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  • 1Directorate of Health Centres, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal = La Revue De Sante De La Mediterranee Orientale = Al-Majallah Al-Sihhiyah Li-Sharq Al-Mutawassit
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Reduced antenatal care schedules, when provided by skilled midwives, offer comparable or improved outcomes to routine care. This approach is cost-effective and ensures patient satisfaction, making it a globally recommended practice.

Area of Science:

  • Maternal Health
  • Obstetrics
  • Midwifery Care

Background:

  • The established frequency and structure of antenatal care are under scrutiny.
  • Previous research has questioned the necessity of traditional antenatal care schedules.
  • Debates center on antenatal care's frequency, content, quality, and impact on maternal and fetal health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of reduced antenatal care schedules compared to routine care.
  • To assess the role and capability of midwives in providing continuous maternity care.
  • To determine the cost-effectiveness and patient satisfaction associated with modified antenatal care protocols.

Main Methods:

  • Review of randomized controlled trials comparing reduced vs. routine antenatal care schedules.

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  • Comparative analysis of care models led by midwives versus obstetricians.
  • Assessment of patient satisfaction and cost-effectiveness of different antenatal care models.

    • Main Results:

    • Reduced antenatal care protocols demonstrated similar or superior outcomes compared to routine schedules.
    • Midwife-led care, with or without physician involvement, provided maternity care comparable to obstetrician-led services.
    • While some women expressed dissatisfaction with new protocols, high-quality, reduced care by midwives proved cost-effective.

    Conclusions:

    • Reduced antenatal care schedules, when delivered with high quality by competent midwives, are effective and safe.
    • Midwife-led, reduced antenatal care models are cost-effective, conserve physician resources, and can ensure patient satisfaction.
    • Globally recommended, these optimized antenatal care strategies offer a viable alternative to traditional, more frequent visits.