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Empowered, knowledgeable, and engaging. Cara and Missi provide insightful, relevant conversations on midwifery topics that will enhance student knowledge and improve confidence for certification. Featuring current research and evidence based practice gu

Cara Busenhart and Missi Stec


    • Jun 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 112 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The EngagED Midwife

    Pills & Protocols: Midwives, Microbes, and Making the Right Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 57:12


    Send us a textWhen is the right time to prescribe antibiotics—and how do you pick the right one? In this episode, Cara and Missi are joined by a clinical pharmacist, Dr. Teresa Ash, to break down the science (and the art) of antibiotic selection in midwifery. From GBS prophylaxis to upper respiratory infections, we explore when antibiotics are essential, when they're not, and how midwives can be antimicrobial stewards without sacrificing patient safety. Smart, evidence-based, and just a little cheeky—this is the prescription for better practice. #AntibioticStewardship #MidwiferyEducation #WeHeartPenicillin #PerinatalCare #PharmacyAndMidwifery #InfectiousDiseases #MaternalHealth #SafePrescribing #AntibioticAwareness #InterprofessionalTeam 

    Scanning the Unknown: Decoding Ultrasound Findings in Midwifery Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 55:03


    Send us a textUltrasounds offer essential insight into maternal and fetal health—but interpreting the findings and knowing what to do next can feel overwhelming for midwifery students and new graduates. In this episode of The EngagED Midwife, Cara and Missi take a deep dive into the most common (and most confusing) ultrasound findings in OB/GYN practice. Whether it's a low-lying placenta, a thickened nuchal fold, or an unusual fetal measurement, we'll break down what it means, when to consult, and how to manage it. Practical, focused, and rooted in real clinical scenarios—this is your go-to guide for making confident, evidence-based decisions in practice. #TheEngagEDMidwife #UltrasoundInPractice #MidwiferyEducation #OBGYNultrasound #NewGradMidwife #ClinicalConfidence

    From Shift to Shoulder: Conversations Between Midwives and L&D Nurses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 41:45


    Send us a textWhat happens when midwives and labor & delivery nurses sit down to get real about collaboration, communication, and mutual respect? In this episode, Cara and Missi welcome a seasoned L&D nurse to unpack what nurses really want to know about the midwifery model—and what they wish midwives better understood about the nursing role in the birthing space. With stories from the floor, candid reflections, and practical tips, this is a must-listen for anyone striving to strengthen interprofessional relationships and improve maternity care outcomes. Whether you're a nurse, midwife, student, or educator, you'll leave with new insights and renewed respect for the people standing beside you during one of life's most powerful moments: birth. #TheEngagEDMidwife #LDRNurse #MidwifeLife #NurseMidwifeCollab #BirthTeam #MaternityCare #InterprofessionalTeamwork #DreamTeam #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork 

    The Midwifery Boards: Are You Ready For It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 33:21


    Send us a textThinking about when to take your midwifery boards? Cara and Missi dive into the art of timing on this episode. They cover essential exam prep strategies, discuss the importance of self-assessment, and help you determine if you're truly ready to showcase your skills. From managing test anxiety to understanding the nuances of exam readiness, Missi and Cara help you make the best decision for your journey to certification. #DeliverEDExamPrep #ReadySetTest #AsSoonAsYouAreReady #IndividualizED #GuidED #ReviewED #TSwift

    The Care and Keeping of Your V

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 55:37


    Send us a textEver wondered what's really the best way to help patients care for their vagina and vulva? This week, Cara and Missi are cutting through the noise and providing you with the essential guide to keeping things healthy and comfortable. From gentle cleansing to debunking common myths, we're covering all the basics (and maybe a few things you didn't know!). Tune in for practical tips and empowering information about the vagina and vulva. #Vagina #Vulva #LoveYourV #TheCareAndKeepingOfYou #Perimenopause #Moist #SmellsGoodTastesGoodOrTingles #AmericanGirl @nglwithkylie @kykelce @americangirlbrand

    Sparklers & Squiggles: Demystifying Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 62:39


