Hoda Al Taniji (Abu Dhabi)
The world celebrates International Midwives Day on the fifth of May every year, with the aim of highlighting the importance and role of midwives in caring for and preserving the lives of thousands of pregnant women and providing the necessary support to them and their families. The midwife provides health care in accordance with the latest professional knowledge, based on scientific standards to maintain safe midwifery practices, meet the health care needs of pregnant women and women of childbearing age, and care for women during pregnancy, before birth, the period of labor, childbirth, postpartum, etc., in a way that contributes to enhancing health. pregnant women.
Maryam Al-Ghobari, a midwife at Burjeel Medical City, said: “I have been working in the country as a registered midwife for 17 years. In the UAE, I have seen unlimited support and continuous care that have contributed to enriching my career as a midwife, such as continuing professional development, joint training courses with Arab and foreign countries, and providing… Education and advanced medical devices, all of this added to my experience and development in the field of midwifery… and midwifery to me means life, when you share with your parents the most important stage in their lives and after the hardship of pregnancy for nine months, it is a truly indescribable feeling, one of the most beautiful feelings that anyone can experience. “It is the birth of a new member who adds joy to the family.”
She added: “In any profession, there are challenges or difficulties that workers may face, but as a midwife, honestly, I have not faced any difficulties or challenges related to my work, as the work environment in the health sector in the UAE is supportive and contributes to self-development. The most beautiful and unforgettable moments make me I am proud of my work and generous. It is the moment of the birth of a child. It is a beautiful moment and I live it with every child birth, as if it is my first experience. But the most beautiful thing is when couples have their child after a long period of childlessness, and I share this overwhelming joy with them, with the arrival of their long-awaited child, where the Feelings that are dominated by tears of joy, so I love my profession because of its human moments that are indelible from memory, and I am proud of them.”
Saving the lives of newborns
Shahad Shakhtoor, a midwife at Burjeel Medical City, expressed her thanks and gratitude to all midwives around the world on the occasion of International Midwives Day, explaining that midwives save the lives of millions of births around the world every year, and they are a major and supportive element in the health sector, as midwives provide care for women during pregnancy. Before birth, the period of labor, birth, and postpartum. They also care for newborns up to 6 weeks of age, including helping the mother master correct breastfeeding. Midwives also contribute to spreading community awareness for mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, and educating them with medical information. necessary, as she is a scientifically qualified health practitioner licensed to provide basic health care, and her role lies in caring for the mother and child and raising the quality of this care in maternity and childbirth departments. She also contributes to reducing the risk of death for newborns and mothers, thanks to her diligent care based on experience, where trained midwives have Qualifications have a tremendous impact on pregnant women and their families.
According to estimates, full investment in the global midwifery workforce, by 2035, will lead to avoiding approximately two-thirds of deaths among mothers and newborns, saving the world from more than 4 million deaths globally. This, if any, indicates the important, fundamental and necessary role played by the midwife. With mother and child during pregnancy and postpartum.
Comprehensive care
Hoda Sobhi Marei, a registered midwife at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, with fifteen years of experience, said: “The profession of midwife is one of the professions that requires awareness of its importance and its role in enhancing health care provided to mothers and children, as a qualified and professionally trained midwife can provide care.” The necessary support for the mother and the evaluation of the child, with a focus on achieving the best results, thanks to her possession of skills that help in developing the relationship between the mother and the fetus or infant, through an interactive partnership that includes a variety of effective physical, cognitive and social behaviors with women with low pregnancy risks up to six weeks after birth.
She added: The profession of a midwife is one of the ancient professions, as I remember that my mother received support in all her births from a midwife, and she always told her successful story with her favorite midwife, whom she sees as a hero who provided her with support to care for her infants, and from here I began to contemplate the importance of this organized profession. Which requires courage, kindness, and adherence to security and safety standards, which is demonstrated by the extent of women’s satisfaction with the services of this midwife. At that time, I decided to be like this heroine, so that I, in turn, would be a true hero for mothers in the most important moments of their lives.
Services
Midwife Hoda Marai stated that the services provided by the midwife include pre-pregnancy and pre-natal care, labor and delivery support, newborn care and reproductive education in the areas of nutrition and exercise, contraception, breastfeeding and quality of infant care, etc., and according to the American College of Nurse-Midwives, they include: Benefits of having midwife care Increased chances of having a positive start to breastfeeding.
She emphasized that the midwife’s profession focuses on involving the patient in the decisions of the treatment plan, which allows the midwife to provide high-quality care to her patients, throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period.
Support families
Ashley Conroy, a midwife at Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children, said: “International Midwives Day is an opportunity to celebrate the profound positive impact that midwives have on the lives of mothers and their newborns. I love this profession of mine, as it allows me to support families during the most beautiful moments of their lives. I am deeply grateful to Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children for providing a wonderful work environment that enables midwives to perform their duties.”
unforgettable moments
Talaat Atal, a midwife at Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children, said: “On International Midwives Day, we celebrate this noble profession and its importance. Working in the field of midwifery gives us the opportunity to participate in unforgettable moments in the lives of parents, and we play a major role in ensuring the safety and health of newborns and empowering their guardians with knowledge and providing them with all necessary support. Every day, I am reminded of the joy and importance of helping to birth a new life. “It is an honor to make such a meaningful impact.”
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