Midwives

Snapshot

Midwives provide care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and childbirth, and postnatal care for women and babies in a range of settings such as the home, community, hospitals, clinics and health units.

Job stats
How many are employed in this occupation?	16300
What are the weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)?	$1200
How does unemployment compare with other occupations?	low
What is the vacancy level for this occupation?	average
Job prospects	good

Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• providing advice and support during pre-conception, intrapartum, antenatal and postnatal periods in partnership with women
• providing care and management of pregnancy and birth
• assessing progress and recognising warning signs of abnormal and potentially abnormal pregnancies requiring referral to an Obstetrician
• monitoring the condition of women and foetuses during pregnancy and throughout labour
• conducting health education classes and seminars to promote the health of mothers and babies such as reproductive health, antenatal education, preparation for parenthood and breastfeeding
• providing advice on nutrition, childcare and family planning.

• Midwife