So I know this is random, but I just signed up for a direct-entry midwifery course (distance studieds --have to complete an apprenticeship as well) and I'm so excited about it! I generally come from the pro-medicine realm, but I'm slowly learning more natural ways of life as I go -in all aspects. It'll take a good 3 years, but YEHAW!
Cool! I think it is great that you're going for it. I think I'd like doing that myself. Would've loved to have had a homebirth with a midwife, but haven't gotten DH to agree yet.
Good for you! If we weren't so busy trying to raise our children, my wife would like to become a midwife. Our last two were born with midwives, and it was a great experience. Good luck, and God bless you in your quest.