Becoming a Midwife
Becoming a Midwife by Sandi Doughton, published by Simon and Schuster on December 1, 2020, is a comprehensive guide that explores the career of midwifery through the lens of real-life experiences. This edition, comprising 224 pages, offers insights into the essential role midwives play in supporting childbearing women throughout their birthing journey. The book draws on the expertise of Mary Lou Kopas, a chief midwife at the University of Washington, to provide a detailed look at the skills and emotional intelligence required in this growing profession.
Readers will discover what it truly means to be a midwife, including the blend of compassion and healthcare knowledge necessary for the role. The narrative follows Doughton as she shadows Kopas, revealing the day-to-day realities of midwifery, from prenatal care to postpartum support. This guide addresses the psycho-social challenges faced by women transitioning into motherhood, making it a valuable resource for those interested in careers in healthcare, personal growth, and education.
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A revealing guide to a career as a midwife written by award-winning health reporter Sandi Doughton and based on the real-life experiences of the chief of the midwifery practice group at the University of Washington—required reading for anyone pursuing a path to this life-changing profession.
Becoming a Midwife takes you behind the scenes to find out what it’s really like, and what it really takes, to become a midwife. Midwives are medical professionals who provide care for childbearing women on their birthing journey. It is a growing career that combines compassion and emotional intelligence with nursing and healthcare. Expert midwife Mary Lou Kopas, MN, CNM, specializes in healthy pregnancy and birth. As a veteran of the field, she has helped countless women on the path to labor by delivering their babies and following up with breastfeeding support, newborn care, and insight into the many psycho-social challenges women face in the transition to motherhood.
Gain professional wisdom as acclaimed health reporter Sandi Doughton shadows Kopas at work, telling the story of her professional path. Learn the ins and outs of this dynamic job, helping soon-to-be mothers bring new life into the world.
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