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Strength in Practice
by Canadian Association of Midwives
Strength in Practice is a podcast by the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) that aims to delve into the critical issues at the cultural and scientific intersections of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). The podcast explores and addresses the challenges and issues that impact the work of midwives and the diverse communities they serve in Canada and the Global South. Strength in Practice connects voices and ideas, empowering clients and midwives, and reinforcing the importance of informed choice in regards to our health. We welcome feedback at [email protected] Strength in Practice is produced by the Canadian Association of Midwives, in collabor
Episodes
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Midwives Critical in Every Crisis – Gaza
Following Hamas’ attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, the Israeli military launched a devastating assault on Gaza. Many leading genocide scholars, including Gregory H. Stanton, Raz Segal, and Omer Bartov, have described the campaign as genocide, though Israel rejects that characterization. Today,...
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Les sages-femmes, essentielles dans toutes les crises - avec Jeffthanie Mathurin (Haïti )
En 2025, la Confédération internationale des sages-femmes souligne l’importance de leur rôle en contexte de crise. Ce premier épisode de notre série Les sages-femmes en temps de crise nous amène en Haïti, où elles continuent d’offrir des soins malgré l’effondrement du système de santé, la…
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Avortement – faits, craintes et lutte pour l’accès, avec Véronique Pronovost
« Si l’interruption de grossesse est légale, pourquoi l’accès, et même les faits à son sujet, sont-ils encore attaqués? » Bien que l’interruption de grossesse soit légale au Canada, l’accès à la procédure, sa compréhension et les perceptions sont de plus en plus façonnés par la désinformation et...
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Abortion in Canada: Facts, Fears, and the Fight for Access with Frédérique Chabot, Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights
Abortion is legal in Canada, but access remains uneven, and misinformation is growing. In this episode of Strength in Practice, host Monika Goodluck speaks with Frédérique Chabot, Executive Director of Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights, about what’s really shaping abortion care across…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Midwifery: Birth, Bias, and Big Data with Dr. Sandra Multiva
As AI transforms health care, midwives find themselves at a crossroads: Can technology support relational, culturally safe care, or will it deepen existing gaps? In this thought-provoking episode of Strength in Practice, we explore how AI is already shaping perinatal care. We look at...
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Vaccines, Pregnancy, and the Power of Listening
In this episode, neonatologist Dr. Arnaud Gagneur, midwife Andrea Houle, and parent Fiona Wong, who once hesitated to vaccinate, share their perspectives on one of the most sensitive conversations in perinatal care. Drawing from the PromoVac approach and real-life clinical experiences, we unpack...
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Unmasking the Infodemic: How Misinformation & Disinformation Are Threatening Our Health Systems with Timothy Caulfield
In an age of social media scrolls and AI-generated content, false health claims are spreading faster than ever—and midwives are often on the front lines, navigating mistrust, fear, and disinformation in their day-to-day practice. In this episode, Professor Timothy Caulfield breaks down the roots…
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Decolonizing Health Care
Kinship, Consent, and Clinical Care: Decolonizing Health Systems Midwifery isn’t neutral—care can be colonial. What does it mean to “decolonize health care”? In this impactful and thought-provoking episode, Laverne Gervais and Candace Neumann challenge conventional models of care and invite us to...
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Midwifery Care Beyond the Gender Binary
In this powerful episode, Strength in Practice explores the experiences of nonbinary and trans clients and midwives navigating pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. Host Monika Goodluck speaks with Liam Kali, a queer, nonbinary, transmasculine midwife and author of Queer Conception, who shares…
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The Colour of Birth Project: Uncovering the Hidden History of Black Midwifery in Canada
Join us as we explore The Colour of Birth project with Dr. Karline Wilson-Mitchell, a leading advocate for Black midwives in Canada. Through rich historical research and personal narratives, she shares the hidden stories of Black midwives who helped shape Canadian healthcare—from those who…
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Ending Forced Sterilization: A Path to Justice
Show Description: In this powerful and impactful episode, host Monika Goodluck is joined by Senator Yvonne Boyer and Métis midwife Nathalie Pambrun to address one of Canada’s most harrowing healthcare injustices: the coerced and forced sterilization of women—a practice that disproportionately...
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Scope of Practice
Episode Description: How is the scope of practice for midwives in Canada changing, and what are the impacts. CAM President CJ Blennherhasset discusses where midwives are making strides, and where are we hitting roadblocks? Later, a panel delves into the expanding role of midwives in sexual and...
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Care
Episode Description: In this episode we discuss the essence of care: how do midwives care for themselves and their clients? We explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming how care is delivered and speak with a panel of midwives about burnout, caregiver self-care, and innovative care…
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Health Equity
Episode Description: How does ethnicity impact health outcomes for both health care givers and receivers of care? In this episode we explore the experiences of racism among health care providers who are Indigenous, Black, or people of color (IBPOC), specifically within the context of midwifery in...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Strength in Practice is a podcast by the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) that aims to delve into the critical issues at the cultural and scientific intersections of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). The podcast explores and addresses the challenges and issues that impact the work of midwives and the diverse communities they serve in Canada and the Global South. Strength in Practice connects voices and ideas, empowering clients and midwives, and reinforcing the importance of informed choice in regards to our health.
We welcome feedback at [email protected]
Strength in Practice is produced by the Canadian Association of Midwives, in collabor
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Canadian Association of Midwives
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