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Mavis Peprah Ama

Mavis Peprah Ama

Drobo, Jaman North District

Summary

With a proven track record at Ghana Health Service, I excel in maternal health education and providing empathetic support, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Expert in high-risk pregnancy care and labor support techniques, I've contributed to numerous successful births, fostering a safe, inclusive birthing environment through skilled collaboration and continuous professional development.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Midwife

Ghana Health Service
09.2020 - Current
  • Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
  • Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
  • Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
  • Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
  • Supported families during the grieving process following pregnancy loss or infant death with empathetic emotional support and resource referrals for ongoing counseling services.
  • Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
  • Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable birthing environment by implementing evidence-based practices in pain management techniques.
  • Built strong rapport with patients through open communication channels that encouraged feedback and collaboration on care plans.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth with vigilant monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout labor.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care during prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
  • Fostered an inclusive atmosphere by providing culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations, understanding their unique needs and preferences.
  • Enhanced continuity of care by collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians and nurses.
  • Developed individualized birth plans in collaboration with expectant mothers to ensure personalized care aligned with their preferences.
  • Assisted in over Number successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on midwifery best practices through regular continuing education opportunities and membership in professional organizations.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Midwifery

University For Development Studies
Tamale, Northern Region

Skills

  • Maternal health education
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Contraceptive Counseling
  • High-Risk Pregnancy Care
  • Postpartum Care
  • Infant resuscitation
  • Labor support techniques
  • Perineal suturing
  • Pain Management Strategies
  • Postnatal depression support
  • Intrapartum Care
  • Uterine Massage
  • Placenta encapsulation
  • Twins and multiples care

Timeline

Midwife

Ghana Health Service
09.2020 - Current

Bachelor Of Science - Midwifery

University For Development Studies
Mavis Peprah Ama