Nursing and Midwifery Professional

**Semantic type:** Biomedical Occupation or Discipline

**Definition:** Occupations held by individuals who plan, provide or manage basic nursing and personal care for people who are physically or mentally ill, disabled or infirm, and others in need of care due to potential risks to health including before, during and after childbirth. This includes delivery of infants and planning, providing, and managing prenatal and postpartum care, newborn care, and some routine care (such as gynecological exams) for women.

**Synonyms:** - Nursing and Midwifery Professionals