How to Become a Midwife

Author: Isabella Murray

A community job as a midwife has many incredible benefits but the biggest one is that you will be meeting a new person on a regular basis – a new baby. Midwives provide care and support to women as well as their families during pregnancy, childbirth and after pregnancy.

While the main focus is on the woman, a midwife also provides community education and support to the woman's partner and family where needed. Literally from the moment a woman learns that she is pregnant right through to the birthing process at a hospital or in a home, a midwife is there to offer information and support. Following childbirth, a midwife will remain involved as long as necessary, particularly if a woman had a difficult birth and recovery. A midwife will also play a role in providing advice about babies and the birth itself.

Important Traits for a Successful Career as a Midwife

To really succeed as a midwife, there are some important traits that can help you provide the best support possible to a pregnant woman. You should have excellent listening skills, an empathic and warm manner, non-judgemental attitude and superior communication skills. You also need to be skilled at counselling and you should be very comfortable providing advice and education, which is even more important to the community of new mothers who are perhaps worried or confused about numerous aspects of pregnancy and motherhood. One of the more obvious traits is a genuine care for the health and well being of babies.

As a midwife, you need to be able to understand the different social and economic features of each mother's pregnancy. Different ethnic backgrounds will have their own unique customs, traditions and beliefs around pregnancy. As a midwife, you need to provide helpful support and accurate advice, but do so with an open mind and respect for each mother's special background and beliefs. On top of that, you have to be confident and strong when it comes to handling stressful situations. You must also work well independently and within a health care team at a hospital or elsewhere.

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A Typical Day in a Midwife Career

The average day for a midwife will include monitoring the mother's health and the health of her baby. This type of monitoring can involve physical and diagnostic examinations or it could involve providing education on the importance of a healthy lifestyle. A midwife will also provide options and information on the delivery process, the use of pain control and the choices a mother has for a delivery environment. Midwives will provide parenting advice for mothers and their families. They can also run antenatal classes as well, which help mothers become better prepared for the challenges of delivery. Other community classes might teach new mothers the basics of caring for a baby and tips for successful breastfeeding. Midwives have a strong presence in hospitals, where they work alongside doctors and other health professionals.

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Training in Midwifery

To train as a midwife, a person will usually take a three or four year degree program in midwifery. Others might first complete a nursing degree and then take a one to two year graduate level course to become a midwife. In the United Kingdom, a person needs to become registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council to safely and effectively practice midwifery. The Nursing and Midwifery Council serves to ensure that midwives satisfy important ethics and training regulations that keep the practice safe and effective.

A general midwife who works for the NHS will earn approximately £21,000 to £27,000 each year. As a community midwife gains more skills and valuable experience and responsibilities, this salary can increase to £30,000 or more. Those who work as consultants can expect to earn between £38,000 to £67,000. The working hours can, however, be sporadic in the sense that the baby's entrance will dictate at least some of the midwife's working hours. In this sense, a midwife should be prepared to work under a twenty-four hour period. You will work in hospitals or provide support in a home birth environment, among others.

Midwifery is an important community health profession that provides a valuable service to mothers. You will play a key role in helping a new life to enter our world safely while supporting the health and well being of the mother as you provide important parenting advice.

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AHealthCareer Editor 11/01/2018 at 9:49 am

We cannot really give any more information than the article already provides. However, you can see more whichwhich tells you the different paths you can take. Best of luck.

kimbo81 10/01/2018 at 2:16 pm

I'm 36 and currently work as a TA but I would love to re train and become a Midwife, however I do not have a clue how to go about it. Can anyone out there give me some ideas please? I'm a mother of an 11year old so this needsd to be considered also.

AHealthCareer Editor 19/09/2017 at 10:09 am

I can only give you the UK requirements to work as a midwife via whichI hope this helps.

Aulia 18/09/2017 at 12:27 am

Hai iam aulia from Indonesia, now i work in saudi arabia. Iam midwife and have registered for midwife. I finish my school 3 years because iam diploma, i have plan go in UK for work or continue my degree. I wanna ask if i work in uk as midwife is it I should have letters to exam first or what can you explain? And if i want continue bachelor degree is it i must to transfer or must to repeat again from beginning, please answer. I really want go Uk for work or continue my bachelors degree.

AHealthCareer Editor 29/08/2017 at 10:35 am

In order to progress to midwifery, you should have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above - typically including English language or literature and a science subject - and you should study for either two or three A-levels or equivalent (including a science subject). You can see more whichwhich should help you further.

LouLou 27/08/2017 at 8:51 am

After I have done my GCSEs, what should I do? I want to be a midwife.

