Is AI Replacing Midwives?

In the past, when expectant mothers had a worry or a question, they turned to their midwife. Today, an increasing number are turning to AI instead.

The shift feels subtle, but it is significant. We saw an early version of this with Google: people searching for symptoms late at night, scrolling through a mix of reliable information, outdated advice, and ads. An AI Midwife changes the dynamic. It answers directly. It feels intelligent. And it is available instantly.

At the same time, healthcare systems around the world are under growing pressure. From the NHS in the UK to public hospitals across the globe, midwives and maternal care workers are managing increasing caseloads with limited resources. Appointments are often delayed, and in many regions, access to care is inconsistent or underfunded. In some cases, people give up trying to reach out at all. When help feels out of reach, a chatbot that listens and answers immediately starts to look appealing.

There are risks, of course.

AI might not be able to spot subtle warning signs that a trained midwife would catch in a face-to-face conversation. It cannot currently sense fear in a voice (yet) or notice when something feels "off" beyond the clinical checklist.

While the accuracy of AI models is improving rapidly, mistakes still happen. 

But so does human error. 

Neither is perfect, and the question that now hangs in the air is: which will people trust more over time?

Right now, the larger truth is that AI is not replacing midwives. It is stepping into a widening gap. As healthcare systems strain under demand, people are looking for faster, more accessible ways to get reassurance and information.

For now, AI can offer a helpful first line of support.

Try our AI Midwife by clicking here.