Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1084684 | Midwifery | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
India had well-trained European and indigenous midwives during the time of British rule. The strong midwifery profession lost its importance after independence for various reasons. As a result maternal mortality remains high in India. This paper analyses reasons for the dilution in the midwifery profession, which include amended regulations, lack of social or political priorities, and change in health programme directions. This paper also presents a framework for midwifery-based maternal health services. This analysis shows that there are local as well as internationally supported efforts to improve midwifery in India.
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Authors
Dileep Mavalankar, Parvathy Sankara Raman, Kranti Vora,