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Midwives
O*NET 29-9099.01
Median Salary
$65,790
$38,660 – $129,830/yr
What They Do
Provide prenatal care and childbirth assistance.
Typical Tasks
- Monitor maternal condition during labor by checking vital signs, monitoring uterine contractions, or performing physical examinations.
- Identify tubal and ectopic pregnancies and refer patients for treatments.
- Provide necessary medical care for infants at birth, including emergency care such as resuscitation.
- Conduct ongoing prenatal health assessments, tracking changes in physical and emotional health.
- Monitor fetal growth and well-being through heartbeat detection, body measurement, and palpation.
Key Skills
Social Perceptiveness
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Work Activities
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Getting Information
Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Education Usually Needed
- certificate after high school
- master's degree
Also Known As
Birth Center Midwife
Certified Direct-Entry Midwife
Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)
Homebirth Midwife
Lay Midwife
Licensed and Certified Midwife
Licensed Certified Professional Midwife
Licensed Direct Entry Midwife
Licensed Midwife (LM)
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