During a prenatal intake interview,the client informs the nurse that she would prefer a midwife to provide her care during pregnancy and deliver her infant.What information would be most appropriate for the nurse to share with this patient?

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This patient will be able to participate actively in all decisions related to the birth process and is likely to receive fewer interventions during the birth process.Midwifery services are available to all low-risk pregnant women,regardless of the type of insurance they have.Midwifery care in all developed countries is strictly regulated by a governing body,which ensures that core competencies are met.In the United States,this body is the American College of Nurse-Midwives.Midwives can provide care and delivery at home,in freestanding birth centers,and in community and teaching hospitals.

During a Prenatal Intake Interview,the Client Informs the Nurse That