MIDWIFERY NZCOM STUDY GUIDE 2026 TEST
PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ What else is important about the philosophy of midwives? Answer:
Midwifery is holistic by nature: combining an understanding of the
social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, pyschological and physical
ramifications of women's reproductive health experience, actively
promoting and protecting women's wellness; promoting health
awareness in women's significant others; enhancing the health status of
the baby when pregnancy is on-going.
Midwifery is dynamic in its approach; based upon an integration of
knowledge that is derived from the arts and sciences; tempered by
experience and research; collaborative with other health professionals.
Midwifery is a profession concerned with the promotion of women's
health. It is centred upon sexuality and reproduction and an
understanding of women as healthy individuals progressing through the
life cycle.
Midwifery care is given in a manner that is flexible, creative,
empowering and supportive.
◉ What are the midwives responsibilities to the woman? Answer:
Midwives work in partnership with the woman
PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ What else is important about the philosophy of midwives? Answer:
Midwifery is holistic by nature: combining an understanding of the
social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, pyschological and physical
ramifications of women's reproductive health experience, actively
promoting and protecting women's wellness; promoting health
awareness in women's significant others; enhancing the health status of
the baby when pregnancy is on-going.
Midwifery is dynamic in its approach; based upon an integration of
knowledge that is derived from the arts and sciences; tempered by
experience and research; collaborative with other health professionals.
Midwifery is a profession concerned with the promotion of women's
health. It is centred upon sexuality and reproduction and an
understanding of women as healthy individuals progressing through the
life cycle.
Midwifery care is given in a manner that is flexible, creative,
empowering and supportive.
◉ What are the midwives responsibilities to the woman? Answer:
Midwives work in partnership with the woman
