Am I Suited For This Job?
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Midwives should be:
- caring and compassionate
- decisive
- good with people
You should have:
- good physical stamina as the work can be physically and mentally tiring
- good judgement
Midwives work long hours with irregular schedules that can disrupt personal plans. You must ensure that you provide call coverage 24 hours a day 7 days a week. This may mean very long periods of time providing care with little time off.
You may conduct prenatal visits in client’s homes and hospitals. This can include a great deal of local travel.
Sources: WorkBC Career Profile & Career Cruising