Denver-based home birth midwives Gina Gerboth and Nedra Hale discuss all things birth and breastfeeding, some of which might be of interest home birth families, midwives, and student midwives.
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Join Madi, Bailey, Katrina and Ashlyn as they unpack the crazy journey that is Midwifery school in Canada! They'll spill all the highlights, lowlights, tips and tricks, and hopefully have a few laughs along the way. Come along for the ride, and enjoy!
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The Student Midwives Association of Canada (SMAC) is a newly-formed organization of student midwives from programs across the country who believe that together we can improve our collective learning experiences.
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We welcome midwives from all walks of life to our down-to-earth, educational, and informative podcast, where we bring thoughtful focus and relevant insights to the modern midwife on midwifery education (advocacy, business, clinical, and self-care), professional themes, and current issues. Join us weekly for fresh content and engaging guest speakers as we share wisdom and advice on all things midwife! Listen to meaningful stories and essential conversations from the nation's leading midwives, ...
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Empowered, knowledgeable, and engaging. Cara and Missi provide insightful, relevant conversations on midwifery topics that will enhance student knowledge and improve confidence for certification. Featuring current research and evidence based practice guidelines, the EngagED midwife podcast hopes to engage practicing midwives to enhance their robust knowledge base and elevate their clinical practice.
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Have you considered moving to Australia? “Making Australian Migration Easy” is your future pathway to the land down under. Join me, the host Rhea Fawole, Australian solicitor and Founder of SOLVi Migration — a law firm providing simple solutions for Australian migration. I spent over 12 years working in Australia’s Immigration Department and witnessed first hand just how complex and overwhelming immigration processes can be. My knowledge and real world experience makes me specially qualified ...
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Picking the Right Tool from the Toolbox: Weight Management and Obesity in Women's Health
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Send us a text Missi and Cara get real in this episode, with both sharing personal stories about weight loss, taking control of their health, and the medical implications of being overweight or obese. They share guidelines for the medical management of weight, such as lifestyle changes, support/counseling, and use of surgical or medication techniqu…
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Building a Sustainable Birth Centre Partnership with Petra Prostrednik and Desiree LaFave
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In this heartfelt episode, we dive into the enduring partnership of Desiree LeFave and Petra Prostrednik, the co-founders of Bella Vie Gentle Birth Center, as they reflect on 17 years of working together to create and nurture their dream of a peaceful, natural birth center. Through candid conversation, Desiree and Petra share the secrets to making …
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Placenta Power: Exploring Placenta Remedies with Dr. Sophia Johnson
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Exploring Placenta Remedies with Dr. Sophia Johnson In this episode, Dr. Sophia Johnson joins Augustine Colebrook to dive deep into her groundbreaking research on placenta remedies and her new book, Placenta Power. Dr. Johnson shares insights into the benefits, composition, and clinical potential of placenta in postpartum care. Resources Mentioned:…
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Send us a text In this episode, Missi and Cara are discussing birth injuries--what is common? what is rare? what are the risk factors? While we can't always anticipate which babies might have birth injuries, we can use good assessment skills, identify birth injuries, and arrange for appropriate follow up. This episode will also dive a bit into risk…
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Training up the Next Generation: Teaching Roles for Midwives in Medical Education
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Send us a text In this episode, Cara and Missi talk with Dr. Christy Evers, a midwifery educator that is experienced in working with OB/GYN residents in a large community-based hospital. Christy and Missi compare and contrast the various teaching roles that they've had in working with medical students and residents. From learning the language of ac…
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80 Years Old and Still Talking Birth Rights
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Show Notes: Email Suzannebirthing@gmail.com Join us at this years online conference midwiferywisdom.comAv Midwifery Wisdom Collective
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More than Just the Blues: How to Identify, Evaluate, and Manage Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
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Send us a text **Trigger: This episode covers mental health disorders and discussion of suicide.* In this episode, Missi and Cara discuss perinatal mental health, including mood and anxiety disorders. These PMADs include OCD, posttraumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disease. Cara and Missi share screening recommendations, signs and symptoms, risk…
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No GOMERs Here: Rolling Out the Midwifery Welcome Mat for Triage
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Send us a text In this episode, Cara and Missi are joined by Dr. Krsyta Ramirez Henry, a Certified Nurse-Midwife that works in a recently developed OB emergency department at a high-volume community hospital. Krysta and Missi compare and contrast the various triage presentations, protocols, and interprofessional communication that takes place in a …
