Summary:
We also need to introduce a proper three-year midwifery programme; currently, midwifery is intertwined with nursing, which comprises just six months. As per the international confederation of midwives, the person should have successfully completed a midwifery education programme that is based on the ICM Essential Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice and the framework of the ICM Global Standards for Midwifery Education. Birth Village, The Natural Birthing Centre, is India’s free-standing established birth centre. The International Confederation of Midwives is quite clear that a midwifery programme must be of at least 18 months, with clear emphasis on didactic and clinical training. Our centre is run by midwives and we follow the Midwives Model of Care..