About midwifery
A midwife works in partnership with pregnant women to give the support, care and advice they need during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period in order to facilitate birth and to provide care for the new-born. A midwife promotes and supports the normal childbirth process, identifies complications in mother and baby, accesses appropriate medical assistance and implements emergency measures as necessary.
Midwifery practice involves informing and preparing the woman and her family for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenthood and extends into certain areas of women's health, family planning and infant wellbeing. Midwives have an important role in health and wellness promotion and education for the expectant mother, her family and the community.
The midwife may practice in any setting including the home, the community, hospitals, clinics, health units, or any other maternity service.
Studying midwifery
The Bachelor of Midwifery covers a wide range of topics in order to create midwifery graduates with a broad understanding of the field.
Studies cover everything from midwifery practice skills to nutrition, lactation and bioscience foundations. You will also touch on areas such as Māori health, integrated midwifery practice and rural midwifery practice, to allow you to adapt to the wide range of needs and circumstances encountered in midwifery. Students will be matched with expectant mothers and practising midwives to gain real life midwifery experience.
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Master of Sustainable Practice
Programme code: Become a leader in sustainable practice. |
level9 | ProgrammeIsOfTypeMaster’sDegree | sortOrder1030 | Agriculture,Architectural_studies,Business,Engineering_technology,Sport_and_outdoors,Travel_and_tourism,Nursing and Human Services,Food_and_hospitality |
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Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision
Programme code: Gain the expertise needed to supervise others effectively in professional contexts. |
level8 | ProgrammeIsOfTypePostgraduateCertificate | sortOrder1030 | Nursing and Human Services,Health |
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Bachelor of Midwifery
Programme code: Learn how to confidently nurture pregnant women through one of life's most meaningful events. |
level7 | ProgrammeIsOfTypeDegree | sortOrder1030 | Health |
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New Zealand Diploma in Pregnancy, Childbirth and Early Parenting Education
Programme code: Gain the knowledge to educate and guide people through the transition to parenting. |
level5 | ProgrammeIsOfTypeDiploma | sortOrder1040 | Health |
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New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Pre Health Pathway)
Programme code: Prepare for higher level study in health and science |
level4 | ProgrammeIsOfTypeCertificate | sortOrder1050 | Health,Nursing and Human Services |
Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision
Programme Code: CH4066 Level: 8 Credits: 60 Starts: March, July
New Zealand Diploma in Pregnancy, Childbirth and Early Parenting Education
Programme Code: NZ2887 Level: 5 Credits: 120 Starts: March
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Pre Health Pathway)
Programme Code: NZ2860 Level: 4 Credits: 60 Starts: February, July
