Essential Technical Skills for Midwives
Core Competencies
- Obstetric assessment: Leopold's maneuvers, fundal height, fetal heart monitoring (Doppler/CTG).
- Labor management: Partograph use, augmentation (oxytocin), pain support, delivery conduction, active third stage.
- Neonatal resuscitation: NRP algorithm (dry, stimulate, PPV, intubation, compressions, meds).
- Postpartum care: Maternal vitals, bleeding assessment, perineal repair, breastfeeding initiation (latch, positioning).
- Emergency drills: Shoulder dystocia, PPH, eclampsia, cord prolapse, neonatal resuscitation.
- Documentation & communication: Accurate records, SBAR handoffs, informed consent, cultural sensitivity.
Continuous competency maintenance via simulation and CPD is essential.
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