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Summary: Find out if a midwife can help you; learn information about the philosophy of a midwife and what they do in this free video clip.
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Maureen Browne Maureen Browne has been working in Maternal and Child health in the United States and overseas for 20 years. She certified as a Nurse in Ireland then went on... read more
Hello! My name is Maureen Browne and on behalf of expertvillage.com, this is clip here today is to discuss what is the philosophy and scope of a midwife. A midwife strives to empower and support the woman, help her overcome her fears, and look forward to becoming a mother. A midwife’s care focus is on supporting women in normal pregnancy and labor without known high-risk medical factors. 85 % of women have normal pregnancies. If a pregnancy and/or labor deviates from normal a midwife consults with an obstetrician for the continued plan of the woman’s care.