Elvira

Elvira is a Filipina registered midwife with 13 years of healthcare experience in maternal and child care, currently working as a childcare professional in Dubai. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Midwifery and has extensive experience in prenatal and postnatal care, normal vaginal delivery, newborn care, breastfeeding support, and family planning services. She is Basic Life Support certified and describes herself as dedicated, compassionate, and known for strong interpersonal skills and a nurturing approach.

Experience July 2024–present – Malaak Mama and Baby Care, Dubai: Ensures safety and well-being of children, changes diapers and assists with hygiene routines, develops schedules for rest and learning, assists with different feeding methods including breastfeeding support, monitors hygiene, provides personal care, administers medication, cleans and sterilizes bottles, and builds positive relationships with families. March 2012–December 2019 & May 2021–May 2024 – Local Government Unit / Department of Health, Philippines: Worked as Rural Health Midwife handling normal vaginal deliveries, providing prenatal and postnatal care, conducting home visits for postpartum mothers and newborns, advocating exclusive breastfeeding, conducting child weight monitoring, offering family planning services, and implementing preventive health programs. February 2020–April 2021 – Local Government Office, Saint Bernard, Philippines: Worked as Sanitary Inspector implementing environmental health programs, monitoring environmental health status, conducting disease surveillance and food handler seminars, and performing food establishment inspections.

In her own words She describes herself as a registered midwife with 13 years of experience in the Philippines in both maternal and child care.