Career questions tagged midwife
Any Midwives out there?
For any midwives out there, how did you start your journey? I am going to graduate this semester with my AS Healthcare Science and transfer to a 4 year for my pre-nursing BSN. I am looking to become a midwife. I want to know what you guys journey looked like. Also, what was the hardest part? Was it the nursing classes or was it the certification program? #fall25
How would you best describe the process of medical school ? What are some of the main challenges, and how did you overcome them?
I am a high school graduate hoping to go into medical school and would appreciate your advice on navigating the challenges of medical school. What are some of the main challenges, and how did you overcome them? How do you balance intensive study with other interests and spending time with loved ones? Is there a lot of study material overlap between medical assistant, nursing, and midwifery training? ? Your thoughts are appreciated! Thank you! *Edited by Admin
How can I actively seek out and make the most of mentorship opportunities during midwifery school to support my growth and confidence as a future provider?
I am attending midwifery school this summer 2025 and I would love to seek out mentorship but am not sure how to network correctly.
Confused on which and what to go to college for after high school in order to be a certified nurse midwife ?
Hello! I am currently a sophomore really set on becoming a CNM since junior high, I want to apply to West Mec for my remaining time as a medical assistant to get taught the basics. I’m really confused on what to do or study after graduating high school in order to be a nurse midwife ? Please help !
Should I be a labour and delivery nurse or a midwife?
If you could list the pros and cons or give me some insight on the career that would be truly appreciated .(any advice helps!!)
Is becoming a CPM (Certified Professional Midwife) a viable career path?
Hi everyone, I'm a high school student who is exploring different options right now. I have always been interested in midwifery but I don't want to go into nursing and it seems like CNMs are the only type of midwife I see talked about. Because I have no interest in getting a nursing degree, being a part of the modern healthcare system, or working in hospitals, I don't want to be a CNM. However, it seems like there's a lot of negativity about CPMs, specifically that they don't have enough education or credentials, or that they're not in high demand or have high pay. Does anyone with experience being a CPM (or CM, L/DEM, doula, etc) want to chime in with your thoughts about taking this career path? What was the process like, is it worth it, does it pay well, is it looked down upon in comparison to CNMs...? Thanks in advance!
How hard is it to get into nursing school with mostly B's?
I am a freshman in highschool. My first semester, I got mostly all A's and B's. My second semester, I got mostly all B's. If I have an average of B's, will I still be able to get into a good nursing program? I specifically want to work with mothers delivering babies.
To become a nurse midwife how should I gain more responsibility so I am better prepared to work in the field?
I am in 8th grade and I would like to work in the nursing field.
What do you think is the best way to become a nurse midwife ? Should I become a labor and delivery nurse and than go back to school and become a midwife ?
I’m a senior in high school, and need help with the best route to become a nurse midwife but i’m confused and overwhelmed about the process and what you think is the best practical way to get to my end goal.
How long do you go to college to be a Midwife?
I'm wanting to get advice from an actual Midwife because they went through the experience in college to become one.
I am wondering if I start off being a midwife, is there a way I can switch in middle to a nurse midwife? Also, how much years off school total is it to be a midwife, and a nurse midwife? What is the difference between them? Thanks!
I am in 10th grade, and I am interested in the field of labor and delivery. I find women to be amazing and I would love to be part of the process, to bring more babies into this world! I am interested in Biology and anatomy and physiology.
Hi I was wondering what the best path to become a nurse midwife would be? Also what's the difference between a nurse midwife and a regular midwife?
I'm 16 years old and I really want to become a midwife or a nurse midwife, but I don't know where to start. I'm in HOSA currently but it's not really helping. Any advice?
What it take to be a Midwife Nurse?
How long does the training to be a midwife nurse?
what is the salary, schedule, education requirements from a midwife nurse and and obstetrician?
what is the salary, schedule, education requirements from a midwife nurse and and obstetrician?
Can a Nurse Practitioner be a Certified nurse midwife?
Can a Nurse Practitioner be a Certified nurse midwife?
What would you say is the best part of being a Nurse Midwife?
I'm curious to see what experienced midwives have to say is their favorite/best part of their job.
Any advice for a student going into college for obstetric gynecology ?
What advice can you offer to a 17 year old high school student who will be going to school for obstetric gynecology next year?
is it worth it to become a obgyn ?
whats the diffence between a obgyn, midwife and a labor and deliver nurse do they all pay the same
How long will it take to get my midwife title?
I'm thinking of being a midwife, how long in years will it take to get my degree?
Are you a professional in the nurse midwife field?
Hello! My name is Tammy and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the nurse midwife field for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be a part of my assignment. 1. Why did you choose this profession? 2. How many years of college did you go through? 3. What jobs did you work on before you landed your present professional job? 4. How can I decide if I should earn a PH.D. in this field? 5. Were you in a college program? 6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? 7. Did you shadow another professional in the field? 8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? 9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? 11. What do you enjoy most about your profession? 12. What do you find the most rewarding about working in healthcare? 13. How do you stay organized with your personal and professional life?
What are the benefits of being a midwife ?
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What is the hardest part of being an obstetrician?
And also what is your favorite part about being an obstetrician? When did you start being one and how did you get interested?
I have a birth doula certification and currently working on my highschool diploma. I'm trying to decide if pursuing a midwife career is right for me.
How did you go about becoming a nurse midwife? What were you doing before? What are the requirements to become a nurse midwife? What are different job options for nurse midwives?