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Registered Midwife

Midwives support women and their babies

Midwives use their knowledge, skills and professional behaviours to support women and their babies. 

Midwifery in Ireland has been recognised as a distinct profession through the Nursing and Midwives Act 2011, as amended. This legislation underpins the development of the midwifery profession, while adherence by midwives to standards and guidance issued by NMBI ensures safe and high-quality care for mothers and their babies. 

Standards and guidance for midwives 

As a registered midwife, you should be familiar with and adhere to various standards that govern your profession such as:

1.The Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics  which will guide you in your  day-to-day practice and help you understand their professional responsibilities in caring for patients in a safe, ethical and effective way

2.The Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework which will provide you with professional guidance and support on matters relating to the scope of clinical practice

3.Practice Standards for Midwives set out the standards of midwifery care and makes midwives aware of the legislation and guidelines defining their role and describing their scope of practice

In addition, the following guidance documents are relevant to midwives:

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