Registered Midwife.Nursing Services.MEDCARE ROYAL SPECIALITY HOSPITAL (BR OF MEDCARE HOSPITAL LLC)

Key Responsibilities Antenatal Care

• Conduct comprehensive antenatal assessments and risk screenings.

• Obtain detailed obstetric, medical, surgical, family, and social histories.

• Monitor maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout pregnancy.

• Assess fetal growth, fetal heart rate, fetal movements, and maternal health status.

• Recognize, document, and report high-risk pregnancy indicators.

• Provide antenatal counseling and health education.

• Educate women regarding:

• Nutrition during pregnancy.

• Birth planning.

• Pain management options.

• Breastfeeding preparation.

• Newborn care.

• Family planning.

• Pregnancy warning signs.

• Support emotional wellbeing and psychosocial needs of expectant mothers.

• Facilitate referrals to physicians and specialists when required.

Intrapartum Care (Labor & Delivery)

• Assess women during labor using established clinical guidelines.

• Monitor maternal vital signs and labor progression.

• Perform fetal surveillance and fetal heart rate monitoring.

• Conduct vaginal examinations within scope of practice.

• Interpret labor findings and identify deviations from normal progress.

• Provide continuous labor support and advocacy.

• Promote physiological and woman-centered childbirth practices.

• Assist mothers with labor positioning, mobility, and comfort measures.

• Support pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management strategies.

• Prepare laboring women for delivery procedures.

• Conduct normal vaginal deliveries where permitted by regulatory and organizational policies.

• Assist obstetricians during instrumental or operative deliveries.

• Anticipate and respond appropriately to obstetric emergencies.

• Maintain accurate labor and delivery documentation.

Postnatal Care

• Perform comprehensive maternal assessments following delivery.

• Monitor recovery during the immediate postpartum period.

• Assess uterine involution, lochia, pain management, and overall maternal wellbeing.

• Identify postpartum complications including:

• Postpartum hemorrhage.

• Infection.

• Thromboembolic events.

• Mental health concerns.

• Support maternal physical and emotional adjustment following childbirth.

• Provide discharge education and follow-up instructions.

• Promote early mobilization and recovery.

Newborn Care

• Perform immediate newborn assessment and stabilization.

• Monitor neonatal adaptation during the transition period.

• Assess newborn vital signs and physical condition.

• Support skin-to-skin contact between mother and infant.

• Promote early initiation of breastfeeding.

• Recognize neonatal complications requiring escalation.

• Assist with newborn examinations and screening procedures.

• Administer prescribed medications and immunizations.

• Educate parents regarding:

• Newborn feeding.

• Hygiene and cord care.

• Safe sleeping practices.

• Growth and developmental milestones.

• Immunization schedules.

Breastfeeding Support

• Encourage and promote exclusive breastfeeding.

• Assess breastfeeding effectiveness and challenges.

• Assist mothers with proper positioning and attachment techniques.

• Support mothers experiencing breastfeeding difficulties.

• Educate families regarding breast milk expression and storage.

• Provide evidence-based lactation support and counseling.

Emergency and High-Risk Obstetric Care

• Identify signs of maternal and fetal deterioration.

• Initiate emergency interventions within scope of practice.

• Participate in the management of:

• Postpartum hemorrhage.

• Eclampsia and pre-eclampsia.

• Shoulder dystocia.

• Cord prolapse.

• Fetal distress.

• Neonatal resuscitation.

• Escalate concerns promptly to physicians and senior clinical staff.

• Participate in emergency drills and mock code training.

Patient Education and Family Support

• Provide individualized education to mothers and families.

• Support informed decision-making regarding maternity care.

• Promote healthy pregnancy and parenting practices.

• Offer emotional support during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery.

• Respect cultural, religious, and personal preferences.

• Advocate for patient rights and dignity.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Midwifery OR

• Diploma in Midwifery with additional recognized nursing qualification.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with recognized Midwifery Certification where applicable.
Licensure

• Valid DHA / DOH / MOHAP Midwife License or Eligibility.

• Active professional registration as a Midwife.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification preferred.

• Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) preferred.