Philosophy

Philosophy

Midwifery Care takes place in partnership with women. Continuity of midwifery care enhances and protects the normal process of childbirth.

Midwifery is holistic by nature: combining an understanding of the social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, pyschological and physical ramifications of women's reproductive health experience, actively promoting and protecting women's wellness; promoting health awareness in women's significant others; enhancing the health status of the baby when pregnancy is on-going.

Midwifery is: dynamic in its approach; based upon an integration of knowledge that is derived from the arts and sciences; tempered by experience and research; collaborative with other health professionals.

Midwifery is a profession concerned with the promotion of women's health. It is centred upon sexuality and reproduction and an understanding of women as healthy individuals progressing through the life cycle.

Midwifery care is given in a manner that is flexible, creative, empowering and supportive.

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