LSL 12/07/2017 at 12:41 pm

Can having level 2 functional skills qualifications in both maths and English, help towards the required qualifications I would need to train to become a midwife?

AHealthCareer Editor 12/05/2017 at 2:14 pm

If you are studying A-Levels, as a general guide you'll need at least 5 A-C grade GCSEs (including English and a science subject) and at least 2 (preferably 3) A' levels - biology may be required by some, please see NHS which

tyla275 12/05/2017 at 1:08 pm

I am 16 years old and I leave school in a month and I'm moving on to collage and I want to be a midwife and I have no idea what the very first spet is to be a midwife.....can someone please tell me what the very first step is.....what can I study in collage at 16 to get me started??

AHealthCareer Editor 08/05/2017 at 2:24 pm

Training to be a midwife involves studying for a degree in midwifery. As there are no national minimum academic entry requirements for entry into pre-registration midwifery degrees, each university running courses sets its own criteria. However, they usually look for a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above - typically including English language or literature and a science subject - and either two or three A-levels or equivalent, please see NHS which

Nickyl 07/05/2017 at 10:38 pm

Hi, I'm 29 years old and all I can think about is how much I want to be a midwife and how good I know I'd be at it bit I don't have a clue how to start going about it? Can someone point me in the right detection please? I have 3 boys, 3,2 and 9 months old. I didn't know I wanted to be a midwife till I had my first and now it's all I can think about. Thank you x

Beth 27/04/2017 at 10:29 pm

When I leave school in year 11 what college / uni course will I have to take to start of as a basic and become advanced

AHealthCareer Editor 10/04/2017 at 11:03 am

You would have to talk to each university directly before applying to see if your qualifications and/or experience meets their entry requirements. Some universities have a certain level of autonomy when it comes to awarding places to mature students who have experience in similar fields.

Rachel 09/04/2017 at 12:03 pm

Hi I'm currently working in social care and have done so for over 20years I'm qualified up to a level 5 in health and social care I got a gcse in English but not above a C grade in maths and don't have a science subject either can I still apply for midwifery?

amy21345 06/04/2017 at 11:40 pm

I am 24 currently studying health and social care level 2, could completing the levels through to level 5 help me on route to become a midwife, I di not have gcse maths English and science though, have functional skill English and maths level 2

AHealthCareer Editor 28/03/2017 at 12:48 pm

You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above - typically including English language or literature and a science subject. In addition, you will need two or three A-levels or equivalent (biology is recommended).

Freddiesmummy29 27/03/2017 at 6:30 pm

How do I start the process of becoming a midwife? The very first step?

Freddiesmummy29 27/03/2017 at 6:29 pm

I am 16 and want to become a midwife. What type of gcses do I need and what courses do I do to start this process?

AHealthCareer Editor 20/03/2017 at 10:37 am

You can see the qualifications you will need here. Your course tutor will be able to tell you whether the course you are doing is transferable.

IndieeeeeR 19/03/2017 at 1:02 am

Hi I'm 16 I have currently left school to do a tafe course in health, is there any possible chance of still becoming a midwife if I have not completed grade 12?

AHealthCareer Editor 06/02/2017 at 2:16 pm

The qualifications you now need to concentrate on are your GSCEs. You would generally need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above - typically including English language or literature and a science subject. Good luck.

Kee 04/02/2017 at 11:12 pm

Hi I'm 12 years old and have always been interested in being a midwife since I was 6 and I was wondering if I can start doing courses or am I to young ??? Please help thank you

AHealthCareer Editor 18/01/2017 at 12:35 pm

You can see more via the NHS link here which should answer your questions.

Annejonesss 17/01/2017 at 10:07 pm

Hi so I want to find out how to start training at college and then what to do at university to become a midwife because I am really confused please help !!

Lulu 05/01/2017 at 9:39 pm

Hi I want to know what I should take because I do like midewifes but I'm not so good at science tbh please help I'm in the 9

Kimb65 23/11/2016 at 2:29 pm

Hi Im 51, have no previous nursing experience and would like to train as a midwife .. am i too old?

Nikita99 17/09/2016 at 4:41 am

Hello , I'm a mum and wife I'm 25 years old and I regret not completing school so much, I'd love to be a midwife.i really want to do something that my children would be proud of me and I'd be a good roll model.please help I'd really like to do something for myself

AHealthCareer Editor 13/09/2016 at 10:16 am

To enrol for a degree, you would need at least five GCSEs (A-C), including English and maths and a science two or three A levels, including at least one science or health-related subject. You can see more via National Careers here. I hope this helps.