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Informed Consent and Autonomy: A Conversation with Dr. K
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! In this episode, Augustine sits down with rising social media star, Dr. K, to dive into her inspiring journey and the impact of her family’s legacy on her career. Dr. K shares how she got started on social media and the pivotal role her grandfather’s career in naturopathy played in shaping her path. Tog…
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Cut it Out (but, actually, DON'T): Perineal Integrity, Obstetric Lacerations, and Episiotomy
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Send us a text This episode has Cara and Missi reminiscing about the old days of learning, in which episiotomies were more common...unfortunately! Thankful for changes in practice and a focus on improving patient outcomes and satisfaction, Missi and Cara discuss types of obstetric lacerations, the history and types of episiotomies, repair technique…
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From Aspiration to Practice: Entry into Midwifery Education
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week we are joined by two wonderful guest hosts, student midwives Shiphrah Sarai Israel and Susanna Israel. They share their passion for helping aspiring and new student midwives navigate the "rollercoaster" that is the pathway to midwifery. In this episode they share their paths into midwifery, ho…
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, Augustine is joined by two incredible guests: Chemin Perez, a dedicated midwife from Washington State, and Julie Miller, an expert in Applied Clinical Nutrition. Together, they explore the fascinating topic of the MTHFR gene. In this episode, they unravel what MTHFR is and delve into the epig…
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Send us a text In this episode, Missi and Cara review one of a midwife's least favorite things to encounter in labor and birth--shoulder dystocia. They will provide helpful information on assessing risk, identification, management, and liability reduction when you encounter this obstetric emergency. #ShoulderDystocia #HELPERR #ALSO #MidwifeLife #Be…
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*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, Augustine is joined by her long-time friend, Professor, practicing midwife, preceptor, mother, and midwifery wisdom mentor, Mary Harris. Augustine and Mary engage in a refreshing and authentic conversation about the …
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Midwifery Care Needs to be the Solution
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*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, we are delighted to have CNM Ebony Simpson with us. Together, Augustine and Ebony engage in a beautiful and insightful conversation about the essential role of midwifery care. Ebony opens up about her journey to beco…
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We Belong To Each Other: Benefits and Best Practices for Group Prenatal Care
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Send us a text In this episode, Cara and Missi discuss the benefits of group prenatal care, as well as some history, logistics of running a program, and who may benefit the most from this type of care. They are joined by Jessica Shattuck, CNM, a group care midwife, to learn more about this experience from the provider's point of view. #group #prena…
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*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome back to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, Augustine is joined by the insightful Dr. Darrell Martin, a recently retired OB with a refreshing perspective on obstetrics. Darrell shares his journey from residency to retirement, highlighting the critical nee…
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*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, host Augustine Colebrook is joined by midwife Sophia Henderson and chiropractor Dr. Jen Santos. Dr. Jen, who has dedicated her career to caring for newborns, brings a wealth of wisdom to our conversation. Together, they delve deep…
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Pregnancy Gamechangers: Tests Every Midwife Should Know About
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Send us a text In this episode, Missi calls an audible and forces Cara to scramble because there are new things on the playing field! Our hosts share information about a couple of new tests available during pregnancy care to identify risk for hemolytic disease (related to Rh incompatibility) and development/progression of preeclampsia. By using the…
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*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome back to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! In this enlightening episode, Augustine sits down with Dr. Anna Villasuso and Sheily Nishman, two trailblazing entrepreneurs and cofounders of the up-and-coming company Birdie and Co. Discover their inspiring journey from …
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*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, we are thrilled to welcome a very special guest: Brynne Potter. Brynne is a powerhouse in the world of midwifery. With her extensive experience in developing midwifery-specific programs, serving on various midwifery boards, and he…
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Personal Detour: Breast Cancer Screening Revisited
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Send us a text For this episode, Cara and Missi take a little detour into personal territory while also reviewing new breast cancer screening guidelines from the United States Preventive Services Task Force. They discuss the emotional toll of abnormal screening results and share insight into patient-centered, holistic care of patients undergoing sc…
