How do they match: Nurse Midwives

  • Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education.

  • Initiate emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
  • Educate patients and family members regarding prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, or interconception care.
  • Conduct clinical research on topics such as maternal or infant health care, contraceptive methods, breastfeeding, and gynecological care.
  • Develop and implement individualized plans for health care management.
  • Establish practice guidelines for specialty areas such as primary health care of women, care of the childbearing family, and newborn care.
  • Manage newborn care during the first weeks of life.
  • Plan, provide, or evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, health care teams, or the community.
  • Provide prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, or newborn care to patients.
  • Provide primary health care, including pregnancy and childbirth, to women.
  • Write information in medical records or provide narrative summaries to communicate patient information to other health care providers.

  • Care for women during pregnancy and childbirth.
  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
  • Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.