3. How Do I Become A Midwife?
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This article is from the Midwifery FAQ, by cnmpat@aol.com (Pat Sonnenstuhl) with numerous contributions by others.
3. How Do I Become A Midwife?
There are many different paths to becoming a midwife.
Which path you choose will depend on many factors: where you live, what
the rules and regulations are in your state or country which govern
midwives, your age and education, and what sorts of experiences you have
had with birthing. The most important thing is that you need to look at
your reasons for wanting to become a midwife are, both short term and
long term. This will help you determine which path is best for you. The
resource published by Midwifery Today Getting an Education: Paths to
Becoming a Midwife gives good guidance and information about the various
paths to becoming a midwife. In some areas women start as childbirth
educators and/or doulas to become exposed to birth and working with
pregnant women.
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