Midwifery In South Africa
In South Africa Midwifery training is currently offered as a comprehensive package with general nursing, midwifery, community nursing and psychiatry as either a four year degree or a four year diploma. Degree courses are offered at most universities and the universities usually have colleges affiliated to them that offer the diplomas.
In order to ensure that you choose a reputable training institution, visit the website of the South African Nursing Council (www.sanc.co.za). As regulatory authority for the profession in SA, they have lists of accredited facilities where the standard of training is maintained at a desirable level.
Finding a midwife
It is not part of the mandate of the Society of Midwives of South Africa to provide contact details of practitioners. As a member association of the International Confederation of Midwives we agree with the position statement stating that a midwife is the most appropriate care provider during pregnancy, birth and the post natal period for a low risk pregnancy and birth.
Kindly visit the following website that have a directory function for service providers like midwives, doulas and childbirth preparation educators in SA: www.birthworks.co.za
Who regulates the Midwifery Profession in South Africa
The Midwifery profession is regulated under Act No. 33 of 2005, The Nursing Act and the South African Nursing Council is the regulatory body of Midwifery in South Africa: www.sanc.co.za
SOMSA cannot assist with the following:
- Placement of International Students that require midwifery experience
- Information for student projects
- SOMSA cannot distribute the contact lists of its members