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What qualifications do I need to be a midwife?

What qualifications do I need to be a midwife?

You’ll usually need:

  • five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English, maths, and a science.
  • two or three A levels, including a science, or a level 3 diploma or access to higher education in health, science, or nursing.

    What major is midwife under?

    A degree in women’s studies, anthropology, sociology, or psychology may be useful in your future work as a midwife. Most midwifery programs for non-nurses will provide a basic nursing education prior to midwifery training.

    What are the 4 levels of a midwife?

    Types of midwives

    • Certified nurse midwives (CNMs)
    • Certified midwives (CMs)
    • Certified professional midwives (CPMs)
    • Direct entry midwives (DEMs)
    • Lay midwives.
    • Doulas.

    Where can a midwifery degree take you?

    With experience you could progress into a leadership role, such as team manager, unit manager or consultant midwife….Employment opportunities

    • Preceptee Midwife.
    • Community Midwife, Home Birthing.
    • Health Promotion Specialist.
    • Health Visitor in training.
    • Intensive Care Neonatal Nurse.
    • Volunteer Midwife (Overseas)

      What are the personal characteristics of a midwife?

      Personal characteristics and skills required (midwifery) Excellent people skills Good communication and observation Interest in the physical, psychological and process of pregnancy and birth Ability to answer questions and offer advice Happy to work as part of a team Dealing with emotionally charged situations

      What do you need to be a good midwife?

      In addition to problem-solving skills, you need to have good judgment. Labor and delivery does not always go as it should. In some circumstances, there may not be a definitive treatment or intervention. If you work as a midwife, some situations will require you to make a judgment call. Good judgment also means knowing when to seek help.

      Why is empathy so important in midwifery training?

      We should acknowledge that personality traits of self-development training—such as empathy, listening, engagement, nonverbal language and experienced knowledge—may be more important than a scientific background for birth professionals. The woman-centered side of midwifery (its true essence) needs to be protected and nurtured.

      Is the woman-centered side of midwifery needed?

      The woman-centered side of midwifery (its true essence) needs to be protected and nurtured. The number of women who rely on their natural hormones and inner wisdom to give birth to babies and placentas is significantly decreasing.