Podcasts by Mod Midwives: a Metro Midwifery Podcast
Denver-based home birth midwives Gina Gerboth and Nedra Hale discuss all things birth and breastfeeding, some of which might be of interest home birth families, midwives, and student midwives.
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Getting to Know Us from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.806131
Gina and Nedra introduce themselves to you by way of their personal birth stories and how they influenced their paths to midwifery.
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10 (okay, 23) Things We Love About Breastfeeding from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.790929
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Consent, Choice, and Shared Decision Making from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.784911
You can read more about Shared Decision Making on this week's blog post. We'll include a template for SDM that you're welcome to use for your own...
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The Backup Plan from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.767459
Gina and Nedra discuss creating a backup plan--a plan for transport to the hospital during your home birth--including how often, why, and how it may look. You can also read more, including the cite...
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Life on Call from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.751774
Gina and Nedra discuss the challenges of living life on-call. You can also read more about this challenging lifestyle on their blog: https://metromidwifery.com/?p=2630
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The WHO Code from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.732419
In this episode, Gina and Nedra discuss the WHO Code: what it is, and why it's important. You can also follow up on our blog: https://metromidwifery.com/2020/01/04/mod-midwives:-the-who-code/
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Gestational Diabetes from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.716257
In this week's podcast, we discuss gestational diabetes (also called GDM, or gestational diabetes mellitis): what it is, why we care about it, and options for screening for it. You can read more ab...
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All About Risk from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.699776
This week we explore risk: what it is, absolute vs. relative, and other factors that influence risk--particularly as it pertains to home birth safety. We link to a number of the studies in the asso...
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Ask the Midwives-Part 2 from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.681066
Gina and Nedra answer more questions from our listeners! You can also find information about this podcast on our blog: https://metromidwifery.com/?p=3184
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International Day of the Midwife (Well, Almost) from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.663532
Whew! It's been a crazy week. And we've been busy...well...midwifing! May 5th always commemorates midwives in International Day of the Midwife. But even more exciting, 2020 has been dedicated as Ye...
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Meet Julia--an interview with Julia Amend from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.648204
This week Nedra and Gina introduce you to Julia, our associate midwife! Don't miss this fun interview! You can access this week's podcast on our blog as well: https://metromidwifery.com/?p=3342
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Finding Calm Amid the Chaos from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.637084
Most of our days are relatively predictable (with the built-in unpredictability of birth thrown in for seasoning, of course), but a couple of weeks ago we had a massive baby storm. In this episode,...
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World Breastfeeding Week Myths and Facts from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.617299
In honor of WBW, Gina and Nedra discuss six of the most prevalent myths that we hear regarding lactation. You can find more information at our blog: https://metromidwifery.com/?p=3487
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Our Anniversary from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.599866
Wow! In this, our 52nd podcast episode, we reflect over the past year of the podcast. Our practice is older by a few months, and has an ambiguous start date, but the podcast started the first week ...
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Stages of Labor for Moms and Midwives-Part 1 from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.590836
This week is the first of a three-part series where we talk about the three stages of labor. However, we have put a bit of a spin on our discussion. Not only will we talk about the physiology of wh...
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Ask the Midwives: Choosing a Midwife Special Edition from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.575409
In this week's podcast, we've created a special compilation of questions people have asked us about choosing a midwife. Most midwives offer a consultation or interview where you can get to know one...
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What is a Mod Midwife? from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.560915
This week Nedra and Gina wax about our moniker Mod Midwives. What does it mean to be a mod midwife? We discuss how we navigate the art and science of midwifery, in addition to practical matters lik...
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Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice: Midwifery Practice Expenses from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.547737
This week we are thrilled to launch a new series: Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice. We are busy midwives, and busy people in general, so we've really invested some time into improving our pr...
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There's No Such Thing as an Empty Breast from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.544055
This week for Mod Midwives we cover the regulation of milk supply. From endocrine to autocrine control, to demand and supply, to activating prolactin receptor sites, we discuss how your milk supply...
