Here it is......

I was first drawn to the idea of becoming a midwife around the age of 14, when an auntie of mine was expecting twins. I found myself absolutely fascinated and amazed by all aspects of her pregnancy and the self centered care that she received. From this I knew that I would like to develop a career within a caring profession, and that feeling grew stronger as I started to find my own identity when making GCSE and A level choices. Unfortunately I was unable to complete my A levels due to starting a family at a young age. My ambitions were put on hold whilst I earned a wage to support my growing family but I promised myself that when the time became right I would return to college and university to complete a degree in midwifery. I am now financially able and eager to go back to study, and obtain the career I have aspirations for.
I find myself fascinated with pregnancy and the care and assistance families receive from midwives. Through personal experience, whilst being very unwell
throughout my second pregnancy, the care and support, both emotionally and physically that I received was outstanding. I can't wait to deliver such commitment
and care to women throughout their pregnancies and births. My second child was born prematurely at 29 weeks gestation as a result of placental abruption. Although my child was taken away from the midwives care and into SCBU, the midwives were there and supported me and my family through a very stressful time in our lives. I feel that this has shown me a small insight and some knowledge of the role that they play.
I have not yet gained any official work experience within the midwifery profession, but am currently applying for work experience or voluntary work at my local hospital and clinics and will take any opportunity that arises. I have subscribed to Midwifery Journal and am currently reading Heart and Hands, A Midwives Guide by Elizabeth Davis. I am extremely eager to obtain some experience in preparation for completing a degree.
For the last four years I have been working as a civil servant for the DWP dealing with the general public making and enquiring about benefit claims. Prior to this, I was employed as a customer service advisor in telephone banking. In both jobs I feel I have developed excellent customer service and care skills. Regularly I deal with frustrated or distressed customers and have developed an understanding for customers needs whilst being able to calm and empathise with them as and when appropriate. Being a busy mother of two and working part-time I am able to manage my time efficiently. I pride myself on being a reliable and approachable person. I have obtained 5 GCSEs, and also have completed a HeartStart emergency life support training course and at present am currently enrolled on an Access to Health professions course at the Afan Campus of Neath Port Talbot College, which I am thoroughly enjoying. My aim is to complete the course in 1 year and then successfully obtain a place in university to complete a degree in midwifery.
My hobbies and interests alongside my ambition are spending time with my family and friends, reading and going out for long walks. Recently my partner and I have taken up windsurfing lessons which is proving to be huge amounts of fun!
I have come to a point in my life, and after talking to close family and friends who are giving me full support, feel that now is the time for me to achieve my true
goal in life. I am determined to be able to give unconditional care and the necessary advice to women and their families during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period. I am positive, committed and focused about completing a midwifery degree.

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Cardiff Student Midwife 2008!!