Prof. Eik-Nes and Assoc. Prof. Tegnander emphasizes the crucial role of midwives in prenatal care and the growing significance of ultrasound in their practice. They highlight the benefits of integrating ultrasound training into midwifery education, using examples from Norway and South Africa. In both countries, midwives are pivotal in supporting pregnant women, but while Norway has well-established ultrasound training programs, South Africa has recently adapted these programs to address the needs of rural populations. Ultrasound enhances prenatal care by providing critical information on fetal development, which can improve outcomes and reduce unnecessary referrals. The authors argue that while ultrasound is vital, it should be considered a specialty rather than a component of basic midwifery education.
ULTRASOUND AND MIDWIVES: EMPOWERING MIDWIVES AND PROVIDING SUSTAINABLE HEALTH CARE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN
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