HealthWatch with Lloyd Jackson ~ Certified Nurse Midwives (Part One of Three)

June 15, 2026 ~ On this episode of HealthWatch, Lloyd Jackson speaks with Renee Sokalowski, a certified nurse midwife with the Corewell OB/GYN Center in Clarkston, about the evolving role of midwives and the misconceptions that still surround this important field. The conversation explains how today’s certified nurse midwives are advanced practice providers who care for women across all stages of life—not just during pregnancy and childbirth. It also highlights how midwives support patients with a wide range of needs, from adolescence and annual exams to contraception, postpartum care, and even menopause, emphasizing a personalized and empowering approach to women’s health. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.