Thread by @WHO

Today is the International Day of the #Midwife!

#Midwives are essential to the provision of quality of care, in all settings, globally. We thank 👏 ALL midwives for their efforts to save lives of moms and babies.

#MidwivesDay

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DYK: #Midwives educated and qualified to international standards can provide almost 90% of services needed by mothers and newborns.

#MidwivesDay

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DYK: Women who receive quality midwife-led care experience 20% reduction of preterm births, are 16% less likely to lose their baby, and report higher satisfaction with their birth experience.

#MidwivesDay

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#SupportNursesAndMidwives: They are critical health workers. Investment in their education and training is vital to ensuring #HealthForAll.

#MidwivesDay

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All women & newborns have a right to quality care that enables a positive childbirth experience including:
✅respect & dignity
✅a companion of choice
✅clear communication by maternity staff
✅pain relief strategies
✅mobility in labour & birth position of choice

#MidwivesDay

2020 is the International Year of the Nurse and the #Midwife.

It’s time to recognize the critical contribution nurses and midwives make to global health.

Let’s #SupportNursesAndMidwives

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We must work to ensure that all women have access to continuity of care delivered by an educated midwife.

#MidwivesDay

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Nurses and #midwives often work in challenging circumstances: undervalued, under-resourced, overworked.
Let’s #SupportNursesAndMidwives

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Let’s unite to ensure women, girls and midwives everywhere have equal rights and equal opportunities.

#MidwivesDay

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Everyday, healthcare workers around the world are at risk.
Not just from the virus, but from other people.

#HealthWorkers are caring for us. Let us care for them.

Be respectful.
Be supportive.
Be kind.

#coronavirus #COVID19