    Send us a textEver feel like fetal heart rate tracings are speaking a language you don't quite understand? In this episode, Missi and Cara are here to translate--they are diving deep into the world of FHR tracings, breaking down the physiology and naming those tricky patterns. They'll also share their go-to interventions and actionalble steps for non-reassuring tracings, and, of course, there will be plenty of those *asterisk* moments—because, let's face it, those little side notes are like sparklers of wisdom! Cara and Missi will also have you ready to take on certification in EFM for career advancedment and professional development--tune in for a lively discussion that will have you feeling confident and ready to interpret those squiggles like a pro. #EFM #EFMC #NCC #Certification #HiImTheProblemItsMe #Asterick #Fireworks #TalkNerdyToMe #ReviewED #deliverEDExamPrep #EFMCReviewED #DroppinAcidBase #Uteroplacental #AsEasyAsABC123 #OxygenationIsTheGoal #Sparklers #Fireworks #LikeAFirework @ncccertification @bluelaundrydesign

    Nourishing New Beginnings: Growth, Feeding, and When to Worry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 42:39


    Send us a textIn this episode, Missi and Cara dive deep into the world of infant growth curves, normal feeding patterns, and how to identify potential concerns. Newborn feeding and growth can be a source of anxiety for many parents (and midwives). They'll empower you with the knowledge you need to understand newborns and make appropriate management decisions about their care. Tune in to gain confidence and clarity on all things newborn growth and feeding. #Newborn #Growth #FailureToThrive #Breastfeeding #PeesAndPoos 

    Drop It Like It's Hot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 41:14


    Send us a textTo kick off season 11 of The EngagED Midwife podcast, Cara and Missi dive into the high-stakes world of umbilical cord prolapse—because sometimes, the cord just can't wait for its grand entrance. They break down risk factors, recognition, and rapid interventions with their signature blend of clinical expertise and witty banter. Tune in for a conversation that's equal parts informative and entertaining—because when the cord drops, you've got to move fast (but you can still have a sense of humor about it) #CordProlapse #RideTheBed #UmbilicalCord #Funic #Emergency #Elevated #UnderTheDrapes #AreYouOkayUnderThere

    Cheers to 10 Seasons: Celebrating You, Our Listeners!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 32:16


    Send us a textCheers to ten incredible seasons! In this special episode, Missi and Cara are celebrating 10 seasons of bringing you engaging and informative conversations about midwifery. They share their gratitude for your continued support and exploring some of their favorite memories from the past ten seasons. Cara and Missi also are dreaming big about the future of the podcast and inviting you to be a part of it! Share your feedback, topic requests, and questions on social media or via email. We can't wait to hear from you! #EngagED #deliverEDExamPrep #TalkNerdyToMe #MidwifeLife #WeBelongToEachOther #Midwives #MidwivesMakeADifference #HappyAnniversary 

    High Stakes: Marijuana and Pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 54:33


    Send us a textIn this episode, Cara and Missi take a look at the high stakes surrounding marijuana, THC, and cannabis use during pregnancy, including the complex risks and potential effects on both mother and child. They also iscuss the importance of drug screening and testing, providing intervention and/or referral, and the challenging terrain of mandated reporting to child welfare services. Ethical principles that guide nurses and midwives in their duty to avoid harm to patients, ensuring that we support and protect families in the best ways possible, is reviewed as Missi and Cara provide critical insights and expert perspectives, as well as share professional guidelines and recommendations. #Marijuana #DrugScreening #DrugTesting #Bias #Racism #Pregnancy #FetalRisk #DrugUse #ChildWelfare #WhenWeKnowBetterWeDoBetter #Ethics #CodeOfEthics #TrustWomen 

    From Gut to Great: Supporting Patients with GI Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 62:05


    Send us a textFor the first episode of 2025, Missi and Cara delve into the importance of gut health, the differences between IBS and IBD, and the management of gastrointestinal symptoms. Their conversation touched on the importance of gut health and its impact on overall well-being, while also emphasizing the importance of understanding bowel disorders to provide appropriate care and support to patients. The role of stress, sleep, and physical activity in managing symptoms was reviewed, as well as dietary changes and comprehensive medical treatment modalities.  #GutHealth #StressedOut #SecondBrain #MindBody #PrimaryCare #Irritable #Inflammatory #BristolStoolChart #HappyInTheMiddle #Diarrhea #Constipation #UlcerativeColitis #ChronsDisease #CeliacDisease

    Fight or Flight? Uh....Flight, Please!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 48:14


