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Lotus Midwife

lotus midwife

Eton

I have three beautiful and challenging teenagers! Zaiah was born Vaginally Breech (Bottom first!) Isaac was breech for a while and then I had him turned (by ECV) and subsequently had him at home, and Otto was born premature at 32 weeks, also Breech and by Emergency C-Section. My personal birth experiences and the ways in which I was cared for during my pregnancies and births have shaped me as both woman and midwife. My journey to Midwifery began in 2008 where, as part of my IBCLC training, I attended a 'Womb to World' conference. At the conference, one of the speakers included a wonderfully funny and engaging lady called Ina May Gaskin, the author of 'Spiritual Midwifery'. I was already a Breastfeeding Counsellor with the charity the 'Association of Breastfeeding Mothers', and was working hard towards my International Board Certified Lactation Consultant qualification. My own babies were all approaching school age and I was at a milestone in my life, deciding whether to return to secondary school teaching, or to try something else. Ina May Gaskin opened my eyes to Midwifery, through the way she presented pregnancy, birth and motherhood, and I left the conference having decided that I was not going to return to teaching (which actually I hated!) I was going to be a Midwife! I commenced my training in 2009, qualifying in October 2012. In Aug 2012, I was extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to The Farm Midwifery Centre in Tennessee, (where Ina May lives and works) and witness the amazing work of Ina May and Pamela Hunt (another original 'Farm Midwife') first hand. At The Farm, I completed the Advanced Midwifery Workshop, and the course included many aspects of how to keep birth as physiological as possible. At the end of the course, there's a ceremony in which the Farm Midwives Bless the participants hands. At each Birth I have attended, as my hands are poised, ready to receive the new life, I am reminded of the ceremony and -I truly believe- my calling to be 'with woman'. For me at the time, travelling to The Farm, symbolised the completion of a circle of events that led me to finding myself as a Midwife. However, I was naiieve- my journey to Tennessee wasn't the end of the journey-it was a new beginning. My passion for a holistic approach to midwifery care has never left me, and I use this to support families through more challenging pregnancies. Women who are known within obstetrics to be 'high risk' deserve to be nurtured, cared for and given evidence based choices so they can make informed decisions regarding their care. I am humbled by the birth process and the families I serve. I am proudly a Registered Midwife, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Tongue Tie Specialist. I also volunteer for the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers as Regional Supervisor for the East of England, and as well as being a Trustee for the charity, I run a weekly support group for Breastfeeding Families. My family life finds me as a single parent to my daughter aged 20, and two sons, aged 17 and 15, life is a challenge with teenagers, but they are great fun! Our family time includes eating too many roast dinners and camping in our VW called 'Old Bill', and in my spare time enjoy swimming, walking and running with our crazy rescue puppy 'Blue'.

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Access to HE Diploma (Healthcare Professions)

By Egraduate College

Access to Nursing and Healthcare Professions. Regulated by QAA. Widely accepted by UK universities.

Access to HE Diploma (Healthcare Professions)
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
£1,440 to £1,800

Access to HE – Level 3 Health & Social Care

By Step Into Learning

Access to HE courses provide a good foundation in the knowledge and skills required for studying at university level, so that students are confident and well prepared when they go on to higher education.

Access to HE – Level 3 Health & Social Care
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
£3,384

Tapping Out of Trauma 1.0

By EFT Tapping Training Institute

Working with trauma requires advanced knowledge and skills beyond basic tapping training. While tapping produces amazing results, trauma requires a higher level of training in order to be both safe and effective.

Tapping Out of Trauma 1.0
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
£312

Introduction to Midwifery Certificate

By NextGen Learning

Introduction to Midwifery Certificate Course Overview The "Introduction to Midwifery Certificate" offers learners a comprehensive introduction to the essential aspects of midwifery practice. This course explores the critical roles midwives play in maternal health, including antenatal care, intrapartum support, postnatal care, and more. It examines both the clinical and social elements of midwifery, focusing on topics like infant feeding, mental health, and medical disorders in pregnancy. By completing this course, learners will gain a well-rounded understanding of midwifery practices and the necessary knowledge to progress further in the field. This course is ideal for individuals looking to build a strong foundation for a career in midwifery or those seeking to enhance their understanding of maternal health. Course Description The "Introduction to Midwifery Certificate" covers a broad range of topics critical for anyone considering midwifery as a profession. Key subjects include the definition and origins of midwifery, midwives’ roles in addressing health inequalities, and the complexities of antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care. Learners will explore the cultural, social, and spiritual contexts surrounding childbearing, along with important issues such as pre-term labour, medical disorders during pregnancy, and the management of stillbirth and neonatal death. The course also delves into communication techniques, ethical considerations, and family planning. Upon completion, learners will gain foundational knowledge of the midwifery profession and the critical skills necessary to support maternal health in various settings. This course is designed for both beginners and professionals aiming to expand their expertise in midwifery care. Introduction to Midwifery Certificate Curriculum Module 01: Definition and Origin of Midwifery Module 02: Midwifery as a Career Option Module 03: Midwifery Management and Education Module 04: Midwives’ Role in Health and Inequality Module 05: Social, Cultural and Spiritual Context of Childbearing Module 06: Antenatal Care and Screening Module 07: Midwifery Support in Labour: Intrapartum Care Module 08: Induction of Labour Module 09: Postnatal Care as a Midwife Module 10: Nurture and Nature: The Healthy Newborn Module 11: Stillbirth, Neonatal Death and Bereavement Module 12: Infant Feeding Module 13: Newborn Infection Module 14: Home Birth Module 15: Complementary and Alternative Medicines Applied to Maternity Care Module 16: Pharmacology and Medicines Management Module 17: Bleeding in Pregnancy Module 18: Medical Disorders of Pregnancy Module 19: Pre-term Labour Module 20: Twins and Higher-Order Births Module 21: Care During the Third Stage of Labour Module 22: Terminology and Abbreviations for Midwifery Module 23: Perinatal Mental Health Module 24: Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy Module 25: Contraception and Family Planning Module 26: Effective Communication for Midwifery Module 27: Ethics in Midwifery (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to start a career in midwifery. Professionals aiming to enhance their expertise in maternal health. Beginners with an interest in midwifery or maternal care. Those considering a career in health and social care. Career Path Midwife Maternity Nurse Birth Consultant Antenatal Educator Family Planning Advisor Health Visitor Perinatal Mental Health Worker Maternity Care Assistant

Introduction to Midwifery Certificate
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
£7.99