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Protecting Midwives to Sustain Care for Women, Newborns and their Families in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Protecting Midwives to Sustain Care  for Women, Newborns and their Families in  the COVID-19 Pandemic
Protecting Midwives to Sustain Care  for Women, Newborns and their Families in  the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Number of pages

6

Author

International Confederation of Midwives & UNFPA

Technical Reports and Document

Protecting Midwives to Sustain Care for Women, Newborns and their Families in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Publication date

07 May 2020

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We are facing a global health crisis: health systems are being tested, as shortages of both staff and resources place intense pressure on services. As the world struggles to get COVID-19 under control, our global health workforce is under increasing strain – and woman-centred, midwifery-led care is more at risk than ever. This publication provides clear actions to ensure the continuation of midwife-led care, and the protection of maternal health and rights: