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Calla468 views

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!

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Avery378 views

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.

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Ashlynn780 views

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.

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Lola1045 views

How do I get on the path to become a midwife?

I'm a junior in high-school right now and I already know I want to be a midwife. However, I don't know how I would start on that path and I would like to figure it out before I start my senior year. I feel as though Google didn't real help and I thought I'd try here.

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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?

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Kayla334 views

what are the pros and cons about being a midwife ?

Kayla im 17

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iesha716 views

Would there be anyone you would recommend I talk to if I want to be a nurse midwife?

I want to learn more about becoming a nurse midwife.

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Serenity524 views

What are the values of your company, are looking for in a person?

I'm looking into #nursing and #midwifery and I'd like to know what values a #nurse and #midwife must have, in order to have a #healthcare position and profession. #nursing #medical #neonatal #labor-and-delivery

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I want to become a Licensed Midwife, but don’t know where to start?

I am currently going into my second year of college this upcoming fall semester as a Biology major. I wanted to become a doctor, but got conflicted. After taking time to reflect on my future and what I ACTUALLY want, I’ve decided to go into the Midwifery route! I am attending a community college and plan to transfer in a year or two, definitely a Cal State (fullerton, long beach, l.a or northridge). Only thing is, I don’t know where to start. My counselor told me it would be best to switch my majors but don’t know if I should go into Nursing or health science?! I am lost and in need of assistance please :( #college #midwifery

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Gian6206 views

How many days a week would I be working as a nurse or midwife ?

#nurse #registered-nurses #nursing #healthcare #midwifery

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Martinique568 views

What are the best and worse parts of being a Nurse Midwife.

#midwifery

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Carmilia810 views

Is it true that RN-midwives don't get paid a lot?

Is it true that RN-midwives don't get paid at least $60,000? #nursing #college #registered-nursing #midwives #midwife #midwifery #nurse-midwife

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Charlee871 views

What are some things I should know in order to start my own professional business?

I am preparing for a career as a CPM/LM (out-of-hospital midwife), and I hope to eventually start my own birth and photography businesses. I would like to learn more about the aspects of building a business that are most important in the beginning, so that I can create a solid foundation in which my businesses will thrive. #business #midwifery

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Charlee978 views

What is the most difficult aspect of living your life on-call, and how do you cope with it?

I am currently studying to be a CPM/LM (essentially, an out-of-hospital midwife), a career that involves being on-call for births or other needs by mothers 24/7. So, I would like to learn more about others' experiences with the on-call life, particularly what they found to be the hardest part for them and what coping methods they have found that work (or don't work) for them. #midwifery #homebirth #oncall #midwife #healthcare

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New student, Medical Assistant! What is the BEST path to take to be a midwife?

I'm 32yrs old and a mother of 2 boys! I've wanted to help deliver babies since I can remember. I have witnessed two babies to friends and one to my sister be born. It was AMAZING!!! I've been out of Hight School for 16yrs now. So I feel very lost when it comes to the best choices regarding school. I have many friends that are nurses but not in the same path. Asking them for advise really only confused me more. I don't want to make the wrong choices when it comes to school and what classes to take. What is my best path, with the goal of being a midwife or labor and delivery nurse? #doctors #nurse-midwife #midwifery

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Jennifer1290 views

I was wondering if anybody in these specific careers could answer my interview question (basically I'm giving you an interview). I've been emailing a few people in these professions but I haven't gotten any answers and I really need them soon. Thank You!

1.)Where do you work? (Provide a name of the company and a description) 2.) Number of years working in this career? 3.)What exactly is your career? What do you do? (Provide your position/title and a brief description of your responsibilities) 4.)What do you like most about your job? 5.)What do you like least about your job? 6.) How did you become interested in this career? 7.) What education and training are necessary for this job? 8.) What is most challenging about the job? 9.) What types of personality traits or skills are most helpful in this career? Why? 10.) What are some of the benefits and “perks” of this job? 11.) Approximately how many hours a week do you work? 12.) What is the approximate salary range for this job? 13.) Would you recommend this job? Why or why not? #doctor #medicine #psychology #nursing #nurse #nurse-practitioner #midwifery

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Caitlin894 views

As a midwife how do you deal with handling a parent when the child does not make it?

Hi I am a student at Achievement First Brooklyn High School, and I'm interested in being a midwife because I want to bring life into the world. I am scared of losing someone's child and having to see the pain that the parent has to go through. #midwifery

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Hayley 1477 views

How long does a midwife have to stay in college for?

I'm interested in becoming a midwife because I think that would be the coolest job ever! #college #doctor #midwifery #baby #midwife

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Carlie1106 views

When being a nurse midwife, how do you deal with patients that don't listen?

I am asking this question because, even though I want to be a singer, I really want to be a nurse midwife and help soon to be mothers. I'd like to know what I should do if a patient is acting up and not listening to me. #nurse #nurse-midwife #midwifery

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