Dear Marilyn,

I am an apprentice midwife in TN. I'm writing to you because I've just begun an Apprentice Registry for those looking for apprenticeships, but don't know where to begin. Following is an e-mail I've sent to the midwife's apprentice list (AL). I'm offering a kind of "registration" where those who are wanting to locate a midwife with whom they can apprenctice to some how "get the message out!" It's my effort to support midwifery and those who want to become midwives.

I've designed a simple registry form that apprentices-to-be and midwives looking for apprentices complete and e-mail to me. Each month I will update the registry and send the information in the registry out to the midwives who've signed up to receive the information on potential apprentices and to potential apprentices looking for senior midwives.

This my way of supporting the apprenticeship model of midwifery. If you feel this is appropriate for your membership, I would be grateful if you would forward it onto your state reps or add an e-mail link to me so others can access the Registry. The purpose of this Registry is to facilitate the networking of those looking for a midwifery apprenticeship and midwives who are looking for apprentices.

Maybe this will help, maybe it won't. But I think it's worth a try and I'm committed helping midwifery flourish. I realize that there are those who might not feel safe sharing their info. I am happy to do what I can in those cases. Maybe just using e-mail address would make some feel safer.

Thanks for your help,

Marilee Pinkleton 423/690-7995

****************************************************************************** ******************* Apprentice Registry Form

Please complete the following if you would like to be included in the Apprenticeship Registry. The purpose of this Registry is to facilitate the networking of those looking for a midwifery apprenticeship and midwives who are looking for apprentices.

This Registry will be updated each month and distributed only to those who’ve either signed up looking for an apprenticeship or looking for an apprentice.

The intent of this Registry is to act as a catalyst for networking in the midwifery community. It does not in any way guarantee apprenticeships or apprentices.

Name and/or E-mail Address:

Address (optional):

Phone (optional):

List Birthing Experience:

_____ No. of Total Births Attended _____ as a Friend _____ as a Doula _____ as a Birth Assistant _____ as an Apprentice with another Midwife _____ Other ________________ List Where You’ve Attended Births:

_____ No. of Births in Homes _____ No. of Births in Birthing Centers _____ No. of Births in Hospitals _____ Other __________________

List Any Applicable Training/Classes and Training Organization (Childbirth Ed., Midwifery, etc.):

List Any Certifications/Licenses Held (CPR, NRC, Doula, CBE, EMT, RN, etc.):

List Skills Already Acquired (B/P, Pulse, FHT, IVs, etc.):

List Geographical Area/s of Interest for Apprenticeship:

Please provide a statement about your interested in midwifery, your philosophy of birth, and your expectations of an apprenticeship.

*** E-mail this form to TLCBirth@aol.com. Your information will be included in the next month's update! ***

****************************************************************************** ******************** Midwife Registry Form

Please complete the following if you would like to receive information about those looking for apprenticeships. The purpose of this Registry is to facilitate the networking of those looking for a midwifery apprenticeship and midwives who are looking for apprentices.

This Registry will be updated each month and distributed only to those who’ve either signed up looking for an apprenticeship or looking for an apprentice.

The intent of this Registry is to act as a catalyst for networking in the midwifery community. It does not in any way guarantee apprenticeships or apprentices.

Name and/or E-mail Address:

Address (optional):

Phone (optional):

No. of Years a Midwife:

Certified Midwife: _____ Yes _____ No _____ CPM Candidate

Approx. No. of Births Attended Per Year:

Geographical Area:

Apprenticeship Requirements:

Training Needed to Be Considered for an Apprenticeship:

Skills Needed to Be Considered for an Apprenticeship:

Certifications/Licenses Needed to Be Considered for an Apprenticeship:

No. of Year/s Needed to Complete Apprenticeship:

Stipend Paid for Attending Births: _____ Yes _____ No

If yes, at what point and how much:

Stipend Paid for Attending Prenatals/Postpartum Visits: _____ Yes _____ No

If yes, at what point and how much:

Please provide a statement about your philosophy of birth, and your expectations of an apprentice.

*** E-mail this form to TLCBirth@aol.com. Your information will be included in the next month's update and you will receive any information received from potential apprentices! ***