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
11.2024 - 03.2025
- 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
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Supported postpartum care and patient education on infant feeding, hygiene, and recovery.
Midwifery Internships
Erasme University Hospital
Brussels
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Collaborated across surgical, gynaecological, and vascular units to develop multi-disciplinary insight.
Midwifery Internships
EMC Erasme
Brussels
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted antenatal consultations for up to 20 patients per day.
Maternity Internship
Dakar, Guéréo
07.2022 - 07.2022
- 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
09.2020 - 09.2023
- 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
01.2019 - 12.2020
- 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 09.2023 -
Degree - Etiopathy
Faculté libre d'étiopathie de Paris
01.2014 - 01.2020
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
05.2025 - 05.2025
Midwifery Internships
Erasme University Hospital
04.2025 - 05.2025
Midwifery Internships
Erasme University Hospital
11.2024 - 03.2025
Midwifery Internships
Hôpital Saint Anne & Saint Rémy
04.2024 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery
HELB - Haute Ecole Libre de Bruxelles Ilya Prigogine
09.2023 -
Maternity Internship
07.2022 - 07.2022
Private Practice Etiopath
09.2020 - 09.2023
Hospital Internship
01.2019 - 12.2020
Degree - Etiopathy
Faculté libre d'étiopathie de Paris
01.2014 - 01.2020
Scientific Baccalaureate - undefined
Institut Notre Dame des Dunes
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