Richmy 12/09/2016 at 7:45 am

hi i'm 16 and i would like to become a midwife but i don't know what courses i should take at college please could you advise me into which courses i should take thank you!

Fatima99 29/08/2016 at 1:10 pm

Hello, I'm 17 and I'm going to start my second year of college. At my first year of college I did level 1 health and social care. Now I'm going to do level 2 health and social care.
I'm also planning in doing level 3 and Health and social care level 3 extended. I've done my interview at college ad even though I had low grades they told me that I could do level 2 and at the same time improving my grades. I am not sure weather I should do level 3 extended or just do Health and social car level 3 and then go t university..
don't really know about what should I do it's really confusing..

Sarah 26/05/2016 at 4:59 pm

Hi I'm 34yrs old and have an office job which I despise. Now my children are becoming teenagers I feel like it's time to do something for me and I've always wanted to be a midwife. Iv had a look to see what I need to do, but find it all rather confusing and scary re university and fees etc.
Please can you advise on where's best to start
Thanks

AHealthCareer Editor 11/05/2016 at 1:52 pm

Apart from the advice in the article, please see National Careers advice here.

Laura-j 10/05/2016 at 7:16 pm

Hi

I want to pursue my life long dream of becoming a midwife I'm 30 with three children who are all at school from September and want to train to become a midwife. My previous work past is in sales so have no qualification in health ..... Could you please advise where I start and what I need to do .
Kind regards Laura -j

Angie 19/02/2016 at 2:25 am

Hi my dream job was to b a midwife as I left school with on, y my child development with an a and became a mum at 18 I never got the chance to follow my dream. I'm 42 now and after 4 pregnancys nd having 2 healthy children I would love to follow my dream. But don't know we're o start. I'm from Northern Ireland. X

AHealthCareer Editor 04/02/2016 at 2:13 pm

Please see National Careers Service link here which will tell you what qualifications you need. I hope this helps.

Roz 03/02/2016 at 8:45 pm

Hi I am in year nine and I am about to choose my GCSE options and I was wondering what would be best to take if I was wanting to do midwifery. The subjects I had in mind were Child development, Drama, Geography and dance. I wasn't sure if I had to take a language because I was told the for what I wanted to do I might have to and if that was the case I would drop dance for Spanish. I was just looking for a second opinion.

jasmin 18/01/2016 at 4:07 pm

i'd really like to go down the route of being a midwife but dont know wether it is better to do A-levels or a level 3 course in college, the course which i believed was most suitable was titled - health and social care (health) - have you got any advice in which route I should take?

jodiee 07/12/2015 at 10:12 pm

That comment was in reply to jesss.

jodiee 07/12/2015 at 10:11 pm

Hi! I'm 17 and im currently studying BTEC level 3 Health Sciences at college! this is basically health and social care mixed in with science and can certainly get you into uni to do midwifery, obviously if you get the right grades on the course.To get on to this college course I needed 5 A*- C in my GCSE's, which I got and more! This course also has placement as part of it which is good experience in deciding what you want to do as it helped me decide what I didn't want to do! this experience may help you decide you do not want to do midwifery but it is very hard to get into hospitals for experience so any other form of care related to health care ( such as a care home) is valuable. This will also help you with your personal statement when applying to uni. I'm not sure many colleges do this course but I know if you want to do midwifery it can lead you into it. However you do not need to do this specific course to be get into uni, to be a midwife. You can also do A levels. I am not sure though which A levels are suitable for your area. I presume a science and a health and social care A level would be good though. Have a chat with a career advisor at school and they will be able to help you!

AHealthCareer Editor 30/11/2015 at 12:14 pm

The minimum requirement for degree courses is two A levels, preferably in science subjects. Also, as an alternative you could study for an NVQ/SVQ Level 3, the BTEC National Diploma, or equivalent access to higher education programmes run by colleges of further education. Application to the degree route is through UCAS where you will gain both a degree and Registered Midwife qualification.

midwife crazy 29/11/2015 at 4:59 pm

I need help , is it possible to do midwifery as a Btec in college and what other subjects can I do which link in to midwifery as am leaving school in a year

AHealthCareer Editor 05/11/2015 at 12:54 pm

You can find out all you need to know whichI hope this helps.

KarisSugg? 04/11/2015 at 8:56 pm

Hi, I'm 12 years old, in Year 8 and have recently been considering midwifery as a future career. What will I need - gcse, options, levels wise - to help me get into this career? And would it be best to go to 6th Form or College once I leave school? Thanks x

AHealthCareer Editor 28/10/2015 at 2:01 pm

Please see the National Careers website for more information, link here which will tell you exactly what qualifications you will need.

