I think you make a valid point, Rachael. As midwives we are expected to act differently, a known midwife or even student midwife could not act the same as previously i.e rowdy behaviour, drinking in excess etc

professionalism, it makes us change as people, so we cannot act the same way.

I know when in my uniform I am different somehow, not in a superior way at all, just working and have some sort of identity, I much prefer unifrom to scrubs as people think then I am a midwife, and I am always quick to say 'er...no!'

Aww, I am pants at explaining what I mean.....

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