Midwifery and Womens Health

MIDWIFERY IN PEDIATRICS

Pediatrics is a branch of medicine that plays a major role in the practice of midwifery. It involves competent nurses/midwives to practice the management of primary health care for women and their infants, children, and adolescents. Building on the framework of midwifery and adolescent development, it provides direct care to women and children and stimulates healthy habits that reduce the risk of discomfort and disease. Midwives are the primary caregiver for pregnant women, they may also be called obstetricians. Pediatric nurses often assist physicians by providing medical care and disease information and treatment plans to their young patients. Pediatricians work in hospitals, clinics and are also involved in private practices. Midwives practice in hospitals and private medical clinics and can also deliver in birthing centers and attend home births. Some competent practitioners also work in academic institutions as professors. They are effective enough to prescribe drugs, treatments, medical devices, therapeutic and diagnostic measures. They can provide medical care to women from puberty to menopause and include the care of their newborn (neonatal), intrapartum, antepartum, non-surgical, and postpartum gynecologic care.