Specializing in women’s reproductive health and childbirth, nurse midwife also provides counseling to patients and family members, performs annual examinations, and also prescribes medicine when required. In addition to assisting in delivery, these nurses provide parent education, monitor and measure fetal development, maintain medical records, etc. These nurses make use of various tools like forceps, surgical scissors, blood pressure monitors, lancets, thermometers, and other medical equipment.
The first step towards becoming a nurse midwife begins with becoming a registered nurse first. Later for further specialization in the field, the candidate can complete the master’s degree and get certifications from the American Midwifery Certification Board after attaining the required examination. A midwife nurse may work in various settings, including hospitals, birth centers, and more.
