Clinical Midwifery Specialist

A Clinical Midwifery Specialist provides advanced care to expectant mothers throughout pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period. You may work in hospitals, clinics, or community health settings, offering expert advice on prenatal care, childbirth, and newborn care. Your role involves developing individualised birth plans, monitoring the health of both mother and baby, and providing education on breastfeeding and newborn care.

Clinical Midwifery Specialists play a crucial role in ensuring positive birth outcomes and maternal wellbeing. You’ll need to be compassionate, highly skilled in clinical practice, and able to communicate effectively with patients and their families. Collaboration with obstetricians and other healthcare professionals is key to delivering comprehensive care.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $112,112
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a clinical midwifery specialist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Midwifery
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,723
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Midwife Clinical Midwifery Specialist Midwifery Educator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Midwife Clinical Midwifery Specialist Midwifery Educator

Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $36,080
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Clinical Midwifery Specialist Midwifery Educator Midwife
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Clinical Midwifery Specialist Midwifery Educator Midwife

Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)
Distance, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $52,640
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Midwife Clinical Midwifery Specialist Lactation Consultant
Midwifery Educator Nurse Midwife
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Midwife Clinical Midwifery Specialist Lactation Consultant Midwifery Educator Nurse Midwife + 2 more
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