brianna pattison a midwife is a person (typically a woman) trained to assist women in childbirth
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Midwifery: More Than Just Delivering Babies
Brianna Pattison
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A midwife is a person (typically a woman) trained to assist women in childbirth.
What is a Midwife?
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Midwifery is a viable alternative to traditional birthing methods.
Thesis
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The controversy stating that midwifery is “unsafe” has been going on for centuries.
Counterargument
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Midwifery is a safe option for giving birth.
Argument
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licensed registered nurses (RNs)◦ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
specialized graduate degree in nurse midwifery (masters)◦ Accredited program with a concentration in
midwifery
Educational Requirements
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Chart
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A midwife who has entered the profession as an apprentice to a practicing midwife rather than attending a formal school program.
Lay Midwife
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A registered nurse with additional training as a midwife who delivers infants and provides prenatal and postpartum care, newborn care, and some routine care (as gynecological exams) of women.
Certified-Nurse Midwife
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Midwifery is safe birthing method and should continue to be practiced around the world.
Conclusion
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References
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I have been accepted into PSB’s nursing program for the fall of 2015
I will graduate with a bachelors degree in nursing
Once graduated from PSB, I will further my education and obtain my master’s degree specializing in nurse-midwifery
My future goals