Being a Midwife
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10 fingers and 10 toes…check!
That moment when a baby is born and after a check to see whether it’s a boy or a…
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Where to work as a Midwife – home or abroad
I remember qualifying as a midwife, the school of nursing and midwifery gave me a special badge to show…
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Becky, Labour Ward Midwife
“Labour ward is definitely the place for me, I love the hustle and bustle, working closely with the doctors…
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When I was on ‘One Born Every Minute…
One Born Every Minute, the popular show Channel 4 show that everyone is aware of for screaming (mum and…
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It’s an emergency! The procedures you will need to apply
Although most shifts go smoothly, it is important to be aware of potential emergencies and how to deal with…
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Promoting normal birth (whatever normal is!)
For women in labour the thought of calling birth ‘normal’ may not seem like the right term. For midwives…
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Shift work- the good the bad
Being a midwife can only be described as being on a roller coaster. There will be ups, downs, you…
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Jo, Community Midwife
“My day starts at 9am where I find out how many visits I will be doing today. The area…
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