Compassion fatigue refers to the emotional exhaustion caused by the reduction of empathy ability due to long-term stress in the process of helping others. Midwives are at high risk of compassion fatigue, which not only affects their physical and mental health, but also affects the quality of midwifery and team building. This article reviews the current situation, influencing factors and intervention measures of compassion fatigue among midwives, providing a basis for reducing the level of compassion fatigue among midwives in clinical practice.