Impact of midwife-led antenatal care on childbirth outcomes and maternal satisfaction among low-risk mothers in India

TL;DR

Midwife-led antenatal care improves childbirth outcomes and maternal satisfaction for low-risk mothers in India.

Contribution

Evaluates midwife-led antenatal care's impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes in a tertiary hospital setting in India.

Findings

71.33% of women experienced spontaneous vaginal birth.

78% of mothers reported no distress during labor.

Midwife-led care was associated with high maternal satisfaction.

Abstract

Our understanding of midwife-led antenatal care by demonstrates its positive impact on maternal satisfaction and favorable birth
outcomes in low-risk women essential. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the impact of midwife-led antenatal care for low-risk women
at a tertiary hospital. The objectives were to assess maternal and neonatal outcomes and explore how midwife-focused education influences
maternal satisfaction. The study involved 150 low-risk primiparous women, using structured questionnaires and clinical records. Results
showed high rates of spontaneous vaginal birth (71.33%) and positive maternal satisfaction, with 78% of mothers reporting no distress
during labor. Thus, we show the need for evaluating the effectiveness of midwife-led antenatal care in improving maternal and neonatal
outcomes for low-risk women at a tertiary hospital.