Why I Want To Be A Midwifery

The journey and process of pregnancy and childbirth has always intrigued and fascinated me, as it is a daily and natural occurrence that brings happiness to many people. However, I gained inspiration to go into the field of midwifery when I experienced my cousin give birth. I was able to first-hand experience the effort, support and dedication provided by the midwives and realised how important they are to the whole process of having a child. I witnessed how midwives are at the centre of the whole process, as they provide care for the pregnant lady and the family before, during and after birth. Midwives are an important part of society as the care for the future generation begins with them. The subjects I have chosen to study at A Level have helped me gain necessary skills, which will aid me …show more content…
It has also provided me with social contextual knowledge on the importance of birth rates and how they have changed over the years. Additionally, Health and social care has taught me valuable skills such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving, which are all necessary skills needed to be an effective midwife. It has provided me with many opportunities to work with a variety of different people which has enhanced my communication and social skills. It has also helped me gain confidence in working with different personalities and how to work as an effective team member through group tasks and …show more content…
The nature of the Health and Social care course has made me a more organised and resilient student, as I have had to meet all coursework deadlines. I have also had the opportunities to conduct wider reading around midwifery and the NHS which has supplemented my knowledge on the