Peer-reviewed article
Impact of midwife-led antenatal care on childbirth outcomes and maternal satisfaction among low-risk mothers in India.
Ramasamy R, Christopher L, Rajendran SS, B J, A N et al. ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001A study in India examined whether midwife-led antenatal care improves birth outcomes and satisfaction for low-risk mothers. The research followed 150 first-time mothers at a tertiary hospital, measuring their birth experiences and newborn health. Results showed most mothers had spontaneous vaginal births and reported high satisfaction with their care, with 78% reporting no distress during labor. The findings suggest midwife-led care may be effective for low-risk women in hospital settings.
Key points
- 71.33% of low-risk mothers had spontaneous vaginal births
- 78% of mothers reported no distress during labor
- Mothers reported high satisfaction with midwife-focused care
- Study involved 150 low-risk primiparous (first-time) women
- Midwife-led education was explored as a factor influencing maternal satisfaction
Limitations
The document does not describe the study design in detail, making it unclear whether there was a comparison group or how outcomes were measured. No data on actual neonatal outcomes (beyond the mode of birth) are provided.
Abstract
Our understanding of midwife-led antenatal care by demonstrates its positive impact on maternal satisfaction and favorable birth outcomes in low-risk women essential. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the impact of midwife-led antenatal care for low-risk women at a tertiary hospital. The objectives were to assess maternal and neonatal outcomes and explore how midwife-focused education influences maternal satisfaction. The study involved 150 low-risk primiparous women, using structured questionnaires and clinical records. Results showed high rates of spontaneous vaginal birth (71.33%) and positive maternal satisfaction, with 78% of mothers reporting no distress during labor. Thus, we show the need for evaluating the effectiveness of midwife-led antenatal care in improving maternal and neonatal outcomes for low-risk women at a tertiary hospital.
Findings the Hub has extracted
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- Intervention
- Midwife-led antenatal care with midwife-focused education for low-risk women
- Population
- 150 low-risk primiparous women at a tertiary hospital in India
Key finding
71.33% achieved spontaneous vaginal birth
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