My name is Renata Romaniewicz. I am a midwife with intention and love.
I am a midwife with intention and love and a soap box for every aspect of my work. I feel incredibly honored and humbled before this work, as well as impassioned and invigorated by it on a daily basis. There are so, so many reasons why I am a midwife and why I choose to geek out exponentially over the world of sexual and reproductive health. To answer a lot of questions I have received recently about why midwifery, why nurse-midwifery, why reproductive justice, why abortion, why queer health, why leadership, etc., I have come to realize that for me, the answer to “But why are you a midwife AND this other thing too?” my response is, “To me, that’s midwifery!” So, here are some answers to “Why are you a midwife and…” to give perspective to all of the questions underneath and around and above and supporting what is “my midwifery.”
In summary: I am a midwife on purpose and with purpose.
In summary: I am a midwife on purpose and with purpose. I am a midwife because I believe caring for women is the most important work in the world right now. I am a midwife because I believe that sexual and reproductive health matter to people’s lives, and the midwifery model of care is one that seeks to empower people through that lens. I am a midwife who believes that reproductive justice is vital to each and every movement, feminism and midwifery included. I am a midwife who believes that queer and trans sexual and reproductive healthcare should be brought to the forefront of the sexual and reproductive health conversation, because great midwifery care should mean great midwifery care for everyone. I am a midwife who believes abortion is healthcare and a human right and it should be available to anyone on demand without apology. I am a midwife who believes in midwifery.
I am a midwife. This pictures is from my seat at work today, doing “my midwifery” in lots of ways. Renata Romaniewicz
I am a midwife. This pictures is from my seat at work today, doing “my midwifery” in lots of ways. Renata Romaniewicz
The Birth School
An important element in preparing for childbirth is attending the birth school: "Geburtsvorbereitung".
It is important to choose a gynecologist as it is generally more difficult to change during pregnancy. Be guided by good, trusted contact and, above all, professional care. If the knowledge of the language is insufficient, it is worth considering a trusted interpreter (friend, husband, midwife) before being the only factor in choosing a doctor.
An important element of preparation for childbirth is participation in the birthing school: "Geburtsvorbereitung".
It is best to contact the midwife around 18-22 weeks of pregnancy and use the opportunity to talk and consult.
It is important to choose a gynecologist as it is generally more difficult to change during pregnancy. Be guided by good, trusted contact and, above all, professional care. If the knowledge of the language is insufficient, it is worth considering a trusted interpreter (friend, husband, midwife) before being the only factor in choosing a doctor.
An important element of preparation for childbirth is participation in the birthing school: "Geburtsvorbereitung".
It is best to contact the midwife around 18-22 weeks of pregnancy and use the opportunity to talk and consult.
How to prepare for childbirth in Vienna?
Childbirth and preparation for childbirth in Vienna.
Childbirth preparation courses.