How do they match: Midwives

  • Provide prenatal care and childbirth assistance.

  • Counsel women regarding the nutritional requirements of pregnancy.
  • Assist maternal patients to find physical positions that will facilitate childbirth.
  • Evaluate patients' laboratory and medical records, requesting assistance from other practitioners when necessary.
  • Provide, or refer patients to other providers for, education or counseling on topics such as genetic testing, newborn care, contraception, or breastfeeding.