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What kind of practice do you want? |
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Written by Mercy Eizenga
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Sunday, 22 April 2007 |
That was the question asked at my first workshop as a student. The teacher went on to expand her question. Did we want to open birth centers, have a partnership, or work solo. Before that day, I hadn't given it much thought. I just planned on being a midwife. That was it.
Over the next couple years, I have really had to think about it. I ruled out opening a birth center by myself. I wouldn't mind opening one with someone. I would join someone's exsisting practice. The big question is: would I work solo?
I hear of other midwives who do. It sounds like things work out pretty well for them.
During my apprenticeship, I have thought maybe I could do it too.
Right now I apprentice for two midwives. All three of us are at every birth. We have had a few births where things have gotten a little hairy. Later I ask them, "What did you do, before I came along? How did you do it?" Some situations seem like they would be too difficult without the three of us.
Today was one of those days. We had a hemorrhage. Things got pretty crazy for awhile. But it helped me make up my mind. No, I don't want to practice by myself. If I can't find a midwife to work with, then I will hire a birth assistant. Some things should never be dealt with alone. |
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