Midwife Work Related Report

Midwife Work Related Report

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  • Date Submitted: 03/01/2009 2:21 PM
  • Category: Science
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{draw:frame} By Dominic Erk Page 1:- Introduction Page 2:- Personal Skills Page 3:- Qualifications Page 4:- Further Training Page 5:- Normal Day Page 8:- Bibliography Introduction In this work related report I’ll be discussing the ways of a midwife starting from what they do and finishing with an interview from a midwife. Also the things I’ll be discussing is the personal skills of a midwife, the qualification a midwife will need to do her job, what further training they may need, a normal day being a midwife and the technical skills the midwife will need to do her job efficiently and safely. Page 1 You would need the ability to get on well with people from different backgrounds, to help mothers feel confident and in control and to explain things to people who have no medical knowledge. You must be able to stay calm and alert at stressful times, to build up trust with women and their families and to make decisions and work on your own initiative. Midwives need to have: good communication, teaching and people skills knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the body, especially as it relates to pregnancy and birth understanding of the various cultures, beliefs and traditions surrounding pregnancy and childbirth knowledge and understanding of women's health, the different family structures and the range of carers involved in childcare knowledge and understanding of the development of babies diagnostic skills, along with analytical and interpreting skills observation and decision-making skills organisational and time management skills ability to understand and interpret latest research on midwifery and childcare practices Knowledge of other support agencies and how to access support services. www.ca.courses-careers.com/articles/midwife.htm (19/2/09) Page 2 There are two options to qualify for a career in midwifery: a three or four year diploma or degree programme in mid-wifery,...

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