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The
midwife has a unique role in care of mothers and babies.
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To
give the necessary supervision, care and advice to women during pregnancy, labor
and the postpartum period.
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To
conduct deliveries on her own responsibility and to care for the mother and the
newborn.
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To
promote normal birth and detect complications in mother and child, access to
medical or other appropriate assistance and the carry out emergency measures.
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To
involve in health counseling and education, not only for the woman, but also
within the family and community.
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To
involve antenatal education and preparation for parenthood.
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To
promote women's health, sexual or reproductive health and childcare.
Role of Nurse
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During
Antenatal period
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During
Postnatal period
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During
Intranatal period
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Role During Antenatal Period
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Role During Intranatal Period
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Role During Postnatal period
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History
Physical examination
Supervision
Education of pregnant women
Identification of high-risk mother
Referral of high-risk mother
Training of students
Supervision of coworker's
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Assurance and comfort to the
patient
Observation
Abdominal and Vaginal examination
Conduct delivery
Provision of emergency treatment
Supportive care
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Detect health problem at early
stage
Prevent complication
Promote rapid restoration
Family planning education
Health education to mother and
family
Newborn care
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