The development of midwifery in China contributes to pregnant woman health / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

The major of midwifery is the basic platform of midwifery talent training, and its construction and development is very important for maternal health care. The midwifery education in China has experienced more than 100 years of development, especially after the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the undergraduate education program of midwifery and clinical practice have developed rapidly. At the end of 2019, 64 universities in China have added undergraduate major of midwifery. China maternal and child health association has established 10 standardized training bases for midwives. The quality of maternal health has improved significantly in the past two decades.