Optimizing Maternal and Fetal Health: The Crucial Role of Midwives in Early Detection and Intervention of Pre-eclampsia

Abstract

Pre-eclampsia is a severe disorder that can affect the health of pregnant women and their unborn babies. Early detection and appropriate interventions are crucial to prevent severe complications. In this context, the role of midwives is essential in managing pre-eclampsia. This study aims to explore the role of midwives in the early detection and intervention of pre-eclampsia. The research method employed in this study is a Systematic Literature Review utilizing academic journal search engines from online databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, published between 2007 and 2022. The role of midwives in the early detection and intervention of pre-eclampsia is essential to ensure that the condition is identified and managed effectively to safeguard the health of both the mother and the baby. Research findings indicate that midwives possess good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of pre-eclampsia, as well as early detection methods such as blood pressure measurement and monitoring vital signs. Midwives are also recognized to be critical in managing pre-eclampsia, including using safe and effective medications, appropriate medical interventions, and monitoring and addressing potential complications. Enhancing knowledge, skills, and interprofessional collaboration is critical to effectively managing pre-eclampsia. Through these measures, it is hoped that complications associated with pre-eclampsia can be reduced and healthier pregnancy outcomes can be achieved. However, midwives face several challenges in the early detection of pre-eclampsia, such as limited resources and infrastructure. Therefore, efforts are needed to enhance the knowledge and skills of midwives in monitoring and interpreting laboratory test results, such as urine protein levels.

Keywords

• pre-eclampsia
• early detection
• intervention
• midwives
• pregnancy complications