Midwifery
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Studying Midwifery
Midwifery focuses on the periods before, during and after a mother gives birth: in this field of study, you’ll acquire knowledge about pregnancy, the process of giving birth, and the care of newborns to competently advise and care for women and families.
Studying midwifery requires knowledge from a variety of disciplines including biology, psychology, and health promotion. You’ll learn how to examine a woman's health, monitor the development of a fetus, and provide professional care for newborn babies. You’ll also deepen your soft skills to communicate successfully with women and families.
In midwifery, theory and practice are typically closely intertwined in order to prepare you for all possible situations and questions you may face: that’s why you’ll acquire both practical skills as well as scientific fundamentals. This should help you with practical decision-making skills and refine your craft as a midwife.
If you want to support women and families with topics such as family planning, preparing for birth, and breastfeeding, midwifery might be a great fit. Degree programs in this field of study are often called midwifery, maternity care, or applied midwifery.
Personal requirements | Midwifery
- Interest in medicine and interdisciplinary thinking
- Mental stability
- Organizational talent
- Sense of responsibility and diligence
- Social and communication skills
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Take the testTypical course content | Midwifery
- Anatomy
- Physiology of the newborn
- Embryology
- Pregnancy physiology
- Birth preparation and recovery
- Anesthesia in gynecology and obstetrics
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Women and family health
- Prenatal diagnostics
- Breastfeeding advice
Career prospects | Midwifery
As a midwife, you’ll tend to women and families throughout pregnancy, giving birth, and the postnatal period. You’ll offer consultation appointments and will be available to answer any questions they may have, for example about the position of the fetus or nutrition during pregnancy.
After completing your studies, you’ll be able to give prenatal classes and conduct examinations of pregnant women and newborns. You’ll typically work either as a freelance midwife or in hospitals, clinics, or prenatal care facilities.
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