    Send us a textIn episode, Cara and Missi take us on a tour around the body to see what the effects of chronic stress can be on health. From identifying types of stress, reviewing risk factors, listing signs and symptoms, and explaining long-term effects, they break it down to explain how chronic stress leads to abnormally high cortisol levels and inflammation. But, most importantly, Cara and Missi talk about how to manage stess and reduce cortisol with personal examples and advice.  #StressedOut #ChronicStress #WeCanDoHardThings #FightOrFlight #CalgonTakeMeAway 

    We're Getting Midwives--Now What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 43:25


    Send us a textWhat's it like to work with midwives when you never have before? What's it like to be a new midwife in a facility that has never had one? In this episode, Missi and Cara share some advice for nurses and midwives that encounter change in their work environment. Pulling from their own experiences and many years of practice, Cara and Missi talk about curiosity, scope of practice, and unit culture in building relationships and a collaborative work environment. #MidwivesMakeADifference #Interprofessional #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #NursesRock #ObsAndMidwives #NurseMidwives #WeBelongToEachOther #WeCanDoHardThings 

    Picking the Right Tool from the Toolbox: Weight Management and Obesity in Women's Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 60:14


    Send us a textMissi and Cara get real in this episode, with both sharing personal stories about weight loss, taking control of their health, and the medical implications of being overweight or obese. They share guidelines for the medical management of weight, such as lifestyle changes, support/counseling, and use of surgical or medication techniquest to help people improve their health and achieve weight goals. There is no magic quick fix or one ideal power tool--we're thankful for a variety of tools to "fix" a variety of issues. That bolt doesn't need a hammer. #Obesity #WeightManagement #IResembleThat #Eating #GLP1 #GenX #Nutrition #MidwivesAsPCPs #Journey #MedicalWeightLoss 

    Baby, baby...Are you okay?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 39:31


    Send us a textIn this episode, Missi and Cara are discussing birth injuries--what is common? what is rare? what are the risk factors? While we can't always anticipate which babies might have birth injuries, we can use good assessment skills, identify birth injuries, and arrange for appropriate follow up. This episode will also dive a bit into risk management and documentation for births that don't always go as smoothly as we would like. #NewbornCare #BirthInjuries 

    Training up the Next Generation: Teaching Roles for Midwives in Medical Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 53:47


    Send us a textIn this episode, Cara and Missi talk with Dr. Christy Evers, a midwifery educator that is experienced in working with OB/GYN residents in a large community-based hospital. Christy and Missi compare and contrast the various teaching roles that they've had in working with medical students and residents. From learning the language of academia...to sharing midwifery tips and tricks...to best practices in debriefing--we hope this episode inspires more midwives to work with learners. And, of course, we hope that physicians are inspired to work with midwives. It takes a collaborative team and we love highlighting the people and places that are doing it right! This epidsode also contains BONUS content with Missi and members of the the VUMC OBGYN resident team. #AcademicMidwife #MidwifeLife #OBsAndMidwives #PracticeReady #Residency #AlphabetSoup #Interprofessional #TeamTraining 

    More than Just the Blues: How to Identify, Evaluate, and Manage Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 41:20


    Send us a text**Trigger: This episode covers mental health disorders and discussion of suicide.* In this episode, Missi and Cara discuss perinatal mental health, including mood and anxiety disorders. These PMADs include OCD, posttraumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disease. Cara and Missi share screening recommendations, signs and symptoms, risk factors, and basic treatment modalities. Unfortunately, suicide is the leading cause of death in the perinatal period--during pregnancy and up to 1 year after birth. The aim of this episode is to support providers in screening, assessing, diagnosing, and treating PMADs, as well as knowing when to seek expert clinical care. Resources from Postpartum Support International are also shared. #PMAD #PPD #OCD #Postpartum #MentalHealthMatters #PSI #PostpartumSupport #PerinatalMentalHealth #PerinatalCare #EPDS @postpartumsupportinternational 

    No GOMERs Here: Rolling Out the Midwifery Welcome Mat for Triage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 36:50


    Send us a textIn this episode, Cara and Missi are joined by Dr. Krsyta Ramirez Henry, a Certified Nurse-Midwife that works in a recently developed OB emergency department at a high-volume community hospital. Krysta and Missi compare and contrast the various triage presentations, protocols, and interprofessional communication that takes place in a busy triage unit. #MidwifeLife #ScopeOfPractice #InterprofessionalCare #PatientTeaching #EveryWomanDeservesAMidwife #TeamBasedCare