Lolly 27/10/2015 at 2:55 pm

Hi,I am 48 and have always been interested in medical subjects.I did O levels in French,English language,human biology and geography..receiving grade C's in all.I think they are grade C or above equivalent of GCSE's?I have no A'levels.I choose to stay home with my children till they were 10&12 instead of having career and with one thing and another never had chance but as time is running out would still be able to do course without them?

AHealthCareer Editor 19/10/2015 at 12:45 pm

You say you have already checked out some local courses, therefore you could try slightly further afield in Sheffield, I hope this helps and good luck with your search.

JesssssA 18/10/2015 at 10:50 pm

Hi, I'm leaving school in June and I would like to find out what collages and what courses to take to become a midwife. I just need some advice on what to do for collage. I am currently living in Wakefield and there are a few collages that I have looked at for example Barnsley, Pontefract etc. I was just do wondering if you could point me in the right direction??

don 03/10/2015 at 9:49 pm

Hi I would like information on how to become a midwife from scratch if you left school with no gcse's please help with as much info as possible please would love to be a midwife

AHealthCareer Editor 10/09/2015 at 10:33 am

Please see link to article: What to Expect from a Nursing Career, here also a link from the National Careers Servicehere. I hope this helps.

sish 09/09/2015 at 1:37 am

I need to knw more about general nursing

AHealthCareer Editor 26/08/2015 at 10:36 am

You can find all you need to know via the National Careers website, whichI hope this helps.

Nat 25/08/2015 at 9:32 am

Hi I'm 21 years old an gave birth to my daughter 9 months ago.

I would love to be a midwife but not sure where to start with training?

Any advice?

Thanks

Chloe rylands 14/08/2015 at 10:24 pm

Hi I am 13 years of age an I am really thinking of being a midwife. I have been interested for quiet a while now ,iv been reading something's about birth. I'm so interested in it

AHealthCareer Editor 14/08/2015 at 12:00 pm

In order to train to be a midwife, any higher education estabishment will generally want a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above. Please see NHS link here for further details. I hope this helps.

lolly 13/08/2015 at 12:21 pm

hi I what to know what I have to take in my GCSEs to became a midwife??

tree 11/08/2015 at 8:59 am

Hi I am 55 and really want to be midwife.......any chance????

AHealthCareer Editor 10/08/2015 at 12:42 pm

You would need at least five GCSEs (A-C), including English and maths and a science. Plus two/three A levels, including at least one science or health-related subject. Please see the National Careers link here for more information about this and alternative routes. I hope this helps.

C 08/08/2015 at 5:48 am

I'm 17 awaiting my AS level results and starting my second year in September and only just decided I think I would like midwifery to be my further career. However I don't think I have top grades in the right subjects to be able to go to university and study it to get a job. Any advice?

Katie 03/08/2015 at 3:14 am

Hi, I am 16 and want to be a cnm. I don't know where to start and how to get what I want. I really want to deal with giving birth and labor! I'm going on my sophomore year now. I want to get a head start on my career path. Can someone help me please! I'm in New Been, North Carolina.

aunxing 19/05/2015 at 10:47 am

hi!! i am in class 10 in NSW in australia and i want to become a midwife. but i am confuse what subjects do i need to choose in class 11 and 12..
so plz can someone give me some advice or some ideas...thank you so much.

sonu 13/04/2015 at 11:30 pm

Hi there I'm 30 years old and a mother of 5 love baby's ad always wanted to become a midwife I wanted to ask I dont have any GCSE how do I go about becoming a midwife or getting a career as one

coco 17/03/2015 at 4:01 pm

Hello I am a 17,year old school leaver. I have 9 GCSE including maths English literatute and English language product design food technology maths free standing maths qualification. I have not been to colege as I have a little baby to care for however I am so interested in midwifery and have been for as long as I can remember. I have no idea how to become one or the training needed. Can you help me out on what I need to do now I've finished school as regiatdes of college etc. I also live in the UK. Thank you.

