Midwifery Exam Questions and Answers
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describe the history of midwifery - ✔✔- midwives act formed in was 1901
- all states in AUS excluding NT and ACT obtained q midwifery regulation
by 1926
- in 1980 - 1990 there was implementations of birthing centre models
however they closed due to. lack of funding
what is the role of the midwife - ✔✔- work with woman, family to give care
pre and post birth ( 6 wks)
- give support, care and advice
- promote normal birth, detect complications, assist to access medical care
- carry out required emergency actions
what is the antenatal care period - ✔✔time between conception to birth
what is the aim of the ICM code of ethics for midwives - ✔✔international
confederation of midwifes
- aim: improve standard care for women, babies, family,
- educate and inform through knowledge of the midwife
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,what are midwifery leadership styles - ✔✔- woman is viewed as equal and
is able to make their own decisions
- team care approach
- aim to make change via motivation, collaboration and team building
describe the concept of woman centred care - ✔✔- prioritise woman care
options, decisions and choices
- have open discussions to build trust within a relationship
- midwife provides a continuity of individual care
what are preconception factors impacting pregnancy - ✔✔age: as age
increase the no of oocyte decrease and no. of compromised quality of
oocyte increase
menopause:
vaccines:
primary ovarian insufficiency: also known as premature ovarian failure (
menopause before 40 yrs) - causes a loss of fertility but also results in
spontaneous pregnancies
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,smoking: impacts follicle maturation
pelvic disease: surgeries may impact the cortical tissue impacting the
follicular/ oocyte reservoir potentially leading to early menopause , left over
scar tissue from surgery can impact ability to conceive naturally
what may occur when older women have children ( above 45) - ✔✔-
decline fertility ( less frequent ovulations, or complications with tissue that
attach to the lining of uterus that attaches to ovaries/Fallopian tubes )
- miscarraige ( chromosomal abnormalities )
- chromosomal abnormalities
- hypertensive complication
- still birth
how does diabetes and hypertension impact the pregnancy - ✔✔- increase
the risk of placenta problems
describe teen pregnancies - ✔✔- decline over the years due to sex
education ( reduces STI), contraception and abortion
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, - less financially stable and socially and economically disadvantaged
compared to older mothers
what can someone do to prepare for a healthy pregnancy - ✔✔Visit GP -
discuss health problems, medical history, immunisation history and lifestyle
issue
weight: impacts ability to conceive.
underweight = increase risk of preterm delivery
overweight = increase preg complications, increase risk of c section
consumption of folate: is a B vitamin sourced in food. reduces baby risk of
neural tube defects
stop drinking ( leads to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder ) , smoking and limit
caffeine intake
ensure vaccinations are up to date
screenings: breast check, STI, pap smear, dental check
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100% Solved | Graded A+
describe the history of midwifery - ✔✔- midwives act formed in was 1901
- all states in AUS excluding NT and ACT obtained q midwifery regulation
by 1926
- in 1980 - 1990 there was implementations of birthing centre models
however they closed due to. lack of funding
what is the role of the midwife - ✔✔- work with woman, family to give care
pre and post birth ( 6 wks)
- give support, care and advice
- promote normal birth, detect complications, assist to access medical care
- carry out required emergency actions
what is the antenatal care period - ✔✔time between conception to birth
what is the aim of the ICM code of ethics for midwives - ✔✔international
confederation of midwifes
- aim: improve standard care for women, babies, family,
- educate and inform through knowledge of the midwife
1
©NINJANERD 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025.
,what are midwifery leadership styles - ✔✔- woman is viewed as equal and
is able to make their own decisions
- team care approach
- aim to make change via motivation, collaboration and team building
describe the concept of woman centred care - ✔✔- prioritise woman care
options, decisions and choices
- have open discussions to build trust within a relationship
- midwife provides a continuity of individual care
what are preconception factors impacting pregnancy - ✔✔age: as age
increase the no of oocyte decrease and no. of compromised quality of
oocyte increase
menopause:
vaccines:
primary ovarian insufficiency: also known as premature ovarian failure (
menopause before 40 yrs) - causes a loss of fertility but also results in
spontaneous pregnancies
2
©NINJANERD 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025.
,smoking: impacts follicle maturation
pelvic disease: surgeries may impact the cortical tissue impacting the
follicular/ oocyte reservoir potentially leading to early menopause , left over
scar tissue from surgery can impact ability to conceive naturally
what may occur when older women have children ( above 45) - ✔✔-
decline fertility ( less frequent ovulations, or complications with tissue that
attach to the lining of uterus that attaches to ovaries/Fallopian tubes )
- miscarraige ( chromosomal abnormalities )
- chromosomal abnormalities
- hypertensive complication
- still birth
how does diabetes and hypertension impact the pregnancy - ✔✔- increase
the risk of placenta problems
describe teen pregnancies - ✔✔- decline over the years due to sex
education ( reduces STI), contraception and abortion
3
©NINJANERD 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025.
, - less financially stable and socially and economically disadvantaged
compared to older mothers
what can someone do to prepare for a healthy pregnancy - ✔✔Visit GP -
discuss health problems, medical history, immunisation history and lifestyle
issue
weight: impacts ability to conceive.
underweight = increase risk of preterm delivery
overweight = increase preg complications, increase risk of c section
consumption of folate: is a B vitamin sourced in food. reduces baby risk of
neural tube defects
stop drinking ( leads to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder ) , smoking and limit
caffeine intake
ensure vaccinations are up to date
screenings: breast check, STI, pap smear, dental check
4
©NINJANERD 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025.
