What is a midwife? The word "Midwife" originates from Middle English, mid-wîf,  which means, with woman.  "A midwife is a person who has successfully completed a midwifery education programme based on the ICM Essential Competencies for Midwifery Practice and the framework of the ICM Global Standards for Midwifery Education, recognised in the country where it is located; who has acquired the requisite qualifications to be registered and/or legally licensed to practice midwifer

In Switzerland, pregnancy and childbirth care is covered by the compulsory health insurance. The conditions under which health care is covered are set out below. All healthcare costs are covered from the 13th week of pregnancy until 8 weeks after the birth, with no franchise or co-payment. (Lien: BAG) Assurances et les prestation couvertes Pregnancy care For a straightforward pregnancy with no complications a woman is entitled to: 7 prenatal appointment  (provided by a midwi