VERONICA OTOO

Midwife

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

03.2022 - Current

Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
Used massage to increase patient comfort and streamline birthing processes.
Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
Trained under senior midwives for more than [Number] hours to obtain qualifications.
Used special labor and delivery procedures, including episiotomy and forceps deliveries.
Delivered over [Number] newborns as qualified midwife.
Conducted prenatal examinations and provided guidance and support to mothers-to-be.
Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
Assisted in delivery of pregnancies in [Type] environment.