Jennifer,  Just a suggestion--going to nursing school will not really help
with the changes that are needed--I did that, although for somewhat
different reasons, and you are still one person against many, and
unfortunately, still seem to be at the bottom of the totem pole.  IMHO, be
the best doula and advocate that you can be, find allies and "key drivers"
in the system if you still want to try to impact change, do not fight alone.
I thought I should become a childbirth educator for a while, so that I could
work both ends, but there are already people that do that--we just need to
get together, as is happening.  It can be so discouraging.  The
non-separation issue is really a big deal, even with constraints, and does
show some progress.
I am always one step away from giving it all up, but I come back for more
because sometimes I do make a difference.
Best of luck--Patricia Ellis, RN, MA, IBCLC

"Success is getting what you want; happiness is liking what you get."

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