This systematic review of the scientific evidence classified the elements of care during pregnancy and childbirth as effective, promising, not proven either way, or not worth using. Many of the elements of the midwifery model of care were validated by this ongoing review, which became the midwives' bible. We listen to women, we talk with women, we stay with women. Every year, more American babies are born into the hands of midwives. Still, the rate is very low compared to that in the European countries with the best birth outcomes.
Midwives believe that our care can enhance the experience of pregnancy and birth for women.
Hopefully, this website will inform women about midwives and encourage midwives to come together and to learn from one another.