The way in Midwives have a client group who are on the whole very healthy. The birth itself may be at the heart of the process, but midwives provide support to women, their babies, their partners and families, from conception to the first phase of post-natal care. So your work will rake you our of the hospital into people's homes and local clinics as part of the overall healthcare team. Core Skills and Knowledge Many midwives are qualified nurses who have then followed a further midwifery programme.
Every delivery is a major event in the lives of the people involved.
Midwives have the, lead professional role in preparing for and managing the event, intervening where necessary and knowing what to do if the mother or baby is sick. You will have to stay calm and alert in times of stress, and enable women to feel confident and in control. On the rare occasions where something goes wrong, you have to be ready to react quickly and effectively. As your experience grows you can research and develop special areas of practice, become' involved in services such as family planning, or move into teaching or management. Back to the top Midwife Case Book 7.