A midwife is a trained heath professional who specializes in providing care ,support and guidance to women during pregnancy ,labor ,birth ,and the postpartum period as well as offering assistance with newborn care .midwives focus on promoting normal child birth ,preventing complication and ensuring the health and well being of both mother and baby

SCOPE OF MIDWIFERY

Scope of midwifery means the range of activities ,responsibilities and areas of care in which a midwife is trained and authorized to work .