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Midwifery in Mexico

G Trueba

    Modern Midwife
    |April 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary

    In Mexico, graduate nurse-midwives successfully provided safe childbirth services. This project highlights their potential to improve maternal and infant outcomes in midwifery care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Science
    • Public Health
    • Nursing

    Background:

    • Traditional midwives in Mexico preserve ancient customs surrounding pregnancy and childbirth.
    • Empirical midwives practice based on experience, with minimal training.
    • Graduate nurse-midwives have specialized training but rarely practice midwifery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of graduate nurse-midwives in clinical practice.
    • To assess the outcomes of a project involving graduate nurse-midwives in Mexico.

    Main Methods:

    • A project was implemented involving graduate nurse-midwives.
    • Clinical practice outcomes were monitored over a five-year period.

    Main Results:

    • Graduate nurse-midwives attended 1,500 deliveries.
    • Zero maternal deaths were recorded.
    • Only two infant deaths occurred during the study period.

    Conclusions:

    • Graduate nurse-midwives demonstrated safe and effective practice in Mexico.
    • This model shows promise for enhancing maternal and infant healthcare services.