Birth centers are more available. In my 20 years in the field of midwifery, I have not seen growth like we are seeing now. The Internet is an example of this surge of information. Each week we get contacted from individuals and organizations to be included in the links section of this web page. The web is a great place to start finding out about midwifery.
Many organizations provide a lower cost membership fee for students and supporters.
Joining as a student or aspiring student allows you to receive the organization s newsletter and become familiar with midwifery, childbirth and women s health issues. Conferences are a great place to learn about midwifery and buy books, art and related materials. Start building your own library. They are a valuable contribution to my practice. You must be a lover of knowledge and constantly building on what you know.