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Nurse Midwife is a U.S.-specific healthcare role and is not recognized or regulated in Canada. In Canada, the closest matching career is Midwife, which is different from Nurse Midwife. In the USA, a Nurse Midwife is a registered nurse who has received specialized training and certification in midwifery, focusing on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, women's sexual and reproductive health, and newborn care. They provide holistic and supportive care throughout the childbirth process.
Education: Master's degree
Years in related career: None
On-the-job training: None
Projected Growth: 6.4% (far above average)
Annual job openings: 500
Direct AI exposure: 10% of tasks
Potential AI exposure: 49% of tasks
| Income data is from Employment and Social Development Canada's 2025 wage tables. The closest match for this career in Canada’s occupational classification system is Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses. According to the wage tables, average income is $128K per year. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom 10% | Bottom 25% | Median (average) | Top 25% | Top 10% |
| $87K per year | $112K per year | $128K per year | $140K per year | $156K per year |
| Compared to other careers: Median is $63K above the national average. | ||||
Nurse Midwives work in a variety of settings including hospitals, birthing centers, private practices, and patients' homes. They may also work in community health clinics, particularly in areas with limited access to hospital care.
In the U.S.A., Nurse Midwives play a critical role in women's health care, providing a blend of traditional midwifery attention with advanced nursing skills. They are known for their personalized and holistic approach to childbirth, emphasizing natural processes and minimal medical intervention. Their practice is grounded in evidence-based medicine, and they are equipped to handle various situations that may arise during pregnancy and childbirth, including complications that require medical intervention.
In their day-to-day roles, Nurse Midwives build close relationships with their patients, offering not just medical care but also emotional support and education. They advocate for the patient's wishes during childbirth while ensuring the safety and health of both mother and baby. Their scope of practice also extends beyond childbirth to include general women's health care, family planning, and pre- and post-menopausal care, providing a continuity of care that is highly valued by their patients.
The profession requires strong clinical skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations. Nurse Midwives must be excellent communicators, capable of explaining complex medical information in understandable terms and advocating for their patients' needs within the broader healthcare system.
Nurse Midwife is a U.S.-specific role that does not exist in Canada. Becoming a Nurse Midwife in the U.S. typically requires a Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Midwifery, which takes about 2-3 years after obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Licensure as a registered nurse and passing a national certification exam in midwifery are also necessary.
Similarity is based on what people in the careers do, what they know, and what they are called. The process of establishing similarity lists is described in this white paper.
