Graduate Story

Imogen Snowling, BSc (Hons) Midwifery

I always knew that working within the care setting would be for me, but I didn’t expect to love midwifery quite to this extent. I adore working in partnership with women and their families, learning about the physiology of pregnancy and facilitating the birth of a new life.

I am really pleased that I chose to attend the University of Suffolk as I have great relationships with my lecturers and I am learning from their vast expertise, alongside getting to practice with the local midwifery teams. The friendships I made on the course are also very uplifting; as student midwives we have become a small family and we are all so supportive of one another.

My personal journey has been slightly unique, in that during the course I’ve set up a midwifery-specific Instagram account which led to me forming my very own business and online shop. I’ve always had an artistic side, and this has now translated into midwifery as I sell my revision posters, flashcards and organisation tools to other students at other universities across the world. I’m also blogging about my student experiences in the hope of helping others on their own route to becoming a midwife.

Midwifery is constantly evolving, and I truly believe that we are preparing for a job with lifelong learning opportunities. My passion to advocate for women, promote positivity and empower others will continue for several years and it’s pretty exciting to see where this journey will take me next. I honestly can’t think of a profession more incredible than the one I’m training for!

Chloe Pearce, BSc (Hons) Midwifery

Since graduating I have worked in a variety of areas as a clinical midwife. I've been a part of a team providing continuity of care and most recently worked as a community midwife whilst also staffing a quality improvement project that has driven our birth rate on our midwife led birthing unit and recently won a renowned award from the Royal College of Midwives. Without my degree from UOS I wouldn't have been able to get to this point and my particular passion in providing midwife led, women centered care wouldn't have been driven as much.   

I chose UOS as it had excellent clinical skills labs and facilities. The teaching standard was reported to be excellent on the midwifery course and being close to home really helped with a demanding degree such as midwifery.  A really good variety of teaching staff each with their own methods and interests. Suffolk being a smaller university meant that I really felt part of a community. Access to support from teaching staff was always readily available and there was the benefit of many break out spaces and different sections in the library for group or solo work. The facilities, namely the simulation suites in the healthcare building were excellent and enabled us to practice our skills in a way very similar to the clinical setting.  

As a whole my student experience was excellent. I was well supported by teaching staff and additional staff at the university when I needed it. They really supported me in every way to ensure I was able to continue thriving even when things were tough. Teaching styles across the midwifery team were engaging and I thoroughly enjoyed being a student at UOS.