With Projects Abroad, you can get the midwifery experience you need to drive your professional and personal development forward.
This is what you can expect from our Midwifery Internships Abroad:
- Observe birthing practices that differ from those in your home country
- Shadow qualified midwives in hospital maternity wards or health centres
- Get a deeper insight into healthcare issues affecting mothers and newborns, like a lack of prenatal care or premature births
- Learn what prenatal and postnatal care consists of in developing countries
- Observe first-hand how midwives cope in low-resource environments
Important update for university Elective students
Over the last few weeks we’ve been contacted by more and more people studying Midwifery at university. They have to complete Elective placements in order to graduate, but are struggling to get them arranged in the UK.
Our industry-leading Midwifery Elective placements are up and running in the developing world. As soon as UK travel restrictions end, we’ll be able to place you in a hospital or clinic to complete your Elective.
We’re also offering a student discount to help make things more affordable for you.
If you or someone you know need an organised Midwifery Elective placement, check out the options here. We’ll be on hand to complete any paperwork needed by your university, and can offer advice on the most suitable option.
Options for Midwifery projects
No matter what level you are, we adapt your midwifery placement to match your requirements and goals. You can join if:
- You want pre-midwifery experience before university
- You want to do a midwifery elective placement overseas
- You want more practical experience after graduating as a midwife or nurse
- You want to go abroad as an experienced midwife to give back through maternity volunteer work
Our midwifery placements go a long way in supporting your career as a midwife, by adding relevant work experience to your CV and demonstrating your commitment to healthcare around the world!
Choose a Midwifery Project
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Midwifery Internship in Tanzania
See this project- Price: £1,725 for 2 weeks
- Extra Weeks: £255
- Start Date: Anytime
- Minimum Duration: 2 weeks
- Age: 18 or over
Midwifery Internship in Ghana
See this project- Price: £1,725 for 2 weeks
- Extra Weeks: £255
- Start Date: Anytime
- Minimum Duration: 2 weeks
- Age: 16 or over
Midwifery Internship in Peru
See this project- Price: £1,725 for 2 weeks
- Extra Weeks: £255
- Start Date: Anytime
- Minimum Duration: 2 weeks
- Age: 18 or over
During my time at the University Hospital, I worked alongside a variety of brilliant women. The bond I made with these women is what allowed me to act as a midwife, and even relocate to a few other wards, including surgical and radiology to assist with various needs.
Rashae H
Midwifery Internship in Ghana
How to get Midwifery Work Experience
Most of our midwifery placements are open to people aged 16 and over. To get midwifery work experience abroad, all you need to do is check that you meet the requirements for the Midwifery Internship of your choice, and fill in the application form. Our Project Experts are here to assist if you need help finding a programme that meets your needs and goals.
Having this kind of midwifery work experience will:
- Strengthen your CV and help you stand out from the crowd
- Give you great discussion points in interviews and essays
- Help you find out if a career in midwifery is what you really want to pursue (especially useful for younger students researching courses at university!)
- Let you branch out in your career and try something different
At your project, you’ll work under the guidance of a medical professional, and our staff will be there for you whenever you need them. In most cases, you’ll also be able to participate in healthcare outreaches, where you can do more hands-on work, like measuring blood sugar levels for patients.
Outreaches are one of the most rewarding aspects of our medical projects, as they yield direct benefits for the communities we work in. For example, if you do a blood sugar test that leads to a diabetes diagnosis, we refer the patient for further treatment and monitor their progress at future outreaches.
Not 100% convinced a Midwifery Internship is for you? Here are other options for you to look at:
- Nursing Projects, where you can explore areas like Paediatrics or Mental Health
- Public Health Projects, where the focus is almost exclusively on community outreach and education work
- Nutrition Projects, if you have a strong interest in healthy eating and lifestyle choices (talk to us about placements where you can work specifically with mothers and children)
Midwifery Work Experience for 16-17 Year Olds in Year 12
We’re often asked if we offer midwifery work experience for 16-17 year olds in Year 12. The answer is yes, you can join any of the following projects:
As students at this level are typically inexperienced and untrained, we - and the medical facilities we work with - may restrict what you can do. This is in line with our ethical standards and code of conduct relating to medicine. While we ensure that you learn essential skills wherever you go, please speak to us if you’re interested in performing specific tasks or observing certain procedures.
What will I gain from midwifery volunteering abroad?
Our placements give you the opportunity to gain international midwifery work experience in a developing country.
In addition to adding relevant work experience to your CV, here are further benefits you can expect from midwifery volunteering overseas:
- Observe diseases and conditions affecting mothers and newborns first-hand that you might not see in your home country
- Hone soft skills such as communication, leadership, time-management, resilience, organisation, and teamwork
- Gain more in-depth work experience than you might receive back home
- Develop a global mindset as you learn from and work with people of different cultures and backgrounds
- Grow your confidence as you broaden your horizons
All of the above will also enhance your UCAS applications and your personal development.
How are our Midwifery Internships different?
At Projects Abroad, our first aim is to benefit the communities we work in. You can be assured that your internship is ethical, well supported, and part of a better future. Here’s just a few elements of our work that set it apart from other internship programmes:
Recording our work in a secure database
We created a Global Impact Database so we can track the positive impact our projects have. This is a secure and anonymous database that we use to identify specific areas of need. It allows us to use data to shape medical outreaches and health awareness programmes. We can also monitor individuals we see often, report our results and collect data for research. All of this work is guided by our Management Plans.
Real work with trained professionals
On our internships, you’ll work alongside real healthcare professionals. You can observe them in their everyday work, ask questions, and hear more about their experiences. You’re likely to get more insights into the frontline of medical care than in your home country.
A tailored approach
We're often able to tailor your internship to your interests. You can work in more than one department or focus on one particular area, or experience outreach work in the local community.
Our Medicine & Healthcare Policy
We take the safety of our volunteers, interns, and the people they work with very seriously. That’s why we’ve put in place a comprehensive Medical Ethics Policy.
Need more help?
We’d be happy to talk about creating a custom project for you. Most of our staff have been volunteers themselves, so they’re well placed to answer your questions, big or small.
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