Midwifery Personal Statement Essay

My interests in midwifery began when my mother spoke about her career as a midwife. I remember having conversations about the critical care provided by midwifes and the challenges faced in a developing country (Nigeria). Years later, I am able to have discussions on current research by Dike P on the Birth Practices of Nigerian women in the UK. I like to gain current knowledge in the midwifery field by reading journals
 from British Journal of Midwives. My passion of caring for others and my interest in science as well as my life experiences.

.I have learnt through my experience that being a midwife is more than just delivering babies. My first contact with a midwife was as a young mum. She helped me understand uniqueness and beauty of all stages of pregnancy, birth and prepared me for motherhood. As a young mother I’ve learnt to be supportive, patient, organized and tenacious when it comes to my goals. I strongly believe these attributes will make me the kind of midwife that a woman will always remember for all the right reasons.
I currently work as a Healthcare Assistant; I provide support for patient by caring for their needs.
I work along side the patient, their families and other professions to identify the patient needs as well a construct an individual care plan. I feel midwives play a similar role by developing, assessing and evaluating individual programmes of care. I’ve developed skills to provide emotional support for patients and families with these people skills I can be an remarkable midwife. I believe that the well being of the patient always comes first and I have always taken a holistic approach when it comes to caring for patients as a Healthcare assistant. I have learnt the importance of communication with my colleagues to ensure I provide care at it's highest
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During my time at university of East London, studying biomedical science, I required numerous skills to prepare me for the BSc Midwifery programme. From studying human physiology and physiology regulations I gain an understanding of the hormonal changes and secretion throughout pregnancy and importance of the placenta and the corpus luteum. I found myself drawn to these modules and I would love to further my knowledge in Development and Reproduction.
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Outside my academic studies, I volunteered at Iringa Hospital in Tanzania. My first clinical experience was gained through Gap Medics, gave me the opportunity to observe births and C-sections at a close range. Shadowing the maternity and gynecology ward was a great insight into the different roles of the multi-disciplinary team. I witnessed the challenges midwives come across as well as the satisfactions received from a fulfilling job. I drew great enjoyment Speaking to the midwives about their experiences and understood the love they had for such a rewarding job. Gap medicals also Provided Global health tutorials, which broaden my social, cultural and economic point of view. Topics included, HIV, hypotension, Malaria that I can put to use in my chosen career as a midwife.

I have taken time to decide on my correct career path. I’m excited to take the next step as I feel I am mentally and emotionally prepared for the journey into midwifery. I believe my life experiences have lead me to this career choice.