwifery /

The Alarming Reality of Racial Disparities in Maternal Health The United States is facing a maternal mortality crisis, and the burden is not shared equally. Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native (AI/AN) women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. This staggering disparity is not due to

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Telehealth in Midwifery: How Virtual Care Is Transforming Prenatal Support

Healthcare Access, Midwifery Practice, Prenatal Care, Technology in Healthcare /

The landscape of maternal healthcare is evolving rapidly, and midwives are at the forefront of this transformation. Telehealth — the delivery of healthcare services through digital communication technologies — has become an essential tool for midwifery practices worldwide. From remote prenatal consultations to home-based fetal monitoring, virtual care is expanding access to the compassionate, personalized

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When Tradition Meets Regulation: Legal Conflicts Facing Indigenous & Traditional Birth Practices

Midwifery Advocacy & Education, Midwifery Care & Maternal Health, News & Articles /

Across the globe, traditional birth practices remain deeply connected to culture, spirituality, and community life. For many families, birth is not only a medical event but also a cultural ceremony that affirms identity and honors ancestral knowledge. Yet in many regions, these traditions face growing tension with modern laws and regulations. Midwives and traditional birth

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How Midwives Support Maternal Nutrition for Healthy Pregnancies

Midwifery Advocacy & Education, Midwifery Care & Maternal Health, Nutrition & Pregnancy Wellness /

During pregnancy, maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet is essential for the health of both mother and baby. Midwives, known for their holistic and individualized approach to care, play a crucial role in supporting maternal nutrition. By providing guidance on healthy eating, educating families about the importance of nutrition, and offering emotional support, midwives help

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Eco-Friendly Practices in Modern Midwifery

Green Birth Centers & Practices, Midwifery Advocacy & Education, Midwifery Care & Sustainability /

In recent years, midwifery care has increasingly embraced eco-friendly practices, integrating sustainability into every step of the birthing process. This shift is not only about reducing the environmental footprint but also about promoting holistic care for both mothers and babies. Midwives, as advocates for natural and compassionate birth, are now expanding their roles to include

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Midwifery Advocacy: How You Can Make a Difference for Midwives and Families

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Midwifery plays a crucial role in maternal and child health, offering holistic, compassionate care throughout pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. Despite the proven benefits of midwifery care, it is often underrepresented and undervalued in many healthcare systems. That’s where midwifery advocacy comes in. By advocating for midwives and the families they support, we can

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