Decision time for midwives: midwifery

Article Abstract:

The implementation of a report by an all-party select committee on health that recommends that maternity services should be women-centered will mean important changes for doctors and midwives. If women's demands for maternity care are to be met, midwives will need to regain their belief in the normality of birth, accept the right of women to make decisions about their care based on unbiased information, and learn to work as autonomous practitioners. All midwives should also be encouraged to study and to improve their practical skills.

Care and treatment, Reports, Cover Story, Pregnant women, Maternal health services

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Midwives' attitudes to home births

Article Abstract:

In 1991, more than 1% of all registered births were carried out at home, representing a total of 7,812. A survey of 44 community midwives revealed that 33 of the total were happy to book a home delivery providing the woman had a low obstetric risk. Of the total, 8 midwives were completely in favour of home births, 13 were keen, 14 were indifferent, 5 were unhappy, and one was completely against.

Childbirth at home, Home childbirth

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Exemption fears

Article Abstract:

Threat of the abolition of free prescriptions for the elderly and children has caused mixed feelings. It may end reliance on medication to cure all ailments and encourage a holistic approach to good health. However, protection for vulnerable groups would be eroded. Means-testing may dissuade many from seeking help.

Social aspects, Economic aspects, Column, Medical care, Prescription pricing

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