Midwives

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf occupation
gptkbp:advocatesFor natural birth
women's health rights
gptkbp:can_perform_surgery no
gptkbp:can_prescribe_medication yes (in some countries)
gptkbp:canBe alternative birthing methods
home birth
non-pharmacological interventions
pain management techniques
water birth
gptkbp:cannot_perform cesarean section
gptkbp:collaboratesWith gptkb:obstetricians
nurses
pediatricians
gptkbp:duration 2-4 years
gptkbp:eligibility gptkb:certification
midwifery degree
gptkbp:field healthcare
obstetrics
gynecology
gptkbp:focus normal pregnancy and birth
gptkbp:gender predominantly female
gptkbp:historicalPeriod ancient profession
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Midwives
gptkbp:officeLocation gptkb:birthing_centers
hospitals
homes
gptkbp:professionalOrganization gptkb:American_College_of_Nurse-Midwives
gptkb:Royal_College_of_Midwives
gptkb:International_Confederation_of_Midwives
gptkbp:provides physical examinations
emotional support
screening tests
education on breastfeeding
education on newborn care
referrals to specialists
support during labor
gptkbp:regulates national health authorities
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:certified_professional_midwives
gptkb:direct-entry_midwives
nurse-midwives
gptkbp:role family planning
postnatal care
prenatal care
assist childbirth
gptkbp:scope_of_practice varies by country
gptkbp:worksWith families
pregnant women
newborns
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sorginak
gptkb:Birthing_Center
gptkb:Chris_Bohjalian
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6