Future CNMs

Browneyedgirl · Jul 16, 2004, 07:27 PM

The works with births 1 and 2. Nothing but the strength of my body and support of my dh with births 3 and 4. I also did used the Bradley Method with 3 and 4.

In response to the poster who said she was not ready for the pain. Humans aren't born with birthing instincts...we've evolved from that. The only way my body was ready for natural birth was because I practiced relaxation over and over and over and I read and read and read..and I did exercised to help relax my pelvic floor.

I"m also looking at Emory's CNM/FNP program, Frontier, or U of CO

Energizer Bunny · Jul 16, 2004, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by mitchsmom

ok, one more. I though you guys might like to see this if you haven't already:

Best CNM schools – U.S. News and World Report 2004

1. Oregon Health and Science Univ.
2. U of Penn
3. U of Illinois
4. U of Michigan at Ann Arbor
5. U of Minnesota at Twin Cities
6. U of NM
7. Emory U
8. U of Washington
9. UC SF/SF General Hospital
10. Boston U
11. U of CO at Denver
12. Yale

BTW, Emory has a "Family Nurse-Midwife" that is a CNM/FNP combo... I would love that but I really really doubt we are going to be moving to Atlanta (dh's job field is not easily transferable).

That is actually really, really good to know about Emory. We are thinking of moving directly after I get my ADN (though I think I want to do some pre-req's for my BSN here) and are trying to decide on an area. Atlanta would be great since Home Depot's headquarters is there and that's where dh works!

Thanks for the info.

mitchsmom · Jul 16, 2004, 07:39 PM

Andrea, yeah I agree, my 2nd stage was slower and more controlled with the first two, more able to do the mirror, etc. (altho #1 was about 30 mins and #2 was just a few pushes really). And I've been so lucky - no tears or episiotomies ever!! woohoo!

With my natural birth I was out of it from the pain and being up all night, once I got the urge it was really intense and his head was out in a push or two (then he was stuck (shoulder dystocia) and yelling "DON'T PUSH!!!!!"- which was one of the most impossible feats I've ever attempted)... so there was a moment of almost panic before the McRoberts maneuver then suprapubic pressure, etc. helped him out. So with all that, it wasn't the leisurely counting and watching, etc. that it was the first two times

Still would pick natural again, but they were just different.

One of my favorite pictures is of my first when he was just born, the doc is holding him up in her hand on the way to my chest, with the cord still visibly attached, and I'm holding my finger out and he's grasping it.

That wouldn't have happened with #3, I was too busy catching my breath!!!

Baby Catcher · Jul 16, 2004, 07:42 PM

I start Frontier next month. I'm so excited!! I currently work in a hospital based birthing center and it's a great job. I am also a certified childbirth educator. I've been an RN for 11 years with the past 3 in the birthing center. Prior to that I did clinic nursing including pre-natal. Next week I'm going to an ALSO conference (advanced life support in obstetrics). I think it's great timing right before school starts. My advice to future CNMs is to get as much labor and delivery experience as possible. 1 year may be acceptable to schools but it really isn't enough. There is so much to learn and much of it comes from experience.

mitchsmom · Jul 16, 2004, 07:47 PM

Baby catcher, please, please, please keep the rest of us posted on how things are going for you with Frontier!! Would love to hear how you like it and how you are finding the experience overall!

I'm so excited for you!!

Baby Catcher · Jul 16, 2004, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by mitchsmom

Baby catcher, please, please, please keep the rest of us posted on how things are going for you with Frontier!! Would love to hear how you like it and how you are finding the experience overall!

I'm so excited for you!!

Thanks. I'll post when I get back from Frontier Bound at the end of August.

ayndim · Jul 16, 2004, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by mitchsmom

ok, one more. I though you guys might like to see this if you haven't already:

Best CNM schools – U.S. News and World Report 2004

1. Oregon Health and Science Univ.
2. U of Penn
3. U of Illinois
4. U of Michigan at Ann Arbor
5. U of Minnesota at Twin Cities
6. U of NM
7. Emory U
8. U of Washington
9. UC SF/SF General Hospital
10. Boston U
11. U of CO at Denver
12. Yale

BTW, Emory has a "Family Nurse-Midwife" that is a CNM/FNP combo... I would love that but I really really doubt we are going to be moving to Atlanta (dh's job field is not easily transferable).

Great list. I wonder if any are distance learning? Who else will have to do distance learning. Here in AZ there are no nurse-midwife programs. I want to move out of here but not until I get my CNM.

ayndim · Jul 16, 2004, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by Baby Catcher

I start Frontier next month. I'm so excited!! I currently work in a hospital based birthing center and it's a great job. I am also a certified childbirth educator. I've been an RN for 11 years with the past 3 in the birthing center. Prior to that I did clinic nursing including pre-natal. Next week I'm going to an ALSO conference (advanced life support in obstetrics). I think it's great timing right before school starts. My advice to future CNMs is to get as much labor and delivery experience as possible. 1 year may be acceptable to schools but it really isn't enough. There is so much to learn and much of it comes from experience.

How exciting for you.

I can't wait until I am at that point. Are you going to continue to work while you are in school?

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! :hatparty:

mitchsmom · Jul 16, 2004, 10:14 PM

Great list. I wonder if any are distance learning? Who else will have to do distance learning. Here in AZ there are no nurse-midwife programs. I want to move out of here but not until I get my CNM.

Frontier and Stonybrook at the only two I have found that are truly distance. On the ACNM website others are listed as distance, but I think that just means they have distance elements, not that you can truly live far away and do it.

I heard from someone who was doing her PhD dissertation on distance programs that she would go to Stoneybrook if it were her (not sure how much she knew about Frontier, so that's not to say anything bad about them)... I think she went to Stonybrook for part of her research and talked to people there and liked what she saw.

I would also love to know if there are any others that are fully distance programs.

circa68 · Jul 16, 2004, 10:37 PM

No I don't wanna be one, but in the past few years several of my expectant co-workers have used midwife and they totally had the greastest birthing experience- you should just hear them talk. So please pursue your dream all of you-there is a growing need for you--good luck!

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