Podcasts about midwives

You have questions, the Milk Minute has answers!Milk Minute fans are always sending in amazing questions, and addressing just one per episode isn't enough! Today on the pod Heather and Maureen do a lightening round of random questions that have been waiting in the queue. Enjoy quick answers and have some fun today with your favorite hosts!Don't forget if YOU have a question you can always email or DM the podcast. You might just hear it answered on air!Work With Us!Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORSHighland Birth - Book a Lactation Consult today! Booking a virtual consult with Maureen is now easier than ever. Click HERE to get started!Click HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for $10 off of your purchase!Mentioned in this episode:Center for Work/Life Law Hotline: Free Legal Hotline: (415) 703-8276 WorkLife LawPregnant at Work website: HomeEp. 26 - Workplace accommodations with guest Juliana Franco - Know your rights!Ep. 123 Caffeine and Breastfeeding: Yay or Nay?Prefer to read the transcript? Click HereSupport the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here!Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more!Send us an e-mail! MilkMinutePodcast@gmail.comFacebook | Instagram | TikTok

"Once people get used to respectful care... it's hard to go back to the other." This week on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, cohost Angela Love talks with Florida CPM, Zul Ruiz-Gines about how her own traumatic birth experience led her to eventually open an easy-access clinic. They dive into midwifery education, opening an easy-access clinic, respectful care, and what midwives and birth workers can do to better support their communities. Show Resources-Jenny Joseph Easy Access Clinic-Midwife RX-Growing & Glowing

Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have Sarah. Sarah is a mama of two from New Jersey, USA. And this is her second time on the podcast! Sarah shared her natural birth centre birth in October of 2021, which was a huge step for her from thinking at the beginning of her first pregnancy that she could never birth naturally and that she'd need a doctor to save her. When she became pregnant again, only 8 months after the birth of her son, she right away sought the care of the group of midwives that assisted in her first birth. However, they were so short staffed that at 39 weeks and 5 days pregnant, those midwives told her that it was extremely likely that instead of the natural birth she had planned inside the birth center, she was going to have to move into the hospital with OB's that she had never even met. This lit such a fire in her that despite being literally days away from giving birth, she left the birth center, found an independent midwife who agreed to take her on at 40 weeks, and met her midwife in person for the first time as she was in active labor with her daughter. If her first birth was a lesson in recognizing her power to birth her own baby without the need of doctors, this birth taught her how important it is to protect the birth that one has envisioned for herself and that it's never too late to change your care providers! Routine Hospital Birth Procedures https://www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com/blog/routine-hospital-birth-procedures Join The Maiden, Mother & Maga Village https://www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com/offers/JiyVCDLx The Natural Birth Course https://www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com 1:1 Coaching with Anna https://www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com/coaching Download Anna's Home Birth Checklist https://www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com/home-birth-checklist Download Anna' Birth Bag Checklist https://www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com/birth-bag-checklist Download Anna's 6 Steps on How to Have a Natural & Empowering Birth https://www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com/6-steps-on-how-to-have-a-natural-birth

Today the Milk Minute brings you a very special interview. Travel with Heather down to Logan county WV to meet with Alpha Ellison Cook. Grandma Alphie tells us all about raising children in very different circumstances than we do now. This interview recalls so much of what we've learned in many of our history episodes and shows us just how those things impacted real people. Our elders have such valuable insight, and your hosts at the Milk Minute feel honored to document some of that with you today!Work With Us!Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.THANK YOU TO OUR  BELOVED PATRONS! Nicole Santoro from Blackwood, New JerseyBrian MitchellTHANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORSGet your breastfeeding journey BACK ON TRACK with a Lactation Consult with Heather! Telehealth available and some insurance accepted. Click HERE for the deets. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Cigna PPO or Provider Network of America– you can fill out a short form to get pre-approval to get your visits with Heather 100% approved! Click HERE to access the form.Ceres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our itemsAeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!Mentioned in this episode:Ep. 19 - History Of Baby FormulaEp .133 - The History of BrasPrefer to read the transcript? Click HereSupport the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here!Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more!Send us an e-mail! MilkMinutePodcast@gmail.comFacebook | Instagram | TikTok

James Bourton is a registered midwife who works in an NHS continuity of care midwifery model within in Wales, UK. James describes himself as a home birth midwife, experienced in physiological birth, working autonomously as a practitioner with the support of a small midwifery team. James is passionate about providing women and families with individualised care that works for them in a way that they can achieve positive outcomes during pregnancy, birth and beyond. James advocates for women to know and understand that they do have rights in birth, that they always have choices, and that they can say no! James feels that a continuity of care model is the way forward in midwifery (or the way backwards, as this is how it always was) as the outcomes speak for themselves. In this episode we shine a light on midwifery in a COC service in Wales. We discuss with James about working as a midwife who gets to follow women and their families through the entire continuum; pregnancy to postpartum. We ask james about working as a male midwife, the importance of making strong relationships, the joys of being the ‘local' midwife in the community, on-calls and shift work, the importance of students getting to experience this way of working, and we talk about the real magic of working in traditional midwifery.  James leaves us with a beautiful story from a midwives perspective.This is the episode to start off the new year with a boost of oxytocin. Support the show Produced and edited by Katie James - Support the show via our Patreon page or at BuyMeACoffee Music Joseph McDade Like this podcast? Then head over to leave us a review here Want more from Katie and Rachel? Katie's website with links to courses and moreRachel's website with links to courses, blogs, books and the collective

