Childbirth

Chain of best practices in Midwifery

In this project we have developed chains of best practices for each step in full scope midwifery. Here’s the picture of best practices in intrapartum care. Click on the picture below for a PDF-version, that can be saved and/or printed for professional use:

Here are posters about non-pharmacological pain management during labor. 

Non-pharmacological pain management helps coping with pain and supports relaxing. Non-pharmacological pain management supports physiological processes and doesn’t have any harmful side effects.


Midwifery competencies specific to care during labour and birth by ICM (International Confederation of Midwives). Read about the competencies here!