Melaine Nieuwjaer
Brussels
Summary
Midwifery student with solid clinical training and previous experience in manual therapy as an etiopath. My experience includes delivery rooms, prenatal consultations, and various hospital settings in Europe and West Africa (Senegal). I am seeking a practical internship in a London maternity ward in order to further develop my intrapartum care skills and adapt to the British clinical environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Midwifery Internships
Erasme University Hospital
Brussels
2024.11 - 2025.03
- Assisted 1-2 deliveries per shift in a high-volume university hospital.
- Participated in emergency obstetric care and CTG monitoring.
Midwifery Internships
Hôpital Saint Anne & Saint Rémy
Brussels
2024.04 - 2024.05
- Supported postpartum care and patient education on infant feeding, hygiene, and recovery.
Midwifery Internships
Erasme University Hospital
Brussels
2025.04 - 2025.05
- Collaborated across surgical, gynaecological, and vascular units to develop multi-disciplinary insight.
Midwifery Internships
EMC Erasme
Brussels
2025.05 - 2025.05
- Conducted antenatal consultations for up to 20 patients per day.
Maternity Internship
Dakar, Guéréo
2022.07 - 2022.07
- Assisted 1 deliveries per week in rural clinics (traditional and medicalised births).
- Volunteer work in Franciscan children's shelter.
- Conducted consultations for up to 15 patients per day, 5 days/week.
Private Practice Etiopath
France
2020.09 - 2023.09
- Practiced etiopathy in independent clinics in Dunkirk and Saint-Omer, Verdun.
- Managed a wide range of functional disorders through manual therapy, with a systems-based approach.
- Key areas treated included: Musculoskeletal issues (back pain, sciatica, joint dysfunction, sports injuries), ENT and respiratory disorders (sinusitis, otitis, bronchitis, asthma), Digestive dysfunctions (reflux, constipation, hepatic-biliary troubles), Women's health (menstrual pain, infertility, pregnancy-related issues), Urinary and circulatory issues (cystitis, varicose veins, Raynaud's syndrome), General complaints (headaches, migraines, insomnia, stress).
Hospital Internship
Hazebrouck, France
2019.01 - 2020.12
- Worked in rehabilitation and elderly care unit.
- Participated in patient mobility programs and follow-up.
Education
Bachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery
HELB - Haute Ecole Libre de Bruxelles Ilya Prigogine
brussels 2023.09 -
Degree - Etiopathy
Faculté libre d'étiopathie de Paris
2014.01 - 2020.01
Scientific Baccalaureate - undefined
Institut Notre Dame des Dunes
Skills
- Experience in antenatal and intrapartum care
- Knowledge of UK-style labour practices (Gasquet method, mobility during labour, etc)
- Strong interpersonal communication and cultural adaptability
- Calm and supportive under pressure
- Teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Initiative taking, Versatile
- Empathy, Sociability, Communication
Additional Information
Background in music and wellness (flute, gospel singing, hiking, yoga)., Active in women's health volunteer work (Cheer Up!, Cancer awareness)., Travel and humanitarian interest.
Languages
French
Native
English
Intermediate
Spanish
Elementary
Affiliations
- Background in music and wellness (flute, gospel singing, hiking, yoga)
Timeline
Midwifery Internships
EMC Erasme
2025.05 - 2025.05
Midwifery Internships
Erasme University Hospital
2025.04 - 2025.05
Midwifery Internships
Erasme University Hospital
2024.11 - 2025.03
Midwifery Internships
Hôpital Saint Anne & Saint Rémy
2024.04 - 2024.05
Bachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery
HELB - Haute Ecole Libre de Bruxelles Ilya Prigogine
2023.09 -
Maternity Internship
2022.07 - 2022.07
Private Practice Etiopath
2020.09 - 2023.09
Hospital Internship
2019.01 - 2020.12
Degree - Etiopathy
Faculté libre d'étiopathie de Paris
2014.01 - 2020.01
Scientific Baccalaureate - undefined
Institut Notre Dame des Dunes