Midwifery Personal Statement

I believe that Midwifery is undoubtedly an influential part of the society we operate in; contributing significantly to the individualised care of childbearing women. Midwives not only provide care to women at a pivotal time in their life; but also support them during an empowering transition from woman to mother. I believe that I have the personable skills, attention to detail and professional attributes that will successfully enable me to guide women through this life changing experience. Midwifery allows you to interact with women from a variety of different ethnicities and backgrounds, which in turn calls for a necessary level of respectful understanding of cultures and the impact this has on the way pregnancy and birth is perceived. It is for these reasons that I wish to pursue a career in midwifery.
My personal health needs and experiences have required me to have direct contact with professionals from the obstetric and gynaecological team; this has further developed my interest in the midwifery profession. It has been since then that I have been fascinated with midwifery and the independent study of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal care of women.
It is reported that one in six of all couples are affected by infertility whilst trying to conceive, of which 25 percent go on to receive support from assisted techniques (Joels and Wardle 1994). In these instances midwives need to have sufficient knowledge of the physiological and psychological factors associated with pregnancies resulting from assisted conception. I believe that my previous experience as a counsellor will also enable me to requisite reassurance and facilitate the control of fears or anxieties which may have been gained during the conception process. This along with positive encouragement will enable couples to enjoy the beauty of pregnancy and realistically prepare them for life as