What are the advantages of midwifery care?
In studies of midwifery care, women experience lower rates of surgical and interventive births, and babies require less resuscitation at birth. Midwifery clients are encouraged to make informed choices about their care, and have access to all routine medical testing during their pregnancy including blood work, genetic testing and ultrasounds. In addition, midwifery clients benefit from knowing and trusting their midwives, with whom they develop a close relationship during pregnancy. Central to the philosophy of midwifery care is that women feel respected and supported so that they are able to experience pregnancy, give birth, and become mothers with power and dignity.
