What are the Benefits of using a Midwife?
A midwife-attended birth gives a woman a measure of control not always available with a doctor...
the freedom to move, to eat, to bathe;
whatever else might help her to labor
and birth more confidently.
The role of a midwife is to monitor labor, guiding and supporting the birthing woman safely through the birth process. For many women, care with a midwife allows them to birth their way, safely and naturally, supported by their loved ones.
Many studies show that Midwifery Care during labor
& birth lowers complication rates, reduces the likelihood
of unnecessary cesarean sections, increases the woman's satisfaction with regard to her experience
& increases the success rate of breastfeeding!