What it means to be a midwife?
A midwife is usually the first and main contact for the woman during her pregnancy, throughout labour and the early postnatal period. She is responsible for providing care and supporting women to make informed choices about their care. The title ‘midwife’ and the function of a midwife is protected in law.
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What it means to be a midwife?
A midwife is usually the first and main contact for the woman during her pregnancy, throughout labour and the early postnatal period. She is responsible for providing care and supporting women to make informed choices about their care. The title ‘midwife’ and the function of a midwife is protected in law.
Why do you choose midwifery course?
Midwives recognise pregnancy, labour and birth and the post-natal period as healthy and profound experiences in women’s lives. Midwives use knowledge, skills and professional behaviours to competently support the woman and her baby. Midwifery protects and enhances the health of women and babies.
Why midwife is important?
From the time a women’s pregnancy is confirmed, the Certified Nurse Midwife follows the patient through pregnancy, labor, delivery and even after the birth. One of the most important roles during pregnancy is offering women both practical and emotional support during the many physical and emotional changes she faces.
How does a midwife work?
A midwife is a trained health professional who helps healthy women during labor, delivery, and after the birth of their babies. Midwives may deliver babies at birthing centers or at home, but most can also deliver babies at a hospital. Women who choose them have had no complications during their pregnancy.
Is midwifery a hard course?
A midwifery degree is one of the most intense courses both mentally and academically out there. We are required to work the hours of a full time job, including night shifts and weekends, whilst completing a BSc or BA degree, which is pretty intense.
What are the values of a midwife?
The NMC guiding principles include safe and effective practice, provision of woman-centred care, respect for individuals and communities, quality and excellence. Evidence: The ICM and NMC rules and standards are based on explicit values and evidence, and were developed through consensus of midwives and other experts.
