Did You Know That Midwives…
Midwives are highly skilled and educated primary care providers who specialize in pregnancy, labour, birth and newborn care. However, most people, have questions about what a midwife does.
Here are fourteen things you may not have known about midwives.
Did you know that midwives…
Provide client centred-care and advice during pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum for the birthing person and baby
Did you know that midwives…
Deliver care in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, birth centres, homes and other locations
Did you know that midwives…
Order, perform and interpret results of screening and diagnostic tests
Did you know that midwives…
Assess need for pain relief during labour and intervene using non-pharmacological and pharmacological measures
Did you know that midwives…
Prevent, recognize and manage obstetrical emergencies
Did you know that midwives…
Provide ongoing newborn care and assessment of well being and development
Did you know that midwives…
Collaborate with other health care professionals, facilitate referral and consult when appropriate
Did you know that midwives…
Provide education, health promotion and informed choice
Did you know that midwives…
Prescribe, order and administer pharmacologic agents
Did you know that midwives…
Identify abnormal conditions, recommend and initiate treatment, and make referrals if needed
Did you know that midwives…
Counsel on vaccinations and administer certain vaccinations
Did you know that midwives…
Counsel on benefits of breastfeeding; encourage and assist with initiation
Did you know that midwives…
Counsel on human sexuality, fertility and contraception
Did you know that midwives…
Provide well-client care for at least six weeks post-partum
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