The Lancet Series on Midwifery

The Lancet Series on Midwifery highlights the vital role midwives play in improving maternal and newborn health worldwide. It emphasizes that well-trained midwives provide essential care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, leading to better health outcomes. The series discusses challenges like lack of resources and training in many regions, and advocates for investing in midwifery services as an effective way to reduce maternal and infant mortality. Overall, it calls for stronger support, education, and policies to empower midwives to deliver quality care and save lives globally.