    Cut it Out (but, actually, DON'T): Perineal Integrity, Obstetric Lacerations, and Episiotomy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 40:11


    Send us a Text Message.This episode has Cara and Missi reminiscing about the old days of learning, in which episiotomies were more common...unfortunately! Thankful for changes in practice and a focus on improving patient outcomes and satisfaction, Missi and Cara discuss types of obstetric lacerations, the history and types of episiotomies, repair techniques, and midwifery skills to "manage" the perineum during birth. #CutItOut #Episiotomy #MidwifeTricks #Intact #Lacerations #ObstetricLacerations #OASIs #Intrapartum #Postpartum #Birth #HandsOn #HandsOff #ProtectTheVulva @midwifenell @midwifece @acog_org

    Keeping Calm in A Bind

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 49:36


    In this episode, Missi and Cara review one of a midwife's least favorite things to encounter in labor and birth--shoulder dystocia. They will provide helpful information on assessing risk, identification, management, and liability reduction when you encounter this obstetric emergency. #ShoulderDystocia #HELPERR #ALSO #MidwifeLife #BePrepared #Intrapartum #Olympics #WatchWomensSports #USA @the_aafp @acog_org @jason.kelce @team_usa_olympics @stephen_nedoroscik @ilonamaher @katieledecky 

    We Belong To Each Other: Benefits and Best Practices for Group Prenatal Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 47:19


    In this episode, Cara and Missi discuss the benefits of group prenatal care, as well as some history, logistics of running a program, and who may benefit the most from this type of care. They are joined by Jessica Shattuck, CNM, a group care midwife, to learn more about this experience from the provider's point of view. #group #prenatal care #Centering #WeBelongToEachOther #CenteringPregnancy #PhoneAFriend 

    Pregnancy Gamechangers: Tests Every Midwife Should Know About

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 28:26


    In this episode, Missi calls an audible and forces Cara to scramble because there are new things on the playing field! Our hosts share information about a couple of new tests available during pregnancy care to identify risk for hemolytic disease (related to Rh incompatibility) and development/progression of preeclampsia. By using these new screening tests, midwives and other providers can utilize known prevention strategies appropriately--hopefully getting a WIN for our team!  #MidwivesMakeADifference #PregnancyGamePlan #BlackMamasMatter #AnAspirinADay #pregnancygamechangers #newprenataltests #midwifelife #pregnancyjourney #winningatpregnancy #preeclampsiawareness #rhincompatibility #midwifescramble

    Personal Detour: Breast Cancer Screening Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 47:17


    For this episode, Cara and Missi take a little detour into personal territory while also reviewing new breast cancer screening guidelines from the United States Preventive Services Task Force. They discuss the emotional toll of abnormal screening results and share insight into patient-centered, holistic care of patients undergoing screening tests for cancer.  #WhenNormalIsNotNormal #BreastCancerScreening #MammogramsSaveLives #USPSTF #Cancer @americancancersociety @acog_org 

    Added Value

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 28:29


    In this episode, Cara and Missi discuss nutrition and vitamin supplements during pregnancy. They cover what is important in a prenatal vitamin, vitamin excess, supplements to avoid, and disciss ways to get the nutrition that pregnant people and fetuses need--whether lactose-intolerant, vegan, or those with other dietary restrictions. They also dispel some of the common food concerns during pregnancy--soft cheeses and fish aren't our enemies. We just have to be wise about our intake and ensure food is prepared safely. #YouAreWhatYouEat #VitaminsForTwo #ExpectingGoodThings #Pregnant #Vitamins #Antepartum #Supplements #Vegetarian

    Help from Below: Phone a Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 41:15


    Cara and Missi are joined for this episode by Dr. Sam Bleull to discuss the use of forceps or vacuum when needed for operative vaginal birth. While midwives may have expanded scope to use vacuum and/or forceps, they often rely on physician colleagues to step in and assist. Indications, contraindications, and sequelae are reviewed. #HelpFromBelow #Collaborate #Intrapartum #PhoneAFriend #CollaborativePractice #CanIGetAnAssist 

