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Midwifery 1
MIDWIFERY
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Midwifery 2
Midwifery
Introduction
Midwifery can be described as the science of compassion, care, and miracles. It is a health
science that deals with the care of mothers before, during, and after childbirth. It is important to
involve the mother in decision-making processes that involve her and her child. This essay,
therefore, involves a midwifery setting that uses a person-centered care approach.
Person-centered Midwifery
The quality of care that is offered by healthcare providers during pregnancy, delivery, after
delivery is based on six core elements that include safe, equitable, patient-centered, efficient,
timely, and effective care (de Labrusse et al., 2017). The idea of patient-centered care in
maternity is an emerging concept that is believed to increase the quality of care. Most women
during the perinatal period experience feelings of anxiety and depression and it is thus important
for them to receive the necessary support from healthcare providers and improve their
psychological wellbeing (Taylor 2015. P. 352). Studies have revealed that most women in
maternity facilities appreciate healthcare services that take care of their care preferences. It has
further been ascertained that they love receiving individualized care (de Labrusse et al., 2017).
Therefore, a midwife should work in cooperation with the mother in perinatal care, during birth,
and postnatal care to ensure that the quality of care is improved and client satisfaction
enhanced.
In some instances within the midwifery setting a midwife may decide to work alone without
involving the mother and their family in decision making. This has in the past contributed to
mistakes in care provision. For example, back in 2015 at Nottingham City Hospital a mother;
Stephanie requested cesarean delivery but her request was disregarded. Her son Sebastian
Harrold was born with severe brain injury and he later passed on in 2016. She had noticed