Ep.30 LET'S CALL THE MIDWIFE - Hilary Biesecker, CNM, APRN

How you choose to deliver your baby should absolutely be your decision and based on your pregnancy and personal needs. In this episode, we explore the option of midwifery with ​Hilary Biesecker, Certified Nurse Midwife, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse & Founder Loudoun Homebirth & Healthcare.Hilary began her path to midwifery in 1999 as a certified doula. She then earned an undergraduate nursing degree and practiced as a L&D nurse while earning her graduate degree in Nursing -midwifery. She has attended more than 600 births and has naturally birthed her own four children - the final two as she says, "into the loving hands of midwives".Hiliary believes in helping parents learn about their options ​while respecting their decisions so that everybody in the delivery room is on the same page.She feels every woman deserves to feel supported, respected and heard during her pregnancy, delivery and postpartum.Timestamps to our topics: 00:00 Introduction to Mamistad and Mom Chat00:40 Exploring Midwifery with Hillary Beker02:06 Hillary Beker's Journey to Midwifery03:06 The Importance of Natural Birth07:16 Challenges and Realities of Hospital Births09:21 Empowering Women Through Informed Choices14:51 Historical Context and Midwifery's Role25:48 Personal Stories and Family Experiences28:42 Home Birth Journey Begins29:34 Discovering Midwifery30:30 Advocating for Home Birth32:17 Midwifery in Different Cultures33:00 The Role of Black Midwives34:11 Becoming a Midwife36:03 Midwifery Practice and Philosophy45:29 Supporting Mothers Post-Birth49:02 Home Birth Transfers52:05 Resources and Support for Mothers53:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts​You can find Hilary at Loudoun Homebirth & Healthcare and The Body, Birth, and Baby Center.The famous Ina May Gaskin, author of countless books on midwifery and childbirth who is known as the “mother of authentic midwifery.” once said:Whenever and however you give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, your mind, your body, and your spirit for the rest of your life. Find more on​ her here: https://www.womenofthehall.org/inductee/ina-may-gaskin/Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ to:Share your episode ideaSee a list of all episodesSee the episodes that make up our "The Stuff No One Tells You" collection!Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other. Mamistad,Cynthia~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.