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.
Episodes
9 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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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:19:31
Jenna
It's hard to be a new midwife. It's hard to be a new mom. Now combine them! Jenna gives sage advice and in-the-moment insight on what it is like to navigate two new life transitions at the same time. Hint: Realistic expectations and preparation...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:16:56
Hadja
Not all midwives feel they were called to be a midwife! In this episode, Hadja shares her journey from a double major in international studies and nursing to her realization that midwifery was the best profession to be in to accomplish her goal...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:12:42
Lindsay
It's hard to be vulnerable, especially in the medical field, but if you can't show vulnerability at work are you in the right place for you to thrive? Katie and Lindsay discuss how vulnerability can lead you to where you need to go next as well...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:05:14
Carrie
Katie and Carrie discuss how a love of nature can lead to a love of midwifery and how an active life outside of work can help prevent burnout. Other topics include teamwork and mentorship. This episode is best paired with a black iced coffee (i...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:11:56