"We're breeding unicorns!" This week's episode is a front-row seat to a juicy discussion of why midwives need each other to be successful. Cohost Augustine Colebrook and guest Leslie Cornwell, CNM and founder of Midwifery Business Consultation, dive into a discussion about running a successful midwifery business, scarcity vs. abundance mindset (why Augustine doesn't agree with abundance), and why midwives need each other to really grow. You also won't want to miss their announcement about an incredible new program they're tag-teaming to revolutionize birth centers.Show Resources-Midwifery Wisdom Experience 2023-Midwifery Business Consultations-MidwifingTheMidwives.com

“Patterns of millennia have prepared us for another world, another time, another era. At the same time, the virus pandemic, unlike any ever known in human history or pre-history, has confused our values, uprooted our traditions, and left us in a labyrinth of misdirection. Factors unique in human experience are all around us—the inevitable unfolding towards a planetary civilization, the rise of women to full partnership with men, the daily revolutions in technology, the media becoming the matrix of culture, and the revolution in the understanding of human and social capacities. The Zeit is getting Geisty as the old story itself is undergoing the sacred wound in order that it too grows and addresses the multiples of experience and complexity of life unknown to our great grandparents. We have become so full of holes that perhaps we are well on the way to becoming holy.”Jean Houston from her chapter contributed to the book Dawn of an Era of Well-BeingWe are certainly living in “interesting times” to quote the arch left-handed blessing from the Chinese. So what does that mean for us? Through the anxiety and tumult, perhaps we are finding our way to transformation to a better world, and there may be a light at the end of the tunnel of these interesting times. Fortunately there are people like our guests Jean Houston and Anneloes Smitsman to offer some guidance during this very complicated historical epoch, because we need to get it right. The world may seem to be in chaos, but this would not be the first time humanity has undergone cataclysmic circumstances and made giant strides forward; the Renaissance was proceeded by the Dark Ages is a notable example. But the stakes are higher this time. In today's conversation, Jean and Anneloes join Fred, Ervin, and Alison to analyze the situation and consider why we should feel optimistic in the midst of the uncertainty—and the steps we must collectively take to turn a breakdown into a breakthrough.Jean Houston, PhD, is an innovative scholar, futurist, and researcher in human capacities, social change, and systemic transformation. She is one of the principal founders of the Human Potential Movement and one of the foremost visionary thinkers and doers of our time. She has been a key player in the empowerment of women around the world, and was awarded the Synergy Superstar Award 2020 by the Source of Synergy Foundation for her exemplary work inspiring us to source our highest human capacities. A powerful and dynamic speaker, and renowned for her gifts as a mythic storyteller, Dr Houston holds conferences, seminars, and mentoring programs with leaders and change agents worldwide. She has worked intensively in over 40 cultures, lectured in over 100 countries, and worked with major organizations such as UNICEF, UNDP, and NASA, as well as helping global state leaders, leading educational institutions, business organizations, and millions of people to enhance and deepen their own uniqueness. She has authored nearly 34 published books and a great many unpublished books and manuscripts. Dr Houston is Chancellor of Meridian University and has served on the faculties of Columbia University, Hunter College, Marymount College, The New School for Social Research, and the University of California. Dr. Houston was also President of the American Association of Humanistic Psychology, and is presently the Chair of the United Palace of Spiritual Arts in New York City.Anneloes Smitsman, Ph.D., LLM, is a visionary scientist, bestselling author, futurist, system architect, and leadership catalyst for the transition to a thrivable civilization. She is Founder and CEO of EARTHwise Centre and a founding member of the Creative Board of the Laszlo Institute. She is the co-author of the “Future Humans Trilogy” series with Dr. Jean Houston, the lead author of the r3.0 Educational Transformation Blueprint, co-editor with Alexander Laszlo of The New Paradigm in Politics from the New Paradigm Symposia Series, and lead architect of the SEEDS Constitution. Her unique 138 transformation programs and practices have empowered thousands of people and organizations from around the world.

As we start the new year I thought I would build on previous episodes 23 & 24 on language by discussing Re:Birth a project looking at language by the Royal College of Midwives in collaboration with other maternity organisations published in Summer 2022.Want to know more:https://www.rcm.org.uk/rebirth-hub/rebirth-summary-2022/https://www.rcm.org.uk/media/6228/rebirth-method-and-technical-report.pdfhttps://www.rcm.org.uk/media/6327/rebirth-final-full-report-july-2022.pdfThank you all for listening, I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor. If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com Please also check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience. My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk

A controversial discussion between Desirae and Taylor discussing the types of births and situations that licensed and/or regulated midwives are actually able to sit at vs. a traditional/unregulated midwife. It's so often that regulated/licensed providers are seen as the most competent, highly trained and skilled providers. When you really sit with it and look at how limiting their schooling and regulations are, you come to find that they truly are not allowed to experience variations of normal or witness them play out at home. Many emergencies, complications, and variations of normal that traditional midwives handle at home, they aren't legally allowed to in most states due to legislation and regulations. They aren't able to experience much, frankly. Nor are they usually trained on the many variations traditional midwives witness and experience at the foot of birth. It begs us to ask the question, how experienced are regulated midwives, actually? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herbal-birthkeeping/message

Laura and Linda are back with the first Time of the Month podcast of 2023 talking all about Bathsheba from the Bible. Wife of King David and Mother to King Solomon. As usual Linda and Laura have a fascinating and wide ranging conversation covering a lot of topics including some of a more sensitive nature, especially so in this episode. It should be noted: Given the unsettling nature of the story they discuss tragedy, sexual assault and grief. You can read about Bathsheba in 2 Samuel: 11 and 1 Kings 1 & 2. Listen to last months - Midwives of Moses Follow us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts OR Get the App!