AHealthCareer Editor 25/02/2015 at 10:23 am

@kaitlyn - I have included a link from the National Careers Service which gives more information on the qualifications needed. I hope this helps.

kaitlynn 22/02/2015 at 7:58 pm

Hoya. I am 18 years old, I have took an interest to be one a midwife. My auntie is one to. I dont know how to get started off. My English and maths in school isn the best grades. Would I have to go back to complete these to get the grades them start or? Help me please.... From Dundee scotland

AHealthCareer Editor 24/02/2015 at 11:40 am

@thabisile - I'm afraid we cannot advise on your comments as we are a UK-based site. I hope you find the course you need.

thabisile 21/02/2015 at 6:52 pm

Hi am 28 yrs old I want to do midwife I live in boksburg is there anyway l can do my course near my area pliz contact urgently

lynny 02/02/2015 at 7:12 pm

I'm 55 yes old ! Kids grown up ! Grandkids growing up !! Always wanted a be a midwife . is it too late ?

zeno 11/01/2015 at 11:46 pm

Hi.I won't to become a midwife I Dont have any qualifications
And really need your help .my age is 31 years old I have 6 children
Full time mum but kid's have grown up need to get in to midwifery .
Please if you could tell me how to get in to course I went to Matthebollten college to do an short exham but got level 3 what should I do .if you could please tell me ......

Thank you

Leanne 06/01/2015 at 11:47 am

I'm 27 and I would like to study and become a midwife/paramedic , I have some qualifications a NVQ level 2 ( in beauty) my gcses ain't great and a c in ICT , I had my children early but now they are older I want to study for a career that I would enjoy, for a paramedic I think I have to have 2 a-levels and 5 gcses a-c , not sure for a midwife , are there any course ect that are open to me , how do I go on to a level 3 nvq ( equlivant of 2 a-levels), if not were do I start ? Thank you

adickson55 05/01/2015 at 5:47 pm

Hey, I'm currently in year 12, just about to do the rest of my GCSEs. And I'm wondering after school ends, what route should I take to start off with wanting to be a midwife. Can I go to college or do I have to stay on to sixth form?. And also, what courses will i have to take in college to get to where I want to be.

Lulabell89 05/01/2015 at 1:39 pm

Hi I'm 16 years old and am currently in a training course at Juniper. I want to be a midwife but I don't know how to start off? Where do go? Where to apply? It would be amazing if someone could help me :)

AHealthCareer Editor 21/10/2014 at 10:00 am

@Amy The Access to Nursing and Midwifery at course at West Herts College is one option and it is specially designed to enable students to enter for a degree in nursing, midwifery or a related subject at university. You will need GCSE (A*– C) in English and Maths, plus a range of assessments at interview. The Access to Nursing pathway is designed to give you the skills and the qualifications you need to get on a degree course at university. You’ll develop your subject knowledge and study skills to ensure that you are ready for Higher Education, and increase your confidence and skills so that you can succeed in your midwifery career. There are many other similar options that you can research online, if you Google Access to Nursing and Midwifery, but this seems the one closest to your area. I hope this helps.

AmyRevell 20/10/2014 at 4:38 pm

Hi I'm 15 in year 11, I want to be a midwife and I'm now chosing my sixth forms and colleges I may want to got to , but I have no idea , I live in Hertfordshire and need help knowing what I need and what sixth forms or colleges would suit me . Please can you help as I'm running out of time thank you so much

AHealthCareer Editor 20/10/2014 at 2:03 pm

@Gilly You don't specify whether you have any nursing background. But to train as a midwife, as specified on our website you will need to take an approved midwifery degree, however, a qualified nurse can complete a midwifery short programme. The degree will take three years and is studied on a full-time basis. Midwifery students on university courses (leading to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council) may be eligible for financial help from the NHS while studying. Eligible students will usually have their tuition fees paid receive a £1,000 grant each year, be eligible to apply for an additional means-tested bursary of up to £4,395 per year (London students will qualify up to £5,460). To be eligible for financial support from the NHS, you will have to meet certain criteria. You can find out more information via the NHS Careers website. I hope this helps and good luck with your career.

Gilly 19/10/2014 at 9:33 pm

Hi, I am a 51 year old mother of 2 & grandmother of 4. I have come to a point in my life when I wish to follow my life long dream & ambition of becoming a midwife. Can you please advise me of, as a mature student, what steps I need to take e.g. what are the options available to me, do I need qualifications - if so what, what financial support is available. Any information would be gratefully received. Thank you

ray 10/10/2014 at 11:47 pm

hello i am 15.My dream was to become a midwife my whole life, i wondered if maybe there is a easier way to become it but there isn't anyways that not my point i would really like some advise on how to accomplish my dream. And also what course do have to do in A levels
i would be really grateful.
thank you for your support.

Jademj 22/09/2014 at 1:58 pm

Hello wondered what I needed to do to start a career in midwifery I wanted to become an embalmer but since I've had my little girl I think pregnancy and babies are just miracles and would love to have a career in this. So just wondered if there are any courses out there and how to get on the right track.

baker78 21/09/2014 at 7:14 pm

I am a 36 year old mum of 2 boys and looking into midwifery only i have only got 1 gcse at a grade c. The others are D's E's and F's. I have got several nvqs and other qualifications. Would i be able to do this?

