Some random thoughts… and update on my journey.
“With Woman”: That is literally what “midwife” means, from the Middle English around the 14th century. A term that has stood the test of time, for a variety of reasons.
When you attend a woman in labor, you are quite literally “with” her, in the most intimate, primal and spiritual moments of her life.
Midwives don’t ‘deliver’ babies, they only catch them, women deliver their own babies. Midwives don’t take the credit for it.
I spent a good deal of time discussing my goals with one of the midwives from Anchorage last week. She gave me some helpful tips, affirmed my choice in midwifery schools and encouraged me. Next step: I need to get certified in adult CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation.
My YouCaring page doesn’t show my most recent donation, but I’m up to $385 now!! I am so grateful!! I cannot express my gratitude enough!
Alaska on my mind... 