Midwifery - how are we doing in the Czech Republic with the regulation of the profession?

Abstract

Midwifery is a regulated profession, the conditions for the education and performance of which are clearly defined in national law based on legislation of European Union (EU) and on basic documents of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) (WHO, 2016; EU, 2013; Ministry of Health CR, 2022 Law No. 96/2004; ICM, 2017). In the case of midwifery, it is clearly established to what extent and under what conditions graduates are qualified to practice the profession. It is particularly important to educate students and qualified midwives in the use of Evidence Based Practice, to focus on practical teaching, and to encourage them to develop hard and soft skills and to continue lifelong learning.