Maximizing Midwifery: Strategies to Expand Access to the Midwifery Model of Care

Frontier Nursing University: Distance Education for Nurse-Midwives and Nurse Practitioners By many measures, the maternity care system in the United States is not meeting people’s needs during pregnancy and childbirth. Substantial evidence supports the midwifery model of care as a key strategy to improve outcomes, the experience of care, and at the same time, use resources more effectively. Yet, midwives remain an underutilized resource. This session will explore strategies for advocating for increased access to the midwifery model of care in the U.S. Presenter: Nan Strauss, JD, Director of Policy and Advocacy for Every Mother Counts Presented as part of FNU's 2018 Virtual Event celebrating National Midwifery Week www.frontier.edu/midwiferyweek #MidwivesMakeADifference #NMW2018 #FNUAnswerTheCall #MaternalHealth #Midwifery #EveryMotherCounts