NCLEX-RN Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing Most Important Topics 2026
The top 4 NCLEX-RN Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing chapters (Antenatal Care, Care of the Newborn, Complications of Pregnancy and Family Planning) carry about 44 percent of the 6 Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing MCQs on the NCLEX-RN paper. All 9 chapters NCLEX-RN examines are ranked below, with the method stated in full under the table.
Estimated from the official NCLEX-RN syllabus weighting.
NCLEX-RN Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing chapter frequency table
All 9 Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing chapters on the NCLEX-RN syllabus, heaviest first. The subtopics under each chapter name are the ones it is most often examined on.
| # | Chapter | Est. MCQs | Share of Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antenatal Care | 0.7 | 11.1% | Critical |
| 2 | Care of the Newborn | 0.7 | 11.1% | Critical |
| 3 | Complications of Pregnancy | 0.7 | 11.1% | Critical |
| 4 | Family Planning | 0.7 | 11.1% | Critical |
| 5 | Gynaecological Nursing | 0.7 | 11.1% | Important |
| 6 | Normal Labour and Delivery | 0.7 | 11.1% | Important |
| 7 | Obstetric Emergencies | 0.7 | 11.1% | Important |
| 8 | Postnatal Care and Breastfeeding | 0.7 | 11.1% | Standard |
| 9 | Reproductive Anatomy and Conception | 0.7 | 11.1% | Standard |
How this was worked out: No solved paper we hold examines Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing, so nothing here is counted from past papers. The 6 Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing MCQs on the NCLEX-RN paper are spread across the chapters in proportion to how much material each chapter carries in the syllabus. Use it as a study order, not as a prediction, and check the conducting body's own syllabus for the final word.
Top 9 most important Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing topics for NCLEX-RN 2026
Antenatal Care
CriticalAntenatal Care is 11.1 percent of the NCLEX-RN Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing paper and works out at roughly 0.7 MCQs on the paper.
Care of the Newborn
CriticalCare of the Newborn is 11.1 percent of the NCLEX-RN Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing paper and works out at roughly 0.7 MCQs on the paper.
Complications of Pregnancy
CriticalComplications of Pregnancy is 11.1 percent of the NCLEX-RN Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing paper and works out at roughly 0.7 MCQs on the paper.
Family Planning
CriticalFamily Planning is 11.1 percent of the NCLEX-RN Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing paper and works out at roughly 0.7 MCQs on the paper.
Gynaecological Nursing
ImportantGynaecological Nursing is 11.1 percent of the NCLEX-RN Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing paper and works out at roughly 0.7 MCQs on the paper.
Normal Labour and Delivery
ImportantNormal Labour and Delivery is 11.1 percent of the NCLEX-RN Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing paper and works out at roughly 0.7 MCQs on the paper.
Obstetric Emergencies
ImportantObstetric Emergencies is 11.1 percent of the NCLEX-RN Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing paper and works out at roughly 0.7 MCQs on the paper.
Postnatal Care and Breastfeeding
StandardPostnatal Care and Breastfeeding is 11.1 percent of the NCLEX-RN Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing paper and works out at roughly 0.7 MCQs on the paper.
Reproductive Anatomy and Conception is 11.1 percent of the NCLEX-RN Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing paper and works out at roughly 0.7 MCQs on the paper.
Every Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing chapter on the NCLEX-RN syllabus
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NCLEX-RN Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing most important topics: frequently asked questions
What are the most important Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing topics for NCLEX-RN 2026?
The highest-value NCLEX-RN Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing chapters are Antenatal Care (about 0.7 MCQs), Care of the Newborn (about 0.7 MCQs), Complications of Pregnancy (about 0.7 MCQs), Family Planning (about 0.7 MCQs) and Gynaecological Nursing (about 0.7 MCQs). Together they account for 56 percent of the 6 Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing MCQs on the NCLEX-RN paper. The ranking is derived rather than counted from NCLEX-RN papers; the method is stated in full on this page.
How many Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing MCQs are on the NCLEX-RN paper?
Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing is worth 6 MCQs on the NCLEX-RN paper as set by NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of Nursing), spread across 9 chapters. This page ranks all 9 of them by how many of those MCQs each chapter is worth.
Are these NCLEX-RN Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing numbers counted from past papers?
No. No solved paper on TestUstad examines Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing, so nothing here is a count. The 6 Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing MCQs on the NCLEX-RN paper are spread across the chapters in proportion to how much material each chapter carries in the syllabus. Treat it as a sensible study order and confirm against NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of Nursing)'s own syllabus.
Should I skip the low-priority Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing chapters for NCLEX-RN?
No. Every chapter in this table appears on the NCLEX-RN paper, and NCLEX-RN is decided by a handful of marks. A chapter marked Standard still costs you the marks you drop on it. Use this ranking to decide the order you study in and how long you spend on each chapter, not to cut chapters out.
Where can I practise these NCLEX-RN Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing chapters?
Every chapter on this page links to its own free Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing MCQs on TestUstad, 450 questions across the 9 chapters NCLEX-RN examines. Practice is free and unlimited with no account, and every question carries a written explanation of why the correct option is correct.