Heather - Midwife

from How Did You Get Here? · host Jamie Kirsten Howard

HDYGH, Heather? We talk the nuances of medical education, the importance of bodily autonomy, and common myths about midwives and birth options.Connect with Heather:Instagram - The Rainbow Midwifehttps://therainbowmidwife.comConnect with JamieSupport The Yellowhammer Fund Resources:The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin The Business of Being Born (Documentary) Why Not Home? (Documentary) Chapters00:00 Introduction to Midwifery and Personal Journeys01:53 The Role of Midwives in Reproductive Justice05:57 Early Influences and Career Path09:54 Experiences in Healthcare and Nursing13:50 Transitioning to Midwifery School17:38 The Midwifery Education Experience25:32 The Role of Midwives in Labor Management28:33 Navigating Birth Choices and Stigmas31:47 The Importance of Prenatal Care35:43 Postpartum Support and Care40:08 Addressing Misconceptions about Midwifery43:17 Preparing for a Career in Midwifery keywordsmidwifery, birth, reproductive justice, healthcare, pregnancy, postpartum, home birth, hospital birth, medical emergencies, birth myths

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