Fozlm 08/09/2014 at 7:31 pm

Hi, I'm turning 40 this year. Kids have grown up & I've been in the same job for the past 15 years. I have always wanted to be a midwife since having my own children, but not sure where to start. I have at least 5 gcse grade c. I would like some advise on the costs, & how to apply.

alisha 05/09/2014 at 2:20 pm

im in high school just gone to year 9 im really intrested in midwifery but not sure what subjects i will need to do this all i know is i will need child devolpment but that is all really and i have been trying to find out but im not getting a good understanding f what i need to become a midwife can someone tell me what options to take for midwifery.
Thanks ,alisha x

Caitie 31/08/2014 at 1:34 pm

I would love to work as a midwife but I am only 15 and live in Australia. What do I do?

I really love Pregnancies and babies and This would be a great place to start a part time job.

jackie 05/07/2014 at 7:22 am

Hi am 36 years old and would love to become a midwife bu t not sure how to go about starting my training

Sabz 16/06/2014 at 10:34 pm

I have just left school and I would like to know what course I need to do for midwifery because I want to do this at university if so is there anything I need to take from college before applying at any university ?
Would be a great help thanks!

CHRISTIE 12/06/2014 at 3:59 pm

Hi im 17 im at sixth form at the moment studying Health and social care, Sociology, Photography and Media Studies and im really interested in becoming a midwife but Im not really sure how to come about it.
Most universities I have looked at require very high A level grades and Im scared I cant achieve what is needed! I also studied BTEC science at GCSE therefore have a BTEC instead of a GCSE in it.So im not sure this will affect it or not?
It would be great if you could advise me as to what the alternatives could be to be able to train for midwife if I do not achieve the entry requirements needed for university.
Many Thanks Christie

Nic 05/06/2014 at 6:00 pm

Hi I'm 15 years old and I'm just near to the end of year 10 most people in my year know what they want to do and what collage they are going to. I really want to be a midwife but I dont know what collage I go to or what courses is there any in/near blackburn?

Chelleandanaya 28/05/2014 at 3:29 pm

Hi I'm 31 I have a 5 yr old and a 4 month old I'm interested in becoming a midwife but don't know where to start? Any help and advice would be much appreciated! Thanks

Sam 13/05/2014 at 9:11 am

Hi I am 41 and I really would like to become a midwife I do have 9 GCSE's would I need to re-sit any of them to qualify. Before becoming a mum to 3 boys who are now grown up I worked as a care assistant in a nursing home for 11 years will this be of any help.

Vick 25/04/2014 at 6:38 pm

Hi I am a 27yr old mum of two and in part time work but would like to train to become a midwife I have 7 GCSE grades c or above but I dont know where or how to start, please help.

sarah 03/04/2014 at 10:45 pm

Hi I'm 12 going into year 9 which is when I have to pick my subjects
For GCSE I've wanted to become a midwife but I don't know what to take.
We have to take RE maths English and science ,I know I need health and social and biology is that all? we are aloud 4 other subjects other than the ones we have to take listed above.

Thanks Sarah x

N/a 06/03/2014 at 9:28 am

Hi! I am 40years old mother of 4 grown children
I have always dream to become a midwife.
I have been working as a carer for years, have
NVQ2 qualified in health&social care & safety
But I want to follow my career dream. What can
Can I do?
HMB

Annex 28/02/2014 at 1:31 pm

Hi I am 34 years old and I am a mother of 4, I have decided I would like to follow my dream and become a midwife. I left school at 16 after sitting my standard grade and got an office job. What courses would I have to take to become a midwife?

Ruth 25/02/2014 at 8:59 pm

Hi, I am 25 and currently a full time mom to 3 children. Ages 7, 5, and 7 months. Can you please advise me on how I can begin a career as a midwife. It is something I would really love to do, I have put a lot of thought into it and believe I would be good at it. I'm not sure what my options are and also have to consider working round my 3 children as I train. I would be grateful for any advice you can give me. Thank you

deni 24/02/2014 at 11:51 am

I am 39 years old, and would like to train to be a midwife. I have no idea if I would be given a place on a course at my age, and don't really know where and how courses are run and what entry requirements are ? I have worked within the NHS as a medical records clerk, a clinic clerk and I have been a doctors receptionist. I have not worked for some time due to family commitments, but I am looking to return to work and want to do a job that is worth while and rewarding. I would be grateful if you can answer my questions, thank you

Dawn 27/09/2013 at 5:18 pm

Hi, I am a 51 year old mother of three & Grandmother of six. I always wanted to be a midwife right from a young age but didn't the grades I needed at school so went the mental health route in the hope I could fulfill my dream eventually. I left training as I found I was pregnant with my daughter (30 years ago) and never went back to nursing. I now work as a Dr's receptionist but wondered if there is a chance of me becoming a midwife or should I shelve the idea? If its not possible to qualify are there other jobs within the field that I could do? Such as Nursing Assistant?

