Midwife
A midwife is a trained healthcare professional who provides care throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the weeks after delivery. Midwives monitor fetal growth, run antenatal checks, support you through contractions, assist with the birth, and help with breastfeeding and newborn care afterward. They are skilled at identifying complications and referring you to an obstetrician when needed. In Singapore, midwives work alongside obstetricians in hospitals like KKH and NUH rather than as independent homebirth practitioners. Their hands-on presence during labor is often one of the most reassuring parts of the birth experience for new parents.
What This Means for You
Understanding Midwife is an important part of your all pregnancy journey. During pregnancy, your care team will use this term regularly. Being familiar with it means you can ask better questions and feel more confident at your antenatal appointments.
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In Singapore, midwives are hospital-based and work as part of the obstetric team rather than independently. If you have questions about who will be present at your birth, ask your antenatal clinic at KKH or NUH during your third trimester.
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Source: https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/glossary-of-pregnancy-and-labour
Always consult your healthcare provider for personalised advice.
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