What Is It REALLY Like Being a Midwife?

In this segment of "Time We Discuss" we look at what it's like to be a midwife.Ever wondered what it's like to be a midwife? In this episode of Time We Discuss, Amanda Snyder shares insights into the world of midwifery, highlighting the importance of communication and the realities of working in a birth center. She also touches on nursing and what it takes to succeed in this fulfilling career. Stay tuned to learn more about maternity and the world of midwifery!Amanda also provides some amazing insights on how others can easily pivot into this career, even if you don't necessarily have a nursing background.=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:51 - Typical Day as a Midwife6:02 - What types of shifts do midwives typically work?6:34 - How common are midwives - what's the growth trend?8:03 - Some of the bad stuff about midwifery11:58 - Growth opportunities for midwives12:24 - What does a doctor midwife do?13:33 - Are all midwives also nurse practitioners?14:12 - Surprising education routes to becoming a midwife17:28 - How shifts typically work for new midwives18:51 - What does continuing education look like for midwives?19:47 - Are there any hidden costs or expenses with being a midwife?20:38 - How common is it for employers to pick up these costs?20:56 - Talent Has the Floor21:39 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Amanda SnyderAlso Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:Pediatric Neurologist and ICU PhysicianDay in the Life of a Nurse Practitioner and Entrepreneur=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads