What it pays
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Half of all Nurse Midwives in the U.S. earn more than $134,040 a year — the middle 80% land between $93,620 and $188,320. About 7,920 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Nurse Midwives”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$134,040typical pay / year
7,920people in this work
$188,320+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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These are the real jobs-to-be-done, not a wish list. Each task shows where we found it, and the prompt underneath is written for that exact task.
Care5
Provide prenatal care
+See Ms. Nguyen for her routine prenatal visit at 10:00, take blood pressure and urine, review her pregnancy…
Provide prenatal care
+See Ms. Nguyen for her routine prenatal visit at 10:00, take blood pressure and urine, review her pregnancy history and screening results, counsel on folic acid and warning signs, update the prenatal record, and plan the next visit in two weeks.
The tools that do the workCerner MillenniumESCOjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Attend and assist during childbirth
+Attend Mrs. Rivera in active labor, support fetal monitoring and maternal observations, assist with pain…
Attend and assist during childbirth
+Attend Mrs. Rivera in active labor, support fetal monitoring and maternal observations, assist with pain management requests, prepare the delivery room and instruments, guide the birth team through second stage, and document events and interventions in the delivery record.
The tools that do the workCerner MillenniumESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Perform routine exams for women
+Perform routine antenatal and postpartum physical exams for Maria Santos, age 28, on Friday at 10:30, check…
Perform routine exams for women
+Perform routine antenatal and postpartum physical exams for Maria Santos, age 28, on Friday at 10:30, check vitals, fundal height, urine protein and glucose, screen for postpartum depression, document findings and any immediate care given and schedule follow-up in two weeks.
The tools that do the workdigiChart OB-GYNjob descriptionsWikipedia
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Monitor fetal development
+Monitor fetal growth for Elena Rodriguez at 32 weeks: perform fundal height measurement, fetal heart…
Monitor fetal development
+Monitor fetal growth for Elena Rodriguez at 32 weeks: perform fundal height measurement, fetal heart auscultation, plot measurements on growth chart, record fetal movements report, and escalate to obstetrician if growth deviates from expected centiles.
The tools that do the workCerner Millenniumjob descriptionsO*NET
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Provide sexual health care
+Provide sexual health care to Laila Ahmed during her walk‑in: take sexual history, offer STI screening and…
Provide sexual health care
+Provide sexual health care to Laila Ahmed during her walk‑in: take sexual history, offer STI screening and contraception counseling, administer requested emergency contraception, provide patient information in her preferred language and document consent and plan.
The tools that do the workAcrendo Medical Software Ob/Gyn EMRjob descriptionsWikipedia
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Keeping the record1
Document patient health histories
+Take a full health history from Aisha Khan during her first prenatal visit Monday at 14:00: pregnancy…
Document patient health histories
+Take a full health history from Aisha Khan during her first prenatal visit Monday at 14:00: pregnancy history, menstrual cycle, chronic conditions, medications, allergies, social determinants, vaccination status and family history; reconcile meds and sign the history as complete.
The tools that do the workEpicjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work17
Develop individualized care plans
+Develop an individualized antenatal care plan for Maria Gonzalez, 28 weeks gestation with prior cesarean,…
Develop individualized care plans
+Develop an individualized antenatal care plan for Maria Gonzalez, 28 weeks gestation with prior cesarean, including frequency of visits, fetal growth scan schedule, gestational diabetes screening timing, contraception counselling postpartum and culturally appropriate education in Spanish, review with Dr. Patel by Tuesday.
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Carry out emergency measures
+Initiate emergency measures for Jasmine Brown presenting with heavy postpartum hemorrhage: call for obstetric…
Carry out emergency measures
+Initiate emergency measures for Jasmine Brown presenting with heavy postpartum hemorrhage: call for obstetric assistance, establish two IV lines, give 1,000 mL crystalloid bolus, administer uterotonic per protocol, prepare crossmatched blood and notify blood bank, document interventions and time.
The tools that do the workCerner MillenniumESCOO*NET
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Collaborate with physicians for high-risk pregnancies
+Coordinate care for Mrs. Ahmed, 32 weeks with preeclampsia, arrange urgent consultant review with Dr. Lee,…
Collaborate with physicians for high-risk pregnancies
+Coordinate care for Mrs. Ahmed, 32 weeks with preeclampsia, arrange urgent consultant review with Dr. Lee, send latest blood pressure log, proteinuria results and fetal nonstress test, propose twice-weekly maternal-fetal medicine review and delivery planning meeting this week.
The tools that do the workeClinicalWorks EHRjob descriptionsWikipedia
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Prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations.
+Issue a prescription for prophylactic antibiotics to Chloe Rivera for Group B strep colonisation in labor,…
Prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations.
+Issue a prescription for prophylactic antibiotics to Chloe Rivera for Group B strep colonisation in labor, check allergies and state prescribing limits, document indication and dose, notify pharmacy and include patient counselling on side effects.
The tools that do the workAllscripts Professional EHRO*NET
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Explain procedures to patients, family members, staff members or others.
+Explain the second trimester anatomy scan procedure to Amina Suleiman and her husband in Somali: purpose,…
Explain procedures to patients, family members, staff members or others.
