Today’s post is short but the takeaway is this: whenever you have a chance, lift up midwifery!
Here’s how I think I look most days:
5 foot-6 inch, certified nurse midwife, probably in scrubs and Danskos; in the hospital or clinic; and most definitely with a cup of coffee that was warm two hours ago ….but most importantly, with an (imaginary) giant flag that says “I’m a nurse midwife and midwifery is awesome.”
The problem is this: on days when I’m high energy and well rested, it’s really easy to wave that flag, and promote midwifery to patients, families, techs, nurses, providers, etc… But on days that I’m tired or coming off a very long shift, or a long week, that same flag is heavy and seems like it is a burden to carry.
Those are the moments we must rally, stand tall, look ahead, and say with the same determination:
“I am a midwife and midwifery is AWESOME.”
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Have a lovely Monday everyone!
Jamie