A study conducted by researchers from the University of Granada (UGR), in collaboration with the Andalusian Association of Mids, has found that the health care provided by these specialized professionals has a positive impact on health and health systems.
The umbrella revision was based on a sample of 228,509 pregnant women, 72,388 women after childbirth and 7,931 midwives from various countries, such as Australia, Iran, Spain, the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada and China. The article, which appears in Matronas hoyA magazine published by the Spanish Association of Mids was written by Rafael Caparrós González, a researcher in the UGR nursing department and his team.
“Obstetrics is an internationally recognized profession in all health systems and midwives are considered key elements for women’s sexual and reproductive health throughout their lives and in the overall health of newborns up to 28 days after birth,” says Caparrós.
Each year, more than 134 million men’s menstrual seats are held worldwide, often benefiting from the help of specialized maids. The UGR researcher points out that the health care provided by midwives favors Eutocia and reduces the need for medical intervention. Mids are also able to reduce the number of induced births. In this respect, there is scientific evidence that children born through induced work are at a higher risk of developing neurological disorders at the age of 12 years.
“In addition, according to the World Health Organization, women assisted by specialized midwives are more likely to continue breastfeeding six months after birth, which has been shown to be neuroprotective for babies,” the caparrós adds.
This professional care also has a positive impact on perinatal mental health, namely the mental health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and post -childbirth period, reducing the levels of Tokophobia (fear of childbirth), anxiety and stress, which in turn leads. According to this macroeconomic study, specialized midwives are also able to detect and move for certain perinatal mental health problems.
Research shows that these professionals save healthcare systems around the world millions of euros. “In Australia, it has been estimated that midwives are saving $ 12 million a year. As for breastfeeding in Spain, savings could reach € 5.6 million a year for each percentage increase in exclusive breastfeeding rates. In England, too, saving by improving perinatal mental health creates saving about £ 6.6 million a year, ”the researcher concludes.
