Soul Midwifery is a holistic approach that offers emotional, spiritual and practical support to people who are dying and their loved ones. It focuses on compassionate presence, listening and gentle guidance during end-of-life care.
Soul Midwifery provides non-medical support for people approaching the end of life. It offers emotional, spiritual and practical guidance tailored to the individual and their family.
Support may include bedside companionship, guided relaxation, breathing techniques, life review conversations and spiritual reflection. A Soul Midwife works alongside medical professionals to provide calm, compassionate presence.
Soul Midwifery complements medical and hospice services. It does not replace clinical care but focuses on emotional, spiritual and holistic wellbeing.
Showing 4 conditions where Soul Midwifery is commonly used.
| Condition | Evidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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Cancer emotional support (men) |
moderate
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Soul midwifery for cancer end-of-life support. |
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Chronic illness adjustment |
moderate
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Soul midwifery for chronic illness adjustment. |
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Grief and bereavement |
moderate
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Soul midwifery for grief and bereavement. |
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Stress |
limited
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Soul midwifery for stress. |