Rosette reflects on what drew her to midwifery and how she hopes to strengthen the communities she will serve. Her path is grounded in both cultural knowledge and scientific practice.
Rosette
(She/Her)
About my path
What drew you to midwifery?
Midwifery is a profession where my love of culture and science can merge. Birth work is a profession probably as old as we are as a species, and there is so much ancestral knowledge out there to bring to light. The institutionalisation of birth in the Western medicine model takes away from the normal and beautiful nature of pregnancy and birth. To me, modern midwifery reminds us of the normalcy and beauty of pregnancy and birth, while allowing us access to modern medicine when needed.
What motivates you on challenging days?
On challenging days, I try to think about those before me, from the widely recognized figures to the unnamed and unseen, who have made it possible for me to be where I am today. I think about the hardships that they had to endure so that I don’t have to. In turn, I try to endure my own hardships with patience and grace, hoping that generations that follow me will also learn and benefit from my journey.
In my own words
Is there something you’d like people to understand about you, your journey, or your hopes for the
profession?
My hope for this profession is that it gives individuals an avenue to wellness. Childbearing people are often instrumental to their communities, and their wellness translates to the wellness of generations to come.
Looking forward
As a future midwife I hope to…
Help strengthen the communities of the people in my care.
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