Best Student Midwives Podcasts (2026)

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Trish Perkins, CNM, & Catrice Harris, CPM 1:02:25

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“Trish” Perkins is a Certified Nurse Midwife who began her career as a Labor and Delivery nurse at Jefferson Davis Hospital. She is the mother of 4 children all brought into this world into the hands of midwives. The first 2 were born in the hospital and the last 2 at home with Pat Jones! After raising her own family, she realized her lifelong drea…

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Speculums Are Scary, Guidelines Aren’t: Teen Gyn Without The Drama 43:38

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Send us a text A packed hallway at the ACNM Annual Meeting turned into the perfect backdrop for a clear, compassionate deep dive on adolescent gynecology. We talk candidly about what really helps teens feel safe in care: transparent consent, real confidentiality, and avoiding unnecessary pelvic exams. From there, we walk through the high-yield topi…

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Kathleen Vandegiessen, CNM, MN 1:02:13

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Kathleen Vandegiessen, CNM, MN, founder of North Houston Birth Center since 2005. A Certified Nurse Midwife since 1994, Kathleen Vandegiessen has been a CNM for nearly three decades, indicating her expertise in providing healthcare and support to pregnant women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. She has a Masters in Nursing si…

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Osteoporosis Unmasked: Midwives on Screening, Risk, and Real Prevention 42:22

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Send us a text A fracture rarely starts with drama. It’s often a quiet misstep, a stumble off a curb, or a slip on a throw rug—and that’s exactly why bone health deserves our full attention. We’re taking a clear, practical tour through osteoporosis and osteopenia: what they are, why they’re “silent,” and how to get ahead of them with smart screenin…

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Katherine Stephens, doula, & Jackie Griggs, CNM 1:02:16

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Katherine Stephens is a doula, childbirth educator, and the warm-but-unfiltered voice behind the Made for Birth podcast. Based in Southwest Louisiana, she’s dedicated to supporting women through pregnancy, birth after cesarean, and postpartum with compassion, clarity, and a whole lot of truth-telling. She’s a homeschool mom of six—ages six months t…

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Rachel Jones, student midwife and doula, nerds.org 1:01:29

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Rachel Jones is a student midwife and doula, homeschool consultant and founder of the cool nerds.org. Rachel is a Memphis native with a B.A. in African and American Studies and a minor in Philosophy, as well as an M.A.T. in Instruction and Curriculum Design from the University of Memphis. As a lifelong learner and passionate educator, she brings a …

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From Pen to Practice: Navigating the World of Midwifery Publishing 54:59

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Send us a text Ever wonder how midwifery knowledge makes its way from practice to publication? This episode pulls back the curtain on the world of midwifery publishing with two luminaries who shape how we learn and share our profession's wisdom. We're joined by Dr. Melissa Avery, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, and D…

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Georganne Chapin, MPhil, JD, Executive Director of Intact America 1:01:42

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Georganne Chapin, MPhil, JD, Executive Director of Intact America, author of award winning memoir, “This Penis Business: A Social Activist’s Memoir.” In addition to her executive positions, Georganne taught health law and bioethics at Pace University School of Law, and bioethics to doctoral-level nursing students at Dominican College. Her opinion p…

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Jackie Griggs, CNM, & Erin Sing, CNM 59:38

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Jackie Griggs, CNM, is a Certified Nurse Midwife who has been practicing in the Houston/Beaumont area for the past 35 years. She is a mom of 5 grown sons, 3 born at home with the help of midwives. – Two grandchildren and a new grand baby just recently. She has helped mainly with home and birth center births, but has worked in the hospital some as w…

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Our Favorite Things: Gifts, Gear, and Self-care We Swear By 1:04:25

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Send us a text The ACNM hallways are still buzzing in our heads, our voices are scratchy from a thousand hugs, and we’re curled up with a year’s worth of holy-grail favorites to share. This is our practical, joyful guide to small upgrades that make real days better. If you’re looking for thoughtful gifts, travel allies, or daily comforts that punch…

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Raima Giusti, founder of Nesting Healing Hummingbirds 1:01:12

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My journey as a doula and entrepreneur began from a very personal place. When I became a mother in my twenties, my pregnancy came as a surprise. I didn’t know much, so I turned to books—but what truly guided me were the women in my family. Many of them had natural births, some even at home, and their stories gave me confidence. I wasn’t afraid, bec…

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Rowan TwoSisters 1:01:52

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Rowan TwoSisters is a Certified Professional Midwife, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Author who founded Preggers Can Be Choosers to revolutionize reproductive care. She specializes in scar tissue remediation and breech release techniques, currently practicing at Full Circle Family Services, The Knox Birth Center, and teaching at The Institute for …

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Silent Signals: Understanding Ovarian Clues 49:39

