At Fernandez, we went through a paradigm shift in the way we approached and managed birthing, with all our consultants leading by example. Professional Midwives were brought in from the UK to train our nurses. This had a huge impact on the quality of care that was delivered.
We acknowledge with gratitude the integral role played by these midwives, many of whom took sabbaticals from their jobs and worked with us pro bono, with just reimbursement of expenses and hospitality provided to them.
And today, Fernandez in collaboration with the WHO, is one of six institutes selected in India for the National Midwifery Educator Training Programme, the first to launch it.
| SVDs | Episiotomies | Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Doctors Midwives |
20792 (58.4%) 14807(41.6%) |
7619 (36.6%) 2333(15.8%) |
167 (0.5%) 153(0.4%) |
| Total | 35599 | 9952 | 320 |
The Percentage of Normal births have significantly increased in hospitals across Telangana.
Area Hospital – Asifabad and Community Health Center – Kosigi has shown consistency in maintaining 100% normal births which were supported by midwives.
Community Health Center – Kazagnagar has shown remarkable performance by ensuring 100% normal births in April’ 2021.
Midwives in all facilities have worked collectively in averting the un-indicated C-section to Normal Births and it is evident in facilities like the Area Hospital at Bhahdrachalam, Community Health Center at Eturunagaram, Area Hospital at Gajwel.
The District Hospital at Rajannasircilla, Community Health Centre at Pedhapally, Area Hospital at Mahabubabad, and the Area Hospital at Mancherial have also shown significant improvement in increasing normal vaginal births.
They are actively involved in promoting the health and well-being of mothers. They detect complications during pregnancy, provide care to women during labour that facilitates physiological processes and a safe birth, and immediate care to newborn. They have created awareness in the community by involving frontline health workers in encouraging the mothers for normal birth. There is a considerable attitudinal change in the mothers who are now opting for normal birth over C-section.
Fernandez Foundation was invited by UNICEF Gujarat to facilitate a workshop on different positions in labour. There were 20 delegates including 6 obstetricians and Nurse Midwifery Practitioners from various districts in Gujarat. The training was scheduled from the 21st of July to the 25th of July 2019 in the Civil Hospital, Gujarat.
This journey with Fernandez has been phenomenal. My birthing experience has been ethereal! It’s a lifetime experience! They empower us to be much more than a woman can be.
The support provided by the midwives here is absolutely amazing! Midwifery has been one of the best decisions I made in my pregnancy so far.
It was not possible at all for me to even think of a normal delivery at the age of 39. My midwife helped me make it possible. I had a wonderful birth, all thanks to her.
Every pregnant woman should really have a midwife beside her! They are there with you 24/7. I recommend Midwifery care to every pregnant woman!
I think the best part about Fernandez is the concept of midwifery. The way they communicate with you and the way they make you feel is so motivating!
They held my hand, they made sure I received warm hugs, and they introduced me to Aromatherapy. They allowed me to dim my lights, which I’ve never heard of in any other place.
Positive results of the midwifery model of care.
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Job Title: International Clinical Midwifery Educator, Fernandez Foundation
Accountable to: Director of Midwifery Services, Fernandez Foundation
Mission
We are committed to providing access to excellent, equitable, evidence-based and respectful healthcare for women and the new-born. We believe that life is sacred and precious, and we do our best to affirm and preserve it always.
Vision
A world in which every woman and child has access to high-quality, compassionate care, that enables a life of respect and dignity.
1. Teaching and Training
2. Clinical Mentorship
3. Professional Knowledge
4. Research and Audit
The above job specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Job Title: National Midwifery Educator, Fernandez Foundation
Accountable to: Director of Midwifery Services, Fernandez Foundation
Mission
We are committed to providing access to excellent, equitable, evidence-based and respectful healthcare for women and the new-born. We believe that life is sacred and precious and we do our best to affirm and preserve it always.
Vision
A world in which every woman and child has access to high-quality, compassionate care, that enables a life of respect and dignity.
1. Teaching and Training
2. Clinical Mentorship
3. Professional Knowledge
4. Research and Audit
The above job specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
A midwife is a person who has completed a midwifery education programme that is based on the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Essential Competencies for Midwifery Practice and the framework of the ICM Global Standards for Midwifery Education. They provide care for women during pregnancy, labour, postpartum period as well as the care of the newborn baby.
A midwife is a person who has completed a midwifery
A midwife is a person who has completed a midwifery education programme that is based on the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Essential Competencies for Midwifery Practice and the framework of the ICM Global Standards for Midwifery Education. They provide care for women during pregnancy, labour, postpartum period as well as the care of the newborn baby.
