Midwifery: Its Historical Significance and Role in Empowering Birth Options w/ Alba Birth Center

Midwifery has existed for centuries, yet many families don't know it's a birth option in our modern day. Tune in as Drea & Brit welcome Katie Duncan, LPM, and Aubrey Williams from Alba Birth center, as we lay the foundation regarding what midwifery is and how it can help to support birth in some surprising ways!In this episode, we discuss:What is a midwife and what do they do?Katie's journey to falling in love with midwiferyHow long is midwifery training?How do prenatal appointments with an out-of-hospital midwife differ from a hospital-based provider?Aubrey's perspective, as she experienced both a traditional hospital birth and a midwifery-supported birth center birthWhy a home birth might actually be the best fit for youThe key to finding the right provider for youThe future of midwifery careUnderstanding your birth options This episode is part of a 4-part series with Alba Birth Center. Be sure to listen to them all!Part 1: Midwifery: Its Historical Significance and Role in Empowering Birth OptionsPart 2: The Ancestral Wisdom of BirthPart 3: The Cascade of Interventions: What You Need to KnowPart 4: Birth Tips for Partners Connect with Katie & Aubrey at Alba Birth Center:🔗 Alba's Motherhood Alliance profile🔗 Website🔗 Facebook🔗 Instagram About the Motherhood AllianceThe Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.🔗 Motherhood Alliance directory & website🔗 Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)🔗 Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)🔗 Our Story (Episode 1) Special thanks to Chris McRae for editing this episode.