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Send us a text A stomach that feels “off” can be easy to brush aside—until it shouldn’t be. In this episode, Cara and Missi dig into the quiet warning signs of ovarian disease, separating the everyday from the rare but dangerous ovarian pathology. You’ll learn how to read the body’s cues using the BEAT mnemonic (Bloating, Early satiety, Abdominal/p…

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Dr. Valerie Akinwande, Pelvic Floor PT 1:03:17

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https://wholemothershow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251013-Whole-Mother-Show-Dr-Valerie-Akinwande-DPT-Pelvic-Floor-Health.mp3 Dr. Valerie Akinwande is the founder of WomansDPT, a telehealth and mobile (concierge) pelvic floor practice. She earned Doctorate in Physical Therapy, a Master of Science in Biology and Biochemistry, and a Bachelor’s i…

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Dr. Lauren Pasqua 59:04

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https://wholemothershow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006-Whole-Mother-Show-Lauren-Pasqua.mp3 Dr. Lauren Pasqua is a licensed psychologist, certified perinatal mental health specialist, and mom of three with deep expertise in perinatal and infant mental health. She completed a two-year fellowship in infant and early childhood mental health, w…

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Inside ACNM: Leadership, Advocacy, and the Path Forward for Midwives 50:24

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Send us a text Midwifery is so much more than clinical care. It's about advocacy, education, research, community, and creating the future of healthcare. In this illuminating conversation with ACNM Vice President Dr. Alexis "Lexi" Dunn-Amore and CEO Dr. Michelle Monroe, we explore the heart and soul of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and why …

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Drug Dilemmas: Navigating Pharmacology for Expectant and Nursing Mothers 1:02:04

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Send us a text It’s easy for healthcare providers to feel overwhelmed by medication safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In this episode, Cara and Missi take this complex topic and make it simple. They start by highlighting a common issue: many clinicians still use the outdated FDA risk categories (A, B, C, D, X), which were replaced in 2015 …

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Rerun: We have to be Fearless with Hannah Dahlen 45:35

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Today’s rerun episode features the incredible Professor Hannah Dahlen, an Australian midwife, researcher, and international leader in maternity care. Hannah has published over 100 papers, spoken at more than 100 conferences, and appeared in documentaries and major media worldwide. In this conversation, Hannah shares: Her powerful journey into midwi…

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Rerun: Tech for Midwives with Charlette Bright and Elke Barnes 50:43

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In this rerun of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, Augustine sits down with Elke and Charlotte to tackle a timely question: how does technology help—or hinder—midwifery practice? From cybersecurity risks and data privacy to the practical tools shaping daily care, the conversation dives deep into both the promises and pitfalls of modern tech. You’ll hea…

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Your Energy Is Expensive: Protecting Your Passion as a Midwife 46:54

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Send us a text Feeling emotionally drained, cynical about your work, or lacking professional fulfillment? You're not alone. Burnout affects healthcare providers at staggering rates, with midwives facing unique vulnerabilities due to the intensity of our profession. Drawing from personal experience and evidence-based strategies, in this episode, Car…

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Rerun: The Problem with For-Profit Healthcare in the US with Aubre Tompkins 50:00

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This week, we’re revisiting a Season 3 episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast with Aubre Tompkins, CNM and author of Midwifery for Expectant Parents. At the time of recording, Aubre was Director of Midwifery at Seasons Midwifery and Birth Centre and President of the American Association of Birth Centers where she now continues to serve on the Exec…

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Herbal Medicine for Midwives: Health and Healing with Zaire Sabb 32:35

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In this week’s episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, host Shiphrah Israel sits down with Zaire Sabb—Clinical Herbalist, Traditional Midwife, Registered Nurse, and founder of Mystic Momma Herbals. Zaire shares her remarkable journey from pediatric cardiac transplant nursing to apprenticing with grand midwives in Georgia and herbal masters in Nige…

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Beyond the Pap: How Primary HPV Testing Is Changing Women's Healthcare 45:21

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Send us a text The cervical cancer screening landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and it's time everyone knows about it. From the revolutionary PAP test that changed women's healthcare decades ago to today's primary HPV screening methods, we're witnessing a transformation that promises less invasive care with better outcomes.Did you know that h…

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The Combat Midwife with Jessica Arno 28:27

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In this episode host Shiphrah sits down with Jessica Arnold—better known as The Combat Midwife. From growing up with a calling to catch babies, to serving as a firefighter, paramedic, and military Combat Medic instructor, Jessica has forged a one-of-a-kind path in birth work. She shares her journey from witnessing her mother’s VBAC and traumatic he…

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Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale with Satori Shakoor 36:08

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In this episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, host Shiphrah Israel sits down with Satori Shakoor - a master storyteller, story director, and coach whose gift for weaving words was born from generations of Black women in the Jim Crow South. Raised listening to her Alabama and Mississippi elders transform everyday events into epic tales, Satori le…

