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Midwives

Provide prenatal care and childbirth assistance.

Median salary

$64,030

Typical range

$37k – $127k

Job outlook

+4% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: Master's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Midwives

    Entry / Junior

    $37,220

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Midwives

    Established

    $64,030

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Midwives

    Senior

    $95,685

Key skills

A typical day

  • Monitor maternal condition during labor by checking vital signs, monitoring uterine contractions, or performing physical examinations.
  • Identify tubal and ectopic pregnancies and refer patients for treatments.
  • Provide necessary medical care for infants at birth, including emergency care such as resuscitation.
  • Conduct ongoing prenatal health assessments, tracking changes in physical and emotional health.
  • Monitor fetal growth and well-being through heartbeat detection, body measurement, and palpation.

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