Oooh, I totally missed this thread!

I would. It's very difficult in some places and in others down right illegal, but we desperately need miwives and I think the more women we have coming to the profession, the faster change can be made.

The majority of women here are incredibly afraid of labor and delivery. I was, too. I think it's so sad that we're raised in fear of this time, which turns into us accepting every intervention that's convenient without asking what's best. I'd like to help change that perception. I admit that most women I talk to about natural birth have an instant negative reaction, "Oh no, I'm getting my epidural as I walk in the door," kinda thing, but I think that just knowing me and hearing me talk about it puts a bug in their ear and with that, change takes place. They may still have a very medicalized birth this time, but next time around, they may be interested in talking to "that strange hippie"

We definitely need more midwives here. I would very much encourage someone who is interested to seriously consider it!