Mindful Midwifery Presents: The Labor Behind Labor
From an outsider's perspective, midwifery sounds like a fascinating profession. But what does it feel like to juggle life's demands in a career that doesn't allow you to have a bad day? This is an insider's view of the labor behind labor.
Join Katie O'Brien, Certified Nurse Midwife, for frank conversations with frontline midwives about the joys, challenges, and politics surrounding the work of midwifery while trying to maintain a quality life away from the job.
Podcasting since 2025 • 9 episodes
Mindful Midwifery Presents: The Labor Behind Labor
Latest Episodes
Kathy
It's the mentor episode! Katie is excited to introduce, Kathy, her mentor! Baltimore, Maryland gained so much from Kathy's trailblazing efforts in the field of midwifery. Learn how a city's birthing population can be shaped by one midwife's per...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:13:49
Beverly
Taking a step back in your career isn't always a bad thing or an indicator of lack of commitment or drive. Sometimes it's just plain common sense and self-love. Beverly excelled as a labor and delivery nurse for 23 years before taking the steps...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:02:04
Bayla
Being a homebirth midwife is an all-encompassing, 24/7 career choice. Most homebirth services are offered by Certified Professional Midwives, but why don't more Certified Nurse Midwives offer homebirth services? Bayla is a Certified Nurse Midwi...
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Episode 7
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