The Great Debate February 25, 2008

I have finally come full circle to pursuing my education for midwifery.

Trying to decide where to get my education is the hardest part.

I really want thorough and good quality.

There are lots of programs that offer the short and quick route to get your certification.

As much as I want to become a midwife as quickly as possible, I feel like the quality of my education is of utmost importance.

I want a program that gives me in depth knowledge so that I can care for women without having to thumb through a book at every turn.

I have had experiences where I felt like people were just making up answers so that they could save their pride (which I am guilty of as well).  I don’t want to have to be in that position. 

I certainly don’t have a problem with saying I don’t know, but you don’t want to be saying that all the time; even if it is just being transparent.   

I really want to be able to know what I am talking about and provide good care.

So, I have been looking into different academic programs.

They all have to be coupled with an apprenticeship.   I am in search of the right midwife to apprentice with, but it takes time.

Here are the the two that I am looking into:

Ancient Art Midwifery Institute

Association of Texas Midwives

 They both take about 3 years to complete the program.