How do they match: Midwives

  • Provide prenatal care and childbirth assistance.

  • Conduct ongoing prenatal health assessments, tracking changes in physical and emotional health.
  • Develop, implement, or evaluate individualized plans for midwifery care.
  • Obtain complete health and medical histories from patients including medical, surgical, reproductive, or mental health histories.
  • Perform post-partum health assessments of mothers and babies at regular intervals.
  • Provide information about community health and social resources.
  • Provide necessary medical care for infants at birth, including emergency care such as resuscitation.
  • Provide, or refer patients to other providers for, education or counseling on topics such as genetic testing, newborn care, contraception, or breastfeeding.
  • Recommend the use of vitamin and mineral supplements to enhance the health of patients and children.
  • Treat patients' symptoms with alternative health care methods such as herbs or hydrotherapy.

  • Care for women during pregnancy and childbirth.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Communicate health and wellness information to the public.
  • Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
  • Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
  • Prepare official health documents or records.
  • Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.