Midwifery is a rewarding career but the on call life, stress and the conditions you put yourself in takes a toll on your mind and body. Are you prepared to live the on call life? Have you ever been up for 72 hours with minutes of sleep, no shower, 3 day old clothes and a
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10 Things To and Not to Do as A Student Midwife
I was recently asked for a list of what not to do while apprenticing as a student midwife and it stumped me for a moment. The first thing that came to mind was “don’t have a bad attitude!” This can be hard as a student because we are all humans and have our bad days.
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Self-care for Midwives and students
Midwives and students alike preach self-care to their clients every single day but do we practice what we preach? Burnout is too common in midwifery.
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Obstacles to Becoming A Midwife pt. 1
Becoming a midwife is a goal many have but it is not always attainable. I encourage you to do the math and add up what it will cost to be a student midwife before you start your apprenticeship and schooling. The biggest hinderance for many prospective midwives is the cost. Other reasons you might not
