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pregnancy

🔄 Evolving ESCO reuse: sector-specific

The process related to conception and development of the fetus in the mother`s womb, the symptoms of pregnancy, risks and complications, diseases and timing of childbirth.

pregnancy — the process related to conception and development of the fetus in the mother`s womb, the symptoms of pregnancy, risks and complications, diseases and timing of childbirth. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 2 occupations in our catalogue, including maternity support worker, and midwife.

Category: knowledge › nursing and midwifery SCI: 50.68/100 Also known as: conception and development of fetus inside womb, pregnancy characteristics, development of fetus inside womb, gravidity, conception and pregnancy, development of fetus

Occupations that require pregnancy

Showing top 2 of 2 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.

maternity support worker · 🤖 5.0/10
midwife · 🤖 5.0/10

Frequently asked questions

What is pregnancy?

The process related to conception and development of the fetus in the mother`s womb, the symptoms of pregnancy, risks and complications, diseases and timing of childbirth.

What category of skill is pregnancy?

ESCO classifies pregnancy under the knowledge category, specifically in the nursing and midwifery subcategory.

Is pregnancy an AI-durable skill?

McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. Continue investing, but pair it with the AI-tool workflow that is reshaping the field so you evolve with it.

Which jobs require pregnancy?

In our catalogue, 2 occupations list pregnancy as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include maternity support worker, midwife.

How transferable is pregnancy between industries?

ESCO tags pregnancy as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is pregnancy the same as conception and development of fetus inside womb?

Yes — pregnancy is also known as conception and development of fetus inside womb, pregnancy characteristics, development of fetus inside womb, gravidity, conception and pregnancy, development of fetus, pregnancy features, or pregnancy trimesters. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn pregnancy?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands pregnancy and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.