Midwife: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Babies can hear sounds even before they are born, while they are still growing inside a parent's tummy.
Through history
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Long ago
People have helped families welcome new babies for thousands of years. Caring helpers have always been there for mothers and babies.
A day in the job
- Morning visitA midwife visits a family who is expecting. The midwife measures the round tummy with a soft tape and listens to the baby's heartbeat.
Words to know
- Expecting
- When someone is expecting, it means they are waiting for a new baby to be born soon.
Quiz time
A midwife teaches families how to hold a newborn and give a first bath.
A midwife uses a big, heavy hammer to check the baby's heartbeat.