Becoming a Midwife: A Student Guide - Paperback

by Ellie Durant (Author)

'A must have for all aspiring and current student midwives and Newly Qualified Midwives.' - Carinna Griffiths, lecturer in Midwifery

Written in a friendly and uplifting tone, Becoming a Midwife provides students and newly-qualified midwives with the tools and support they need to thrive on their course, on placement and in the early stages of their careers.

The first part of the book focuses on core academic skills, including chapters on time management, writing essays and reflections, delivering presentations and preparing for exams. The book then establishes the fundamentals of clinical practice, and presents tried-and-tested strategies for developing clinical skills alongside guidance on managing workplace relationships and challenges. The final chapters help students make the transition to newly-qualified, with guidance on job applications, advocacy and career options.

Acknowledging that midwifery can be a challenging and emotionally-demanding profession, this book has a strong focus on self-care and seeking support, as well as managing stress, avoiding burnout and juggling work, study and life. Chapters are enriched with insights from students and practising midwives, practical tips, worksheets to promote reflective practice and suggestions for further reading.

Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at midwifediaries.com, including videos, blogs and interviews with practising midwives.

Author Biography

Ellie Durant runs Midwife Diaries, and is the author of Becoming a Student Midwife (2017) and New Walk (2018). She is an NHS midwife working in a busy tertiary unit, and particularly enjoys working in birth centre settings. She has worked as a clinically registered midwife in the UK and New Zealand for over four years, and established the successful blog, Midwife Diaries, in 2014.