# Midwives > Provide prenatal care and childbirth assistance. - Code: 29-9099.01 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 29-9099) - Family: [Healthcare Practitioners](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-29), one of its 96 occupations - Tasks: 36 tasks (34 core and 2 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-9099.01 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/29-9099.01.json ## What the work is made of 1. Monitor maternal condition during labor by checking vital signs, monitoring uterine contractions, or performing physical examinations. Core task · Task 17466 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 2. Identify tubal and ectopic pregnancies and refer patients for treatments. Core task · Task 17479 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 3. Provide necessary medical care for infants at birth, including emergency care such as resuscitation. Core task · Task 17486 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 4. Conduct ongoing prenatal health assessments, tracking changes in physical and emotional health. Core task · Task 17472 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 5. Monitor fetal growth and well-being through heartbeat detection, body measurement, and palpation. Core task · Task 17481 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 6. Establish and follow emergency or contingency plans for mothers and newborns. Core task · Task 17474 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 7. Identify, monitor, or treat pregnancy-related problems such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, pre-term labor, or retarded fetal growth. Core task · Task 17478 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 8. Obtain complete health and medical histories from patients including medical, surgical, reproductive, or mental health histories. Core task · Task 17483 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 9. Evaluate patients' laboratory and medical records, requesting assistance from other practitioners when necessary. Core task · Task 17476 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 10. Maintain documentation of all patients' contacts, reviewing and updating records as necessary. Core task · Task 17482 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 11. Assess the status of post-date pregnancies to determine treatments and interventions. Core task · Task 17470 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 12. Set up or monitor the administration of oxygen or medications. Core task · Task 17468 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 13. Suture perineal lacerations. Core task · Task 17489 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 14. Perform post-partum health assessments of mothers and babies at regular intervals. Core task · Task 17484 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 15. Test patients' hemoglobin, hematocrit, and blood glucose levels. Core task · Task 17490 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 16. Counsel women regarding the nutritional requirements of pregnancy. Core task · Task 17493 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 17. Provide information about the physical and emotional processes involved in the pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum periods. Core task · Task 17485 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 18. Refer patients to specialists for procedures such as ultrasounds or biophysical profiles. Core task · Task 17488 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 19. Assist maternal patients to find physical positions that will facilitate childbirth. Core task · Task 17465 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 20. Assess birthing environments to ensure cleanliness, safety, and the availability of appropriate supplies. Core task · Task 17469 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 21. Incorporate research findings into practice as appropriate. Core task · Task 17495 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 22. Estimate patients' due dates and re-evaluate as necessary based on examination results. Core task · Task 17475 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 23. Provide comfort and relaxation measures for mothers in labor through interventions such as massage, breathing techniques, hydrotherapy, or music. Core task · Task 17467 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 24. Provide, or refer patients to other providers for, education or counseling on topics such as genetic testing, newborn care, contraception, or breastfeeding. Core task · Task 17487 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 25. Provide patients with contraceptive and family planning information. Core task · Task 23926 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 26. Collect specimens for use in laboratory tests. Core task · Task 17471 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 27. Inform patients of how to prepare and supply birth sites. Core task · Task 17480 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 28. Respond to breech birth presentations by applying methods such as exercises or external version. Core task · Task 17477 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 29. Perform annual gynecologic exams, including pap smears and breast exams. Core task · Task 23927 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 30. Develop, implement, or evaluate individualized plans for midwifery care. Core task · Task 17473 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 31. Recommend the use of vitamin and mineral supplements to enhance the health of patients and children. Core task · Task 17498 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 32. Provide information about community health and social resources. Core task · Task 17496 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 33. Compile and evaluate clinical practice statistics. Core task · Task 17491 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 34. Treat patients' symptoms with alternative health care methods such as herbs or hydrotherapy. Core task · Task 17499 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2021 35. Complete birth certificates. Supplemental task · Task 17492 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2021 36. Collaborate in research studies. 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