By Martine Jean-Baptiste | FAHM Founder, Executive Direector
The World Heath Organization (WHO) has designated 2020 as the "The Year of the Nurse and the Midwife."
The Midwifery Model of Care is a philosophy of care that is based on the fact that pregnancy and birth are normal life processes. It includes monitoring the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle. It encompasses client-centered education, counseling, prenatal care, continuous care and assistance during labor and birth, as well as postpartum (post birth) support and care. Midwifery minimizes and uses technological interventions when appropriate. Midwives also provide family planning counseling and services, health education and sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment. Midwives learn to provide sensitive, culturally appropriate, dignified care that improves women’s trust in the healthcare system. This also puts them in the optimal position to address issues regarding gender-based violence.
Midwifery care contributes directly to reducing maternal and infant mortality. It has been found to be highly cost-effective. Experts estimate that proper education and continued support could help midwives to avert roughly two thirds of all maternal and newborn death.
Haiti has a population of approximately 11 million of which a little over half are women. Currently there are just under 500 midwives in Haiti. That is not enough!
FAHM is overjoyed with WHO's designation and celebration of "The Year of the Nurse and the Midwife." We hope that you will continue to join us in celebrating, highlighting, supporting and spreading the word about the important work that midwives do. Together we can make a difference.
Mesi anpil (Thank you so much)
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