podcastsinenglish Level 2.123 Call the midwife
Feb 25, 2016
Naomi, a trainee midwife, shares her journey through midwifery training in Jersey and Chester. Since childhood, she's been motivated by a passion for caring for women and babies. Discussing the gender dynamics of midwifery, Naomi explains that while most midwives are women, men can also practice. She highlights the rising trend of home births, emphasizing their family-centered benefits. Naomi recounts real-life experiences, including an unforgettable delivery beneath a Christmas tree, and explores how 'Call the Midwife' resonates with viewers by showcasing the evolution of childbirth.
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Training Split Between Jersey And Chester
- Naomi is halfway through a three-year midwifery training split between practical work in Jersey and lectures in Chester.
- This illustrates the mixed practical-academic structure of midwife education in the UK.
Midwifery Is About Supporting Women
- Naomi has wanted to be a midwife since childhood because she enjoys caring for women and supporting them through childbirth.
- She emphasises that midwifery involves encouragement, education, and support for women during birth.
Midwife Literally Means 'With Woman'
- Naomi explains 'midwife' literally means 'with woman', clarifying the term applies to any gender practicing midwifery.
- Male practitioners are still called midwives, and Jersey even has a male midwife on staff.