Heather - Midwife

<p><strong>HDYGH, Heather?</strong> We talk  the nuances of medical education, the importance of bodily autonomy, and common myths about midwives and birth options.</p><p><strong>Connect with Heather:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therainbowmidwife/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram - The Rainbow Midwife</a></li><li><a href="https://therainbowmidwife.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://therainbowmidwife.com</a></li></ul><p><strong></strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/glitterburrito?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=77aa370c-f819-460c-8cdd-2224582c3425" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Connect with Jamie</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><a href="https://fund.nnaf.org/fundraiser/7069729" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Support The Yellowhammer Fund</strong></a></p><p><strong> Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.pennysimkin.com/shop/the-birth-partner-5th-edition/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin </a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+business+of+being+born" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Business of Being Born (Documentary) </a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@whynothome" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Why Not Home? (Documentary) </a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Midwifery and Personal Journeys</p><p>01:53 The Role of Midwives in Reproductive Justice</p><p>05:57 Early Influences and Career Path</p><p>09:54 Experiences in Healthcare and Nursing</p><p>13:50 Transitioning to Midwifery School</p><p>17:38 The Midwifery Education Experience</p><p>25:32 The Role of Midwives in Labor Management</p><p>28:33 Navigating Birth Choices and Stigmas</p><p>31:47 The Importance of Prenatal Care</p><p>35:43 Postpartum Support and Care</p><p>40:08 Addressing Misconceptions about Midwifery</p><p>43:17 Preparing for a Career in Midwifery</p><p><br></p><p> keywords</p><p>midwifery, birth, reproductive justice, healthcare, pregnancy, postpartum, home birth, hospital birth, medical emergencies, birth myths</p><p><br></p>