# The birthing experience among Indian antenatal mothers in a midwifery-led care unit: A systematic literature review

**Authors:** Revathi Ramasamy, Lilly Christopher, Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran, Priya Vasanthakumari, Bama Ramu, Kannan Kasinathan, Marudhan Anbalagan, Mala Govindasamy, S. Winston Thomas

PMC · DOI: 10.6026/973206300211042 · Bioinformation · 2025-05-31

## TL;DR

This paper reviews literature on how midwifery-led care affects Indian mothers' mental health, birth outcomes, and satisfaction.

## Contribution

The study systematically reviews literature to highlight the role of midwives and the impact of midwifery-led care on Indian mothers.

## Key findings

- Midwifery-led care is associated with improved mental health outcomes for Indian antenatal mothers.
- Continuity of care provided by midwives positively influences birth outcomes and mother satisfaction.
- The study identifies advantages and drawbacks of midwifery-led care for women in this setting.

## Abstract

Analyzing notable patterns in data on delivery events of pregnant Indian women under midwifery-led care facilities is of interest.
Therefore, it is of interest to gather known literature data to understand the effect of midwifery-led care on mental health, birth
outcomes and mother satisfaction. Thus, the role and effectiveness midwives, their continuity of care, and the influence of a customized
delivery experience are highlighted. The study also examines the advantages and drawbacks for women in this care environment. Thus,
maternity care policies and practices in the healthcare system based on midwifery recommendations should be amended with regular updates.

## Full-text entities

- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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