Re: Age and Student Midwifery
Originally Posted by tiffany
I havent been on placement yet but as i am 22 i dont know why but i feel that i wont get on with my mentor as well as the older students, i think this has something to do with being at school and not daring to question the teacher and things like that, i cant really explain it and im sure its not the case its just the way i feel. I dont really have any issues about how the women will react with me,its just my mentor and the other midwives ill be working with that im worried about!
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Morning Tiff 
I have heard that too, and even as a older student I sometimes feel I cant say either but thats cos of my 'student' status rather than my age so maye thats a common thread......... Also Ive heard the younger students say that they are 'mothered' a bit by their mentors who say things like 'Ive got a daughter the same age as you'... but then tbh having someone mother you in practice isnt always a bad thing particularly in the tough times...... my mentor buys me lunch someties like my mum would and its such a sweet gesture making sure Im fed....
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