Hanz 24/09/2013 at 4:13 pm

Hello, I'm 14 and have always wanted to be a midwife. I was just wondering what COLLEGE course i would need to take when i leave school at the age of 16. Ive looked at courses in my local area (Sunderland/Newcastle), but havent found any which specialise in midwifery. Do i have to take a diffrent course first? What courses can i take?

lisa 09/07/2013 at 9:22 am

Hi there, looking for some advice. I have a 13 year old daughter who is wanting to become a midwife. She will soon have to choose which subject she is wanting to take for gcse. Could you please let me know which gcse would be the most helpfull to help her on her way to become a midwife. She is doing well in school and would love to help her follow her dream. Kind regards lisa.

becky 02/07/2013 at 12:30 pm

I have 3 children and I am wantingto become a midwife but I have no idea where to start as I have children im not sure how I am ment to do this any advice would be very much appropriated.

Toni 08/05/2013 at 10:16 am

Hi I am a 41 year old mother of two who has always wanted to become a midwife but have not had the opportunity since having my own children. Am I too late or are there courses open to me? I have gcse's and have spent my career in Office Management/HR/PA and now work in school.

Thanks

Jo 01/05/2013 at 5:29 pm

Hiya I'm 25 with a little boy I been off work for 3 years and recently gone back as a support worker.But I decided I would like to take my career further and go into being a midwife but I don't know where to start or wot to do could you please give me some advice.

laura 27/04/2013 at 9:10 am

Hello, I am a 25 yr old mum of 3 my little boys will be starting school in january so I hav decided it is time to focus more on myself.i have always wanted to become a midwife and even more so since being at the births of my sisters children.the only problem is, I dont know where to starti know this is what I am meant to doplease helpconfused future midwifelaura

syan 25/04/2013 at 1:37 pm

I am 29 and a mother of 2, my dream is to do midwifery but I dont know where to start. I have 9 GCSE's, but no other qualifications. I really would like some help if possible to be pointed in the right direction. Thank you.

kye 15/03/2013 at 6:06 pm

I am 25 an have 2 kids. I want to be a midwife I didn't do very well at school but I have an interview for a access to nursing course 1st before actual uni. The only thing I'm worried about is the maths and english entry level exam?

Gems 14/03/2013 at 10:07 pm

Hello, I'm 29 and i'm looking to become a midwife but i have no idea where to start, I have GCSE, NVQ and GNVQ's but i have never been to uni. I have been looking through universities in my area and found a few courses but i haven't been in education for over 10 years. Please can you help me? Thank you.

cays 13/03/2013 at 9:11 pm

Hi, I'm 23 and a mum of 2 and IV always wanted to become a midwife but I'm really stuck on how to go about it or what I need to become a midwife, I can't remember what exactly my gcse's were but that's all I have got, so any advice would really help. Thankyou

claire-simms21 11/03/2013 at 2:58 pm

Hi I am 22 and have decided i want to persue my dream of becoming a midwife but i just do not no where to start!
All i have is GCSES and to be honest i cant even remember the results of them or have any proof as i have moved 6 times since leaving school... HELP!
Thanks claire

Lou 03/03/2013 at 4:39 pm

I am 25 with 2 children and want t train to become a midwife I have gcse but that is it? Plz help as I don't no where to start!

Sue 11/02/2013 at 8:44 pm

Hi I am 45 years old and have always been interested in becoming a midwife but put it off for years as I was bringing up my own family. I do not have any nursing experience only life experiences. I have been working as an office manager for many years, have qualifications in management, health & safety and CSE's but I want to follow my career dream. Are there any courses available to me or am I to late.

liz 06/02/2013 at 12:20 am

Hi im 16 and want to become a midwife im currently applying to collage and dont know what courses to take can anyone help I cant take a levels and I am taking gcses in. Geography English grade B maths grade c and science grade c also a btec textiles course I havent taken many gcses as ive only came back to England 3 years ago after emigrating to turkey for 6 years im also a young carer for my younger brothers if that helps one is 3 the other 5 oh I live in Nottingham thx pls help

BINDA 04/02/2013 at 10:02 pm

Hi. I am 30 years old and am very interested in becoming a nutritionist. What qualifications do I need for this please?

kelly1980 03/02/2013 at 10:01 pm

Hi am 33 years old, always wanted to be a midwife but the timing has never been quite right. However, now is great but I am struggling to get advice as to what I need to do 1st as I have been out of education since completing my A levels and what the actual process is.can you help, I am desperate to start the ball rolling and complete whatever courses I need to, to enrol on a midwifery course. Getting advice about financial help and costs is posing difficult too!

neka 10/01/2013 at 4:32 pm

i will love to become a midwife because i love kid.

