Is being a nurse midwife a good fit for you?
Cares for women during pregnancy, birth and after the baby arrives. Guides the birth and looks after mother and baby.
What the work involves
- Cares for patients before birth, during labour, after birth and for newborns.
- Monitors the baby's growth by listening to its heartbeat, measuring the belly and estimating its position and size.
- Records patients' health histories, symptoms, physical conditions and other diagnostic information.
- Provides family planning services, such as fitting contraceptive devices and giving contraceptive pills.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a nurse midwife is one of yours.
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