Independent Midwife
かいぎょうじょさんし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Public Health Nurses and Midwives
- Minor : Midwives
Summary
A professional who independently provides prenatal checkups, labor assistance, postpartum care, and childcare support to pregnant and postpartum women.
Description
Independent midwives establish their own midwifery clinics without hospital affiliation or provide visiting midwifery services, offering prenatal checkups, labor assistance, postpartum care, breastfeeding support, childcare consultations, and more. They collaborate with local medical and health institutions, handling high-risk pregnancies and initial emergency responses. Their hallmark is providing individualized care aligned with birth plans and support attuned to women's life stages.
Future Outlook
Although the number of births is declining, leading to fewer deliveries, demand for postpartum care and community childcare support is increasing, so independent midwives' roles in midwifery clinics and visiting services are expected to have steady demand. Expanding services leveraging expertise will be key in the future.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Calm / Empathetic / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Clinic-Affiliated / Home Visits / Midwifery Clinic Operation / Online Consultation / Self-Employed Freelance
Career Path
Nurse → Midwife (Hospital) → Chief Midwife → Public Health Midwife → Educational Midwife
Required Skills
Breastfeeding Support / Initial Emergency Response / Labor Assistance / Prenatal Checkups
Recommended Skills
Breastfeeding Support / Communication Skills (English) / High-Risk Pregnancy Care / Midwifery Care Plan Development / Postpartum Care
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to changing situations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To accurately assess the health of mothers and children. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are necessary to build trust with pregnant women, postpartum women, and their families. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous acquisition of medical knowledge and skills is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of labor assistance. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to make appropriate judgments and responses in emergencies is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Mental and physical stress tolerance is required for prolonged labor assistance and similar tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis is rarely required. |
Related Qualifications
- Midwife License
Aliases
- Independent Midwife
Related Jobs
- Hospital Midwife
- Obstetrician-Gynecologist
- Public Health Nurse