Nurse midwife
Nurse midwife
A Nurse midwife (pronunciation: /nɜːrs mɪdwaɪf/) is a healthcare professional who provides primary care to women, including gynecological exams, family planning advice, prenatal care, assistance in labor and delivery, and neonatal care.
Etymology
The term "nurse midwife" is derived from the Old English words "nurice" (meaning "nurse") and "mid wif" (meaning "with woman"), indicating the person who is with the woman (mother) during childbirth.
Roles and Responsibilities
A nurse midwife's responsibilities include providing prenatal care, conducting births, offering postpartum care, and performing gynecological exams. They also provide family planning services and neonatal care for newborns. Nurse midwives may work in hospitals, private practices, health clinics, and birth centers. Some nurse midwives also offer home birth services.
Education and Training
To become a nurse midwife, one must first become a registered nurse (RN). After gaining experience in the nursing field, they can then pursue a master's degree in midwifery. Some countries also require nurse midwives to be certified by a recognized professional body such as the American Midwifery Certification Board in the United States.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nurse midwife
- Wikipedia's article - Nurse midwife
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