nursemidwiveshold

Nursemidwiveshold is a neologism that has appeared in discussions about obstetric and perinatal care. It is not a standard term in formal medical literature, but it is used to describe a model or philosophy in which nursing and midwifery roles are closely integrated and oriented toward providing continuous, holistic support for pregnant people and their families.

Definition and concept

The term combines elements of nursing and midwifery with the concept of “holding” the patient—offering consistent presence, advocacy, education, and emotional support alongside clinical care. In practice, nursemidwiveshold would emphasize seamless collaboration between nursing and midwifery tasks, aiming to blend monitoring, comfort measures, and evidence-based decision making within a single, continuous care relationship across prenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods.

Scope and modalities

In settings where nurse-midwives work closely together, the concept envisions a care team or model in which responsibilities typically associated with nursing and with midwifery are integrated. This can include prenatal education, labor support, lactation counseling, postpartum recovery, and family planning. The emphasis is on continuity of care, patient advocacy, and a holistic approach to both the physical and emotional needs of birthing people.

Origins and reception

As a term, nursemidwiveshold reflects broader conversations about expanding collaboration between nursing and midwifery and about redefining scope of practice through integrated care models. Because it lacks formal standardization, its usage and interpretation vary by institution and region.

See also: midwifery, nursing, obstetric nursing, continuity of care.