Midwives

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 6 (17%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 16 (44%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 14 (39%)

• Maintain documentation of all patients' contacts, reviewing and updating records as necessary.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Counsel women regarding the nutritional requirements of pregnancy.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Provide patients with contraceptive and family planning information.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Inform patients of how to prepare and supply birth sites.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Recommend the use of vitamin and mineral supplements to enhance the health of patients and children.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Complete birth certificates.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Identify tubal and ectopic pregnancies and refer patients for treatments.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Conduct ongoing prenatal health assessments, tracking changes in physical and emotional health.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Identify, monitor, or treat pregnancy-related problems such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, pre-term labor, or retarded fetal growth.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Obtain complete health and medical histories from patients including medical, surgical, reproductive, or mental health histories.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Evaluate patients' laboratory and medical records, requesting assistance from other practitioners when necessary.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Assess the status of post-date pregnancies to determine treatments and interventions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Perform post-partum health assessments of mothers and babies at regular intervals.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Provide information about the physical and emotional processes involved in the pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum periods.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Refer patients to specialists for procedures such as ultrasounds or biophysical profiles.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Incorporate research findings into practice as appropriate.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Estimate patients' due dates and re-evaluate as necessary based on examination results.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Provide, or refer patients to other providers for, education or counseling on topics such as genetic testing, newborn care, contraception, or breastfeeding.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Provide information about community health and social resources.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Compile and evaluate clinical practice statistics.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Treat patients' symptoms with alternative health care methods such as herbs or hydrotherapy.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Collaborate in research studies.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Monitor maternal condition during labor by checking vital signs, monitoring uterine contractions, or performing physical examinations.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide necessary medical care for infants at birth, including emergency care such as resuscitation.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Monitor fetal growth and well-being through heartbeat detection, body measurement, and palpation.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Establish and follow emergency or contingency plans for mothers and newborns.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Set up or monitor the administration of oxygen or medications.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Suture perineal lacerations.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Test patients' hemoglobin, hematocrit, and blood glucose levels.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Assist maternal patients to find physical positions that will facilitate childbirth.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Assess birthing environments to ensure cleanliness, safety, and the availability of appropriate supplies.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide comfort and relaxation measures for mothers in labor through interventions such as massage, breathing techniques, hydrotherapy, or music.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Collect specimens for use in laboratory tests.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Respond to breech birth presentations by applying methods such as exercises or external version.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Perform annual gynecologic exams, including pap smears and breast exams.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Develop, implement, or evaluate individualized plans for midwifery care.Little or no AI speed-up · core task

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