21. What to Know About Midwives and Postpartum Support for Women with Samantha Buckholtz

Midwives are compassionate and skilled healthcare professionals who play a crucial role in the journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. They offer expert guidance and support not only during labor and delivery but also throughout the postpartum period, ensuring a holistic and nurturing experience for new mothers.During pregnancy, midwives work closely with expectant parents, providing prenatal care that includes monitoring the health of both the mother and baby, offering valuable information about childbirth options, and addressing any concerns or questions that may arise. This personalized care builds a strong foundation of trust and understanding.But the support doesn't stop at the moment of childbirth. Midwives are champions of postpartum care, recognizing that the weeks and months following delivery are equally vital. They offer a range of services tailored to the unique needs of each family: Emotional and Mental Health Support Breastfeeding Assistance Newborn Care Education Monitoring Physical Recovery Birth Control and Family PlanningIn this episode, Dr. Rachel Pope is joined by Nurse and Midwife, Samantha Buckholtz.  Samantha started her career in rural Northern California and is now located in Cleveland, Ohio. She is interested in communities of greatest need and is dedicated to promoting an equitable and accessible midwifery model of care. Samantha hopes to concentrate her efforts on sexual health, particularly among individuals with a history of trauma, as well as on gynecology and physiologic birth.Featured in this episode: The different kinds of Midwives How many postpartum check-ups are enough? Postpartum 5 days rule Getting in-house postpartum support Depression, the Baby Blues, and Mental Health Support Working MomsIf you or any mothers you know are suffering in silence, get help at Postpartum International Support. Or please reach out to your healthcare provider, a family member, or a friend to get the support you need.Want more from Our Womanity?If you enjoyed this episode of Womanity, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you engaging and empowering content.Submit your questions on anything and everything women's health-related and we will answer them in one of our episodes.