The use of auxiliary nurse midwives in community and primary health care settings for certain interventions can be effective, acceptable, and feasible, and may reduce health inequalities by extending care to underserved populations. In the case of some interventions, auxiliary nurse midwives already have the necessary skills for delivery of the intervention. In other cases, further training or a well-functioning referral system may be required. It is suggested that these interventions be implemented where auxiliary nurse midwives are already an established cadre.