    Going Viral Isn't Always a Good Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 39:08


    In this episode, Missi and Cara talk about viral illness in pregnancy and how to protect against some of the most common and most harmful respiratory infections. Influenza, COVID, and RSV are reviewed in detail (with a small shoutout to pertussis, whoop whoop!), as these infections not only impact the pregnancy and pregnant person, but may have profound impact on the newborn infant. Vaccine recommendations are provided and a great illness triage algorithm is discussed.  #Viral #Flu #COVID #RSV #VaccinesSaveLives #VaccineSuperHero #VaccinesInPregnancy #ProtectYourself #Illness #Triage #WhoopWhoop 

    AFE is not A-Okay!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 50:06


    For this episode, Cara and Missi are joined by Certified Nurse-Midwife Linda Johnson. Linda is an experienced clinician with over 30 years of practice--she not only shares key management decisions in the care of patients with amniotic fluid embolism, but also highlights the need for clinician preparation/practice for maternal collapse and debriefing when sentinel events occur. Missi and Cara also review managment recommendations and use of the A-OK protocol for this catastrophic OB emergency. #AFE #AOK #BirthTrauma #Simulation #InterprofessionalCare

    We're Beyond Basic: Expanding Midwifery Scope

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 48:22


    To kick off the 9th season of The EngagED Midwife, Missi and Cara describe the process that midwives can take to expand their practice beyond that of the beginning CNM/CM with core competencies for basic midwifery practice. They provide examples of expanded practice skills and review the educational preparation and maintenance of competency needed to offer these skills in your practice. #MidwifeLife #Expanded #BeyondBasic #ACNM #PatientCentered #Continuity #WeveGotSkills #ARDMS #colposcopy #FirstAssist #Ultrasound #Circumcision @acnm @asscp1 @carolyngegor 

    Did we ARRIVE too early?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 40:53


    In this episode, Cara and Missi review the implications of the 2018 ARRIVE study on patient outcomes and practice changes. They provide a midwifery-focused perspective on rapid application of research findings and how analysis of study design, analysis, and conclusions can help you to interpret the study outcomes. #arrive #induction #elective #expectant #shareddecisionmaking

    What's In a Name? Cervical Cancer Screening & Management Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 45:08


    In this episode, Cara and Missi discuss recent updates to cervical cancer screening and management of results. They give a brief history of cervical cancer screening, incidence and mortality for cervical cancer in the US, and recommendations for the frequency of screening. Then, they provide an update to screening abnormalities and how to individualize follow-up management for patients.  #cervicalcancer #screening #cancer #gynecology #womenshealth #cytology #midwivesmakeadifference #vaccinessavelives #HPV

    Itchy, Stinky, and Mo' (Discharge): Vaginitis Conundrums

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 49:14


    In this episode, Cara and Missi review common vaginitis symptoms, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. They then dive deeper into complex presentations, recurrent infections, and treating mixed vaginitis. Vulvar and vaginal itching, irritation, discharge, and odor are a frequent reason for visits to a midwife or other GYN provider and this episode will build your confidence and competence in treating these issues. Resources for additional learning are provided.  #vaginitis #vulva #vagina #vaginaldischarge #selfcleaningoven #nodouching #boricacid #treatlocallyPowell A, Ghanem KG, Rogers L, et al. Clinicians' Use of Intravaginal Boric Acid Maintenance Therapy for Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis and Bacterial Vaginosis. Sex Transm Dis. 2019;46(12):810-812. doi:10.1097/OLQ.0000000000001063Qi W, Li H, Wang C, et al. Recent Advances in Presentation, Diagnosis and Treatment for Mixed Vaginitis. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2021;11:759795. Published 2021 Nov 2. doi:10.3389/fcimb.2021.759795

    Fibroids and Such

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 37:12


    In this episode, Cara and Missi dive into an overview of fibroids and adenomyosis.  Both diagnoses can be associated with abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, and pelvic fullness.  While definitive treatment is likely surgery, conservative management of these dignosis can be accomplished by the midwife or nurse practitioner.  This episide will explore symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment particularly in women who want to perserve fertility or which surgery is not a viable option. #fibroids #adenomyosis #abnormaluterinebleeding #lysteda #lupron 

