MIDW127 exam prep Question and Answers.

What does midwife mean? - With woman. What are social determinants of health and illness? - The social gradient. Stress Early development Work Unemployment Social Support Social exclusion Addition Food Transport What is the Primary Health Care approach to maternity care? - Childbearing is a normal physiological process Childbearing is influenced by culture, economics, family, psychosocial factors and more. Maternal health is a public health issue. Care is planned, managed and involves the community. It is cost-effective, affordable, woman-centered, culturally appropriate and sustainable. What strategies do midwives use to promote midwifery as a primary health care initiative? - Education, Collaboration, Advocation, Kindness Why does midwifery require reflection? - Source of midwifery knowledge. Self-development and awareness. Allows you to make sense of experiences. Facilitates ability to develop strategies for practice improvement. Allows you to identify what you do well. Develops critical thinking skills. Enhances decision making. Provides fresh insights. The ANMC expects all professional midwives practice reflectively and ethically.