San Diego Homebirth Midwife Talks About How to Become a Midwife
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How to Become a Midwife
There are many types of midwives and many routes to becoming one. It can be so confusing and, as a San Diego midwife, I am often asked where to begin.
Here, in this midwifery lens, I hope to answer these questions for those that are interested in doing this most amazing calling - becoming a midwife.
Responsibilities of a Midwife
Becoming a Midwife (on Amazon)
Becoming a Midwife in the 21st Century
Amazon Price: $50.00 (as of 12/14/2009) 
Paths to Becoming a Midwife: Getting an Education
Amazon Price: (as of 12/14/2009)
Becoming a Midwife
Amazon Price: (as of 12/14/2009)
Heart and Hands: A Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth
Amazon Price: $21.45 (as of 12/14/2009)
Spiritual Midwifery
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 12/14/2009)
Short Video on the Difference Between Midwives
How to Become a Midwife : What Is A Midwife?
Midwives can make a difficult pregnancy smoother; learn information about what a midwife is and what they do in this free video clip on midwife benefits and care. Expert: Maureen Browne Bio: Maureen Browne has been working in Maternal and Child health for 20 years. She certified as a Nurse in Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, Southeast Asia and other locations. Filmmaker: Emily Dell
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Who's Talking About Midwives On-Line?
Check the many midwifery-oriented blogs and websites out there. Their information can certainly help.
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- New mums 'left alone' during labour
- A total of 43% did not have access to a midwife while they were on a postnatal ward while 35% were l...
Midwifery Is Political (whether you want it to be or not!)
Part of being a midwife is attaching yourself to the political nature of the cause for natural homebirth.
Midwives & Doctors - Working Together?
Relationship Between Midwife and Doctor
Carolynn discusses with us all the important issues, as well as benefits of home births and all about the exceptional personalized care that you won't find in a hospital. Visit www.ThePregnancyShow.com
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Do you want to be a midwife?
What kind of midwife do you see yourself becoming? How will you get there?
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- NavelgazingMidwife NavelgazingMidwife Nov 11, 2009 @ 9:20 am | in reply to Taylor
- You can check out the NARM site and look for what schools have financial aid to become a CPM. I think there is only one.
I would venture to say if you aren't ready to leave the kids to go to midwifery school in FL, you might not be ready to be a midwife yet. Midwifery school is the LEAST difficult of all the years of being a midwife. Even with the at-a-distance schools, you still will need to have a 3 year apprenticeship. With the wonderful schools in FL, you get both of those things at once.
Much good luck!
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- Taylor Taylor Nov 11, 2009 @ 7:45 am
- I am a stay at home mother of 4 children all birthed completely natural. I love birth. I am a certified doula in Florida. I am looking to further my passion by becoming a homebirth midwife. I would like to gain as much training as I can from home so that I can continue to care for my children. I have searched for an online school, I am having some trouble finding one that is accredited and takes financial aid. Anyone have any tips or input? Thanks for your time! belly2babydoula@yahoo.com
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- NavelgazingMidwife NavelgazingMidwife Nov 2, 2008 @ 10:31 am | in reply to claire
- It depends on where you are... the US? GB? In the US, some states permit getting a Certified Professional Midwife from NARM and that being the state's license. Other states, Florida, California and Washington for example, require more than the NARM exam, requiring 3 years of MEAC-accredited education (which is what NARM recommends as well).
Becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife requires the BSN and then a Master's in Midwifery. CNMs can practice in the home, birth centers and hospitals, whereas LMs and CPMs are relegated to homebirth only and a few birth centers sprinkled around the country.
I hope this helps!
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- claire claire Nov 2, 2008 @ 10:09 am
- How do you become a midwife other than getting a diploma of higher education and nursing, a 78 week conversation course in midwifery and a degree in midwifery?
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- Zackfaire Zackfaire Sep 16, 2008 @ 6:18 am
- being a midwife takes a lot of hardwork and patience and you have to admire them for it. kudos to the midwives all over the world. your lens deserves 5 stars.
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