Blackfish

I completely do agree with that quote! I may wish for all women that during their pregnancy they become informed and educated about the choices they may have to make during their labor and birth. But when a woman is actually in labor I would honor her choices regardless of my personal beliefs. It is not for me to say how any particular woman should give birth. I can simply offer support in whatever way she wants/needs. I, personally, would still choose to give birth at home, without a doubt, if I was to become pregnant again and did not have any health issues that would preclude homebirth. And I would take complete responsibility for my informed choice. But, I will also be the first to say that homebirth is not for everyone :) Thanks for you response! Adrianna

How does on go about that? I never knew that would be an option. I do have an acquaintance who is a CNM but is now working as a L and D nurse since the birth of her child. I should ask her. Thanks :) Edited to add: Maybe you thought I was all ready a RN looking to start working in L&D? Can one 'shadow' a nurse if you are not all ready a nurse?

Would a natural childbirth advocating, homebirthing mama be able to survive as a L/D nurse? I am asking in all sincerity...I have been considering going back to school to get my nursing degree to become a L/D nurse with eventual dreams to open a free-standing birth center (but who knows!). I am just wondering if I would be able to emotionally/mentally survive the job? Would it just be too difficult to be in an environment where natural birth is not the norm? I want to be able to support birthing women and I want to be an advocate for for them. I also support the vision statement for ANACS that includes: "We foresee a time... when all childbirth professionals support women in their childbirth choices; nurses all practice evidence-based maternity nursing and actively facilitate childbearing women to have optimal births with as few interventions as possible. We envision empowered nurses who break the barriers that prevent easy adoption of less invasive childbirth choices." Is this pie-in-the-sky dreaming? I truly want some honest opinions and I will be very grateful for them :) Thank you! Adrianna