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Episode Summary:
Thinking about choosing a midwife but unsure what they actually do? Heard that midwives only attend home births or that you can’t get an epidural with one? It’s time to clear up the myths and get real about what midwifery care looks like in Ontario — especially in Windsor-Essex.

In this episode, I’m joined by Corey, a registered midwife with Midwives of Windsor, and we’re unpacking the most common misconceptions around midwifery care — from payment and pain relief to postpartum support and hospital births. Whether you're newly pregnant, birth curious, or supporting someone through their journey, this conversation is packed with facts, compassion, and a few good laughs.

We talk about:
✨ Why midwifery care is fully covered (even without a health card!)
✨ The truth about home births vs. hospital births — and who really chooses what
✨ Getting an epidural or induction with a midwife (yes, it’s possible!)
✨ How midwives support choice and continuity of care
✨ What postpartum care looks like: including lactation, bleeding, and newborn checks
✨ Why calling your midwife might come before you call your partner 😉
✨ What makes midwifery care so personal and powerful for families

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