Attitudes and views on chiropractic: A survey of United States midwives

ObjectiveA survey of midwives’ knowledge and views about chiropractic.DesignCross-sectional descriptive survey.Setting/LocationAn anonymous on-line self-administered survey.ParticipantsUnited States midwives.Outcome measureRespondent demographics, professional training, personal and professional clinical experience, opinions on safety of chiropractic, and scope of chiropractic practice.ResultsA total of 187 midwife respondents completed the questionnaire resulting in a superficial response rate of 2.1%. Responders were certified nurse-midwives and had some form of training regarding chiropractic. The responders were aware that chiropractors worked with “birthing professionals” and attended to patients with both musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal disorders. A vast majority indicated a positive personal and professional clinical experience with chiropractic and that chiropractic was safe for pregnant patients and children.ConclusionThere is great awareness of and positive personal and professional experience with chiropractic on the part of midwives who participated in this survey. We encourage further research in this field.