Preparation for student midwife training: “Becoming a Midwife” Study days
Preparation for student midwife training: “Becoming a Midwife” Study days for aspiring midwives
We get lots of enquiries from potential student midwives asking for work experience with us.
We cannot offer this to all the aspiring student midwives who enquire so we decided to hold an ongoing series of very exciting, interesting and informative one-day workshops where you will get masses of information, inspiration, ideas and advice. In addition you will meet like-minded people, as well as two enthusiastic Independent Midwives and two lovely student midwives who will share their knowledge and ideas with you.
Aspiring student midwives who come on our “Becoming a Midwife” courses may be on Access Courses, or planning to be on one; they may be at school; they may be at College or they may be changing career or even just thinking about becoming a student midwife.
This is what one of the Access Course tutors said: “Thank you for giving my students such a marvellous day. They returned full of enthusiasm and are looking forward to Pt 2.”
You said:
“Absolutely inspiring. Made me want to be a midwife so much more.”….
” Learnt so much. So informative without being too formal“..
“ Loved talking to the student midwives – being able to ask questions and see that they are only human made me feel – “I can do it too”.
Of course, coming to a workshop does not necessarily mean you will get that coveted place at University but we think (and know from feedback) that aspiring student midwives have appreciated all the info and ideas we have about preparing for get into University to study Midwifery as well as helping give you a realistic picture of what life as a student midwife will be. We also give you lots of useful insights into many midwifery topics and it’ a great chance to meet like-minded people and keep your enthusiasm fired up in what can sometimes be quite a lonely journey.
We also talk about the kind of work experience that can enhance you chances of getting onto a midwifery education programme which are now all University Degree programmes.
Next workshop :
Sat 11th May 2013.. Part One: “Becoming a Midwife” in Merley, nr Wimborne, Dorset FULLY BOOKED
Sat 15th June 2013 Part One “Becoming a Midwife” in Merley, nr Wimborne, Dorset BOOK NOW!!
Open to all aspiring midwives
Please e-mail Caroline if you would like a place on a workshop: caroline@wessexindependentmidwives.co.uk.
I will then e-mail you back and request payment and give you further details
Payment: £55 per workshop:
Please scroll down to see programmes for both Part 1, Part 2
You can attend one or both and don’t need to have attended Part 1 in order to attend Part 2
PROGRAMMES:
Sat 15th June
Becoming a Midwife, Part One
10am to 4pm
Merley, nr Wimborne, Dorset
An inspiring and informative workshop about the realities of midwifery hosted by
Chrissy Hustler and Caroline Baddiley, Independent Midwives
9.45- 10.00 Arrive and get cup of tea/coffee
10.0 – 10.30 Introductions, getting to know each other
10.30 – 11.30 The Role of the Midwife (in its many forms!) with Chrissy and Caroline
11.30 – 11.45 Short clip leading to discussion about the current state of midwifery
11.45 – 12.30 All about Breastfeeding and Baby Friendly Initiative. With Caroline
12.30 – 1.30 Bring and Share Lunch (please bring whatever you like)
1.30 – 2.45 Life as a Student Midwife (the realities and practicalities, look at
Coursework, ask questions).
Ideas about what the University wants (from you!) Hints/tips
Session run by lovely 3rd year Student Midwife Abi
2.45 -3.15 Tea . Quiz. Test your midwifery knowledge . With Chrissy
3.15 -3.55 Hypnobirthing: A brief explanation & a “taster” deep relaxation session. With Caroline
3.55 – 4.00 Close. Complete evaluation forms. Receive Certificate of Attendance
A suggested reading list will be provided, plus details of midwifery journals and addresses of useful websites and midwifery-related organisations.
Becoming a Midwife, Part 2
New dates for Summer 2013 to be announced soon
10.00 am to 4.00 pm
A session with student midwife Abi
Merley, nr Wimborne, Dorset
A very interesting, informative and inspiring day with Independent Midwives Caroline Baddiley and Chrissy Hustler, Independent Midwives
10.00 Welcome and Introductions
10.15 -10.45 Midwifery Care of Disadvantaged Families with Caroline
10.45 -11.45 Antenatal Classes. An overview and then experience being part of an antenatal class. With Chrissy
11.45– 12.30 Rebozo session with Chrissy and Caroline. Use of the Rebozo shawl for pregnancy,labour and postnatally. Have a chance to practise! Understand more about the positions of the fetus in utero.
12.30 – 1.30 Bring and Share Lunch
1.30 – 2.30 Homebirths, Waterbirths . Vaginal Birth after Caesarian (VBAC) With Chrissy
2.30 to 3.00 Hypnobirthing . What’s it all about? More in-depth info about the theory and experience a fear-release session used for pregnant women. Led by Caroline
3.00 to 3.55 A session with an alternative therapist for pregnancy
Understand some of the theory and a chance for some hands-on practice on each other
4.00 Evaluations, Receive Certificates of Attendance, Close.
Contact Caroline to enquire or book:
caroline@wessexindependentmidwives.co.uk
M: 07884 32147
I will then e-mail you back and request payment and give you further details
We look forward to meeting you and sharing a great day together