In New York City, Black women are nine times more likely than their white counterparts to die during childbirth. This is why maternal health advocates are pushing the city to connect Black mothers-to-be with Black midwives and doulas for better pregnancy outcomes. In this episode, we hear from birth-givers, advocates, and lawmakers about how to give Black New Yorkers better birthing experiences. Host/Producer: Jill Webb Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Additional Production Assistance: Dempsey Pillot Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood

In New York City, Black women are nine times more likely than their white counterparts to die during childbirth. This is why maternal health advocates are pushing the city to connect Black mothers-to-be with Black midwives and doulas for better pregnancy outcomes. In this episode, we hear from birth-givers, advocates, and lawmakers about how to give Black New Yorkers better birthing experiences. Host/Producer: Jill Webb Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Additional Production Assistance: Dempsey Pillot Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood

Last week you heard all about the problems, this week join the Milk Minute for some solutions! Your favorite hosts were absolutely delighted to speak with Gia Gambaro Blount. Gia is a parenting expert with over 20 years of experience helping thousands of families. Gia uses her Masters in early childhood education on the podcast today to help Heather and Maureen figure out the root of toddler behavior issues and practical steps you can take to change them.Work With Us!Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.THANK YOU TO OUR  BELOVED PATRONSCourtney H & Amanda MartinezTHANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORSGet your breastfeeding journey BACK ON TRACK with a Lactation Consult with Heather! Telehealth available and some insurance accepted. Click HERE for the deets. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Cigna PPO or Provider Network of America– you can fill out a short form to get pre-approval to get your visits with Heather 100% approved! Click HERE to access the form.Ceres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our itemsAeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!Listener question: I am moving soon and want to know, How do I move my frozen breast milk?Mentioned in this episode:Ep. 75- Tandem FeedingMilk Donation App - Share the DropGet in touch with our guest, Gia!Website: GiaGambaroBlount.comEmail: giagambaroblount@gmail.comInstagram: @giagambaroblountPrefer to read the transcript? Click HereSupport the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here!Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more!Send us an e-mail! MilkMinutePodcast@gmail.comFacebook | Instagram | TikTok

Throwback to our first podcast, Worldwide Midwifery. This week we're featuring an interview cohost Augustine Colebrook had with Australian midwife and professor, Hannah Dahlen."We have to be strong, we have to be fearless and we have to get out there and push this agenda for the sake of women and babies everywhere." Hannah Dahlen, midwife and professor from Sydney, Australia shares evidence-based research, descriptions of work in and out of the maternity care system and stories from birth over 30+ years. 

Yesterday, almost 1,000 people were waiting on trolleys at Irish hospitals. In University Hospital Kerry, the number was 40 – the highest ever since the Irish Nurses’ and Midwives’ Organisation started recording statistics 17 years ago. Treasa spoke to Dr Fergal Hickey, communications officer of the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine, and Dr Martin Boyd, consultant in emergency medicine at UHK, and chair of the Medicine Board about the crisis.

The Midwest representative of the country's main nursing union says continued overcrowding at the region's main hospital is becoming like 'Groundhog Day' for staff there. The Irish Nurses and Midwives' Organisation's Midwest representative, Mary Fogarty, says Government intervention is now well overdue.

Raising kids is far from easy, and your hosts at the Milk Minute are no strangers to mom-stress. This week join Maureen and Heather to have some real down and dirty parenting talk. What started out as an update episode on nursing a toddler ends up as some real, raw parenting confessions and vulnerabilities. Some days are harder than others, so join your friends at the Milk Minute as they take it one day at a time.Work With Us!Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.THANK YOU TO OUR  BELOVED PATRONSAshten M from Lumberton, TX & Susan from British Columbia, CanadaTHANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORSHighland Birth - Book a Lactation Consult today! Booking a virtual consult with Maureen is now easier than ever. Click HERE to get started!Click HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for $10 off of your purchase!Click HERE to save 25% off and free shipping on all Liquid IV products with the code MILK_MINUTEClick HERE to get HappiTummi and enter code MILKMINUTE10 for 10% off your order!Listener question: Have any of you ever taken two pumps to work?Previous Episodes Mentioned in this Episode:Ep. 10: Breastfeeding Older BabiesEp. 103- Breast Storage CapacityPrefer to read the transcript? Click Here Support the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here!Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more!Send us an e-mail! MilkMinutePodcast@gmail.comFacebook | Instagram | TikTok

Even if we were to study a book of the Bible one verse at a time, there would still be no way extracting every nugget of truth and wisdom from its pages, so given the pace with which we will be studying Exodus (often moving one chapter or more per week), there will obviously be many items of discussion that we will simply will not have time to dive into on Sunday mornings. I hope to present the most significant and interesting of these in articles called An Exodus Excursus later in the week, which, of course, is exactly what this is. So, let's dive into the topic at hand: in Exodus 1, did the Hebrew midwives sin by deceiving Pharaoh? To read this article and find more resources, visit bcnewton.co

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"Do. Or do not. There is no try". This week on the midwifery wisdom podcast we channel our inner Yoda to achieve a deeper level of wisdom. Cohost Augustine Colebrook talks with Texas Midwife and Birth Center Owner, Margie Wallis. They discuss the difference between being a hero or guide in your client's birth story, getting out of the scarcity mindset, the triangle of birth, and much more. Tune in to get some seriously deep wisdom that could take your practice to a new level.Show Resources-Birth Business Masterclass-Midwifery Wisdom Italy Retreat-friscobirthcenter.com-Facebook: Frisco Birth Center-Instagram: @friscomidwife

