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[Midwive-nurses and nurse-midwives: the interface of professionals sharing affinity, but differences]
Ruth Hitomi Osawa1, Maria Luiza Gonzales Riesco, Maria Alice Tsunechiro
1Escola de Artes, Ciências e Humanidades da Universidade de São Paulo-Campus Leste, São Paulo, SP. rosava@usp.br
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|March 8, 2007
Summary
The University of Sao Paulo
Area of Science:
- Maternal Health
- Nursing Education
- Midwifery Studies
Context:
- The establishment of an undergraduate Midwifery course at the University of Sao Paulo in 2005.
- Ongoing discourse surrounding educational frameworks for non-medical professionals in delivery care.
- Historical precedents influencing non-medical delivery care models, including English midwifery legislation (1902), traditional US midwifery practices, and nurse-midwife disputes in Brazil.
Purpose:
- To explore the multifaceted meanings associated with the reintroduction of the Midwifery course.
- To analyze the contemporary relevance of this course in the context of delivery and childbirth care.
- To understand the historical and socio-political factors shaping midwifery education and practice.
Summary:
- The study examines the re-establishment of the Midwifery course at the University of Sao Paulo.
- It delves into the historical influences and contemporary discussions surrounding non-medical professionals in childbirth care.
- Key events include the 1902 English Midwives Act, US midwifery history, and Brazilian nurse-midwife conflicts.
Impact:
- Informs the development of midwifery education programs.
- Contributes to the understanding of professional roles in maternal healthcare.
- Provides insights into the integration of non-medical professionals in obstetric care.
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