OCCUPATION THESAURUS

MIDWIFE



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HELPFUL TIP:

There’s probably a good reason why your character chose their career. Think about how certain talents and skills, a dominant positive or negative trait, or even an emotional wound might have influenced this decision. And once they're on the job, don't forget about the many work-related conflict scenarios you can throw at them to create tension and add complications.
OVERVIEW:
Midwives have been a pillar of women's health for thousands of years, and while techniques and perceptions have changed, the midwife's role remains largely the same: providing prenatal medical support, assistance during labor, and care for both the mother and infant in the postnatal period. They also provide advice on family planning, childcare, and health, sexual, and reproductive matters. While midwives typically deliver babies on their own, part of their responsibility is to identify potential complications requiring treatment by other healthcare professionals.

NECESSARY TRAINING:
There are different midwifery certifications that vary from country to country in regard to the necessary levels of training. Some midwives must obtain a higher level of education, such as a graduate or bachelor's degree, before entering into the clinical phase of training, while others only need to complete certain courses and show competency in specified areas of knowledge and skill. Depending on their certification, midwives can work in the hospital, birthing center, or home settings.

USEFUL SKILLS, TALENTS, OR ABILITIES:
BASIC FIRST AID, EMPATHY, GAINING THE TRUST OF OTHERS, GOOD LISTENING SKILLS, HERBALISM, HOSPITALITY, MULTITASKING

HELPFUL POSITIVE TRAITS:
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HELPFUL NEGATIVE TRAITS:
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EMOTIONAL WOUNDS THAT MAY HAVE FACTORED INTO THIS OCCUPATION CHOICE:
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SOURCES OF FRICTION:
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PEOPLE THEY MIGHT INTERACT WITH:
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HOW THIS OCCUPATION MIGHT IMPACT ONE'S BASIC NEEDS:
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TWISTING THE STEREOTYPE:
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REASONS THE CHARACTER MAY HAVE BEEN DRAWN TO THIS PROFESSION:
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