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Student Midwife Must-Haves!

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As a Newly Qualified Midwife, these are all of the things that got me through my Midwifery degree and out the other side confidently delivery tiny lives into the world!
 
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If you are in the UK, you must deliver 40 babies before qualifying - a birth counter is the perfect way to keep track of them!
Birth Counter
 
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A birth log book to keep track of all those special deliveries - you truly never forget each birth you attend, and it’s lovely to look back on your midwifery journey! I love this one from Womb To World and all their gorgeous art
Birth Log Book
 
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Perfect for community placements, or travelling to and from placement on those colder winter days!
Student Midwife Fleece
 
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A personalised name badge - often you will be given one of these by university/ your hospital, but having one of your own is great - for example I don’t like having my last name visible at work, so I opt to have mine with just Ellie on it! And it can...
Name Badge
 
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Myles vs Mayes…the age old debate! I found Myles was mostly used in my degree, and I loved this workbook for A&P as it had great questions sections which allowed me to tes my knowledge and I worked through it during first/second year to really wr...
Myles Midwifery Anatomy & Physiology Workbook|Paperback
 
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So many complex wordings, medical terminology and abbreviations are used in Midwifery - this was my pocket guide through it all!
Bailliere's Midwives' Dictionary
 
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THEEEE myles textbook! A must have!
Myles Textbook for Midwives
 
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I adored this for getting my head round A&P - mine was very well used!
Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives
 
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I credit this book ( and Ellie’s personal statement school ) to my success in getting into a midwifery course first time round!
Becoming a Student Midwife: Survival Guide
 
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Helpful one to have on the shelf!
Fundamentals of Midwifery: A Textbook for Students
 
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Referenced multiple times in Essays over my degree
Skills for Midwifery Practice
 
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The sibling of Myles Midwifery - I recommend having both as the uni library NEVER had them in stock
Mayes' Midwifery
 
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OSCEs terrified me, and I would’ve really valued any and all help I could’ve gotten!
Ultimate UK Midwifery OSCE Guide: Scenarios & Techniques
 
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Referenced this during multiple essays
Health Promotion in Midwifery
 
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I struggled with academic writing, and this really helped once I’d read it!
Writing for Nursing & Midwifery Students
 
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Something EVERY midwife should be aware of
Supporting Physiological Birth Choices in Midwifery
 
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Really enjoyed this book - recommend following the author on instagram too as she is always pushing for progress in maternity!
Hard Pushed: A Midwife’s Story
 
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Excellent book to aid you in preparation for the reality of birth
The Secret Midwife: Life, Death & Birth
 
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Midwives RAVE about this, and there is solid reason why!
Womb: The Inside Story - Scottish Book Award 2023
 
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Mainly geared towards mothers, but I really enjoyed it and feel I learned a lot from it
Give Birth Like a Feminist
 
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Acquaint yourself with Ina May Gaskin and your midwifery practice will thank you for it!
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
 
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I can’t not recommend these!!!!
The Complete Call the Midwife Stories: 1950s
 
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A must have for timing observations and contractions!
3 Pcs Fob Watch
 
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Mini notebooks were super helpful for me to carry - I’d note down the must knows and refer to them often!!
Small Pocket Notebook Journal with Pen - Pink, Yellow, Sky Blue
 
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A good lunchbox that doesn’t leak is a must!!!
Sistema Bento Box Lunch 1.65L Minty Teal
 
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Buy many. And then buy more. They go missing constantly!
Pens
 
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Very important subject to be aware of!
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