2541 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.
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:
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