Empathise with the woman’s family during and after pregnancy

Demonstrate empathy with women and their families during pregancy, childbirth labour and in the post partum period.

express empathy with women and families during and after pregnancy
empathise with the woman’s family during & after pregnancy
show empathy towards the woman’s family during and after pregnancy

skill/competence

cross-sector

Empathise with the woman’s family during and after pregnancy is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Maternity support worker: Maternity support workers work together in a team with midwives and health professionals within the occupational fields of nursing and midwifery. They assist midwives and women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, assist births and assist in providing care for the new-born.
Midwife: Midwives assist women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, conduct births and provide care for the new-born. They advise on health, preventive measures, preparation for parenthood, detection of complications in mother and child, accessing of medical care, promoting normal birth and carrying out emergency measures.

Empathise with the woman’s family during and after pregnancy is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Empathise with the woman’s family during and after pregnancy – ESCO