Choices In Childbirth

Childbirth is a vulnerable but special time in a woman's life. I feel my vocation is to facilitate women in creating their own birthing experiences by giving them the knowledge to be confident in the choices they make, providing them with support they need to achieve this experience. Being a mother myself and experiencing two pregnancies, I believe that encouraging choices in childbirth and after; such as, skin to skin, breastfeeding, only having intervention when it is needed and letting childbirth progress naturally unless there is concern for mother and baby, will be a vital key to being a good, strong, passionate midwife. I admire the fact midwives don't just provide care for women throughout antenatal, birth and the postnatal period,

Also to be an advocate for women who may require extra their children need. This is an experience above most, Also a career that would be filled with compassion, trust and support; this would involve being their person of safety and confidential trust and giving them the support themselves and sensitivity. Speaking with midwives from different departments, this gives me a clear idea how their work differs from one another, what it involves and what skills it would require. I was interested in hearing what challenges would occur during my training such as; what if an emergency

C-section was to take place? Or a saddening situation such as; what if an expectant mother delivered a stillborn baby?. This is where I think my personal skills would shine through. I am considerate, sympathetic, I would describe myself easily approachable in any situation and people can express their opinions openly to me. This is also a vital key to being a good