How do they match: Midwives

  • Provide prenatal care and childbirth assistance.

  • Assist maternal patients to find physical positions that will facilitate childbirth.
  • Evaluate patients' laboratory and medical records, requesting assistance from other practitioners when necessary.
  • Obtain complete health and medical histories from patients including medical, surgical, reproductive, or mental health histories.
  • Provide necessary medical care for infants at birth, including emergency care such as resuscitation.
  • Set up or monitor the administration of oxygen or medications.

  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Diagnose medical conditions.
  • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Treat medical emergencies.
  • Treat patients using alternative medical procedures.