Did you know that this week in the United States is dedicated to midwives?
For me it makes me think of my fellow midwives. So many memories of long study sessions with fellow midwifery students both on Skype and together during Clinical Bound. We kept track of each other as we caught our 40 babies and completed the 675 hours of clinicals required for graduation. Then we sweated and worried our way through a comprehensive exam and then our board exam. Finally, we were able to add master of science in nursing (MSN) and certified nurse-midwife (CNM) after our names. Today our class cares for women and catches babies in several states and soon Indonesia.
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| A late night study session at school during Clinical Bound |
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| Yep we all passed the test of catching the mannequin's baby |
As I have traveled this journey and shared with others that I am a certified nurse-midwife, I have come to realize that many have questions about midwives. Did you know that midwives are critically important in providing care to women from adolescence to beyond menopause, but their expert knowledge of women’s health is often overlooked? Even though the general public often associates midwives exclusively with maternity care, many women visit a midwife for a range of services before and after pregnancy. That means whether you’re ready for your first pap test, planning for pregnancy, or experiencing menopause you can choose a midwife to provide your care.
Check out this web page for more information about midwives and to hear stories from and about them: Our Moment of Truth
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