My Training
Q: What training have you had?
A: My training began in 1983 with Infomed Homebirth Teacher Training and Midwifery Skills Intensive (taught by Anne Frye). I did an informal apprenticeship in Las Vegas with Kaye Bullock, my own midwife. While my own children wer young, I learned primarily through self-study. In 1999, I did my formal apprenticeship with Sierra Midwifery in Reno until I was certified. I've also attended worshops and conferences to gain more skills in suturing, woman-friendly pelvic exams, neonatal resuscitation, maternal blood draws (phlebotomy) newborn loss and grief, and IV therapy. In November 2005, I was certified to perform Limited OB ultrasounds in 2-D, 3-D and 4-D. Since that time I have performed over 600 ultrasounds.
Q: How many births have you attended?
A: One-hundered and thirty-eight plus my own birth experiences.
If someone is interested in becoming a midwife, what steps do they need to take in order to make their goals a reality?
Posted by: Tonya Shaffer at October 12, 2006 12:41 PM