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  • Maternal Health
  • Healthcare Workforce Studies
  • Public Health

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  • Rising birth rates are increasing demand on maternity services.
  • A significant shortage of 3,500 midwives exacerbates workforce pressures.
  • Current conditions are unsustainable for maintaining adequate maternity care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical challenges faced by the midwifery profession.
  • To underscore the impact of workforce shortages on patient care quality.
  • To advocate for improved support and resources for midwives.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative assessment of current midwifery workload.
  • Analysis of midwife-to-birth ratios.
  • Review of reported stress and burnout levels among midwives.

Main Results:

  • Midwives report unprecedented challenges in providing high-quality care.
  • Professional burnout and stress are increasingly prevalent.
  • Overstretched teams are struggling to sustain maternity services.

Conclusions:

  • The current model of maternity care is not sustainable.
  • Urgent action is needed to address the midwife shortage.
  • Investing in the midwifery workforce is essential for quality maternal healthcare.