322201 - Midwife assistant

Provides midwifery assistance and consults before and during childbirth and after it, cares for newborns. Helps implement health care, treatment and referral plans prepared by medical, midwifery and other health specialists. Assists the midwife in working with pregnant women and mothers, ensuring that all necessary measures are prepared for childbirth and the whole process is safe for the woman and the baby.

Main activities

* prepare childbirth rooms and supplies, provide assistance to the mother and the newborn;
* implement health care, treatment and referral plans prepared by medical, midwifery and other health specialists;
* collect and provide the necessary information about the condition of the mother and the newborn;
* consult before and during childbirth, support the midwife during childbirth;
* provide care after childbirth.

Characteristic competences

* communicate and behave tactfully;
* work with pregnant women and mothers;
* know medical terminology;
* support the midwife during childbirth;
* have relevant medical education.