254111 MIDWIFE
Alternative Titles:
Certified Midwife
Registered Midwife
Provides 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. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
Community Midwife
Midwife Practitioner
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
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Providing advice and support during pre-conception, intrapartum, antenatal and postnatal periods in partnership with women
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Providing care and management of pregnancy and birth
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Assessing progress and recognising warning signs of abnormal and potentially abnormal pregnancies requiring referral to an obstetrician
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Monitoring the condition of women and foetuses during pregnancy and throughout labour
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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
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Providing advice on nutrition, childcare and family planning