Can midwives be men? Surely not. And why would a man choose midwifery? Surely not, either. Why would a man work in midwifery? Surely not, either.
Why would a man want to be a midwife? Simple: it’s a feeling. A sense of belonging. Something you have to give back to the community. Something you feel you can contribute to. Something you feel you can’t do “””
A sense of belonging is important. In a study of more than 1000 volunteers, participants in three different types of relationships were found: those who were closely related, those who were mentally ill, and those who had a history of physical or sexual abuse. The sense of belonging was highest among the participants in mentally ill relationships. The study found that participants in three of the eight themes examined expressed concern that other members of their social group would perceive them to be ‘different’. Interestingly, some of the themes were expressed in terms of a participant’s masculinity needing to be accepted’. The study found that acceptance of a participant’s masculine characteristics was positively related to perceived competence in three themes: Completion of project, assignment of tasks and monitoring of progress. Completion of project was negatively related to perceived competence in three themes: Project structure, assignments and monitoring. Structure of the project and assignments were considered. Completion of a project was considered to be satisfactory if it: At a minimum, it established the scope of work and facilitated the implementation of the project plan. At a minimum, it established the scope of work and facilitated the transfer of knowledge and skills developed during the course of the project. At a minimum, it established the scope of work and facilitated the sharing of information and experiences gained during the course of the project.
Can midwives be men?
Well, let me make this perfectly clear. This is not a question for feminists. This is not a question for me as the sole provider of birth for my family. This is a question for the community at large. I would like to know your view – are there any problems in the area? If so, what can be done about them? If not, what can be done about the fact that your children are being cared for by someone other than you?
I have worked with a male midwife who was always a pleasure to be with. I had had some problems with his using your hymen as a prop – you could clearly see the change in him as he realised what he was doing. I would however not have problems with a male midwife inserting his finger in there to check your bleeding.
Can midwives be men? I don’t think so. I think men should be allowed to be midwives – but only if they can be trusted to do so honestly. I don’t think they can.
I was originally assigned a female midwife when I booked for a home birth with our local community midwives. I was initially turned down – but not because I was a man. I was turned down because I was a woman. I had always had a very good relationship with my husband when I was first assigned a midwife. I even remember him signing the forms when I took blood tests from the venipuncture points on my left arm.
I didn’t fight it. I was accepted. I think I was the perfect fit. I think I would have been perfect had I fought it. I think I would have been perfect had I been a man…
…or had a very hard time finding a midwife who would let me use their body. I think I would have been perfect had I been a man. No, really, I think I would have been perfect had I been a man.
I was originally assigned a female midwife when I booked for a home birth with our local community midwives. I was originally turned down because I was a woman. I had always had a very good relationship with my husband when I was first assigned a midwife. I even remember him signing the forms when I took blood tests from the venipuncture points on my left arm. I still have a good relationship with him. When I got my first appointment with the local community midwives, I took a chance and sat next to him. He was wearing jeans and a T-shirt. I didn’t have a clue what he was wearing. I thought it was funny that he was sitting next to me.
Can midwives be men? Are there any restrictions on who can be a man midwife?
I am a male student midwife studying at Kingston University. As a gay male student, I was not prepared for the attitudes and behaviours I experienced during my studies. I only recently came to terms with this fact and am now working to change things. I started small – going out for a walk with a friend. Over time, I found myself being the only man in the group of five to six guys. This was not fun at all. I felt bad about it. I would go out with friends but I just didn’t feel right being the only guy.
I was a roofer doing a repair job 36 feet off the ground when I slipped. I fell and hit a gas pipe on the way down. My right foot shattered, and I broke my left leg, my right arm, and my back in two places. I was in hospital for three-and-a-half months. It was pretty horrific but I’m alive and I can do sit-ups and push-ups. I was so impressed by the people who looked after me, which was one of the reasons I wanted to go into the caring profession.
I was a roofer doing a repair job 36 feet off the ground when I slipped. I fell and hit a gas pipe on the way down. My right foot shattered, and I broke my left leg, my right arm, and my back in two places. I was in hospital for three-and-a-half months. It was pretty horrific but I was alive and I could do sit-ups and push-ups. I was so impressed by the people who looked after me, which was one of the reasons I wanted to go into the caring profession.
