What are the pros and cons of being a midwife?

Pros:

• Competitive Pay. Midwives are highly specialized nurses. The national average salary for certified midwives is over $118,000 annually. They also often have great compensation benefits and insurance options.

• Rewarding Work. It can be extremely rewarding to help bring life into the world. You see extremely happy times and you help aid in creating new families. This can be extremely satisfying work.

Cons:

• Limited Abilities. While midwives are certified to help with the birthing process, they are not medical doctors, so their abilities are limited. This can be stressful and disheartening in many situations.

• Stressful Working Conditions. Working with babies, birth, and mothers can be rewarding, but it can also be stressful. Pregnancies can have complications, and mothers may be put into positions where difficult decisions are made. That can be extremely stressful.