Caseload midwifery: How teamwork makes family life possible

Abstract

Is it possible to have a life and caseload midwifery? As a midwife practising in this way, I am constantly asked this question. It is certainly evident from remarks that have been made to me that the assumption is that there cannot be a work/life balance whilst working in a one to one midwifery group practice. In fact, one colleague remarked that she would not work in this way because her family life was too important to her. And mine isn't? So, when asked to give an opinion on the subject, I saw this column as an opportunity to set the record straight, and to try and demonstrate how this model of working can enhance family life.