I’m Considering Leaving Midwifery - What Now?
I know how painful it can be to be thinking about leaving midwifery. Having some space to think through your options is key. I’ve spent the last three years writing a book, which meant I got to interview many midwives doing exciting things with their careers. A plan can bring back your motivation and enthusiasm as you finish your last placement. Or, if you need to take a break from placement, many excellent students do this. Same with midwives, I have encountered many who have taken time off due to burnout or questioning their next move. You’d be amazed who has done this at your workplace, and you don’t know!
Even if you leave, whatever comes next, there is no wasted effort with midwifery; it all counts.
Think about it with someone who has taken a break from midwifery and returned stronger. We can figure it out together.
Should I Stay or Should I Go? A Video Course Helping You Decide on New Excitement or Continuing and Making Changes
Some of what we will explore together:
How to work out what midwifery means to you
What other students and midwives have done in this position, and the meaningful roles midwives have found
Identifying the fears that may be causing your emotions, fact-checking them
The practicalities and other career options that are open to you as a student or qualified midwife
Bullying, what to do about it, how to work out if you need to leave over it
How to handle this situation if empathy is your strong suit
Working out whether another life would make you more fulfilled or if midwifery is your home
This is a Short Course You Can Easily Complete In An Evening - Let’s Get You Sorted
This course now includes a 30 minute one to one with Ellie to help you think things through. On purchase team@midwifediaries.com will email you to organise your Zoom call.