Let’s Talk About Interviewing a Homebirth Midwife

Apart from fees and insurance inquiries, there are many questions to consider when seeking midwifery care. Consider asking the following questions when interviewing a homebirth midwife: 1) How many births have you attended, and how many were successful homebirths? What is your rate of transfer? Do you transfer if the mom desires pain relief, or only in emergencies? 2) Do you have references that I can contact? (It is always a good idea to call a few of the references provided.) 3) What are your expectations of clients during pregnancy? (This will probably be included in the provided reading material. … Continue reading

More Answers to Interview Questions Part 1

This is a continuation of the interview questions series from last month. As I have stated before, it is important to practice the questions that you may encounter in an interview. That way, you can work out the kinks and you also can decide how you are going to handle any difficult issues. Here are more of the questions you may encounter in an interview: Have you ever been fired from a job or asked to resign? If you have been fired or asked to resign, then you need to disclose it. Your potential employer might find out some other … Continue reading