Mother and Child Care

1. MATERNAL AND
CHILD CARE
T H E S E H E A LT H W O R K E R S D E A L W I T H
C O M P L E X P U B L I C H E A LT H I S U E S T H AT
A F F E C T W O M E N , C H I L D R E N A N D T H E I R
FA M I L I E S .
T H I S I N C L U D E P R O V I D I N G I N F O R M AT I O N O N
R E P U B L I C H E A LT H , FA M I LY P L A N N I N G ,
H E A LT H C A R E O F P R E G N A N T W O M A N A N D
T H E I R C H I L D R E N , A N D I M P R O V E M E N T O F T H E
H E A LT H D E L I V E RY S Y S T E M T H R O U G H
A D V O C A C Y, E D U C AT I O N , A N D R E S E A R C H

2. MIDWIFERY
• Midwifery is the health science and
health profession that deals with
pregnancy, childbirth, and the
postpartum period, in addition to the
sexual and reproductive health of
women throughout their lives. In
many countries, midwifery is a
medical profession. A professional in
midwifery is known as a midwife.

3. COMMUNITY HEALTH
EDUCATOR
• Health educators and community health
workers educate people about the
availability of healthcare services. Health
education specialists teach people about
behaviors that promote wellness. They
develop strategies to improve the well-
being of individuals and communities.

4. OUTREACH
SPECIALIST
• What Is an Outreach Specialist? An
outreach specialist is a social service
professional who works directly with the
community to promote health and
wellness. As an outreach specialist, your
job duties involve identifying community
needs, developing wellness programs and
initiatives, and tracking progress.