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Midwives
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Midwives
Midwives provide care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and childbirth, and postnatal care for women and babies in a range of settings such as the home, community, hospitals, clinics and health units.
Fun facts
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Very strong Future Growth
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2204 Weekly Pay Before Tax
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39% full-time Full-Time Share
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98% female Gender Share
Tasks
There are many tasks done by midwives. A few are listed below:
- providing advice and support during pre-conception, intrapartum, antenatal and postnatal periods in partnership with women
- providing care and management of pregnancy and birth
- assessing progress and recognising warning signs of abnormal and potentially abnormal pregnancies requiring referral to an Obstetrician
- monitoring the condition of women and foetuses during pregnancy and throughout labour
- conducting health education classes and seminars to promote the health of mothers and babies such as reproductive health, antenatal education, preparation for parenthood and breastfeeding
- providing advice on nutrition, childcare and family planning
Specific occupations
- Midwife
- Registered Midwife
- Certified Midwife
- Community Midwife
- Midwife Practitioner