The Role of Midwives in US Perinatal Palliative Care: A Scoping Review.
Robyn SchaferJenna A LoGiudicePamela HargwoodAbigail WilpersPublished in: Journal of midwifery & women's health (2024)
Despite midwives being uniquely positioned to provide holistic, family-centered, and person-centered care in situations of pregnancy with life-limiting fetal conditions, there is limited literature about their involvement in PPC in the United States. PPC should be incorporated into midwifery education and training programs. Midwives should play a central role in shaping future research and policies to ensure the accessibility and quality of PPC.