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Attachment Parenting from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.529235
Both Gina and Nedra have long subscribed to a parenting philosophy called Attachment Parenting. Coined by William and Martha Sears in The Baby Book, this parenting style emphasizes attachment and c...
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Statistics from Year One from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.513396
In this week's podcast we review our practice statistics for our first year of practice (plus the only four births from 2019). We cover everything from number of clients in care to specific outcome...
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Normalizing Breastfeeding or Breastfeeding Problems? from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.496681
This week, a new commercial by Frida Mom hit the airwaves during the Golden Globes. This ad is being applauded for normalizing breastfeeding. It certainly shows a real, raw glimpse of those early d...
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Postpartum Hemorrhage and Active Management of the Third Stage of Labor from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.480291
In this week's podcast, Nedra and Gina talk about postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and an option that is available to you: Active Management of the Third Stage of Labor. In this episode we cover some ba...
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Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice: Paying Yourself from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.472162
This week, Gina and Nedra give a variety of different ideas for paying yourself--and Uncle Sam--after your business expenses have been met. Of course some of these lessons were learned the hard way...
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The Importance of Peer Review from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.463318
Peer review is something that midwives--and clinicians of all types--regularly engage in. It's an de-identified, confidential review of cases. It's meant to provide the midwife with feedback, sugge...
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Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice: Pros and Cons of Office Types from 2023-12-13T21:24:31.454080
This week, Gina and Nedra bring you another episode in our Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice series. Over the years and between the two of us, we've had a lot of different office configuratio...
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And That's a Wrap from 2021-12-31T19:39:14
Gina and Nedra wrap up the loose ends of Mod Midwives, and their home birth practice, in this final episode.
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Introducing Paige...and...We Are on a Break! from 2021-08-25T19:44:34
This week we spend a little more time getting to know our illustrious student, Paige Hesen. Paige has been involved in our practice for over a year and has become an important member of our team! ...
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When Midwives Make Mistakes from 2021-08-11T17:39:44
This week Nedra and Gina have a frank discussion about those times when we, as practitioners, make mistakes. Sometimes this comes in the form of a missed or mis-diagnosis, sometimes it looks like u...
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Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice: Organizational Tips from 2021-07-29T17:52:11
This week, Gina and Nedra talk listeners through how we organize our equipment and supplies--in our cars, bags, and office. You can find more information, including some videos, on our blog here: h...
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The Problem with the Mommy Wars from 2021-07-14T13:30
This week Gina and Nedra discuss why framing breastfeeding/chestfeeding as a simple parenting choice is problematic. Not only is it an oversimplification of very complex issue, this also places bla...
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Babies After Dark from 2021-06-30T13:30
In this week's podcast, Gina and Nedra talk about parenting babies in the wee hours. From what to expect with feeding, to the importance of skin to skin and close contact, to a discussion about saf...
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All About the Midwifery Fee from 2021-06-16T18:54:09
This week we tackle a topic that most of us don't particularly enjoy talking about: money. We cover a number of topics related to your financial agreement with your home birth midwives from what i...
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Common Postpartum Questions from 2021-05-19T13:30
In this week's podcast, Gina and Nedra tackle the most common questions our clients ask us--both for baby and mom. For baby we discuss: Normal newborn breathing (and clearing of secretions) The...
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Traits of a Homebirther from 2021-04-21T13:30
In this episode, Gina and Nedra discuss a less-than-concrete topic: what traits do homebirthers tend to have in common. From determination, resilience, and intelligence to flexibility and the abili...
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Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice: Marketing and Advertising from 2021-03-25T17:55:06
We're back this week with another episode in our Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice series. This week we are talking about marketing and advertising of your midwifery business. We cover topics...
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Roles for People at the Birth from 2021-03-17T13:30
This week Gina and Nedra discuss ideas for jobs that people who are attending your birth can do to support you and your family. In addition, they discuss even who you might want to consider attendi...
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Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice: Sanitization and Universal Precautions from 2021-03-10T14:30
This week's episode may lack a little excitement and romance, it is one of the most important tasks of a midwifery practice. We discuss personal protective equipment, procedures, and ideas for keep...