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The AI Conundrum: Working Smarter Without Getting Dumber 46:42

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Send us a text The digital revolution continues to transform healthcare, and midwifery is no exception. As we launch Season 12 of The Engaged Midwife Podcast (approaching an incredible 100,000 downloads!), Missi and Cara dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and its applications for midwifery students and clinicians. From study…

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Bleed Better: Breaking Up with Toxic Period Products with Arielle Loupos 34:04

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This week on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, we welcome the founder of Flower Girl, a radical period underwear brand born from one woman’s frustration with toxic menstrual products—and her deep desire to care for the bleeding body differently. As a former e-commerce strategist turned slow fashion entrepreneur, she brings both science and soul to this…

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Midwives & the Magic of Travel: A Sailing Midwife’s Story with Allison 36:58

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In this week’s episode, Augustine connects with fellow midwife and world traveler, Allison, for a deep and expansive conversation about what it really means to live at the edge of reality—whether supporting births or crossing oceans. From an unexpected career shift out of accounting to midwifery school in New Zealand, and from practicing in Canada …

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22. Úna and Andreas’ birth story — a last minute change to homebirth in Portugal 1:21:53

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In this episode, we speak to our very first international guests, Úna and Andreas, who share their story of navigating their pregnancy and birth choices as expats having their first baby in Portugal. We hear about their experience of initially choosing a private obstetrician based on word of mouth, before changing care providers late in the third t…

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Burnout, Boundaries, and Birth Trauma: A Somatic Conversation with Christie Davis 43:26

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Longtime midwife turned somatic trauma healing coach, Christie Davis talks about what it really takes to stay whole in the world of birth work. After over 20 years of attending births and running a private midwifery practice, Christie now supports midwives and birth professionals through the emotional aftermath of traumatic births, burnout, and the…

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Midwifery on the Move with Augustine Colebrook, Katrina Bolduc and Jata Elliot 11:56

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In this special episode, we’re stepping beyond borders — and beyond our usual programming — to bring you a snippet from our Midwifery on the Move webinar series. Host Augustine Colebrook is joined by two extraordinary traveling midwives: Katrina, a licensed midwife and educator who began her international work in India, and Jata, a neurodivergent a…

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Redefining Success Through Holistic Health with Kavita Sahai 19:14

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Host Shiphrah sits down with Kavita Sahai, founder of Vibes Tribe, to explore her journey from burnout and brain fog to vibrant health and grounded purpose. She shares how a simple shift in mindset—prioritizing wellness over hustle—led her from finance to natural wellness. We talk about the power of small daily practices, why midlife is such a prof…

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Student, Midwife, Mother, Survivor with Adilah Yelton 40:01

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In this episode, newly graduated midwife Adilah Yelton joins host Shiphrah Israel to reflect on her journey from student to practicing midwife. She shares openly about the complexities of shifting from student to colleague, navigating preceptor relationships, and the deep need for self-care, community, and nervous system regulation along the way. A…

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The One Where We Empty Our Inbox 35:35

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Send us a text Wrapping up Season 11, Cara and Missi dig deep into their fan mail bag to answer questions from listeners spanning clinical practice, education, and professional development. With their characteristic warmth and wisdom, they tackle everything from postpartum mental health screening to specialized pharmacology knowledge that you won't…

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Global Midwife, Local Impact with Indie McDowell 33:19

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In this week’s episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, Augustine Colebrook sits down with Indie McDowell—a classically trained anthropologist and clinically trained midwife with a truly global journey. Indie began her career working with UNICEF’s Maternal and Neonatal Health Team in Kyrgyzstan before returning to the UK to complete her midwifery t…

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What Makes a Midwife with Sophia Ortiz 13:05

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Hosts Shiphrah and Susanna sit down with Sophia Ortiz, an independent midwife based in Corfu, Greece, to explore what it truly means to walk the path of midwifery. With over a decade of experience and more than 100 births attended, Sophia brings a deep reverence for birth as both a physiological marvel and a spiritual rite of passage. She shares ho…

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Sweaty Sheets and Foggy Brains: A No-BS Guide to Menopause 1:02:50

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Send us a text Are you feeling exhausted, irritable, foggy-brained, or experiencing night sweats that leave you drenched? These symptoms aren't just "part of getting older" – they're signs of hormonal changes that can be effectively treated. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Val Schulte joins midwives Missi and Cara to demystify perimenopause a…

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Perihealth Conversation with Adelaide Adubouffour 32:37

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In this powerful episode, hosts Shiprah and Susanna sit down with Adelaide Adubouffour—renowned Perineal Specialist Midwife and founder of Peri Health London—to talk about one of the most overlooked aspects of postpartum care: perineal trauma. Drawing from her work at West Middlesex University Hospital and nearly a decade of teaching and clinical l…

