The Role of a Midwife During Pregnancy
                     THE ROLE OF A 
MIDWIFE DURING 
PREGNANCY
TIPS FOR YOUR HEALTH 
CARE
By Dr. Swati 
Attam
MEET WITH SPECIALIST
DR. SWATI ATTAM
Dr. Swati has expanded the horizon of routine gynae and obstetrics practice into 
cosmetology and aesthetic for women. She is a certified aesthetician from Greifswald 
university, Germany. She has 15 years of total work experience . Of this , first six years 
were spent at St Stephens Hospital Delhi which is known for excellence in Gynecology .
OUR FACILITIES
Acne, hyper pigmentation, melasma , unwanted fascia land body hair, scaring, stretch 
marks, hair fall are common problems among women due to hormonal changes of 
adolescence, pregnancy and menopause. She has made her clinic a one stop place 
for women who want to look beautiful inside and out.
WHAT IS A MIDWIFE?
Let’s first understand what is a midwife. A midwife is 
a special kind of healthcare provider who helps 
women during pregnancy, childbirth, and after birth. 
You can think of them as pregnancy experts who help 
make sure everything goes smoothly.
During pregnancy, a midwife checks on the health of 
the mother and baby. They measure the mother’s 
belly to see how the baby is growing and listen to the 
baby’s heartbeat. They also advise on healthy eating, 
exercise, and what to expect during labor.
When the baby is due, midwives are there to help. 
They support the mother during labor and delivery, 
making sure she’s comfortable and safe. Midwives 
can also help with different birthing options, like 
giving birth in a hospital, at home, or in a birthing 
center.
ROLE OF A MIDWIFE
Taking care of a mother and her child during pregnancy is very important. If you take good 
care during pregnancy, it will ensure the health of both you and your child. So, good prenatal 
care includes regular check-ups and screenings. You can learn about any potential risks or 
complications early on because of prenatal care. Now, you may wonder what role a midwife 
plays in prenatal care. A midwife is also a healthcare provider. Hence, she will help you and 
assist you throughout your pregnancy.
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Guidance Care Approach
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A MIDWIFE 
IN PREGNANCY?
1) BEFORE DELIVERY
Before the delivery of the child, the midwife plays an important role 
in the prenatal care. For mothers who are expecting a child for the 
first time, this phase remains unknown and full of surprises.
2) DURING DELIVERY
As the day of delivery arrives, the role of the midwife becomes more 
crucial. At this point, the mothers mostly are in a state where they 
don’t understand anything. So, the midwife guides the mother with 
their labor. They closely monitor the labor and give emotional 
support to the mother.
3) AFTER DELIVERY
After the delivery of the child when all the surgical and medical 
procedures end, the role of the midwife remains. They have to 
provide emotional support to the mother and take care of the baby 
for a few days as the mother has to recover.
CONCLUSION
Midwives play an important role in the journey 
of a mother in bringing her child to this worth. 
The whole process has a lot of things that can 
affect the child and the mother. So, all these 
things must be done properly. The midwife 
takes care that the mother doesn’t do 
anything wrong, which may complicate the 
birth of the child. Also, the first few days after 
the delivery require immense care of the 
baby. However, since the mother also goes 
through her recovery, this care may get 
neglected. But when you have a midwife, 
then there’s nothing to worry about. 
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