Medicus is proud to join in celebrating National Midwifery Week from October 6th to the 12th. This annual event was created by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) to honor and recognize the vital role of midwives and the importance of midwife-led care.

This year's National Midwifery Week, themed 'Midwives Looking to the Future,' shines a spotlight on the timeless yet forward-looking profession of midwifery. While the practice is rooted in the past, its role in modern healthcare has never been more critical. Midwives have been shown to enhance patient experiences and improve birth outcomes, with research continuously backing the value they bring.

Midwife's Impact In Healthcare

Midwives provide vital healthcare throughout a woman's life, from reproductive age to menopause and beyond. Their role is crucial in improving healthcare for women, families, and communities, helping to reduce disparities. They offer a broad spectrum of reproductive care, including childbirth, newborn care, and preventive and contraceptive services.

Empowering Women & Families: Midwives are dedicated to supporting women during labor, delivery, and postpartum care. They provide guidance on nutrition, exercise, and emotional well-being, ensuring expectant mothers have the knowledge to make informed health decisions.

Building Strong Communities: A distinctive strength of midwifery care lies in its community-oriented approach. Midwives collaborate closely with families, offering education and resources to promote maternal and infant health. They empower women to actively participate in healthcare and make choices aligned with their values, ensuring access to birth choices and full-spectrum reproductive healthcare.

Addressing Healthcare Disparities: Midwives strive to ensure all individuals have access to quality healthcare. By providing care and advocating for equitable practices, midwives contribute to reducing health inequities and improving overall community health.

Expanding Access to Care with Locum Tenens Midwives: Locum tenens midwives play a pivotal role in ensuring that high-quality maternal care is always available, particularly in times of staffing shortages. Locum tenens midwives fill in when permanent staff are unavailable, ensuring continuity of care for women and families. Whether providing labor and delivery support or offering reproductive health counseling, locum tenens midwives are a flexible, reliable solution for healthcare facilities.

Did You Know?

Celebrate National Midwifery Week With ACNMs Virtual Meet-Ups!

Join ACNM for a week-long series of webinars! The virtual meet-up begins October 6, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. EST, with special guest representative Lauren Underwood. There will be a session each day of the week featuring various speakers. Plus, each day will feature opportunities for education and connection, with ACNM members able to attend for free and receive CEs. We invite you to learn more about National Midwifery Week and webinar registration here!

Thank you, Midwives!

At Medicus, we are proud to partner with so many incredible locum tenens midwives. We thank you for your contributions and dedication to the health and well-being of women and families everywhere! Be sure to keep up with the celebration or share your own stories of impact on social media by using the ACNM's hashtags #MidwiferyWeek2024 and #MidwivesLookingtotheFuture to stay connected during the week!

As we celebrate National Midwifery Week, let us recognize and appreciate the incredible work that midwives do. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to providing compassionate care make a significant difference in the lives of countless families.

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