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About midwives |
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Midwives are specialists in pregnancy and birth. They complete a four-year equivalent Bachelor of Midwifery degree to gain the knowledge, skills and experience they need to provide safe and professional midwifery care.
Midwives practise in different settings. They work in the community and provide birth care at home, in birthing units and in hospitals. Midwives provide free maternity care to eligible women in New Zealand and over 78% of women today have a midwife as their Lead Maternity Carer (LMC). Midwives work with women throughout the entire childbirth experience, from early pregnancy to 4-6 weeks after the baby is born. |
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