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Community Birth and Cultural Norms from 2021-02-24T14:30
Despite the increased popularity of community birth (which includes home and birth center births), it still represents a very small minority of births in the US. In this episode we discuss a number...
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Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice: Naming Your Birth Business from 2021-02-18T00:24:28
While we all have personal preferences and opinions, this week Gina and Nedra share some of the considerations they've taken into account as they've named their businesses in the past. From cliches...
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Finding Support During COVID from 2021-02-10T14:30
Being well supported during pregnancy and postpartum is hard enough during normal times. But getting the support you need to feel confident and connected during COVID has been beyond difficult. In ...
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Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice: Managing Your Client Load from 2021-01-26T14:30
One thing we didn't mention in the podcast was that even if you schedule one person's due date each week, there is no way to predict when people will deliver (with a 5 week window of "full term"), ...
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Midwives in the Media from 2021-01-19T14:30
After the recent release of the Netflix movie, "Pieces of a Woman," Gina and Nedra decided we simply had to watch it and discuss on Mod Midwives. Whenever a loss in a home birth is portrayed, we ar...
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Ask the Midwives-Part 7 from 2021-01-12T14:30
We're back with Ask the Midwives! This week we tackle some of your questions, including: *Where to should we up the birth tub? *Is there any danger of the birth tub falling through the floor? *Shou...
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Strands of Hope from 2020-12-29T14:30
Much like last year, we are spending the last podcast of the year reflecting upon the year that has passed and looking forward to the next year with intention. We find the idea of setting resolutio...
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Last Christmas from 2020-12-22T20:22:14
For this week's podcast, we are doing a couple things. First of all, we are telling birth stories. Everyone loves a birth story, right? Secondly, we are reminiscing about the first births we attend...
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Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice: Structuring Your Business from 2020-12-18T03:46:10
Whew! Just when we thought we were ahead, we had some massive technical obstacles this week! But never fear--we managed to get a podcast to you, albeit two-and-a-half days late. This week we have o...
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Talking to Your Family about Home Birth from 2020-11-24T14:30
This week on the podcast we tackle the sticky issue of talking to your family--especially when they are skeptical--about your plans for a home birth. This can be a tricky area to navigate, and dif...
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Ask the Midwives-Part 6 from 2020-11-17T14:30
We are back with more questions from you! This week we tackle: The prenatal visit schedule COVID and the holidays Mucus plugs What we've seen change in birth and breastfeeding over the last 10 year...
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Gina's COVID Experience from 2020-11-10T14:30
This week's Mod Midwives episode comes to you as Gina is recovering from COVID. We know lots of you have questions about exposure, and timelines, and symptoms so join us for our conversation about ...
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Water Birth from 2020-10-27T13:30
Even though we talk about water birth (or water immersion in labor to be more precise) all the time on Mod Midwives, we have yet to dedicate a full episode to it. So, this week we talk about all th...
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Boundaries for Midwives from 2020-10-20T13:30
For this week's podcast we talk with our listeners about boundaries for midwives: why they're necessary, how to establish them, and ideas for making boundaries work while still being accessible to ...
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Midwifery for Expectant Parents-An Interview with Aubre Tompkins from 2020-10-13T13:30
This week we are interviewing local midwife and Director of Midwifery atSeasons Birth Center in Thornton, Colorado. Aubre's most recent accomplishment is as author of the book, Midwifery for Expect...
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Tips for Student Midwives from 2020-09-29T13:30:25
It's been a while since we've had a podcast meant specifically for student midwives. We wanted to share some helpful hints for apprentice midwives or those who hope to someday take the journey. You...
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Stages of Labor for Moms and Midwives-Part 3 from 2020-09-22T13:30:07
This week is the third of a three-part series where we talk about the three stages of labor. However, we have put a bit of a spin on our discussion. Not only will we talk about the physiology of wh...
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Stages of Labor for Moms and Midwives-Part 2 from 2020-09-15T13:30:01
This week is the second of a three-part series where we talk about the three stages of labor. However, we have put a bit of a spin on our discussion. Not only will we talk about the physiology of w...
