Paths to Becoming a Midwife : Getting an Education [Paperback]

Jan; Southern, Joel; Editors Tritten (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Midwifery Today, Incorporated; 2nd edition (1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890446009
• ISBN-13: 978-1890446000
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,100,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impossible to start your career without this book!, May 26, 2000

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Amanda R. Carmen "mm23" (AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paths to Becoming a Midwife : Getting an Education (Paperback)

This book is an absolute *MUST READ* for women (and men!) interested in becoming any type of midwife. This book is chalk full of the perfect information from beginning to end. It begins with general information on how to get started with educating yourself, from schooling and self-motivation, to a couple of very inspiring birth stories! There are request forms, and there are directories for school and programs galore. Your library is lacking without this *schoolbook*. I highly recommend this book! I couldn't have done without, and trust me, you really can't either! =)

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Know where you're going, April 18, 2001

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Jenny Wood (Golden, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paths to Becoming a Midwife : Getting an Education (Paperback)

If you are not sure what path you want to take, this book is for you. If you do know what kind of midwife you want to be, this book will show you other perspectives. Has good information about political issues and a good history of all types of midwifery.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, April 5, 2010

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Diana Orchard (Albuquerque, New Mexico United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paths to Becoming a Midwife : Getting an Education (Paperback)

This is an excellent resource for those considering becoming midwives. It raises important questions in the reader. While it has a definite "midwifery is the coolest thing in the world" vibe, it doesn't completely neglect the negative aspects of midwifery. Several of the articles describe the sacrifices a midwife has to make to perform her duty adequately, and several describe the heartbreak of having one's advice not followed to the possible detriment of mother and child. I would say this is a must read for anyone who is curious about becoming a midwife.