We're happy to deliver to you a bundle of joy in the form of today's course deal...

We’re offering you an online 'introduction to midwifery' course for £16, saving you 84% off New Skills Academy's price of £100.

There is nothing quite like helping to bring a new life into the world, which makes a career as a midwife one of the most rewarding and profound professions out there. If you have ever been in love with the idea of becoming a midwife then this course could be just what you need to start your journey. With lifetime access to the course materials, you'll be able to explore just what it means to be a midwife and how you can excel in one of the oldest professions in the world. You'll cover everything from the history of midwifery to the various means you can support a mother pre-birth, during labour and post-labour. You'll be awarded a certificate upon completion, and will also be eligible for an XO student discount card. Check out the full list of modules and see if this could well be the birth of a new career for you!

Modules

• The origin and definition of the word 'midwife'
• The history of midwifery from the ancients to modern times
• Roles and responsibilities of the midwife
• Are you suited to a career as a midwife
• Qualifying as a midwife
• How midwives are educated and practice around the world
• Women's rights and birth options
• How midwives support socially disadvantaged women
• Cultural safety in relation to midwife care
• Antenatal care and screening
• How midwives support women though labour and birth
• The aims of postnantal care as a midwife
• The importance of breastfeeding
• Blood pressure monitoring and pre-eclampsia
• Infection control and hygiene
• Collecting specimens
• Administration of medicines and injections
• Venepuncture
• The female anatomy
• Labour
• List of abbreviations
• Medications and pregnancy
• Communication for midwives
• Emergencies and caesarean section
• Birthing environment and home births
• Initial baby check and examination
• Conditions with labour and pregnancy
• Mental health issues and pregnancy