Welcome to the new Curtin post graduate midwifery students.... it’s always great to meet and greet the students on orientation day.... it’s a who’s who of nursing and previous life experience. I particularly like to hear what everyone’s passion is...and inevitably most of the students tell you that they are here because they have always wanted to be a midwife and the other comment has been “I wish they had direct entry midwifery earlier”. You can feel the excitement and enthusiasm in the air... of course there is anticipation and some trepidation as there is with any new path that we embark upon.... we would not be normal if this did not happen.
This is an incredible journey and often life changing....”The student midwife” one of self discovery..... It is often a spiritual journey one which makes some of you think of your own birthing experiences and come to terms with them.... and if you have not had children.... it may lead you to ask about your own birth.... it is a time to really discover who you are..... Because you share a very privileged time in a woman’s life and she is often dependent on your knowledge and support.... it is a time to learn how to truly be “with woman” and often this about knowing, when to be an advocate, educator, counsellor, silent and above all professional in every way......it is about knowing what the woman wants, listening and letting go of your own ego...... it’s about empowering women to make their own decisions....
The midwifery students are from all different areas...rural, SJOG Subiaco and Murdoch, Mercy, KEMH, OPH, AKH, sorry if I have left any out...
“There are precious few times in life when you are fortunate enough to meet people who bring you a truly new perspective on a subject that you thought you knew – people who inspire you to ask different questions and re-evaluate the essence of what you’re doing” Professor Fiona Stanley.
Good luck to you all.... enjoy the journey....
We will be going out to ECU next week so will post the photos when we get them....watch this space.....
Cheers Pauline
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