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, 2. This is correct. In 1910, the midwifery profession was significantly influenced
by poor maternal-child outcomes and a public perception as unprofessional.
At that time, approximately 50% of all U.S. births were reportedly attended by
midwives. However, especially with regard to perinatal health indicators, the
national population’s general health was poor. Unfavorable outcomes among
both mothers and infants were attributed to midwives who, at that time,
were largely unregulated and generally perceived as unprofessional. Poor
maternal-child outcomes, negative perceptions of midwives, obstetricians’
targeted efforts to take control of the birthing process, and a movement away
from home births prompted major changes. Legislation was passed to tighten
requirements related to licensing and supervision of midwives. One aim of
the Sheppard-Towner Maternity and Infancy Act involved allotting funds to
train public health nurses in midwifery; however, the bill lapsed in 1929.
3. This is incorrect. Goals of the Sheppard-Towner Maternity and Infancy Act
included allocating funds to train public health nurses in midwifery, but the
bill lapsed in 1929. In 1910, poor maternal-child outcomes and a public
perception as unprofessional significantly influenced the midwifery
profession.
4. This is correct. In 1910, the midwifery profession was significantly influenced
by poor maternal-child outcomes and a public perception as unprofessional.
At that time, approximately 50% of all U.S. births were reportedly attended by
midwives. However, especially with regard to perinatal health indicators, the
national population’s general health was poor. Unfavorable outcomes among
both mothers and infants were attributed to midwives who, at that time,
were largely unregulated and generally perceived as unprofessional. Poor
maternal-child outcomes, negative perceptions of midwives, obstetricians’
targeted efforts to take control of the birthing process, and a movement away
from home births prompted major changes. Legislation was passed to tighten
requirements related to licensing and supervision of midwives. One aim of
the Sheppard-Towner Maternity and Infancy Act involved allotting funds to
train public health nurses in midwifery; however, the bill lapsed in 1929.
5. This is incorrect. In 1910, the midwifery profession was largely unregulated.
Factors that influenced the profession included poor maternal-child outcomes
and a public perception as unprofessional.
4. Which advanced practice nursing role is unique in that the practitioners view their
role as comprising a combination of two distinct disciplines?
1. Nurse practitioner
2. Certified registered nurse anesthetist
3. Clinical nurse specialist
4. Certified nurse-midwife