Being involved in the birth of a new life is just one of the great rewards of this career choice.
Midwifery is an exciting and evolving profession in the health care sector and has much to offer. The beginning of new life is always an exciting time. But, being a Midwife is about more than just delivering babies. It’s about being with women, their partners and families and supporting the normal childbirth process.
Midwife:
- Gives supervision, care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period
- Cares for the newborn infant
- Is trained in the birthing process and will deal capably with any adverse situations, including seeking medical assistance when required
- Will commence emergency procedures in the absence of medical help during birth
- Educates and provides health counselling for the woman, family and community
How do I become a Midwife?
You can become a midwife by applying to do a Bachelor of Midwifery at university or you can first become a registered nurse (Bachelor of Nursing), and then study a post graduate course to become a midwife. This means that you will be more versatile and be able to work in both areas, particularly in rural and remote areas.
In NSW, there are two pathways into Midwifery:
Option 1
You can study a direct entry Bachelor of Midwifery course at university for a period of 3 years fulltimeequivalent, or,
Option 2
You can study the Bachelor of Nursing at university for a period of 3 years full-time equivalent. After registration you can complete a post-graduate midwifery qualification at university.
