Midwife Nurse: Roles, Responsibilities & Care for Mother & Baby

Midwife nurses provide primary care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. They can also provide care to newborns. Some of the specific duties of a midwife nurse include:

* Providing prenatal care, which includes monitoring the health of the mother and fetus, ordering and interpreting tests, and educating the mother on pregnancy nutrition, exercise, and childbirth

* Attending births and helping to deliver babies

* Providing postpartum care, which includes monitoring the health of the mother and baby, providing breastfeeding support, and helping the mother to adjust to life with a new baby

* Providing care to newborns, which includes performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, and administering vaccinations

* Providing family planning services, including contraception counseling, STD testing, and abortion care

* Providing education and counseling on women's health issues, such as menstrual health, menopause, and sexual health

Midwife nurses work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices. They may work independently or as part of a healthcare team.