Joe, Matt, and Bobby are back at it again. With a very special Holiday episode! They talk about Colin Kaepernick, Midwives, and Annoying Coworkers. Bobby says the Chanukah prayer, Joe hates giving effort, and Matt learns the story of Christmas. Seasonal depression, gateway drugs, gateway racial slurs, this episode has it all!Support us on Patreon for bonus content:https://www.patreon.com/JustSomeLockerRoomTalk?fan_landing=trueTwitter:@L0ckerRoomTa1kInstagram:@justsomelockerroomtalkSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/38on5DGj89NZiyhinsPdrK?si=Xze0Edt5S_SrBYsR9BKUwA&nd=1iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locker-room-talk/id1611681173Joe GormanTwitter and Instagram: @JoeWGormanMatt MaranTwitter and Instagram: @REALMattMaranBobby SheehanTwitter and Instagram: @BobbySheehanLOL

Do you have a birth worker in your community that is traditional, unlicensed and yet actively attending births? What is our obligation as fellow birth workers when there is someone in our community that practices differently than us? Join Desirae and Taylor as we discuss this important subject of dangerous attendants, why traditional midwifery is viewed as reckless and what we can do to better serve our community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herbal-birthkeeping/message

We are here spreading cheer during this season of giving, and we wanted you all to feel warm and fuzzy as you move through your day by sharing some of your heart warming breastmilk donation stories! Push pause on your Mariah Carey Christmas album for just a second, and take a moment to bask in some lactation positivity. And a reminder that gratefulness is one of the keys to happiness. We know this from research. As you know, we love research and we wanted to share some stories of milk donation with you to help you all connect and feel grateful for each other by reading some of your emails.Stick around to the end for a special appearance by our friend Laura Birek from The Big Fat Positive Podcast!Thank you to our Patrons, Catherine B, Kathleen and Tricia Estrada!Work With Us!Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORSGet your breastfeeding journey BACK ON TRACK with a Lactation Consult with Heather! Telehealth available and some insurance accepted. Click HERE for the deets. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Cigna PPO or Provider Network of America– you can fill out a short form to get pre-approval to get your visits with Heather 100% approved! Click HERE to access the form.Ceres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!Aeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!My Life In a Book – Use promo code MILKMINUTE for $10 off!Listener question: I had a half-cup of wine (one glass): Am I good?Previous Episodes Mentioned in This Episode:Ep. 62- Alcohol and Lactation: A Reassuring Look at the NumbersEp. 80- Community Milk Sharing: Concerns, Precautions, and ProtocolsEp. 87- Oversupply...What It Means and How to Handle It!Other Podcast Mentioned:Ep. 187: How to Donate Breast Milk - Big Fat Positive PodcastPrefer to read the transcript? Click HereSupport the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here!Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more!Send us an e-mail! MilkMinutePodcast@gmail.comFacebook | Instagram | TikTok

Trigger Warning: Birth Trauma and Newborn Resuscitation are discussed in this episode.This week cohost Augustine Colebrook talks with doula and student midwife Hanna Arnett. Hanna shares the story of her first birth and the trauma she experienced during labor and postpartum. They also discuss what midwives can do to better prepare their clients for possible transport, to both empower them and make it as smooth a process as possible.

Have you ever wondered what the midwives are thinking as they help you with your birth?

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I thought it'd be a great idea to tell our birth story. It's obviously such a crazy amazing moment in anyone's life, and our story is no exception. It was a really surreal time.  We're joined by Rebecca Richter, our doula, Abby Vidikan, our midwife, Kara, my wife, Tracey, my mother in law and maybe even the man of the moment, our new son, Ozzie.  If you go to the YouTube, you'll see photos and videos all taken by our doula Rebecca. We go deep, it's raw, and real and funny too.  Feel free to share it if you connect with it. Xoxo,Zaddy Athletic Greens giving a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/zaddy. You can find them at:@rebeccarrichter @lamidwifeabby @traceyKiwi @karacookstyle   Subscribe or keep tuning in at:@thelukecookTik-tokthelukecook.comYoutubeNewsletter INTRO 3:47What is a doula? 4:37What is a midwife? 6:02Conception and how her water broke

Twin parents, tune in! This week the Milk Minute welcomes Lindsay Castiglione from Full Hearts Collaborative. Lindsay is a talented IBCLC and mother of two sets of twins! She joins us today to talk about the unique challenges of feeding multiples with a focus on preparation and education.Work With Us!Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.THANK YOU, PATRONS!Lauren V and Holly STHANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORSHighland Birth - Book a Lactation Consult today! Booking a virtual consult with Maureen is now easier than ever. Click HERE to get started!Click HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for $10 off of your purchase!Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our itemsMy Life In a Book – Use promo code MILKMINUTE for $10 off!Mentioned in this episode:Ep. 6: The SexpisodeEp. 107: PPD/PPA Medications and BreastfeedingInformation about our guest, Lindsay CastiglioneFull Hearts Collaborative: Prenatal Multiples Education & Expert Lactation CareInstagram: Lindsay Castiglione • IBCLC • Twin Lactation Consultant (@full_hearts_collaborative)Prefer to read the transcript? Click HereSupport the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here!Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more!Send us an e-mail! MilkMinutePodcast@gmail.comFacebook | Instagram | TikTok

Doctors, nurses and midwives from around the world are jumping at the chance to apply for straight-to-residence work visas. They'RE been able to apply for residence before they even arrive in the country  - rather than working here for at least two years before applying. But some worry the cost could get in the way. Health correspondent Rowan Quinn reports.

