The Wisdom We Carry Together 🌱

A part of my days that is incredibly important to me, and perhaps not always visible from the outside, is connecting with other midwives.

The conversations.
The sharing.
The reflections.
The moments of learning together.

The beauty of midwifery is that wisdom is never one-way. We teach, we learn, we grow, we vision together.

Midwifery has always been a tradition of passing wisdom between generations.

Before there were guidelines, policies, research papers and frameworks, there were women sitting together, watching, listening, sharing stories and learning through experience.

The knowledge of birth has always lived in community.

And I believe there is something deeply valuable about honouring that.

Because midwifery is a profession of both knowledge and knowing.

We learn from evidence.
We learn from education.
We learn from research.

But we also learn from being present.

From witnessing.

From the women and families who trust us with their stories.

And from the midwives who generously share their wisdom along the way.

After 25 years in this work, I find myself just as grateful for the midwives beside me as I was in the early days of my journey.

The learning never stops.
The connection never stops.

And that, to me, is part of the magic of midwifery.

We need places where we can pause, reflect, learn, and be reminded that we are part of something bigger.

We need to share experiences and learn from each other and with each other.

It makes the journey richer, more connected, and honestly… so much more joyful and fun!

Some of the most meaningful moments in my midwifery journey have come through conversations with other midwives.

The moments where we share a story from a birth.

Unpack a challenge.

Celebrate a beautiful moment.

Ask a question.

Or simply say to another midwife…

“I see you.
I understand.”

Because midwifery is not only about caring for women.

It is also about caring for the women who hold the space.

The caregivers.

The birth workers.

The midwives.

My own journey of becoming a midwife 🌱

My own journey as a midwife was deeply shaped by the mentorship and apprenticeship-style learning I was fortunate enough to experience throughout my early years.

My midwifery training was a 12-month certificate program, a beautiful immersion of intensive study blocks, assignments, exams, and practical experience working alongside midwives in the Alice Springs Hospital, Northern Territory, Australia.

Of course, I gained skills.

I learned the clinical foundations of midwifery.

I learned how to assess, observe, support and care.

But when I look back now, what stands out most deeply was the way I learnt the art of being with women, and the art of being a midwife.

I had the gift of learning alongside a small number of experienced midwives.

Being able to watch.
To listen.
To ask questions.

To have space to reflect.

To know I would see those midwives again soon, to debrief, explore a situation, revisit a skill, discuss a decision, and continue learning together.

There was a beautiful rhythm of learning, experiencing, reflecting and growing.

This is what I now recognise as one of the greatest gifts of my midwifery journey.

It was as close to an apprenticeship model as I could have imagined.

And to me, this is where so much of the heart and soul of midwifery lives.

Having a companion alongside you.

Someone who can share their wisdom, but also encourage you to find your own way.

Someone who can see your strengths, ask thoughtful questions, and support you as you become the midwife you are called to be.

Why I mentor 🌱

This is why offering one-on-one midwifery mentoring feels so important to me.

Because I know the impact it can have.

My mentoring is not about replacing formal education or the important foundations of midwifery training.

It is about the relational learning that happens alongside it.

The conversations after the birth.

The space to ask questions.

The opportunity to reflect on what you have witnessed, what you have felt, what you are learning, and how you are growing into your own midwifery practice.

It is about having someone beside you as you navigate the beautiful complexity of this work.

Someone to share the moments of uncertainty, celebrate the moments of joy, and help you reconnect with the wisdom you already carry.

Especially during a time where homebirth and private practice midwifery are facing uncertainty, I feel deeply committed to keeping this sharing of knowledge and experience alive.

The future of midwifery depends on connection.

It depends on experienced midwives sharing what they know.

And it depends on newer generations of midwives bringing their own wisdom, curiosity and vision.

My mentoring is not about telling you who to be as a midwife.

It is about walking alongside you.

Listening to your midwifery dreams and goals.

Supporting you to explore the midwife you wish to become, wherever that path may lead.

And just as I have learned from every woman and family I have had the privilege of serving, I continue to learn from every midwife I meet.

This is what midwifery is about.

Connection.

Presence.

Being willing to listen.

Every midwife I have worked alongside has shaped who I am today.

Every conversation.
Every birth story.
Every reflection.
Every shared moment.

I am deeply grateful for every midwife who has walked beside me throughout my journey.

Because wisdom is not something we hold tightly.

It is something we share.

You need not bear the whole load you are carrying.

Share it with another midwife.

If you are a midwife seeking support, reflection, or a space to reconnect with your own midwifery path, I invite you to reach out.

I offer one-on-one midwifery mentoring, a space to share, reflect, explore, and reconnect with the wisdom you already carry.

You can find more details about my mentoring here

With heartfelt blessings,
Sal 🌱