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Pills & Protocols: Midwives, Microbes, and Making the Right Call 57:12

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Send us a text When is the right time to prescribe antibiotics—and how do you pick the right one? In this episode, Cara and Missi are joined by a clinical pharmacist, Dr. Teresa Ash, to break down the science (and the art) of antibiotic selection in midwifery. From GBS prophylaxis to upper respiratory infections, we explore when antibiotics are ess…

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Scanning the Unknown: Decoding Ultrasound Findings in Midwifery Practice 55:03

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Send us a text Ultrasounds offer essential insight into maternal and fetal health—but interpreting the findings and knowing what to do next can feel overwhelming for midwifery students and new graduates. In this episode of The EngagED Midwife, Cara and Missi take a deep dive into the most common (and most confusing) ultrasound findings in OB/GYN pr…

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21. Corinne’s birth story — from planning a homebirth to a vasa previa diagnosis, extended hospital stay, and planned pre-term caesarean section with MGP midwifery support 56:07

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In this episode, we speak with Elysia’s younger sister, Corinne, who shares her journey from planning a publicly-funded homebirth to an unexpected diagnosis at her 20-week ultrasound that changed the course of the rest of her pregnancy and her birth. The ultrasound revealed Corinne had placenta previa, a marginal cord insertion, and an extremely ra…

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From Shift to Shoulder: Conversations Between Midwives and L&D Nurses 41:45

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Send us a text What happens when midwives and labor & delivery nurses sit down to get real about collaboration, communication, and mutual respect? In this episode, Cara and Missi welcome a seasoned L&D nurse to unpack what nurses really want to know about the midwifery model—and what they wish midwives better understood about the nursing role in th…

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20: Sammy's HBAC — from unplanned caesarean section with private OB to homebirth with private midwives + doula 1:00:33

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In this episode we speak with Sammy Veall, artist and former yoga teacher and studio owner, about the contrasting pregnancy and birth experiences of her two boys. Sammy shares her experience of an unplanned caesarean in a private hospital under obstetric care, and how that experience shaped her decision to have a homebirth after caesarean (HBAC) wi…

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The Midwifery Boards: Are You Ready For It? 33:21

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Send us a text Thinking about when to take your midwifery boards? Cara and Missi dive into the art of timing on this episode. They cover essential exam prep strategies, discuss the importance of self-assessment, and help you determine if you're truly ready to showcase your skills. From managing test anxiety to understanding the nuances of exam read…

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The Care and Keeping of Your V 55:37

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Send us a text Ever wondered what's really the best way to help patients care for their vagina and vulva? This week, Cara and Missi are cutting through the noise and providing you with the essential guide to keeping things healthy and comfortable. From gentle cleansing to debunking common myths, we're covering all the basics (and maybe a few things…

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Sparklers & Squiggles: Demystifying Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring 1:02:39

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Send us a text Ever feel like fetal heart rate tracings are speaking a language you don't quite understand? In this episode, Missi and Cara are here to translate--they are diving deep into the world of FHR tracings, breaking down the physiology and naming those tricky patterns. They'll also share their go-to interventions and actionalble steps for …

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"It cannot just be rainbows & sunshine" | Let's Talk about Hemorrhage 6:57

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We’re still on a break from the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast but will be back with new episodes in just a few weeks! In the meantime, enjoy these clips from the Q&A section of our latest Teachable e-course, Preventing and Treating Hemorrhage. This in-depth course is perfect for anyone looking to refresh their knowledge and stay up to date on the latest…

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Nourishing New Beginnings: Growth, Feeding, and When to Worry 42:39

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Send us a text In this episode, Missi and Cara dive deep into the world of infant growth curves, normal feeding patterns, and how to identify potential concerns. Newborn feeding and growth can be a source of anxiety for many parents (and midwives). They'll empower you with the knowledge you need to understand newborns and make appropriate managemen…

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Rerun: Birth Like a Badass with Flor Cruz 1:07:02

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This week, we’re bringing back one of our top episodes featuring the one and only Flor Cruz, aka Badass Mother Birther! 🌟 Flor is a: Latina Birth Worker, Birth Influencer, Award-Winning Doula and a Birth Educator with a wildly popular social media account @badassmotherbirther She’s on a mission to normalize birth and celebrate women’s bodies—no mat…

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Rerun: How To Chart Fetal Heart Tones with Augustine Colebrook, Ilka Fanni, Alana Diamos and Michelle Borok 1:03:20

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Today’s episode is a rerun—a timeless favorite from our archives. Three experienced midwives join Augustine Colebrook for an insightful discussion on charting fetal heart tones. ✨ Topics Covered: How often should you chart? How do you determine if a baseline has changed? Most importantly, what data is essential for defensible documentation in case …