STUDENT MIDWIFE ESSENTIALS! Everything you need before starting a midwifery degree!

In this video I explain everything you need, may need, and don't need as a student midwife. I really hope this helps when you come to buy everything, I know exciting it can be, and wanted to make it easier for you all!
Here are the links to some of the items I show in the video:
• Laptop - www.argos.co.u...
• Fob watch - www.amazon.co....
• RCM - www.rcm.org.uk....
• Littman - www.medisave.c...
• amazon stethoscope - www.amazon.co....
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• birth counter and knitted boob shop - www.etsy.com/u...
• milestone cards - www.beyondbea....
• clarks un loops - www.clarks.co....
• nordace - nordace.com/en...
• whsmith wallet - www.whsmith.co...
• pinard - www.amazon.co....
. Planner and reflective journal - www.etsy.com/u...
I really hope you enjoyed this video! If you have any questions, please put them in the comment section below. Also, if you would like to follow my instagram account '@ellies_journey_to_midwifery' that would be great, and there is so much more content and regular updates on there.
Have a great day!

[@sah_son6169]

Glad your back😁 the video was really useful💯. Do you know what the name of the sketchers nurses shoes are please?

[@elliesjourneytomidwifery6142]

I'm so glad it was useful! And I'm so sorry I'm not 100% sure but I know there are a few that are commonly used. Maybe do a Google search for sketchers nursing shoes and see what might come up? Sorry I can't be more of a help! X

[@huette9339]

Really helpful as always thank you 💖

[@elliesjourneytomidwifery6142]

Aww bless you, I'm glad it's helped! 😊

[@yasminesarah724]

Great video, thanks Ellie!

[@elliesjourneytomidwifery6142]

Aww thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aishanamakula8752]

Thank you so much Ellie

[@elliesjourneytomidwifery6142]

You are so welcome!

[@belissima82304]

Great video! Thank you so much ❤

[@andreiaratinho8383]

Very useful video. Thanks

[@natashaevans7286]

Can you share the link for the reflective book and planner please? Thank you for your lovely video x

[@elliesjourneytomidwifery6142]

Hey so sorry I forgot to put that link up! It turns out it is a different company anyway so it's a good job you asked! Here's the link😊I'm glad you enjoyed the video! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheHappyPlannerCo?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=958534084

[@catholicdoula]

Xero shoes are also great.

[@Charlize2004]

A fantastic video. I just wanted to ask for work placement shoes. Can you wear crocs?

[@elliesjourneytomidwifery6142]

Aww glad you enjoyed! Some trusts allow crocs, but some disallow due to it not fully covering the foot. That’s why I got the Clark’s unloops because I wanted to be safe, but if you are able to find out what your trusts policies are then that might be useful. I always think as well the Clark’s look a bit more professional when you’re in community in peoples homes, but it’s down to how comfortable you feel and the trusts uniform policies :)

[@Charlize2004]

@@elliesjourneytomidwifery6142 Thanks so much for this information 🥰💜😊

[@LordMarvin1993]

I'm hoping to be able to apply for midwifery in January 2025 🤞🤞🤞

[@elliesjourneytomidwifery6142]

I hope everything goes well! If you’ve got the passion for it then absolutely go for it!🤩

[@twinkletoesjayyyyyy4853]

You’re so beautiful, I love your hair, hair color, eyes, color

[@litsa5629]

Heyy! Im wondering, Why not blue pens?

[@elliesjourneytomidwifery6142]

It’s usually for documentation purposes, as I think if they need to be scanned etc it normally shows black pens best. That’s my understanding anyway aha, and that you never see a blue pen lying around the wards x

[@AMiah-jz8uu]

What if you delivered twins would that still be one birth and if they were one each how would you colour the feet ?

[@elliesjourneytomidwifery6142]

That would definitely be one each! (Although a lot of women with twins do opt for an elective c-section, which obviously then wouldn’t count), but I would probably do them in a purple colour so they stand out! :)

[@marniephoenix]

Hey Ellie, hope you're well! Thank you so much for this video. Can I just ask how many notebooks you would recommend buying? I personally prefer to physically write notes instead of on a laptop but I wasn't sure how many notebooks to buy? Thanks :) x

[@elliesjourneytomidwifery6142]

Hiya, it's hard to say because it depends but I think I've used around 3 notebooks this year? I'd say buy 2 and then if you end up needing another down the line get another one😊x

[@marniephoenix]

@@elliesjourneytomidwifery6142 Would you recommend a different notebook for every module? x

[@celestedehitta8753]

Why did you choose Midwifery as your course po?

[@elliesjourneytomidwifery6142]

I have always been fascinated with pregnancy since I was a little girl, and I wanted a rewarding career too, so it seemed like the perfect option! :)

[@LordMarvin1993]

pens are eaten by the void...it is known

[@elliesjourneytomidwifery6142]

yep! Haha :)

[@iqrafatima7014]

is midwife a doctor?

[@elliesjourneytomidwifery6142]

No, so a midwife is similar to a nurse, but we specialise in womens health and pregnancy. You can find more info out online about the role of a midwife :)