Description
Provide information to the mother-to-be related to the childbirth procedures in order to be prepared and know what to expect.
Alternative labels
provide preparation for childbirth
prepare for childbirth
inform on childbirth procedures
inform on birth procedures
explain childbirth procedures
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Provide preparation for childbirth is an essential skill of the following occupations:
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.
Optional skill
Provide preparation for childbirth 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.
Complementary therapist: Complementary therapists use a range of complementary and alternative therapies to work simultaneously with the clients` body, mind, and spirit in a holistic approach. They offer practices and services for holistic wellbeing, health maintenance, health education, health promotion and prevention of illness, along with the sustainable treatment of certain illnesses, especially chronic illnesses. Their practices include but are not limited to acupuncture, aromatherapy, banotherapy, homeopathy, and herbal medicine.
Sophrologist: Sophrologists aim to reduce their clients` stress and produce optimal health and well-being by applying a dynamic relaxation method which consists of a specific set of physical and mental exercises on a doctor’s order.
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