Childbirth is a termed as a complex phenomenon of inter-related physiological, hormonal and psychological changes, which is different for different women. Midwives play a pivotal role in supporting and caring for women during the childbirth process and normally have an autonomous practitioner position in the care women going through normal birth. The decisions made by midwives while caring and supporting from women during these moments are extremely substantial and determine various sorts of childbirth outcomes.
The process of childbirth is grouped into stages;
First stage or the labouring stage: the cervix is dilated and the foetus is positioned for the birth due ...