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Milk Expression for Returning to Work from 2020-08-25T13:30:03
We get lots of questions about pumping when someone is planning to go back to work. We take a little time to answer these questions in this week's podcast. Visit our blog for links to shared resour...
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What We Wish We Knew from 2020-08-18T13:30:05
This week we have overcome *some* of our technical issues, but you'll notice our sound quality for Nedra is less-than-stellar. So, forgive us our mistakes as we try to get an outdoor, socially-dist...
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Midwife Hacks from 2020-08-11T13:30:07
Midwifing is not for the faint of heart. It involves long hours, sleepless nights, and now added COVID headaches. Add that right on top of our normally busy lives--personal and professional--and it...
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Positions for Labor and Birth from 2020-07-28T13:30:12
This week, Gina and Nedra talk about their favorite positions for labor and birth. While this may sound like a pat list, we actually dig a little deeper and talk about when and under what circ...
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Coronavirus Redux from 2020-07-21T13:30:03
It's been awhile since we talked about how COVID has been impacting our practice. We'll review what practice changes are still in place and where we've lightened up, and revisit the Incredible Mask...
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What to Expect with Your Newborn from 2020-07-14T13:30:25
As a follow up to Your Vagina Looks Scary to Me, where we discuss what to expect with your body in the first few days after birth, this week we take a look at what to expect with your newborn in th...
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Your Vagina Looks Scary To Me from 2020-06-30T13:30:24
Yes--you read that title right! Ha! And no, your vagina doesn't look scary to us, but there is a very funny story behind the title--tune in this week to hear it. In addition to the story, this week...
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Ask the Midwives-Part 5 from 2020-06-23T13:30:21
Wow! It's hard to believe this is our 5th installment of Ask the Midwives! In this week's installment, we answer more questions from you, our followers! You can also access this week's episode on o...
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Integration of Midwifery from 2020-06-16T13:30:03
Gina and Nedra discuss what integration of midwifery into the US maternal health system could look like. https://metromidwifery.com/?p=3387
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Ask the Midwives-Part 4 from 2020-05-26T13:30:02
Gina and Nedra tackle some more questions from our readers You can read more about this week's episode on our blog: https://metromidwifery.com/2020/05/25/mod-midwives:-ask-the-midwives-part-4/
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COVID--Part 3 from 2020-05-19T13:30:03
In our latest podcast about COVID, Nedra and Gina talk about expectations, challenges, and frustrations with providing care during a pandemic. You can find more information on our blog: https://met...
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Group B Strep from 2020-05-12T13:30:13
Group B Strep, GBS, or Group Beta Strep is a tricky topic for home birth midwifery care. Nedra and Gina wade through making a decision about this issue that comes up in prenatal care. We talk about...
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Ask the Midwives-Part 3 from 2020-04-28T13:30:13
We were so successful in our call for questions to ask the midwives, that we are bringing your our third installment today! You can find this week's episode on our blog: https://metromidwifery.com/...
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A Change of Plans--an interview with Shawna and Jay Denton-Gildea from 2020-04-21T13:30:01
With so much attention on home birth these days, we thought it would be fun to interview a couple who changed their birth plans at the last minute due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Shawna and J...
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Immunology of Human Milk from 2020-04-14T13:30:12
Gina and Nedra discuss the importance of human milk in support of the baby's immune system. With all of this talk about viruses, you won't want to miss this one! You can also find this episode on o...
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Coronavirus and Our Practice from 2020-03-31T13:30:17
Because so much information has changed since we recorded our first Coronavirus podcast, we decided to circle back around and talk about the changes we've had to implement in the past few weeks. Yo...
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Becoming a Preceptor from 2020-03-24T13:30:07
Nedra and Gina tackle the ins and outs of becoming a preceptor. You can read more on our blog at: https://metromidwifery.com/?p=3127
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Ask the Midwives-Part 1 from 2020-03-17T13:30:24
We are introducing a new series today: Ask the Midwives! We're taking questions from our listeners, and for the month of March every question you ask will enter you into a drawing for a Luna breast...
