Road Mates EnterHow to become a Midwife, phase by phase: what you do in each one, how long it takes, and the proof that shows you're done.
5 phases3–6.5 years18 resources
Taking biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology courses and gaining exposure through volunteering, doula work or shadowing in maternity settings. By the end, the person has the grades and experience needed to apply to an accredited midwifery program (direct-entry degree or nursing route, depending on country).
You're done when you can show
Transcript showing completed prerequisite courses with qualifying grades.
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Learning pregnancy physiology, fetal development, pharmacology, antenatal care and obstetric emergencies in classroom and simulation labs within an accredited program. Produces passed modules and demonstrated competence in skills labs before supervised placements begin.
You're done when you can show
Program record showing passed theory modules and simulation skills assessments.
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Working clinical placements across antenatal clinics, labor wards, postnatal units and community visits, performing assessments and attending births under a qualified midwife. Logs the required number of births and care episodes to prove clinical competence.
You're done when you can show
Signed clinical logbook or practice assessment document showing required births attended.
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Graduating, preparing for and passing the national certification exam where required (e.g. the NARM or AMCB exam in the US), and registering with the regulator (e.g. the NMC in the UK). Ends with legal authorization to practice independently.
You're done when you can show
Professional registration or license number from the national midwifery regulator.
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Working as a newly registered midwife through a preceptorship or transition program, carrying your own caseload of laboring and postnatal women with reducing support. Proves you can handle complex births, emergencies and documentation independently.
You're done when you can show
Signed preceptorship completion record from your employer.
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