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28 March 2023
If you’re reading this, you might be thinking of pursuing a career in midwifery. Perhaps you've already applied to university and are looking forward to starting your course. Here are some tips on how to prepare. Read more…
23 November 2022
When starting placement, I was initially put on the antenatal clinic but that got cancelled due to Covid-19. So, then I was put on labour ward, and I still remember my first day. Read more…
7 November 2022
Student midwife Beth blogs about her experiences on placement, which have included being present for births and working on the neonatal ward. Read more…
11 April 2022
Midwifery is a very skilful profession, requiring us to determine the well-being of both mum and baby through these skills. In ARU, we are lucky to have extremely realistic props and equipment to prepare us best for placement. Read more…
19 November 2021
Midwifery, what a phenomenal career to work in. Being welcomed in to such a monumental moment for families, that they will go on to never forget. Every birth witnessed becomes more and more magical… Read more…
11 August 2021
It’s no lie to say it’s been a tough year for everybody. But those who have been present working or studying within the NHS during these times can stand by me saying this was a complete challenge. Starting a degree during this time added a weight to the load. Read more…
11 December 2020
Midwifery student Chloe travelled to Iloilo in The Philippines on a two-week midwifery placement to see the differences between healthcare in the UK and the developing world. Read more…
12 December 2018
In this blog, Amber tells us about their placement experience. In the first year of studying a midwifery degree, student midwives get a chance to experience community, postnatal, and labour placement. Labour placements are usually split into high-risk units and low-risk birthing units. Read more…
19 June 2017
Beth shares with us an average week on midwifery placement, to try and demonstrate how to keep a uni-life balance. Placed in the community, to meet the number of hours you need to complete four short days (8am–4pm) per week. Read more…
8 June 2017
Midwifery is one of the hardest degrees to be accepted onto. It is therefore essential that your application outshines other potential candidates. Today’s blog looks at the value of work experience, where to find it and how to apply. Read more…
27 April 2017
Student midwife Chloe talks about what inspired her to study midwifery, what she loves about her course at Anglia Ruskin University, and what's involved in the job. Read more…
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