The Impact of COVID-19 on Midwifery Services

This chapter examines the surge in demand for midwifery services during the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by restrictions on hospital births. It contrasts the marginalized status of midwives in the U.S. with their integrated role in healthcare systems abroad, particularly in Scandinavia. The chapter also discusses how midwifery can enhance maternal health outcomes, especially amid rising maternal mortality rates, and reflects on the increasing acceptance of midwives and home births in contemporary healthcare.