Surviving and Thriving in MidwiferyA practical, evidence based approach to psychological and professional well being for midwives Midwifery is an essential profession with a life saving role in perinatal care. However, studies show that midwives experience remarkably high levels of work related psychological distress, leading to equally high levels of attrition from the profession. If these issues are not addressed, the loss of qualified midwives may seriously impact the professions