Obstetrics abroad

Through direct assistance, you will have an immediate positive impact on the health and well-being of mothers and children, while contributing to long-term sustainable improvements in local health systems and obstetric practices.

Midwifery abroad: An enriching journey for midwives that connects cultures and changes lives

Taking part in the miracle of birth can be an incredibly enriching experience - and not just for parents. Experiencing the whole thing in a foreign country and a different culture not only contributes to your personal development - you also relieve the burden on understaffed staff and have a positive influence on the women and their families. Bring in your expertise, accompany women before and during birth and support new mothers in the early days with their baby.

The Subsequent certification in the context of obstetrics abroad refers to the process by which the birth of a child that took place outside the home country is subsequently recorded in the official registers of the home country.

Midwives in action: How you can save lives abroad and help improve obstetric care

Many regions of the world have an urgent need for skilled workers obstetricsto reduce maternal and neonatal mortality. As a midwife abroad, you can compensate for the shortage of staff in obstetric wards and offer women and babies better care.

Volunteering enables the exchange of expertise and practices between volunteers and local medical staff. It's also about education and prevention, educating people about pregnancy, birth and postnatal care to improve health outcomes.

A midwife abroad can play a central role in the process Registration of births in the local birth register, particularly in countries where births often take place at home or in facilities far from urban administrative centers. Registration of a birth in the birth registry is an important legal act that gives the newborn an official identity, including nationality, name and family affiliation.

Opportunities in obstetrics: How you can make a difference even without medical training or as an aspiring doctor

Although specific expertise in the field of obstetrics is advantageous, programs exist that allow volunteers without medical training to take on support activities, whereby the ability to adapt to resource-poor environments and to adapt quickly to new situations is particularly required.

In order to be able to volunteer in obstetrics, you must be female and you need previous knowledge in this area. You should either already have completed training or be at least in the fifth semester of your medical studies. If you don't have any previous experience but still want to work in obstetrics, there is the option Internship as midwife in Ghana close.

The need for a birth certificate to participate in volunteer work abroad depends on the specific requirements of each program and country. While a birth certificate is a basic document for identifying a person and is often required for official procedures, not all volunteer programs or countries explicitly require a birth certificate as part of the application materials.

Gain practical experience in obstetrics in Africa

You will assist with natural births and emergency procedures, all under the supervision of experienced birth nurses. You will also support the child's mother in carrying out prenatal and postnatal examinations. In addition, you will be responsible for conducting workshops and consultations for pregnant women and their families on nutrition, hygiene and preparation for birth.

We currently offer three projects with a stay abroad in obstetrics. You can choose between Ghana, Tanzania or Zanzibar.