Infected People Can Pass Zika Through Sex Even When They Donât Have Symptoms. Many people infected with Zika virus wonât have symptoms or will only have mild symptoms, and they may not know they have been infected. Zika can also be passed from a person before their symptoms start, while they have symptoms, and after their symptoms end.
The second way to become a midwife is to complete a Bachelor of Nursing degree and then to complete a Graduate Diploma or Master of Midwifery. These programs are generally 12-18 months in length. The nursing degree generally takes 3 years.
There are over 35,000 midwives working in the UK, which may seem like a lot of midwives but with the current trend of over 30,000 more babies born a year compared to the year before, the need for midwives has never been so pressing. A national shortage of midwives makes now a great time to train to be a midwife. The Nursing and Midwifery Council provides information about all aspects of midwifery. 2  Studentmidwife.net is a good resource if you are thinking of taking up midwifery training or are already a student midwife. 3  Visit the UCAS website to find out where you can study midwifery and how to apply for training.