“Midwifery care takes place in partnership with women, recognising the right to self-determination, and is respectful, personalised, continuous and non-authoritarian.”
— ICM Philosophy and Model of Maternity Care.
What is Evidence Based Care?
Evidence-based care is a collaborative relationship between the pregnant person and their midwife to holistically guide and educate by interpreting the highest quality research. At Morosini Midwifery, our evidence-based care provides recommendations and education personalised for your individual needs, encouraging you to take ownership of your choices throughout your pregnancy/birth and into the postnatal period.
This empowers you to make informed decisions specific to your pregnancy journey and health history, aiming for improved outcomes and a positive birth experience to gently transition you into motherhood.
Within Morosini Midwifery, evidence-based care is paramount when discussing options for your pregnancy care, meaning the cultural and societal norms seen within standard maternity care are not regarded as law. Rather, Morosini Midwifery acknowledges midwifery practices must reflect the broader interpretation of what counts as evidence, including your own personal experiences, intuition, empirical research, journals and modern media.
When under the care of Morosini Midwifery, your midwife will follow her own scope of practice. Open and honest disclosure will be at the forefront when discussing your health history, pregnancy history and your desires for your own care. The scope of Morosini Midwifery “includes preventative measures, the promotion of normal birth, the detection of complications in mother and child, the accessing of medical care or other appropriate assistance and the carrying out of emergency measures.” – International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Definition of the Midwife
As a maternity care provider, Morosini Midwifery holds a legal responsibility to make recommendations about whether a woman needs medical attention during pregnancy, labour and birth or the postnatal period and to refer them to a multidisciplinary team if their health needs become complex. The Australian College of Midwives guidelines for consultation and referral are utilised, to facilitate consultation, referral and integration of care between midwives, medical practitioners and other health professionals, giving confidence to providers as well as women and their families.
