Occupation

265131 Midwife

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

265131 Midwife

Provides care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and childbirth, and postnatal care for women and babies in a range of settings, such as the home, community, hospitals, clinics and health units.

Registration or licensing is required.

Alternative title

  • Registered Midwife

Specialisations

  • Clinical Midwife
  • Clinical Midwife Consultant
  • Endorsed Midwife
  • Midwife Specialist

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Provides antenatal care to pregnant women, including physical examinations, monitoring of foetal development, and providing advice on nutrition and exercise
  • Assists women during labour and childbirth, monitoring the progress of labour, and providing pain relief measures and medical interventions
  • Provides postnatal care to women and newborns, including monitoring their health, providing lactation support and assisting with newborn care
  • Educates and advises women and their families on pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care, promoting informed decision-making
  • Identifies complications, and refers and collaborates with other Health Professionals to ensure comprehensive care for women and babies