Courses

MDWF 3010: Complications of the Prenatal Period

MDWF 3050: Complications of the Postpartum Period

MDWF 2105: Well Person Care

CLNC 3030: Phase Three Practicum

Skills Practiced

managing clinical scenarios

internal exams

labwork and IVs

managing complications during labor

transfers

Reflection on Term

I continued my placement at a high volume birth center in order to master complications and normal care through repetition. 

Courses

MDWF 3030: Complications of Labor, Birth, and IPP

BUS 3010: Small Business Fundamentals

SOSC 3060: Ethics and the Law

CLNC 3010: Phase Three Practicum

CLNC 3020: Phase Three Practicum

Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Skills Practiced

managing clinical scenarios

internal exams

labwork and IVs

managing minor complications during labor

transfers

Reflection on Term

I began my primaries this term. I practiced managing complications of the prenatal period and birth and got a lot of practice collaborating during transfers. I saw a lot of progress in making clinical decisions more quickly and verbalizing/acting on those decisions with confidence. Near the end of the term, I began a placement at a high volume birth center to get more practice managing birth and complications which helped boost my proficiency and confidence. 

Courses

MDWF 2075: Obstetric Pharmacology

MDWF 3035: Complications of Lactation

CLNC 2040: Phase Two Practicum

CLNC 2090: Phase Two Competencies

Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Skills Practiced

internal exams

baby-catching

estimating blood loss

immediate postpartum care of the parent and newborn

minor complications of labor and birth

Reflection on Term

This was my final term of phase 2. I began working with a second preceptor with a totally different style and began putting more thought towards how I want to practice. We had a few difficult births - one ending in c-section - that had me thinking critically about how to manage a challenging labor, assessing risk factors throughout pregnancy, and collaborating well with hospital-based providers.

Courses

MDWF 2040: Postpartum Care

MDWF 2050: Pediatrics

MDWF 2060: Clinical Testing for the Childbearing Year

MDWF 2095: Suturing

CLNC 2030: Phase Two Practicum

Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Skills Practiced

internal exams

baby-catching

estimating blood loss

management of the third stage

laceration exam and suturing

Reflection on Term

In January, I solo-caught my first two babies all in one week! The first was a water birth and the second was side-lying on the bed. What a wild and thrilling experience!

Courses

MDWF 2020: Prenatal Care II

MDWF 2030: Labor, Birth, and Immediate Postpartum

MDWF 2080: Ante/Intrapartum FHR Surveillance

COMM 2010: Providing Trauma-Informed Care

STAT 2050: Epidemiology

CLNC 2020: Phase Two Practicum

Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Skills Practiced

prenatal abdominal exam/Leopold's Maneuvers

leading prenatal appointments

managing 3rd and 4th stages of labor

vaginal exam

newborn exam

gathering FHTs with the doppler and fetoscope

charting

Reflection on Term

This term, I began leading prenatal and postpartum appointments and conducting the newborn exam. I also had a few opportunities to practice vaginal exams, give medications, and I began to manage whole cases instead of just practicing individual skills. I grew in confidence in my intuition and knowledge.

Courses

MDWF 2010: Prenatal Care 1: Foundations of Prenatal Care

BIOL 2010: Genetics

BIOL 2050: The Science of Nutrition

SOSC 2010: Cultural Safety in Midwifery

CLNC 2010: Phase Two Practicum

Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Skills Practiced

prenatal abdominal exam/Leopold's Maneuvers

taking newborn vitals

gathering FHTs with the doppler and fetoscope

charting

Reflection on Term

This term, I began attending clinic and births with my preceptor. I practiced leading prenatal appointments and got a lot more comfortable with the prenatal abdominal exam and with using the doppler. I also took a lot of vitals in the prenatal and postpartum periods and in labor. I'm hoping to get more comfortable with leading appointments and practicing hands-on skills next term.

Courses

STAT 1010: Principles of Evidence-Informed Practice

ENGL 1050: Technical Writing for Midwives

HLTH 1030: Foundations in Public Health and Health Education for Midwives

HLTH 2030: Fertility Awareness

PHYT 2020: Functional Core and Pelvic Floor

SOSC 2090: Prenatal and Postpartum Mental Health

CLNC 1010: Phase One Practicum

CLNC 1090: Phase One Competencies

Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Skills Practiced

Doula work

Birth Assisting

Started assisting at prenatal and postpartum visits

Reflection on Term

This term, I began to move more into the birth assistant role. I attended 6 births and had my busiest birth month yet as 5 of those were in March! Most of them were as the sole assistant to a midwife. I was able to assist at a few Amish births, as well, which was very exciting for me because I hope to support the Amish community when I become a midwife. I also began to search for a preceptor and was able to connect with a midwife and start that relationship. I am excited to begin learning hands-on skills from her! Finally, this term I spent a lot of time preparing to assess and officially move into phase 2.

Courses

MDWF 1040: IV Skills

MDWF 1050: Midwife's Assistant Orientation

HLTH 1010: Medical Terminology and Charting

BIOL 1050: Anatomy and Physiology of Obstetrics

ENGL 1010: Introduction to English

HIST 1010: History of Midwifery

Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Skills Practiced

Attended 4 births

Placed an IV on a laboring woman

Started birth assisting

Reflection on Term

This term really challenged me to grow outside of my comfort zone. I had my first experience of practicing and gaining clinical skills, such as IV placement. I learned, through mt experiences, that I cannot become a midwife and practice in a void. Relying on others, especially other midwives, is necessary for back-up, skill-sharing and practicing, and second opinions. If I become a midwife, it will be in no small part due to the support I receive from my local birthworker community.

Courses

BIOL 1010: Anatomy for Health Professionals

MDWF 1010: Introduction to Midwifery

MDWF 1030: Human Lactation

BOTNY 1010: Herbology for Midwives

SOSC 1010: Equity and Anti-Opression in Midwifery Care

BUS 3050: Midwifery Billing

COMM 1010: Outward Mindset & Dialogue in Organizational, Community, and Relationship Transformation

Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Skills Practiced

Doula Certification

NRP & BLS Certifications

Attended 3 births

Reflection on Term

This term, I began to deep dive into birth work. I started and completed my doula certification and started seeing clients. I also met with a few local midwives to begin to get to know the birth work community in my area.