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MIDWIFERY
AND
OBSTETRICAL
NURSING
MRS.NILAKSHI
INTRODUCTION
• In the changing scenario of health care
system of today’s world, the trends in
midwifery and obstetrical nursing are also
changing. There are new advancements in
care being provided, parenthood planning,
national maternal health policies etc.
HISTORY
• Midwifery is as old as the history of human
species.
• Archaeological evidence of a woman
squatting in childbirth supported by
another woman from behind demonstrates
the existence of midwifery in 500BC.
Cont……
• · Cost containment
refers to systems of health care
delivery that focus on reducing the
cost of health care by closely
monitoring the cost of personnel,
use and brands of supplies, length
of hospital stays, number of
procedures carried out, and number
of referrals requested.
Changing Patterns of Child Birth
There are increasing numbers of
working women, until they are in
there thirties.
• · Increasing
nursing responsibility for
assessment and
professional judgment and
providing expanded roles
for nurse practitioners,
such as the nurse-
midwife.
Family Centered Care
• Practical workshop
• Case studies
• Training with simulator
mannequins in the laboratories
• Mind mapping
• Problem-based learning
CONCLUSION
• Building skills, continuous training is
very important to improve maternal
health and improve quality of care.
• Modern and effective teaching methods
in midwifery education, which are done
in accordance with proclaimed goals of
study program in midwifery, are
necessary for final reform and for
creation of professional with full of
appropriate knowledge and skills