Dec 24, 2020 | Dag in het leven
As Christmas approaches, I always remember how it all started for me as an independent midwife. Picture by Marijke Thoen After my graduation, as a ” Ghent-based” midwife, I didn’t opt for the most logical step – a job in a Ghent hospital...
Oct 22, 2020 | Dag in het leven
Picture by Marlies De Vriese The hospital is a necessary learning environment for a midwifery student. You will learn the technical procedures that are essential to the profession (vaginal examination, blood sampling, infusion therapy, sondage, hygiene, sterility,...
Oct 14, 2020 | Dag in het leven
Consultations, home visits, births. Midwives do it all. What does their workday look like? And what happens while they are on call? Midwife Angelique Coppens reports. 6h00 My natural alarm clock goes off, my daughter is hungry. I let her latch on and we lie in bed...
