MABEL SOWATEY ANUM

Registered-Midwife

Ghana Health Service

07.2008 - Current

Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on new research findings and best practices in midwifery care.
Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modeling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
Coordinated care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as needed during complex or high-risk births to ensure optimal outcomes for mother and baby.
Provided culturally competent care to a diverse patient population, addressing unique needs and respecting cultural practices.
Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
Administered medications such as Pitocin and epidurals during labor and delivery.
Co-managed high-risk pregnancies and assisted in delivery of multiples.
Facilitated antenatal classes covering topics such as stages of labor progression; pain relief options; breathing patterns; pushing techniques resulting in better prepared expectant parents for childbirth.
Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
Assisted women in making informed decisions regarding their birth preferences based on thorough discussions about risks and benefits of various options available.
Created a comfortable and supportive environment for laboring women, utilizing relaxation techniques such as massage, aromatherapy, and hydrotherapy to help manage pain.
Advised patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical histories, assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care.
Performed low-intervention techniques to induce labor or relieve pain during labor.
Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
Ensured safety of mother and baby during labor by continuously assessing fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based guidelines for best practice in midwifery care.
Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
Conducted prenatal examinations and provided guidance and support to mothers-to-be.
Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
Improved patient health outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments, identifying risk factors, and developing individualized care plans.
Assisted in over 500 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
Conducted well-baby checkups and immunizations for optimum infant health.
Contributed to the reduction of maternal mortality rates by identifying high-risk pregnancies early and referring them for specialist intervention when necessary.
Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
Treated men and women with sexually transmitted diseases.
Performed ultrasounds, monitored fetal heart rate and provided pre- and post-natal care.
Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.

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