2023 MIDWIFERY REPORT PAGE | 04 Reported Client Care SERVICES Licensed midwives in the state of Florida were sent a survey, which collected information pertaining to metrics of their profession for fiscal year (FY) 2022-23. Data were collected from 133 licensed midwives (a response rate of 48.0%) and the following sums were derived to gain a better understanding of midwife activity. The compiled dataset is subject to inaccuracy introduced by licensees less familiar with the reporting mechanism, by error, or by ommission. SECTION II: RESULTS The following data capturesclient care services by midwives from FY 2022-23, per rule 64B24-7.014, F.A.C. A total of 6,262 total initial obstetrician (OB) visits by midwives in FY 2022-23 were recorded, which includes both clients accepted for care and those initially seen but not accepted into care. A total of 5,779 maternity clients were accepted into midwives’ care during FY 2022-23. Of the 5,779 maternity clients accepted into midwives’ care, 45.0% of clients were helped by midwives to deliver (or 2,600). In the occurrence of birthing complications, the mother or newborn may be transferred to the hospital to finish the birthing process. In FY 2022-23, 403 maternity clients were transferred during the antepartum phase of labor, compared to 409 who were transferred intrapartum, and 58 postpartum; 39 newborns were also transferred.
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