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Building the National Midwifery Archive
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*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome back again to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast. This week we are joined by guest Stacy Vandenput as she shares her studies and experience of archiving and preserving midwifery knowledge and history. Together she and Augustine explore the right history of midwifery, and Stacy even sh…
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*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* In this episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, host Augustine Colebrook is joined by the esteemed Dr. Diane Speier, an expert psychotherapist specializing in postpartum health. Together, they delve into the often overlooked yet critical phase of life after birth, offering valuable ins…
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Send us a text In this episode, Cara and Missi discuss nutrition and vitamin supplements during pregnancy. They cover what is important in a prenatal vitamin, vitamin excess, supplements to avoid, and disciss ways to get the nutrition that pregnant people and fetuses need--whether lactose-intolerant, vegan, or those with other dietary restrictions.…
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Bodywork for Pregnancy and Infants
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*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome to season 5 of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! We are kicking it off this week with an incredible conversation with guest host Angie Love and Dr. Jennifer Carter, a Florida Chiropractor specializing in prenatal and infant care. Join us as Dr. Carter shares her experiences and insi…
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Send us a text Cara and Missi are joined for this episode by Dr. Sam Bleull to discuss the use of forceps or vacuum when needed for operative vaginal birth. While midwives may have expanded scope to use vacuum and/or forceps, they often rely on physician colleagues to step in and assist. Indications, contraindications, and sequelae are reviewed. #H…
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Going Viral Isn't Always a Good Thing
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Send us a text In this episode, Missi and Cara talk about viral illness in pregnancy and how to protect against some of the most common and most harmful respiratory infections. Influenza, COVID, and RSV are reviewed in detail (with a small shoutout to pertussis, whoop whoop!), as these infections not only impact the pregnancy and pregnant person, b…
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Celebrate a milestone with us as we reach our 100th episode! Join us for a special retrospective where we delve into the treasure trove of memorable guests and enlightening discussions spanning four seasons. Augustine invites you to share in some of her favorite moments. From heartfelt anecdotes to profound insights, we'll revisit the highlights th…
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Send us a text For this episode, Cara and Missi are joined by Certified Nurse-Midwife Linda Johnson. Linda is an experienced clinician with over 30 years of practice--she not only shares key management decisions in the care of patients with amniotic fluid embolism, but also highlights the need for clinician preparation/practice for maternal collaps…
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, your host Augustine is joined by student midwife, Cam Light. Cam generously shares her personal journey into midwifery, reflecting on the profound impact of a late-in-life autism diagnosis. In their conversation, Augustine and Cam delve into the nuances of autism and neurodiversity, exploring…
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Join host Augustine Colebrook on the latest episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast as she sits down with two "techy" midwives, Charlette Bright and Elke Millicent, who are at the forefront of integrating technology into their practices. In this insightful conversation, they explore the impact of technological advancements on midwifery, discussing …
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Your "Third Hand" for Precise Suturing
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Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, Augustine is joined by the innovative Scandinavian Midwife and Inventor, Malene Hegenberger. Malene introduces us to her groundbreaking creation, the Hegenberger Retractor, a revolutionary tool designed as a "third hand" for midwives during suturing procedures. She delves into t…
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We're Beyond Basic: Expanding Midwifery Scope
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Send us a text To kick off the 9th season of The EngagED Midwife, Missi and Cara describe the process that midwives can take to expand their practice beyond that of the beginning CNM/CM with core competencies for basic midwifery practice. They provide examples of expanded practice skills and review the educational preparation and maintenance of com…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week Augustine has the incredible opportunity to sit down live, face to face, with THE Flor Cruz, the genius behind BadAssMotherBirther. Together these two powerhouse women cover a massive variety of topics, including normalizing variations of birth, how Flor's experience posting…
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, we delve into the realm of science with a fascinating episode. Augustine sits down with Jonas Lundh, the CEO of Medclair, to explore the innovative work being done in sustainable solutions for Nitrous Oxide usage. Medclair is at the forefront of addressing the safety and sustainability concer…