You are a human super-organism and don't you forget it! In this information-packed episode, cohost Augustine Colebrook meets with Toni Harman, filmmaker, author, and online microbiome course creator to dive into the human microbiome and its integral part in birth. Toni explains why vaginal birth and breastfeeding is the ideal combo for a baby's microbiome and practices that are being researched on how to bolster a baby's microbiome if either of those options are not possible. Show Resources-microbirth.com-Microbiome Courses-Microbirth Birth Movie Facebook

Desirae & Taylor hop on to define the term “traditional midwife”. Unfortunately, many non-traditional midwives claim to be traditional. Families will hire them based on this claim and they go on to learn that they aren't in fact traditional in practice. Those who are licensed and certified often claim to be “serving women outside of the system”, when really, they are simply serving outside of a hospital - they are still serving the system that limits them and the families they'd serve. Traditional midwifery is not “home birth midwifery” or “out of hospital midwifery”. It is a sacred art and skill set that is passed down from generation to generation, not a skill granted to one who passes a test from the state. Give this podcast a listen to hear more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herbal-birthkeeping/message

Guest Aviance Webb, Owner and Founder of Planting Legacies; Wine; Current Events; Cassidy is absent; Astrology Segment; the ladies have a discussion about doulas, midwives, and childbirth; Moral of the Story; Shot O'Clock; Song of the Week; Quotes. Here's Aviance's website: https://agents.worldfinancialgroup.com/aviance-webb --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coming out of her; Bondage of Egypt, Walled-in camp, Revelation; Interpreting Torah; "Called out"; In, but not of the "world"; Roman Offices; Republic -> Empire; "Temples"; Creatures; Kingdom of God; Ex 1; Genesis review of Israel; Taken by pirates; Egypt and slavery; "Corvee"; 20% tax; Reserve fund; Understanding history; Ex 1:8; Task masters = mem-semech; Tribute; Work projects for Pharaoh; Dearth salvation; Pharaoh's grain; Prosperity in Israel during bondage; Grain trade; Affliction; Service with "rigor"; v15 Midwives kill sons; "Charged" - statutory law; "One child" in China; Sold themselves (Gen 47:24); Civil membership; Moses; Abortion; Becoming savages; Missing covetousness; Natural Law; Forced payment; Acts 7:19; Moses; Trial of Stephan; Abortion; Population collapse; Lowering birthrate; "Brephos"; Pessary; Exceeding fair? "God of the city"; Public religion; vs Pure religion; Moses - rightful Pharaoh; Moses as prophet; Individuals vs groups; Balaam and Nicolaitans; Christian trials; "Let MY PEOPLE go"; Setting men free; Snared by welfare; Bondage in the whole world; Bible: Religion or Government?; Church = one form of government; PS 69:23; Ecc 2:14; Rom 11:10; Darkened eyes; John 3:19; Covetous practices; Christ forbade it; Ignoring Christ's teachings; Marcus Aurelius; Evil; Jn 8:12; Ac 26:17; Rom 13:11; Free bread?; Moses pulled from the water; Archeological evidence of Moses; Red heifer?; Emotional righteousness?; Providing for the way of Christ; Levites; Strengthening the poor; Repentance; Becoming doers of His word; Lessons of Exodus; Missing the Gospel; Charity; Lady Godiva; Hating leaders; Kingdome of God other form of government; Learn to be free souls under God.

Does your baby need an iron supplement just because they're breastfed?Parents get conflicting messages about whether or not breastmilk and formula provide enough iron and how the introduction of solid foods impacts that. Today on the Milk Minute Heather and Maureen dig into the current guidelines and research to help you navigate these choices! Tune in to hear all about it today!Work With Us!Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.THANK YOU, PATRONS!Betty Jane C and Cassie TTHANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORSGet your breastfeeding journey BACK ON TRACK with a Lactation Consult with Heather! Telehealth available and some insurance accepted. Click HERE for the deets. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Cigna PPO or Provider Network of America– you can fill out a short form to get pre-approval to get your visits with Heather 100% approved! Click HERE to access the form.My Life In a Book – Use promo code MILKMINUTE for $10 off!Click HERE to get HappiTummi and enter code MILKMINUTE10 for 10% off your order!Ceres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!Listener question: Which breast pumps are your favorite and get the most out during your sessions?Mentioned in this episode:Ep 98 Breast Pump Reviews!Ep 110 Pump Review Pt. 2Ep 114 Pump Review Pt. 3Ep 119 Breast Pump Review Pt. 4Prefer to read the transcript? Click Here Support the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here!Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more!Send us an e-mail! MilkMinutePodcast@gmail.comFacebook | Instagram | TikTok

This week on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast cohost Angela Love is joined by the Founder and Executive Director of The Finley Project, Noelle Moore. Noelle shares her heartbreaking story of losing her baby girl Finley, and how that loss opened her eyes to the difference she could make in the lives of families going through similar experiences. She shares advice for what to say and do when a loved one in your life losses a child, what midwives can do to better support their clients who have gone through loss, and much more on this tough but incredibly important topic.Show Resources-The Finley Project-More than "I'm Sorry": How to Help any Mom After the Loss of their Child, Using a Proven Step-by-Step Model

