The Midwives Model of Care is based on the fact that pregnancy and birth are normal life events. The Midwives Model of Care includes: monitoring the physical, psychological and social well-being of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle; providing the mother with individualized education, counseling, and prenatal care, continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery, and postpartum support; minimizing technological interventions; and identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention. The application of this model has been proven to reduce the incidence of birth injury, trauma, and cesarean section. Brochures Available Citizens for Midwifery (CfM) has developed an excellent brochure about the Midwives Model of CareŠ. A PDF version of the brochure is available here online. For a free print sample, or to order brochures, please download the order form. For additional information about CfM visit their website at .