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including fetal and maternal demise. Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast. Join Augustine Colebrook as she engages in a captivating conversation with Roxanne Anderson, a distinguished midwife from Texas. Roxanne brings forth a rich tapestry of personal anecdotes from her formative yea…
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NRP Updates for Community Based Midwives
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Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week promises to be truly enlightening as our host, Augustine Colebrook, sits down with NRP Instructor, Julie Moon. Grab your notebook and pen because you're in for a real treat. Julie is here to share a wealth of knowledge about NRP. She delves into the exciting developments in trans…
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Send us a text In this episode, Cara and Missi review the implications of the 2018 ARRIVE study on patient outcomes and practice changes. They provide a midwifery-focused perspective on rapid application of research findings and how analysis of study design, analysis, and conclusions can help you to interpret the study outcomes. #arrive #induction …
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Midwives Reflect on the Closure of MANA
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week host Augustine Colebrook has the chance to talk with not one, but four different midwives. The topic? The recent closure of MANA. Among the group, there is a senior student midwife, a few seasoned midwives, and even a midwife who once served on the MANA board. Together, these midwives discuss …
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What's In a Name? Cervical Cancer Screening & Management Updates
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Send us a text In this episode, Cara and Missi discuss recent updates to cervical cancer screening and management of results. They give a brief history of cervical cancer screening, incidence and mortality for cervical cancer in the US, and recommendations for the frequency of screening. Then, they provide an update to screening abnormalities and h…
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Postpartum Mental Health Plan
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Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! Join guest host Angela Love as she engages in an important conversation with Ruthie Ayzenberg, a licensed psychotherapist in California specializing in maternal and perinatal mental health. This week, Ruthie opens up about her personal journey, delving into the transformative experience of…
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, join host Augustine Colebrook in a captivating conversation with the inspirational Shafia Monroe. Shafia, a renowned midwife, doula trainer, motivational speaker, and cultural competency trainer, graces us with an abundance of beautiful wisdom in this episode. She reflects on childhood experi…
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Itchy, Stinky, and Mo' (Discharge): Vaginitis Conundrums
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Send us a text In this episode, Cara and Missi review common vaginitis symptoms, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. They then dive deeper into complex presentations, recurrent infections, and treating mixed vaginitis. Vulvar and vaginal itching, irritation, discharge, and odor are a frequent reason for visits to a midwife or other GYN provider a…
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The Home Visiting Neonatologist
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You read that title right. This week on the podcast host Augustine Colebrook is joined by none other than Sonal Patel, a home visiting neonatologist. You may recognize her as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Midwifery Wisdom Experience. She shared an incredible discourse on the fourth trimester and maternal health. In this episode Sonal and Augusti…
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Diastasis Rehab for Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week host Augustine Colebrook is joined by Julie Tupler. As an R.N., CCE, and CPT, Julie has devoted her career to researching diastasis recti and creating a problem that providers can use to help their clients. In this episode, she shares a little about her own story, how she first discovered dias…
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Send us a text In this episode, Cara and Missi dive into an overview of fibroids and adenomyosis. Both diagnoses can be associated with abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, and pelvic fullness. While definitive treatment is likely surgery, conservative management of these dignosis can be accomplished by the midwife or nurse practitioner. This ep…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! Join us as host Augustine Colebrook connects with Cleveland Ohio CNM, Javonne Grey. In this episode, Javonne takes us on a journey through her transition from hospital-based practice to the creation of her own homebirth practice. Delve into the intricacies of her entrepreneurial self-…
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Word Medicine with Gail Tully
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This week on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, join us in welcoming the incredible Gail Tully, the visionary behind Spinning Babies. Augustine perfectly describes Gail's words as "word medicine" setting the tone for a captivating conversation. Gail shares how a question she asked herself during her early doula and midwifery days led to the creation of …
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Send us a text In this episode, Cara and Missi continue a previous conversation on causes of jaundice. ABO and Rh incompatability are predominate causes of hyperbilirubinemia in newborns. This episode reviews the physiology of ABO and Rh and the care of women in the antepartum period as well the implications in care of the newborn. #ABO #Rh #Alloim…
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