Is orgasmic birth the key to unlocking innate wisdom, pleasure, and possibility? My guest today is ​​Jenny Koos, aka Vulverine, and her husband Lovemark - Jenny teaches fertility awareness educators at Justisse College International. She is an Author and speaker on fertility awareness and women's health. Swedish Lovemark Boadu, musician, rapper, and producer,  she lives in Sweden since age 12 (originally from Ghana). In this episode, Jenny & Lovemark share their birth story, and how they became familiar with the concept of orgasmic birth. Jenny shares her experience during her second labor, the difficulties they faced, and how they were able to overcome them by focusing on love and joy. Tune in and find out the power of the oxytocin connection! In this episode: Check out this website https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/the-big-o/ for a free guide on how to get your “Big O Birth” and a 40% discount on the documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret! The connection Jenny felt with Lovemark during their pregnancy and birth, and how that helped them through difficult times Why Jenny & Lovemarl decided to keep their baby despite the risk of her having a rare condition Preparing for birth by drenching their baby in oxytocin and dancing to music Key Takeaways: An orgasmic birth is a path to healing and connection Zone in on the moment and be present to have a successful and unique childbirth Love is very important during childbirth and should be shown in various ways Childbirth is a powerful, intense experience that can be overwhelming if not properly prepared for Oftentimes we don't connect birth to our sexuality and understand the fullness of female sexuality and what our bodies can do Midwives can really help to have a positive and empowering birth experience Tweetable Quotes: “Be aware of what's going on. As a man, you would never know how it feels to be pregnant, so put your ego aside and just listen for the woman's sake and your own sake.” - Jenny Koos & Lovemark Connect with Jenny & Lovemark Website: https://vulverine.se/  Jenny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vulverinekoos/?hl=en Lovemark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vulverine_lovemark/ Connect with Debra! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debra.pascalibonaro  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/  Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to have fulfilling and enjoyable births. Check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world!

Heal Squad!! We have Latham Thomas back with us today, some of you may remember her from her interview with Keven. We have it linked below if you want a quick little refresher. Today, we dive deep into Midwives and Doulas. Are they covered by insurance? What is the difference? Latham also teaches us a VERY IMPORTANT acronym: B.R.A.I.N. What it stands for and how to apply it in all aspects of your life.  LATHAM THOMAS RESOURCES IG: @glowmaven Website: https://mamaglow.com HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS  IG: @HealSquad TikTok: @HealSquadxMaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: www.mariamenounos.com  Curated Macy's Page: macys.com/healsquad  Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariamenounos  Apple Podcast: Spotify:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquadxMariaMenounos ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life.  ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you.     Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions.

This week the Milk Minute welcomes Sarah Mayhan of Poised & Powerful Parenthood. Sarah teaches mind-body awareness, movement, alignment, and empowerment through the Alexander Technique. She is a mother, podcast host, and educator who we are so lucky to have on the show! Want to get rid of those pregnancy and breastfeeding aches and pains? Tune in today to learn more!Work With Us!Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.THANK YOU, PATRONS!Susan from Kansas, and Emily H from Shippensburg, Pennsylvania THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORSHighland Birth - Book a Lactation Consult today! Booking a virtual consult with Maureen is now easier than ever. Click HERE to get started!My Life In a Book – Use promo code MILKMINUTE for $10 off!Aeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!Click HERE to save 25% off and free shipping on all Liquid IV products with the code MILK_MINUTEListener Question:  I am curious about skin care while breastfeeding and the research about it, or lack thereof.Mentioned in this episode:Brownie House Brownies: Home - Brownie HouseLearn more about our guest, Sarah Mayhan, from Poised & Powerful ParenthoodListen to Her Podcast: Poised & Powerful ParentingEpisodes she mentions:Rhonda's roller-coaster pandemic pregnancy with TWINS - Poised & Powerful ParentingMinisode: Guided Practice: Relax Up for Sitting - Poised & Powerful ParentingGuided Audio: 360 Breathing - Poised & Powerful ParentingPrefer to read the transcript? Click HereSupport the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here!Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more!Send us an e-mail! MilkMinutePodcast@gmail.comFacebook | Instagram | TikTok

“Until the people who are doing the harm change, the students won't be able to speak.”

On today's podcast, we're going to talk with Certified Nurse Midwife and Founder of The Vagina Chronicles, Aiyana Davison (She/Her), about her transition from hospital midwifery to a home birth practice.     Aiyana is a Certified Nurse Midwife and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner currently practicing in Southern California. While she has worked for the past six years at a large hospital-based teaching facility, she recently started her own home birth practice and has plans to open a birth center. Aiyana has been featured on a wide variety of platforms including ESSENCE, Peanut, Elvie, Ovia Health, and Mama Glow. Aiyana uses her social media platforms and website, The Vagina Chronicles, to help bridge the knowledge gap in people understanding their bodies as well as taking charge of their health care. Aiyana focuses her work on healing long-standing historical trauma within the Black community by sharing and vocalizing stories and supporting Black people as they traverse the healthcare system.  In this episode, we talk about the midwifery model of care in the United States and Aiyana's experiences working in a hospital-based setting, her home birth practice and her associations with a free standing birth center. Additionally, we talk about the excitement of new Black midwives entering the field, and, conversely, the associated apprehensions of Black midwives due to professional burnout and lack of interprofessional collaboration and community support.   Content Warning: Poor birth outcomes, professional burnout, miscarriage, abortion, trauma, home birth, Black birth, birth work    Resources: The Vagina Chronicles Aiyana's Pregnancy Prep Course can be accessed here. All sales through 12/3/22 are at a discounted rate in honor of The Vagina Chronicles 5 Year Anniversary.  Find The Vagina Chronicles on Social Media: ·      Instagram ·      Twitter   You can learn more about Aiyana's home birth practice, Village House Wellness, here and follow Village House Wellness on Instagram.   Learn more about Kindred Space Birth Center here.   Go to our YouTube channel to see video versions of the episode listed above!! For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on:  TikTok Instagram Pinterest Ready to get involved?  Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) here  Find an EBB Instructor here  Click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class.