    Mismatched

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 38:01


    In this episode, Cara and Missi continue a previous conversation on causes of jaundice.  ABO and Rh incompatability are predominate causes of hyperbilirubinemia in newborns.  This episode reviews the physiology of ABO and Rh and the care of women in the antepartum period as well the implications in care of the newborn. #ABO #Rh #Alloimmunization #jaundice #rhogam #newborncare #bilirubin

    How Much is Enough?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 40:43


    In this episode, Cara and Missi look into the evidence surrounding obesity and induction of labor. Obesity alone is a risk for primary cesarean section. Several recents studies will be discussed shedding light on how to effectively manage patients with obesity specifically in the context of induction of labor. This review will help midwives use the correct combination of tools to help avoid unnecessary cesarean birth in this population. #intrapartum #inductionoflabor #obesity #cytotec #oxytocin #foleyballoon #CRB #physiology 

    Reproductive Rights in Post-Roe Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 52:06


    In this episode, Cara and Missi introduce a topic that is important to gynecoloogy, sexual, and reproductive health--abortion. While abortion is known to be a hot topic that can spark strong opinions, the girls discuss the midwife scope of practice; highlight how midwives care for patients in options counseling, abortion care, and post-abortion care; and introduce how midwives can gain more knowledge and training in the provision of this important type of care. As an added bonus, Missi is joined for a portion of this episode by a physician colleague with specialized training in complex family planning, where they discuss the importance of health care in the post-Roe era. #abortion #reporoductivejustice #contraception #abortionishealthcare

    Cara and Missi's Favorite Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 40:06


    In this episode, Cara and Missi discuss some of their favorite gifts for the midwife in your life—from the new graduate, to student, preceptor, partner, or bestie! They share ideas for making the call room comfy, for sporting your favorite advocacy, and for supporting their favorite makers and creators. This might just be one of their favorite episodes! #midwifelife #ourfavoritethings #gifts #happyholidays #holidaycheer #ourfavoritetimeoftheyear #midwifeera #vulva #stanleyasaweapon

    Pick a Progestin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 51:07


    In the episode, Cara and Missi review the uses of progestins in both contraception and hormone replacement. Progesterone is an essential hormone in the menstrual cycle and synthetic progestin has a multitude of benefits as well as side effects. This conversation will help midwives make a decision on how to chose the right progestin for the right situation. #gynecology #progesterone #progestin #hormonereplacement #contraception #androgenic #progestational #intendedeffect

    The TERMPROM Reboot

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 35:34


    In this episode, Cara and Missi push rewind on the TERMPROM study. This study, originally published in 1996, has recently bee re-examined in a an interesting secondary analysis. This episode will highlight the new insights into the data to help midwives provide evidence based care for prelabor rupture of membranes in all settings.  #PROM #PPROM #prelabor #intrapartum #management

    Not Always Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 50:30


    In this episode, Cara and Missi shed light and love on how to give difficult news. It's never easy to deliver news of a diagnosis, a problem, or a complications to a patient and this conversation will help provide useful tools to students and practicing midwives. This episode explores several techniques for scripting these encounters, as well as giving guidance on what information to give, how to know if patients can receive, and how to navigate difficult encounters. #difficultconversations #badnews #anticipatoryguidance #scripts #therapeuticpresence 

    Somebodies Watching Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 50:43


    In this episode, Cara and Missi dissect the ACOG practice guideline on antepartum fetal surveillance.  Knowing when to test, what tests to use, how often to test are all important factors in competent, holistic care of the pregnant person.  This episode will break down the kinds of test like NST and BPP as well as what conditions require testing and how midwives should approach the care of at risk patients. 

    Intrapartum Interventions: Questions Answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 50:45


    In this episode, Cara and Missi respond to a listener query about rupture of membranes.  This questions got the girl thinking about all of the interventions that are done in the intrapartum and how those correlate with the pearls of midwifery.   Tune in and listen to this robust conversation on everything from well timed amniotomy to position changes while interweaving information from the literature and clinical practice.  

    Don't Make Me Laugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 48:09


    In this episode, Cara and Missi take a deep dive into all things urinary track. Moving beyond just thinking about UTI, this conversation explores incontinence, pelvic floor therapy, and how to better manage your patients with urinary complaints. 

