 Re: Do midwives with children make better midwives?
I do worry sometimes, that i'm too 'under-qualified' to work with women in labour having not gone through it myself... it got to the point where it was affecting everything i did, because i'm also quite young (only just 19), and i realised i had to put it aside and just do my best for the woman. My mentor said something to me which changed my perception of things, she said that it doesnt matter who you are, what you look like, what experiences you've had or how frightened you are, all the woman sees is someone in a uniform and assumes they can help, and that they know alot!
I think, it's more of a personal thing, and in my experience the women don't really tend to ask the question, except in passing conversation.
There's always the thing about childless midwives being a 'clean slate' somewhat, and not being affected by their own childbirth experiences which may be projected on to the current woman they're caring for.
I think it's a very difficult topic and one that will always be in debate! I'll let you know when, and if, i have kids, and whether or not i think i'm a better midwife (if i become one lol) because of it!
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