#midwifery

#midwifery

Hospitals often default to cesarean delivery for twin pregnancies or breech presentations due to concerns about safety, liability, and the unpredictability of labor.

A growing number of student midwives, including Aimee Peach, are concerned about job availability upon graduation despite undergoing extensive training and serving in the NHS for over 2,300 hours. The Royal College of Midwives reported that eight out of ten newly qualifying midwives lack confidence in securing employment, creating a waste of resources and potential talent in a sector facing critical staffing shortages.

Many were quick to defend Maria, saying, 'A midwife wouldn't do that.' The response highlights historical inaccuracies about midwives that permeate perceptions of midwifery care.

Choosing a midwife with the right certification is vital for ensuring both your safety and your baby's; it guarantees the midwife has met necessary training and competency standards.

But the overall health system in Chad is fragile and many Chadian women don't have access to a safe and sterile place to deliver.