Midwife
ANZSCO ID 2541

Midwives provide care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and childbirth, and postnatal care for women and babies at home and in the communities, hospitals, clinics and health units.
 
Most of midwives are employed in the Health Care and Social Assistance industries. Minimum requirements for midwives include a bachelor’s degree, relevant experience, and registration. 
 
 

Job Description

  • provide support and advice during pre-conception, intrapartum, antenatal and postnatal stages  
  • care and manage women during pregnancy and birth 
  • evaluate progress and detect warning signs of abnormal and potentially abnormal pregnancies requiring referral to an Obstetrician 
  • monitor the condition of women and foetuses during pregnancy and throughout labour 
  • educate mothers on reproductive health, antenatal education, preparation for parenthood and breastfeeding 
  • provide guidance on nutrition, childcare and family planning 
 
Specialisation
 
  • Community Midwife 
  • Midwife Practitioner 
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