Midwife appointment in Rome: the start of the wellbeing journey for mother and baby
Being followed by a midwife during pregnancy is a fundamental choice to guarantee the well-being of the mother-to-be and the unborn child. The midwife plays a key role in assisting pregnant women, offering complete and personalised care throughout the pregnancy journey in Rome.
The midwife is an expert in the management of physiological pregnancy, carefully monitoring mother’s and baby’s health. Through regular check-ups and specific examinations, the midwife can identify any risk factors early on, allowing for timely intervention and the prevention of complications.
The midwife also offers valuable emotional and educational support. Accompanying the mother-to-be through the different stages of pregnancy, she provides detailed information on the baby’s development, body changes and antenatal care. This helps to reassure the expectant mother, reducing anxiety and concerns.
One of the advantages of being cared for by a midwife is continuity of care, which allows a continuous relationship to be established and enables personalised care. This facilitates a more person-centred approach and aids decision-making with appropriate care and targeted recommendations.
The constant presence of the midwife contributes towards establishing a trusting and familiar relationship, which is essential for the emotional well-being of the pregnant woman. The pregnant woman feels listened to, supported and understood, and her emotional experience is more serene throughout the pregnancy.
This constant connection with the professional allows a better understanding of the woman’s needs and encourages active participation in decisions related to her pregnancy, labour and delivery. In addition, the midwife can offer ongoing education on maternal and neonatal health, enabling the mother-to-be to take an active role in managing her own health and that of her baby.
Continuity of care with a midwife creates a care pathway oriented towards the wellbeing of the pregnant woman, promoting a positive pregnancy, a fulfilling birth and a smooth transition to parenthood.
Find out how the first midwife appointment in Rome is carried out with Elena Iannelli
- Taking medical history and identification of any potential risk factors
- Reviewing blood tests and ultrasound scans
- Blood pressure check and rapid urine test
- Symphysis-fundal height measurement (SFH) to ensure fetal growth is adequate
- Abdominal palpation to identify the position of the fetus inside the uterus
- Auscultation of the fetal heartbeat
- Responding to mother’s or couple’s needs related to specific situations
- Active listening
- Depending on the gestational age, various topics are discussed during the visits, such as nutrition during pregnancy, healthy lifestyles, attending antenatal classes, choice of place of birth, labour, breastfeeding, etc.
Scientific evidence confirms that the management of low-risk pregnancy and birth by midwives is associated with higher women’s satisfaction and a reduction in medical interventions (caesarean section, episiotomy) (Comitato Percorso Nascita nazionale, Ministero della Salute).
The higher level of satisfaction with the care received derives above all from better communication with the professional who assisted them throughout the pregnancy and greater involvement in the decision-making process.
In summary, being cared for by a midwife during pregnancy represents an investment in maternal and neonatal health. Thanks to her expertise and holistic approach, the midwife offers comprehensive care, promoting a healthy pregnancy and a positive birth experience.
If you live in Rome and are looking for a professional point of reference during pregnancy, contact me for details about appointments!
