Midwife
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Public Health Nurses and Midwives
- Minor : Midwives
Summary
Medical professional specializing in health management and care for mothers and children during pregnancy, childbirth, puerperium, and breastfeeding periods.
Description
Midwives handle comprehensive care for mothers and children, from assisting with prenatal checkups to delivery assistance, postpartum mother-child care, and breastfeeding guidance. They work in diverse settings such as hospital obstetrics wards, midwifery clinics, obstetric clinics, and health centers, performing midwifery practices independently while collaborating with physicians. They also provide health consultations and psychological support for pregnant and postpartum women through community health activities and home visits, and engage in health guidance and awareness campaigns. Advanced specialized knowledge and skills are required for newborn resuscitation and emergency responses during troubles.
Future Outlook
Although the number of births is declining due to the falling birthrate, the diversification of midwifery roles and stable demand are expected due to advancements in medical technology and the expansion of midwives' roles in community-based integrated care systems.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Attentive to Details / Calm and Composed / Empathetic / Patient
Work Style
Clinic / Health Center / Home Visits / Midwifery Clinic / Obstetrics Department
Career Path
Midwife (Hospital) → Chief Midwife / Head Midwife → Opening a Midwifery Clinic → Midwife Educator / Instructor → Administrative Midwife
Required Skills
Breastfeeding Support / Delivery Assistance / Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring / Neonatal Resuscitation / Newborn Care / Prenatal Checkups
Recommended Skills
Family Planning and Prenatal Education / Home Visits Midwifery / Midwifery Care Service Management / Psychological Support / Public Health
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Required to flexibly respond to sudden situational changes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to ensure mother-child safety by not missing even small changes. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for building trust with pregnant and postpartum women and collaborating with other staff. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continuously adapt to the latest medical knowledge and technologies. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for delivery assistance, long hours of standing work, and night shifts. |
| Problem Solving | Required for quick judgment and response in sudden changes. |
| Stress Tolerance | Many tasks involve life-or-death situations, requiring high stress tolerance. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Necessary to provide safe care through collaboration with physicians and nurses. |
Related Qualifications
- Midwife License
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- Nurse
- Obstetrician-Gynecologist
- Public Health Nurse