81: Lisa Rawson - Midwifery Licensing

Podcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Lisa Rawson - Midwifery LicensingEpisode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she welcomes back Lisa Rawson, LM, CPM, for another captivating discussion. This episode covers a wide range of essential and challenging topics, including: • Traveling midwifery • Rural midwifery • Hemorrhage management and chart reviews • Pros and cons of licensing in midwifery • Complex birth scenarios such as breech, twins, and postdates • Navigating transfer of care and medical abandonmentIn true Lisa Rawson style, the conversation is sprinkled with humor and joy—despite repeated interruptions by the California Medical Board during recording!Key Topics Discussed: 1. Traveling Midwifery • Lisa’s experiences as a traveling midwife, serving diverse communities and adapting her care to meet individual family needs. 2. Rural Midwifery • Insights from Lisa’s rural homebirth practice and the unique challenges of providing care in remote areas. 3. Licensing Pros and Cons • A candid discussion on the benefits and limitations of midwifery licensing and its impact on access to care and autonomy. 4. Hemorrhage and Chart Reviews • Practical tips for midwives on managing hemorrhages and maintaining thorough, accurate documentation. 5. Complex Birth Scenarios • Supporting families through breech, twins, and postdates with informed consent and choice. 6. Transfer of Care and Medical Abandonment • Navigating the emotional and logistical aspects of transferring care and the challenges of medical abandonment. 7. California Medical Board Interruptions • A lighthearted look at the challenges of discussing licensing while the system actively intervenes!About Lisa Rawson:Lisa Rawson, LM, CPM, has been serving families for over 25 years as an educator, midwife, and advocate for equal access to midwifery care. She has worked in rural community-based homebirth practices, unlicensed midwifery, and a variety of birth settings. Lisa is passionate about restoring informed consent and choice through education, social justice, and equitable human rights.Lisa is a mother of eight children, a wife of 25 years, and a proud matriarch of a multigenerational family. When she’s not catching babies, she enjoys cooking, swimming, playing games, exploring new places, and spreading her infectious sense of humor.Lisa’s Recommendations: • Midwifery Wisdom Experience Conference: Learn More • Rural Midwifery Episode: Listen HereConnect with Lisa Rawson: • Instagram: @lisa_rawson_lm • Facebook: Mountain Valley Midwifery • Website: www.mountainvalleymidwifery.comListen to the Episode: • Podcast Link: Spotify • Instagram: • @sophiabirth • @bayareahomebirth • @ninabasker • @huggasteele • @familyfocusdoulacare • @bornwildmidwifery • Facebook: Podcast LinkFinal Thoughts:Lisa Rawson’s depth of knowledge, experience, and humor make this episode an engaging and educational resource for midwives, birth workers, and parents alike. Tune in for an honest exploration of midwifery licensing, rural birth care, and the challenges of navigating complex birth scenarios.Stay Wild 🌳