Cambridge, United Kingdom
Midwifery
Bachelor's
Language:
EnglishSubject area: medicine, health care
Qualification: BSc
Kind of studies: full-time studies
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
The role of the modern midwife involves a great deal more than just assisting at birth. Today's midwife works in partnership with a range of health care professionals to create an environment of holistic woman-centred care throughout the childbirth continuum.
Midwifery
Midwifery is the health science and health profession that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period (including care of the newborn), besides sexual and reproductive health of women throughout their lives. In many countries, midwifery is a medical profession (special for its independent and direct specialized education; should not be confused with the medical specialty, which depends on a previous general training). A professional in midwifery is known as a midwife.