Introducing a bottle can be a daunting task. So many parents struggle with this just when they feel they've gotten the hang of directly breastfeeding. The Milk Minute podcast is here to help ease the transition! Maureen and Heather discuss….Work With Us!Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.THANK YOU, PATRONS!Emily HTHANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORSGet your breastfeeding journey BACK ON TRACK with a Lactation Consult with Heather! Telehealth available and some insurance accepted. Click HERE for the deets. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Cigna PPO or Provider Network of America– you can fill out a short form to get pre-approval to get your visits with Heather 100% approved! Click HERE to access the form.My Life In a Book - Use promo code MILKMINUTE for $10 off!Click HERE to get HappiTummi and enter code MILKMINUTE10 for 10% off your order!Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our itemsListener Question: How many ounces of milk does a 2-week-old eat during a feed?Previous Episodes Mentioned:Ep. 63- The Badass Working Mom Behind Ceres Chill: interview with inventor Lisa Myers, Breastmilk Storage Guidelines, and moreEp. 71- How to Support Lactation, an Episode for Partners!Prefer to read the transcript? Click HereSupport the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here!Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more!Send us an e-mail! MilkMinutePodcast@gmail.comFacebook | Instagram | TikTok

Two births in the Finnish medical system left Anahel angry and knowing, in her words, “something is not right here.” She planned to have her third baby at home. That whirlwind birth experience completely healed the pain of the past two. Anahel is a listener who reached out to me to share her beautiful story. If you have a story you'd like to share too, reach out! Send me a note at the contact page at www.healingbirth.net If you love the show, support us on patreon! www.patreon.com/healingbirth  

You won't want to miss this vulnerable and heartfelt episode. This week cohost Augustine Colebrook is joined by longtime friend Shari Long Romero, DNP, CNM, CPC, CPRC, to discuss her journey through midwifery and self-discovery. She shares how her experience with trauma and addiction brought her to midwifery, away from it, and back again."In that recovery process, those long years I took to really help myself figure out that that unmanageable life had so little to do with drugs or alcohol. It had nothing to do with that. It had everything to do with... how do I see myself? How do I truly... how am I midwifing me?"  

Lindsey Meehleis is a midwife in Southern California who practices traditional midwifery and has supported women in home birth over the last nineteen years.  We invited her on the podcast today without a specific agenda (a rather unusual twist on our style) and let the conversation take on a life of its own.  We discussed what is happening with midwifery today as we pondered, "Where have all the traditional midwives gone, how has midwifery changed with the advent of nurse-midwifery, and who will carry the torch for the ancient wisdom of birth going forward?"   We stumbled into a passionate conversation around the current cancel culture and concerns around the insidious yet intentional erasure of women through fundamental changes in everyday language and how women unknowingly give their power away through compliance not only in language but also in birth. Grab a cup of tea and join us at the table for this inspiring and important conversation on the future of birth and women. Lindsey Meehleis on Instagram @lindseymeehleisThis show is sponsored by:Silverette USA*Postpartum Soothe*Baby Notebook - Get the App Here*Use promo code DOWNTOBIRTH**********Connect with us on Patreon for our exclusive content.Email Contact@DownToBirthShow.comInstagram @downtobirthshowCall us at 802-GET-DOWN Work with Cynthia: 203-952-7299 HypnoBirthingCT.com Work with Trisha: 734-649-6294 Please remember we don't provide medical advice. Speak to your licensed medical provider for all your healthcare matters.

Despite the fact the vast majority of OB-GYNs do not perform abortions, the message from the American College of Nurse-Midwives is “embrace the culture of death, or choose another career.” AAPLOG is constantly confronting actual misinformation about abortion. Learn more about them at www.aaplog.org. 

In honor of Veteran's Day, the Milk Minute welcomes Dr. Jill Inderstrodt to talk with us about what's happening with lactating parents in the military. Dr. Inderstrodt is championing breastfeeding research on mothers who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It is through crucial work like hers that we can anticipate legislation to support military families.Did you know Congress passed the Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021? Maureen & Heather are going to talk about that and SO MANY other things (including single moms and dating while lactating) with Jill, don't miss it!Work With Us!Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.THANK YOU, PATRONS!Our incredible guest, Dr. Jill Inderstrodt herself!Madeline S, Dana W, and Holly HTHANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORSGet your breastfeeding journey BACK ON TRACK with a Lactation Consult with Heather! Telehealth available and some insurance accepted. Click HERE for the deets. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Cigna PPO or Provider Network of America– you can fill out a short form to get pre-approval to get your visits with Heather 100% approved! Click HERE to access the form.Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our itemsCeres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!Click HERE to get HappiTummi and enter code MILKMINUTE10 for 10% off your order!Previous Episodes Mentioned:Ep. 39 - Child Custody and Lactation: interview with family court judge James Jeffrey CulpepperOther Resources:Military Lactation Counselor Credential - Mom to Mom Global Breastfeeding in Combat BootsFind Jill's research on Google Scholar and Research GatePrefer to read the transcript? Click HereSupport the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here!Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more!Send us an e-mail! MilkMinutePodcast@gmail.comFacebook | Instagram | TikTok

