Is it hard to become an obstetrician ? What kind of training will I need? What classes should I take in high school that will help me reach my goal? I have been birthing animals since I was a little girl and I want to enjoy human birth as much as I do animal births.

Hi autumn19,

You can expect a great deal of schooling ahead, but it would be well worth it! Work towards being strong in the sciences when in high school. You would work towards becoming a medical doctor then specialize in obstetrics.

Here are a couple of sites to give you some idea:

How to Become an Obstetrician: Education and Career Roadmap (http://education-portal.com/articles/How_to_Become_an_Obstetrician_Education_and_Career _Roadmap.html)

Obstetrician (http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/careerprofiles_details.cfm?carid=524)

Another option would be to train as a nurse midwife or midwife. Here is some info for that as well:

How to Become a Midwife, Doula or Childbirth Educator (http://www.midwiferytoday.com/becomemw.asp)

Becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) - Nursing Degree Guide (http://www.nursingdegreeguide.org/articles/types_of_nurses/becoming_a_certified_nurse_midwife_cnm/)