Becoming a Midwife: A Student Guide

Description

'A must have for all aspiring and current student midwives and Newly Qualified Midwives.' - Carinna Griffiths, lecturer in Midwifery Written in a friendly and uplifting tone, Becoming a Midwife provides students and newly-qualified midwives with the tools and support they need to thrive on their course, on placement and in the early stages of their careers. The first part of the book focuses on core academic skills, including chapters on time management, writing essays and reflections, delivering presentations and preparing for exams. The book then establishes the fundamentals of clinical practice, and presents tried-and-tested strategies for developing clinical skills alongside guidance on managing workplace relationships and challenges. The final chapters help students make the transition to newly-qualified, with guidance on job applications, advocacy and career options. Acknowledging that midwifery can be a challenging and emotionally-demanding profession, this book has a strong focus on self-care and seeking support, as well as managing stress, avoiding burnout and juggling work, study and life. Chapters are enriched with insights from students and practising midwives, practical tips, worksheets to promote reflective practice and suggestions for further reading. Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at midwifediaries.com, including videos, blogs and interviews with practising midwives.

Ellie Durant runs Midwife Diaries, and is the author of Becoming a Student Midwife (2017) and New Walk (2018). She is an NHS midwife working in a busy tertiary unit, and particularly enjoys working in birth centre settings. She has worked as a clinically registered midwife in the UK and New Zealand for over four years, and established the successful blog, Midwife Diaries, in 2014.

'Provides comprehensive, user-friendly advice and guidance for student midwives throughout their theoretical and practical learning and should be an essential text for all universities offering pre-registration midwifery programmes to have in their libraries as an additional source of student support.' -- Professor Jayne Marshall, Professor of Midwifery * University of Leicester, UK * 'Gives good insight into the course, its structure, and the reality of studying and working full time. It supports the transition from being a student to being a midwife with great support and sensitivity.' -- Sally Lee, Senior Midwifery Lecturer * Sheffield Hallam University, UK * 'The book I wish I'd had as a student and newly qualified midwife.' -- Hana Young, practising midwife