Nurse midwives have the monumental
responsibility of bringing the next generation
into the world.
These Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
conduct many aspects of gynecological care,
from providing annual exams
and family planning services
...to prenatal care...
to birth and delivery.
The job of nurse midwives
doesn’t start and end in the delivery room.
While they manage and treat
some birth complications,
such as bleeding or lacerations,
they also provide care in the months
before birth...performing examinations...
monitoring the fetal heartbeat…
and identifying the baby’s position and size.
They record this information to diagnose,
treat, and prevent issues that may arise.
Nurse midwives also educate their patients
about the expected changes throughout
pregnancy and birth,
potential symptoms to monitor,
and about any procedures that
their patient is considering.
Nurse midwives may work independently
through a private practice or on a care team
at a hospital or birthing center.
They may be needed at all hours to
manage labor and deliveries.
Nurse midwives must be strong
in order to lift and position their patients,
and may be vulnerable to back injury.
To enter the field, candidates typically need
a registered nursing license,
a master’s degree, and certification.
With these professionals, patients can
rest assured that the future...
is in good hands.