Midwifery is the knowledge necessary to perform the duties of midwife obstetrics is that branch of medicine which deals with the management of pregnancy labour and puerperium gynaecology is that branch of medical science which treats diseases of the female genital organs. Introduction to midwifery obstetrical nursing free download as powerpoint presentation ppt pptx pdf file pdf text file txt or view presentation slides online historical perspective of midwifery. Journal of obstetric gynecologic neonatal nursing explore this journal who and international confederation of midwives are working together to promote the nursing and midwifery workforce around the world midwifery practice as defined by the american college of nurse midwives acnm is the independent management of womens . View trends in midwifery and obstetrical nursing ppts online safely and virus free many are downloadable learn new and interesting things get ideas for your own presentations share yours for free. During the intrapartum phase a transfer rate to obstetric care from midwifery care of 20 can be expected according to the birthplace in england study brocklehurst et al 2011 x brocklehurst et al 2011b brocklehurst p hardy p hollowell j et al perinatal and maternal outcomes by planned place of birth for healthy women with low