Midwifery Placements Abroad

The city of Takoradi lies close to golden beaches that stretch on for miles, local fishing villages, and decaying historical forts which are dotted along the coast.

Midwifery in Africa is very different to what you're used to seeing at home. On a midwifery placement here, you’ll discover that limited resources mean prenatal care is almost non-existent, and the maximum length of stay in the unit is a mere 5 days. Add to that the array of cultural traditions that surround birth here, and you’ll find the opportunities for personal and professional growth are limitless. Read stories from those who’ve already undertaken midwifery programs in Takoradi.

Kandy is a time-worn city surrounded by lush tropical forests, diverse wildlife, and golden beaches. With opportunities to go trekking, swim with dolphins, and discover ancient ruins, you’ll never be short of new things to try.

On your Midwifery placement, you’ll have the chance to rotate through the Antenatal, Postnatal and Premature Baby Units, encountering complicated birthing procedures, terminations, and miscarriages. Perceiving how patient numbers regularly exceed bed space will open your eyes to the impact a lack of resources has on local women and the staff who help them. Read stories from those who’ve already undertaken midwifery programs in Kandy.

A vibrant focal point of Southeast Asian culture and backpacker favourite, with bustling markets, lively bars and delicious street food in abundance. Close to tropical beaches, rainforests, and ancient temples and pagodas, you’ll have every chance to indulge your adventurous side.

The institution we’re partnered with in Hue, Vietnam is the largest university teaching hospital in the region. You'll get amazing experience alongside local specialists in this low-resource clinical setting. Supervised by local midwives, you’ll spend time in the OBG department getting involved in and and all areas of maternal and infant paediatric care.

Kathmandu is the ancient capital of Nepal, and is home to elaborate Buddhist temples, traditional markets, modern bars, and more. Beyond the city you’ll discover adventure activities like paragliding, whitewater rafting, and mountain climbing to name but a few.

Local midwives, keen to impart their knowledge of birthing traditions and common practices, will oversee your placement on a busy Maternity Ward, as well as in Post-operative and Post-natal Wards. The epidemic of HIV also presents a challenge for many breast-feeding infants in Nepal—an issue you’ll encounter on your Midwifery Placement. Read stories from those who’ve already travelled with us to Kathmandu.

Dar es Salaam is one of Tanzania’s largest cities. Despite developing into a more modern metropolis, it’s surrounded by awe-inspiring natural beauty. Go on big game safari, sample famous national dishes, or boat over to tropical Zanzibar for water sports and diving.

On a midwifery placement here you could encounter complicated surgical births. You'll spend time in a ward dedicated to mothers with HIV which will open your eyes to the realities of issues faced by professionals in the developing world, and how local specialists battle them with limited resources. Read stories from those who’ve already travelled with us to Dar es Salaam.

Iloilo is a tropical paradise. Dive off the coast into emerald waters, join locals in one of their many festivals, or even watch whales off the coast.

On your midwifery placement you’ll gain experience alongside a dedicated delivery team and have the chance to rotate through areas like Reproductive Endocrinology, Cervical Pathology, and Gynaecologic Oncology. The high number of patients here often means women share beds, highlighting just one of the areas a lack of resources can impact your field. Read stories from those who’ve already travelled with us to Iloilo.