The Brassiere, Over-the-Shoulder Boulder Holder, The Rack Pack, Booby Traps, knocker locker, whatever you want to call it so many of us worldwide sling on a bra each morning and shuck it off with relief when we get home from work each night.Nursing bras, strapless, underwire, bralettes, sports bras and more!  Billions wear them worldwide, but why? Where did they come from and how did we get to the bras we wear today?Join Maureen and Heather to go on the journey of the history of bras! Discuss bras old and new, their precursors and their designers on the Milk Minute Podcast.Work With Us!Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.THANK YOU, PATRONS!Sarita F from WVTHANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORSHighland Birth - Book a Lactation Consult today! Booking a virtual consult with Maureen is now easier than ever. Click HERE to get started!Aeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!Click HERE to save 25% off and free shipping on all Liquid IV products with the code MILK_MINUTEClick HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for $10 off of your purchase!Click HERE to save 10% off Davin & Adley Bras with Promo Code MILKMINUTE10Listener question: Can your flange sizes change?Previous Episode Mentioned: Ep. 19: History Of Baby FormulaOther Links:Blog: Breastfeeding in a CorsetRad Emergency BraSupport the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here!Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more!Send us an e-mail! MilkMinutePodcast@gmail.comFacebook | Instagram | TikTok

EBB 244: Evidence on Artificial Rupture of Membranes, Assisted Vaginal Delivery, and Internal Monitoring.   We are so excited to announce the upcoming release of a new Evidence Based Birth(R) Pocket Guide, all about Interventions! To give you a sneak peek to the Invention Pocket Guide,  we are diving into the research and evidence on artificial rupture of membranes, assisted vaginal delivery an internal monitoring.   Content note: Discussion of the benefits and risks of these interventions, including forceps and vacuum-assisted deliveries, which can be associated with birthing trauma for birthing people and babies, as well as the risk of mortality. Resources: Make sure you're on the Pocket Guide wait list by going here  Amniotomy References: Kawakita, T., Huang, C-C, and Landy, H. J. (2018). Risk Factors for Umbilical Cord Prolapse at the Time of Artificial Rupture of Membranes. AJP Rep 8(2): e89-e94. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29755833/ Simpson, K. R. (2020). Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction and Augmentation, 5th Edition. AWHONN Practice Monograph 24(4): PS1-S41. https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-019-2491-4 Smyth, R. M., Markham, C. & Dowswell, T. (2013). Amniotomy for shortening spontaneous labour. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 6:CD006167. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23780653/ Alfirevic, Z., Keeney, E., Dowswell, T., et al. (2016). Methods to induce labour: a systematic review, network meta-analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis. BJOG 123(9):  1462-1470. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27001034/  de Vaan, M. D. T., ten Eikelder, M. L. G., Jozwiak, M., et al. (2019). Mechanical methods for induction of labour. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 10: CD001233. https://www.cochrane.org/CD001233/PREG_mechanical-methods-induction-labour Simpson, K. R. (2020). Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction and Augmentation, 5th Edition. AWHONN Practice Monograph, 24(4), PS1-S41. https://nwhjournal.org/article/S1751-4851(20)30079-9/abstract   Assisted Vaginal Delivery References: NHS article on forceps or vacuum delivery https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/what-happens/forceps-or-vacuum-delivery/ Bailey, P. E., van Roosmalen, J., Mola, G., et al. (2017). Assisted vaginal delivery in low and middle income countries: an overview. BJOG 124(9): 1335-1344. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28139878/ CDC Wonder Database Feeley, C., Crossland, N., Betran, A. P., et al. (2021). Training and expertise in undertaking assisted vaginal delivery (AVD): a mixed methods systematic review of practitioners views and experiences. Reprod Health 18(1): 92. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8097768/ Crossland, N., Kingdon, C., Balaam, M. C. (2020). Women's, partners' and health care providers' views and experiences of assisted vaginal birth: a systematic mixed methods review. Reprod Health 17:83. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7268509/ Hook, C. D., Damos, J. R. (2008). Vacuum-Assisted Vaginal Delivery. Am Fam Physician 78(8): 953-960. https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1015/p953.html Tsakiridis, I., Giouleka, S., Mamopoulos, A., et al. (2020). Operative vaginal delivery: a review of four national guidelines. J Perinat Med 48(3): 189-198. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31926101/ Verma, G. L., Spalding, J. J., Wilkinson, M. D., et al. (2021). Instruments for assisted vaginal birth. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD005455.pub3/full   Internal Monitoring References: Euliano, T. Y., Darmanjian, S., Nguyen, M. T., et al. (2017). Monitoring fetal heart rate during labor: A comparison of three methods. J Pregnancy 2017: 8529816. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5368359/ Neilson, J. P. (2015). Fetal electrocardiogram (ECG) for fetal monitoring during labor. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 12: CD000116. https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD000116.pub5/full Harper, L. M., Shanks, A. L., Tuuli, M. G., et al. (2013). The risks and benefits of internal monitors in laboring patients. Am J Obstet Gynecol 209(1): 38.e1-38.e6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3760973/ Bakker, J. J. H., Verhoeven, C. J. M., Janssen, P. F., et al. (2010). Outcomes after internal versus external tocodynamometry for monitoring labor. N Engl J Med 362(4): 306-13. https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa0902748?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Frolova, A. I., Stout, M. J., Carter, E. B., et al. (2021). Internal fetal and uterine monitoring in obese patients and maternal obstetrical outcomes. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 3(1): 100282. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33451595/ Bakker, J. J. H., Janssen, P. F., van Halem, K. (2013). Internal versus external tocodynamometry during induced or augmented labor. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 8: CD006947. https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD006947.pub3/full van Halem, K., Bakker, J. J. H., VerHoeven, C. J., et al. (2011). Does use of an intrauterine catheter during labor increase risk of infection? J Maternal Fetal Neonatal Med 25(4): 415-418. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/14767058.2011.582905 For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on:  TikTok Instagram  Pinterest   Ready to get involved?  Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) here  Find an EBB Instructor here  Click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class.