+Explain the second trimester anatomy scan procedure to Amina Suleiman and her husband in Somali: purpose, what to expect during the scan, potential findings, next steps if anomalies found, and obtain verbal consent while noting questions and support needs.
The tools that do the workAcrendo Medical Software Ob/Gyn EMRO*NET
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Document findings of physical examinations.
+Document physical exam findings for Lillian Park at 38 weeks: maternal vitals, fundal height, fetal lie and…
Document findings of physical examinations.
+Document physical exam findings for Lillian Park at 38 weeks: maternal vitals, fundal height, fetal lie and presentation, FHR, cervical exam details, edema and urine dip results, and sign off with time and any follow-up actions.
The tools that do the workdigiChart OB-GYNO*NET
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Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.
+When a patient presents with complications beyond routine midwifery care, document the findings, discuss…
Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.
+When a patient presents with complications beyond routine midwifery care, document the findings, discuss risks and next steps with the pregnant person, and arrange an urgent referral and shared-care plan with the obstetric consultant and maternal-fetal medicine team within 24 hours.
The tools that do the workEpicO*NET
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Conduct clinical research on topics such as maternal or infant health care, contraceptive methods, breastfeeding, and gynecological care.
+Design a small prospective study on postpartum contraceptive uptake, draft the protocol, summarise relevant…
Conduct clinical research on topics such as maternal or infant health care, contraceptive methods, breastfeeding, and gynecological care.
+Design a small prospective study on postpartum contraceptive uptake, draft the protocol, summarise relevant literature, request ethics guidance, and build the dataset template and data dictionary so colleagues can collect consistent maternal and infant outcome measures.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeO*NET
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Assist in labor and delivery
+Support the birthing person through active labor: confirm informed consent, monitor maternal and fetal…
Assist in labor and delivery
+Support the birthing person through active labor: confirm informed consent, monitor maternal and fetal status, assist with pain relief and second-stage positioning, escalate to obstetric or neonatal team if deviation from normal progress or fetal distress occurs, and document interventions in the birth record.
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Support breastfeeding and new mothers
+Provide a breastfeeding visit: assess latch and milk transfer, troubleshoot positioning, set a feeding plan…
Support breastfeeding and new mothers
+Provide a breastfeeding visit: assess latch and milk transfer, troubleshoot positioning, set a feeding plan with goals for 48–72 hours, arrange lactation consultant referral if problems persist, and add feeding notes and follow-up appointment to the postnatal record.
The tools that do the workeClinicalWorks EHRjob descriptions
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Assess labor progress
+Assess labor progress by recording contractions, cervical dilatation and station, maternal vitals and fetal…
Assess labor progress
+Assess labor progress by recording contractions, cervical dilatation and station, maternal vitals and fetal heart traces, interpret progress against partogram thresholds, communicate concerns to the obstetric lead, and update the labour record hourly or sooner if change occurs.
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Initiate all types of contraception
+Counsel the person on contraceptive options based on medical history and preferences, obtain informed…
Initiate all types of contraception
+Counsel the person on contraceptive options based on medical history and preferences, obtain informed consent, provide or prescribe the chosen method immediately when appropriate, arrange insertion appointments for long-acting methods within two weeks, and document counselling and supply in the record.
The tools that do the workAcrendo Medical Software Ob/Gyn EMRWikipedia
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Offer well woman care
+Offer the woman a routine well woman visit this Thursday: review her vaccination and screening history,…
Offer well woman care
+Offer the woman a routine well woman visit this Thursday: review her vaccination and screening history, counsel on contraception options and lifestyle prevention, update the problem list and care plan, then book follow-up smear in six months.
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Conduct births
+Attend Mrs. Alvarez in labor now, confirm fetal heart rate and maternal observations, support physiological…
Conduct births
+Attend Mrs. Alvarez in labor now, confirm fetal heart rate and maternal observations, support physiological birth while escalating to the obstetrician for any deviation, document each stage and consent, and arrange immediate transfer if deterioration occurs.
The tools that do the workEpicESCO
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Advise on health, preventive measures and preparation for parenthood
+Give John and Mia a parenthood preparation session on Saturday: cover newborn feeding, safe sleep,…
Advise on health, preventive measures and preparation for parenthood
+Give John and Mia a parenthood preparation session on Saturday: cover newborn feeding, safe sleep, immunisations schedule, postpartum mood signs, and a simple birth and emergency plan tailored to their cultural preferences; leave a written care checklist.
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Detect complications in mother and child
+Assess both mother and baby at the six-week check: take blood pressure and urine, screen for anaemia and…
Detect complications in mother and child
+Assess both mother and baby at the six-week check: take blood pressure and urine, screen for anaemia and infection risk, examine neonatal weight and feeding, escalate to paediatrics or obstetrics if any abnormal signs, and document safety-net advice.
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Access medical care
+Arrange access to medical care for the refugee woman: register her on the clinic list, check eligibility and…
Access medical care
+Arrange access to medical care for the refugee woman: register her on the clinic list, check eligibility and interpreter needs, fast‑track a first appointment within seven days, fax current medications and antenatal notes to the receiving team.
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