New technologies evolve and become more sophisticated for pregnancy and childbirth. Parents can now see their child when having a sonar scan on screen, which allows the doctor to monitor the baby to make sure the baby, is healthy and is growing in the uterus properly. A midwife also has the ability to see any outward signs of delay, especially when the baby has not engaged properly in the pelvic brim.
Sonar’s can reveal if there is any cord or placental complications of which appropriate measure can be taken in good time before delivery. The role of a midwife needs to be embraced with understanding and wisdom as mothers and babies are precious. When pregnant, fear of birth and what could go wrong should not occupy mother’s thoughts, as there are new diagnostic equipment, life support machines, screening tools, medications and monitoring devices available that pick up complications immediately.
Midwives are a safety bridge between new technologies and birthing mothers, and have sufficient clinical expertise and knowledge to handle such equipment and interpret the readings of such machines in order to provide a safe delivery. This technological society is well equipped and prepared for modern childbirth of which most people are aware of the beneficial attributes. Pregnant women are electronically managed, and undergo antenatal screening, ultrasound scans and CTG monitoring which makes the birthing process far more manageable. Midwives that have been in practice for many years can still recall the very first drip counter which allowed them to practice more safely as opposed to having to count the drip drops per minute and working out the rate.
During the early 70’s women and midwives warmly received the CTG machine that allowed midwives to monitor the baby in 3D, as well as the IV syntocinon which allowed dosage control. Nurses that have completed their training can now apply for midwife jobs Brisbane Australia for a rewarding career in this field. Modern technology now allows the expectant mom and midwife to see the genetic profile, foetus, blood gas record and blood pressure of both mother and child. Midwives play a very important role and enhance a women’s birthing experience as well as build up a healthy relationship with the parents to be.
A modern day epidemic among pregnant women is the fear of childbirth, as they fear what might go wrong in spite of childbirth being a natural life changing event. Birth should not be a stressful event but rather a happy event. Midwives in Australia play an important role in reassuring mothers by means of education and exposure to pregnancy and birth, and make mothers see that giving birth and breastfeeding is a normal every day event which is safe.
