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Estimate patients' due dates and re-evaluate as necessary based on examination results.
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Collaborate in research studies.
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Provide information about the physical and emotional processes involved in the pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum periods.
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Incorporate research findings into practice as appropriate.
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Maintain documentation of all patients' contacts, reviewing and updating records as necessary.
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Provide, or refer patients to other providers for, education or counseling on topics such as genetic testing, newborn care, contraception, or breastfeeding.
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Assess the status of post-date pregnancies to determine treatments and interventions.
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Provide necessary medical care for infants at birth, including emergency care such as resuscitation.
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Obtain complete health and medical histories from patients including medical, surgical, reproductive, or mental health histories.
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Refer patients to specialists for procedures such as ultrasounds or biophysical profiles.
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Identify tubal and ectopic pregnancies and refer patients for treatments.
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Perform post-partum health assessments of mothers and babies at regular intervals.
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Complete birth certificates.
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Identify, monitor, or treat pregnancy-related problems such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, pre-term labor, or retarded fetal growth.
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Test patients' hemoglobin, hematocrit, and blood glucose levels.
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Monitor maternal condition during labor by checking vital signs, monitoring uterine contractions, or performing physical examinations.
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Perform annual gynecologic exams, including pap smears and breast exams.
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Evaluate patients' laboratory and medical records, requesting assistance from other practitioners when necessary.
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Provide patients with contraceptive and family planning information.
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Inform patients of how to prepare and supply birth sites.
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Set up or monitor the administration of oxygen or medications.
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Develop, implement, or evaluate individualized plans for midwifery care.
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Recommend the use of vitamin and mineral supplements to enhance the health of patients and children.
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Suture perineal lacerations.
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Assess birthing environments to ensure cleanliness, safety, and the availability of appropriate supplies.
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Treat patients' symptoms with alternative health care methods such as herbs or hydrotherapy.
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Conduct ongoing prenatal health assessments, tracking changes in physical and emotional health.
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Collect specimens for use in laboratory tests.
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Assist maternal patients to find physical positions that will facilitate childbirth.
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Provide comfort and relaxation measures for mothers in labor through interventions such as massage, breathing techniques, hydrotherapy, or music.
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Establish and follow emergency or contingency plans for mothers and newborns.
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Provide information about community health and social resources.
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Counsel women regarding the nutritional requirements of pregnancy.
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Respond to breech birth presentations by applying methods such as exercises or external version.
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Monitor fetal growth and well-being through heartbeat detection, body measurement, and palpation.
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Compile and evaluate clinical practice statistics.