Auxiliary nurse midwife
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (pronunciation: /ɔːkˈsɪlɪəri nɜːrs ˈmɪdˌwaɪf/), often abbreviated as ANM, is a village-level female health worker in India who is known as the first contact person between the community and the health services.
Etymology
The term "Auxiliary Nurse Midwife" is derived from the Latin words "auxilium" meaning help, "nutrix" meaning nurse, and "midwife" meaning "with woman". This term is used to describe a health worker who assists women during childbirth and provides various healthcare services.
Roles and Responsibilities
An Auxiliary Nurse Midwife is responsible for providing medical care to women and children, especially during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. They also provide preventive, promotive, and rehabilitative services to the community. Their duties include:
- Conducting safe deliveries and providing care to the newborn
- Health education to women, especially pregnant women
- Immunization of pregnant women and children
- Management of minor ailments and referral of serious cases to higher health facilities
- Family planning services
- Health and nutrition education to the community
Training and Qualification
To become an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife, one must complete a 2-year diploma course in Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery after completing 10+2, preferably with Science subjects. The course is offered by various medical institutes in India and is regulated by the Indian Nursing Council.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Auxiliary nurse midwife
- Wikipedia's article - Auxiliary nurse midwife
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