Lisamac 02/01/2013 at 8:59 pm

Hi I am thinkin about becoming a midwife but have no idea where to start!
Can anyone help

BrownBear 14/09/2012 at 11:24 am

Hey, I have obtained my GCSE's and recently completed a teaching assistant course. But going through my pregnancy I had a slight change in heart and believe that I have the traits required to make a go of a career in midwifery, However after searching on the internet I am abit unsure of how to go about this. What do I do next? Will I need to go to college before university? Is there anyway I can practice as such whilst learning? Are the course fees crippling? any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

linzi 07/08/2012 at 1:51 pm

Hi I am a 36 year old mum to one daughter and now she is at secondary school I am finding myself wanting to gain a Qualification and do a job that I have always dreamed of doing, as I would love to become a midwife and wondered if there are any part time courses that I could get onto as I would like to start sooner rather than later. And what I need to start me off. Many Thanks Lindsay

charleneginty 08/06/2012 at 11:48 pm

Hi I would jut like some more information as to where to start and where to go for info on how to start and get onto the training ladder to be come a midwife? Thanks charlene.

AHealthCareer Editor 16/04/2012 at 1:46 pm

@Emlou, as it says in the article, in order to become a midwife you must complete a 3 to 4 year degree course in midwifery. You should contact the universities close to you to see what midwifery courses they offer, and what you need to do to apply for a place.

Emlou 15/04/2012 at 9:23 pm

Hi, I have a degree in accountancy & finance, but am looking for a change in career. I have 2 children and throughout my pregnancies have beocme very interested in the midwifery profession. Could you please advise me on how I could go about becoming a midwife?

Georgina 22/03/2012 at 2:30 pm

I am 40 years old and have a young family - qualified Marketing Manager looking for a change in career and really interested into going into Midwifery. I O'levels & CSE's exams & have HNC in Bus/Finance and CIM Marketing exams - also near compeltion of ABC Level 3 Reflexology course - What qualifications would I need to apply for Midwifery? - or is the course well out of my reach at my age?

donna 07/03/2012 at 11:42 pm

Hi, I am interested in becoming a midwife and was wondering what qualifications I need to do this and what path I need to take Thank youDonna

Helen 26/02/2012 at 12:29 pm

Hi,I am very keen on becoming a midwife and would like to know where to start..apart from having children and an NVQ in childcare I have no other qualifications.I would like advice as to where I can start.

carla 23/02/2012 at 4:34 pm

Please can you advise where I would be able to start training as a midwife, Im now 31 and have 4 kids of my own so really want to start a career. Thanks very much.

carrie 15/02/2012 at 10:16 pm

Hi I am currently working in mental health, but have decided that this is not really my vocation in life, have always had an interest in nursing and midwifery and have decided that I would like to follow this avenue, but I am unsure where to go or who to get in touch with. Please can you advise me as to where I need to go, in order to follow my dreams.

Jade 13/02/2012 at 4:20 pm

Hi, I am 20 years old and have got 8 GCSE's and 2 A Levels as well as an NVQ in Business & Administration.

I currently work for an Independant Fostering Agency - but feel admin is not the way forward for me.

I really want to get into Midwifery, I was going to apply for the Midwifery Course at Angila Ruskin Uni but have found that the cut off date to applicants is 15th January!

Is there any help or advise you can give me in becoming a Midwife?

Many thanks! x

Jo 07/02/2012 at 1:13 pm

What would be the best/quickest way to get into Midwifery? I've got 9 GCSEs, 2 A Levels and an NVQ 2 in Customers Services. With these qualifications what would be the best direction to head in, even if you could point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

Abbey 21/01/2012 at 6:00 pm

Hi

lm very keen on becoming a midwife but l have no idea where to start or even to get some infomation please help me !

Lilly 24/09/2011 at 12:53 pm

I am serving in the Armed Forces and have 4 years service left, I have been interested in midwifery now for a while. Dont know were to start to learn the new skills that I would need. I am currently a catering Manager and have served 20 years in the forces. Any advise that you could offer would be very much appreciated.

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