Chilean midwives' experiences while providing induced abortion care after the enactment of a law decriminalising abortion

The recent change in Chilean legislation towards abortion enabled midwives to include the care of women having an induced abortion within their scope of practice. However, midwives ’ identity could be strained by induced abortion care provision as it is contrary to midwives’ traditional role. Considering this, the aim of the study was to elucidate how Chilean midwives understand and provide abortion care.
Source: Women and Birth - Category: Midwifery Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research