060: The Male Midwife with Liam Jackson
The Male Midwife
Like many other professions, midwifery has a history of being predominantly female. But there are a growing number of men who are choosing to become midwives. So what is it that attracts men to this career? And what are the challenges they face?
In this week's episode of High-Performance Nursing, I have an engaging conversation with Liam Jackson. Liam is a pediatric complex care specialist with a master's in pediatric nursing and mental health.
We take a look at the growing trend of male midwives and explore some of the reasons why they choose this career. He also speaks about the hard part of the job plus the numerous rewards of this career.
This is an episode that will resonate with anyone who's ever been interested in midwifery or anyone who's considering a career in this rewarding field. Let's dive in!
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:
Liam’s nursing journey (03:20)
How Liam ends up becoming a midwife (07:46)
Handling rejections when applying for a job (10:37)
Preparing to get the job you want (15:49)
Being a male midwife (21:16)
Is experience necessary to do something you never tried before? (29:19)
Does gender matter in midwifery? (30:53)
The increase of male healthcare providers (35:40)
Liam’s advice to male healthcare providers (40:03)
Rapid-fire questions with Liam (43:03)
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