Over Half of Deliveries in Indonesia Are Attended by Midwives

Reproductive health is one of the most important aspects in ensuring the quality of life and welfare of the community. In Indonesia, efforts to improve access and quality of reproductive health services continue, but many challenges remain, especially in rural areas. One important indicator is about the personnel involved in the delivery process, as this is strongly related to the safety of the mother and baby.

Reproductive health is one of the most important aspects in ensuring the quality of life and welfare of the community. In Indonesia, efforts to improve access and quality of reproductive health services continue, but many challenges remain, especially in rural areas. One important indicator is about the personnel involved in the delivery process, as this is strongly related to the safety of the mother and baby.

In a mother's life journey, a midwife is often the first person they trust during childbirth. With dedication, midwives assist in more than half of all deliveries in Indonesia, around 56%. On the other hand, obstetricians serve as another important pillar, assisting around 36% of births with their more in-depth medical skills. However, in some corners of the country, old traditions are still alive. About 3.5% of mothers opt for traditional birth attendants known as dukun beranak or paraji, although their role is increasingly being replaced by medical professionals. These numbers tell a story of slow but steady change towards safer and more controlled childbirth

This fact shows the importance of trained medical personnel in ensuring a safe and healthy delivery process.