29-Jul-2008, 21:53
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Gonnabe Midwife!
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HELP PLLEEEEAAAASSSSEEE! Personal statement help please-feedback needed!
Hi all,
I'm J, I'm 20 and planning to apply for midwifery next year,2009, and can't wait. I wish I was doing it this year, but thats a whole other story! The reason for the post is that I really need some help with my personal statement. After weeks of saying i'll do it tomorrow, I finally sat down yesterday and put together something! I would really appreciate some feedback as it is only my first draft and really want it to convey all the things I feel about midwifery and why I want to do it. Anyway here it is and as I said all comments (constructive!) would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance.
J
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Having a warm smile and a positive attitude goes a long way in life and can be especially helpful when you are helping a woman and her family make very important decisions about bringing their child into the world.
From a young age I’ve been intrigued by the whole process of child bearing, from the pre conception biology right through to the birth and even beyond. I’ve watched many programmes about pregnancy and birth (thanks to discovery health channel) including student midwives, labour and delivery and Portland babies! While I am aware that not everyone gives birth in the luxury of the Portland Hospital, I am fully dedicated to this career and these programmes have all served to further reinforce my desire to become a midwife. I believe that the role of a midwife is far more than people actually realise. They work as autonomous practitioners who are extremely skilled and knowledgeable in their field. Not only do they ‘catch’ babies, they provide care for women before during and after their pregnancies and are an important figure head for these women at such a crucial time. I am aware that no two days for a midwife will ever be the same and I relish this fact as the job provides many challenges. Having had the opportunity to study at university for two years, I am fully aware of the dedication and determination that it takes. It also requires a lot of commitment, discipline and excellent time management. Though some may see my non completion as a disadvantage, I would have to disagree. I feel that this experience really forced me to think about what I wanted out of life and what I felt was best for me. I know that I have made the best decision possible by applying to do midwifery as it is where my heart has always been. I know that I am academically capable and look forward to succeeding in my chosen course. The experience was valuable as it taught me a lot about myself and I am now in no doubt that it has fuelled my desire to become a midwife. I have recently got a job as a newborn hearing screener within one of my local PCT’s. I feel that this will provide me with very valuable experience seeing some of the issues that can occur postnatally. It is extremely difficult to gain maternity experience and as a result I have read a variety of books about birth and midwifery including…… by ……. And ……… by ……… they have given me the opportunity to step into the world of midwifery through another’s experience. I want to empower and educate women to support then to make the informed choices/decisions they feel are best for them. I think it is very important for a midwife to be calm, caring, strong, enthusiastic, cooperative, sensitive and compassionate and I believe I have these strengths and traits. I feel that compassion, sensitivity and understanding are crucial when faced with delicate situations such as cultural differences and teenage pregnancy (areas I am very interested in). I believe that these qualities along with an open mind, kind heart and a fierce determination and passion to succeed and grow will be what makes me a great candidate for the course.
Let me know what you think 
Ps I have read books, as i have stated (even though I've left blanks!) I just intend to read more before I send it off! Has anyone read Midwife Crisis: The Calamities of a Trainee Midwife, by Hilary Cotterill and Baby Catcher: Chronicles Modern by Peggy Vincent ??
Last edited by TallPoppy; 29-Jul-2008 at 22:38.
Reason: edited to remove members name & to edit text to help!
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