Each year during National Midwifery Week, midwives across the US raise awareness of the midwifery profession and the services they provide to the women they serve. From pizza parties to poetry readings, the celebrations are as diverse as the profession of midwifery. The University of Indianapolis School of Nursing is marking the observance of National Midwifery Week by joining in the annual Blankets for Babies campaign, collecting new and gently used baby, toddler and maternity items for distribution by local organizations that support babies and mothers. The American College of Nurse-Midwives and its 7,000-plus members are observing National Midwifery Week from Oct. 4 to 11 to point out the positive role these care providers can play in reducing healthcare costs and lowering the rate of Cesarean section, among other benefits. In addition to caring for women during pregnancy, nurse-midwives work with physicians to offer a full range of services to women from adolescence through menopause and help them make informed choices about their health care. Source Source PregnancyWeekly.com

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