Strong Midwife Routines
Establishing strong midwife routines is essential for providing consistent and high-quality care to mothers and newborns. Effective routines encompass prenatal visits, labor and delivery support, and comprehensive postpartum care. These practices ensure that midwives can address the diverse needs of their patients, build trust, and create a supportive environment. By adhering to well-defined routines, midwives are better equipped to handle the complexities of maternal care, ultimately enhancing health outcomes and fostering the well-being of families. Let’s delve into the key elements that make up strong midwife routines.
As I like to say, our life is the repetition of all of our days, and our days are the total of all of the daily habits we develop and implement. That’s why our habits are so fundamental in our self-development and life success. Most of us are starting our day in a rush. Having slept late the night before, we set about 5-6 alarms to be able to snooze and have an excuse to sleep a little longer until we are left with 20 minutes to wake up, dress up, and leave the house.
We often start our mornings with so much stress and overwhelm, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the rest of the day peacefully. Imagine how you’d feel if the very first day of the year was filled with stress and anxiety, making you think, “Oh no, if we started like this, what’s next?” Now, picture every single year kicking off that way—with stress, no plans, no goals, and no time to reassess or truly enjoy the start of a new era.
Well, I hate to break it to you, but that’s exactly what many of us do every single morning. And trust me, for cultivating strong midwife routines, it’s far worse than just having one stressful New Year’s Day (after all, that’s just one day, and a lot can change). Starting each morning in chaos sets a tone that can negatively impact your entire day, making it harder to focus, empathize, and perform at your best, which is essential in midwifery.
Be proactive
When you’re trying to build strong midwife routines and new habits, it’s absolutely crucial to be proactive instead of just reacting to things. Success doesn’t magically appear by luck; it happens because people approach life differently. If you spend your whole day just reacting to whatever comes your way, that’s all you’ll ever do.
Wake up naturally
There’s been a lot of talk lately about waking up at 5 a.m. to boost productivity, but honestly, for strong midwife routines, I think it’s unnecessary unless you genuinely need to. Waking up at 5 a.m. Just to squeeze in a workout, work on your blog for a bit, and do some chores doesn’t always make sense.
Instead, consider waking up about 1.5 to 2 hours before you actually need to start your main tasks. For instance, if you need to be out the door by 7 a.m., then yes, a 5 a.m. Wake-up time makes perfect sense. But if your workday doesn’t kick off until 9 a.m., then waking up at 7 a.m. is often ideal. Even on days when I have nothing specific planned, I prefer waking up around 8 a.m. It’s early enough to align with my natural rhythm and still gives me the entire day to be productive. This approach helps me feel more connected to my day and far less overwhelmed.
Taking one hour for yourself
Taking time for yourself in the morning is absolutely vital, especially when building strong midwife routines. Waking up slowly truly helps manage stress and reduces that overwhelming feeling that can set in.
For me, my routine is simple but powerful: I wake up, make my bed, do my skincare, shower, and then head to my balcony to read a book with a cup of coffee. This ritual is my daily joy. It’s crucial to stay off your phone during this time; it’s just distracting and takes the shine away from your self-time. From personal experience, it really disconnects us from ourselves.
Meditating
Getting through life without meditation is a lot like trying to get through your day without sleep. It might sound like an exaggeration, but for strong midwife routines, integrating daily meditation and truly experiencing its benefits can be a game-changer.
Think of it like living in a bustling city for years, not really noticing the constant noise and rush. Then, you move to a peaceful village, filled with quiet and birdsong, and suddenly you realize just how overwhelming that city chaos truly was. Meditation can offer that same kind of profound shift, bringing a sense of calm and clarity that you might not even realize you’re missing until you try it.
Set your body in motion
As we’ve talked about, our willpower tends to be strongest in the morning and gradually fades as the day goes on. This is why for strong midwife routines, it’s smart to tackle your toughest tasks early.
For example, for me, trying to work out after a long day of blogging, college classes, and studying often feels impossible. But getting it done in the morning? That makes me feel accomplished and more relaxed, and it instantly boosts my motivation to stay healthy for the rest of the day. Plus, a great bonus is that it gives you a ton of energy and really lifts your mood, which, honestly, might be reason enough to make it a morning habit.
Planning out your day
Planning your day in the morning as a habit will contribute to your success. As we mentioned, successful people are proactive, not reactive. They plan their lives and don’t wait until the last minute to get things done. Set goals in the morning and create a to-do list. Have a plan in place. Instead of trying to remember everything you have to do and stressing out, take a piece of paper and set your tasks in chronological order. There is so much power in that; your success depends on it. You can’t succeed without a plan. Every day is a small step closer to your dreams and your success; that’s why this habit is so important.
Strong midwife routines are crucial for delivering comprehensive maternal care. From prenatal visits to labor support and postpartum care, strong routines ensure that midwives provide consistent, high-quality care.