    Clinical Update: All Things Breast and Mastitis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 53:32


    In this episode, Cara and Missi are joined by Jenna Erickson, CNM, IBCLC for an important clinical update on the 2022 mastitis guidelines from the Institute for Breastfeeding Medicine.  This episode is a must listen to learn to stop the ice, treat the inflammation, feed naturally, and get down to the real causes of mastitis.  Jenna give us her IBCLC take on things to do, not to do, how to care for the breast, and products that we should be recommending to our patients.  https://physicianguidetobreastfeeding.org/ https://www.bfmed.org/assets/ABM%20Protocol%20%2336.pdfhttps://www.amazon.com/Improved-Medihoney-Wound-Dressing-Sciences/dp/B007EBRA6Ahttps://www.motherlove.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw4ZWkBhA4EiwAVJXwqRuMkcQNaaQ42eGxLfXlJjP0x_vNkG7G4QXmh_oOhkcVTe6yoqnF1xoCLBwQAvD_BwE

    What to Say and How to Say It

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 52:24


    In this episode, Cara and Missi break down some common conversations between providers and patients. Have you ever wondered how other providers talk to patients? Did you ever want to hear someone else's spiel? This episode will give the practicing midwife some tips and tricks on communicating with patients and things we should always be saying.

    Take My Breath Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 46:02


    In this episode, Cara and Missi take a look at asthma in primary care and in pregnancy. More than 22 million people in the US are diagnosed with asthma and it accounts for 14.2 million office visits annually.  Asthma management including pharmacologic treatments will be reviewed as well as treatment modalities in pregnancy.

    6 is the new 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 52:15


    In this episode, Cara and Missi help to explain the new (read 2011) criteria for defining labor progress based on the Zhang research. Moving past the 1954 research from Friedman, the new labor curve suggests that we maintain more flexible parameters for defining labor progress than can help to decrease c-section rate. This episode also discusses the new literature on pitocin in latent and active phase, as well as pit breaks and adjunct therapies that may be effective.

    Ouch! My Belly Hurts, Part 2.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2023 41:23


    In this episode, Cara and Missi discuss identification and management of obstetrical causes the acute abdomen.   This conversation specifically focuses on the emergent obstetrical causes of abdominal pain.  Although midwives are not surgeons, good assessment and diagnostic skills are crucial to the timely identification and management of abdominal emergencies.  #abdominalpain #obstetriccauses #ectopic #PUL #torsion #uterinerupture #abdominalpregnancy

    My Courses are Missing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 30:44


    In this episode, Cara and Missi aren't talking about academic courses. Listen up to hear everything you need to know about amenorrhea. Confused about the HPA axis? Hormones giving you the run around? Tune in to hear the girls talk about why periods haven't 'come down' and how to diagnose and treat. #amenorrhea #secondaryamenorrhea #whereismyperiod #hormones #prolactin #fsh #tsh #thyroid #fertiilty #infertility

    Passing the TORCH

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 29:13


    In this episode, Cara and Missi outline the TORCH infections and considerations for the antepartum period and the newborn. TORCH can have serious implications during the neonatal period. Passing the TORCH will remind you about IgG and IgM, symptoms to look for, and risk factors that may contribute to infections. #TORCHinfections #cytomegalovirus #rubella #herpes #toxoplasmosis #parvovirus #COVID #zika #syphillis #neonataloutcomes #MFM

    Catch Me If You Can

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 43:16


    In this episode, Cara and Missi chat on fetal monitoring and implications for the intrapartum period. Catch Me reviews fetal monitoring categories, the difference between non-stress and contraction stress, as well as the guidelines for intermittent and continuous fetal monitoring. This episode is for anyone out there that dares to catch those Babis...if they can. #intermittentauscultation #continousmonitoring #EFM #lowrisk #IFKYK 

    Don't Worry...About a Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 46:26


    In this episode, Cara and Missi offer amazing insight on the most stressful topic of all for students- EXAM PREP!  Don't worry focuses on tips and tricks for students and offers revelations that the girls have had from teaching exam prep for 10+ years together.  Students won't want to miss this hour long conversation about get ready, feeling confident, and passing that test. #examprep #deliverEDexamprep #studyhall #resources #podcast #differentiatedlearning #talknerdytome #learningstyles #theEngagEDmidwife #testanxiety #USPSTF #asccp #cdc #boardvitals #statpearls

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