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Coronavirus from 2020-03-10T13:30:22
Update (3/17/20): The information in this podcast is, by now, far out of date. Though the essential information of staying home when sick are still valid, there has been much more guidance regardin...
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Happy Half Birthday to Us! from 2020-02-25T14:30:03
For this episode Gina and Nedra simply reflect on the past six months of both Mod Midwives and our new partnership. Essentially, it's a "Half Year in Review." You can find a little more info on our...
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Breech Babies from 2020-02-18T14:30:23
In this week's podcast, Nedra and Gina discuss breech birth within the context of the home birth setting--particularly for Colorado midwives. You can find this episode on our blog at https://metrom...
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And Baby Makes Four from 2020-02-11T14:30:09
This week Gina and Nedra chat about what bringing a second baby into the family is all about! You can also read more on our blog at: https://metromidwifery.com/?p=2974
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Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding from 2020-01-21T14:30:04
This week we tackle another shared decision making topic: Vitamin K and Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB). You can find more information on our blog: https://metromidwifery.com/?p=2855
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Married to a Midwife from 2020-01-14T14:30:04
Gina and Nedra interview Gina's husband, Jason, about what life is like when you're married to a midwife. You can find more information on this week's blog as well: https://metromidwifery.com/2020/...
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Reflections and Resolutions from 2019-12-31T14:30:05
Gina and Nedra take a look at how 2019 unfolded and make plans and envision where we'd like to go in 2020. https://metromidwifery.com/?p=2786
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12 Myths and Facts about"Natural Induction" from 2019-12-24T14:30:15
Nedra and Gina explore 12 common methods of getting labor started including some tips about when to, and when not to, consider using them. Read more about it on our blog, where we link to a number ...
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Sustainable Midwifery--an Interview with Madeline Murray from 2019-12-17T14:30:09
This week we're joined by Madeline Murray of Believe in Midwifery. Madeline will discuss how she came to be interested in finding a more sustainable way of practicing midwifery, why sustainability ...
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By Invitation Only from 2019-12-10T14:30:05
Deciding who to have at your birth is a big question for many families. Nedra and Gina discuss the considerations about who to invite to your birth. You can read more about it on the blog at https:...
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Birth Photography--an Interview with Monet Moutrie from 2019-11-26T14:30:11
Nedra and Gina interview world-renowned birth photographer, Monet Moutrie. We hope you'll join in to listen! More information can be found on our blog post at: https://metromidwifery.com/?p=2626
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The Holidays with a New Baby from 2019-11-19T14:30:01
Gina and Nedra talk about navigating the holidays with your new baby. Check out this week's associated blog post for notes: https://metromidwifery.com/?p=2591
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Preterm Birth from 2019-11-12T14:30:26
November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Tune in to learn more about the risk factors, causes of, warning signs, consequences, and possible treatments for preterm labor and preterm birth.https://me...
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Perinatal Mental Health--an Interview with Dr. Courtney Klein from 2019-10-29T13:30:09
Gina and Nedra interview their first guest: Dr. Courtney Klein. Courtney is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Associate at The Catalyst Center, Executive Director of the Ardent Grove Found...
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Why Home Birth from 2019-10-22T13:30:04
Check out our blog post that accompanies this week's podcast!
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Ultrasound from 2019-10-15T13:30:02
Visit our blog for more information, including references: https://metromidwifery.com/?p=2467
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Newborn Screening from 2019-09-24T13:30:12
Midwives Nedra and Gina review the three branches of newborn screening and discuss its importance for all babies.
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So You Want to Be a Midwife from 2019-09-17T13:30:01
The midwives discuss the routes, pathways, and challenges to becoming a midwife.
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Ten Questions We Wish Potential Clients Would Ask Us from 2019-09-10T13:30:20
Gina and Nedra break down some of the more common questions heard in interviews to get to fewer, more meaningful questions that elicit more insight into midwives' experience, philosophy, and practice.
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