I know this has been asked before, but I need advice! Just applied to a CNM program. I have no L & D experience. I've talked to two midwives in my area non-CNM, who say that I shoudn't try to get a L & D job in the meantime, and one CNM who says the same -- background on her, she also went into her program without experience. I spoke to another CNM with 10 years experience, and she said I should definitely try to get some L&D in!
Here's my issue. My job right now is m-f daylight. I KNOW that I'm going to have to quit this job because it will be too difficult to schedule my precepting hours outside of this. So, I am either going to not work altogether, or I was thinking of applying to L & D, but with the mixed reviews, I'm not sure! I think it would really help -- but I guess what I'm worried about is spreading myself out too thin. I have 2 small children at home, and on top of that I would be trying to learn a new speciality (L&D) as well as learn midwifery course work and precepting. I'm just worried it might be too much, especially because my local L&D is at a women's hospital and most are high risk or have other medical problems. I would love any advice!