The Midwife Podcast Sofia Scheuerman

On this episode of The Midwife Podcast, we explore the profound experiences of Jeanna Deswert a midwife who has worked in various crisis areas around the world. Jeanna shares her journey providing care in Greece, Lebanon, Mexico, Bangladesh, and Ecuador. We discuss the challenges of working as a midwife in crisis areas and the dynamics of birth within each setting. Jeanna also highlights the undervaluing of the rite of passage that is birth in our society and how certain interventions during birth can disconnect individuals from their experience. We delve into the importance of midwifery care that centers on the individual and how it empowers them to listen to their bodies during birth. Tune in to hear our guest's inspiring stories of births in humanitarian settings and how their work as a midwife has impacted their worldview. Also, check out Jeanna's book 'Refugee' on Amazon if you want to hear more stories.

*New Episode* In today's episode, your host Sofia Scheuerman delves into the intriguing life and career of Mary Sullivan, a midwife who worked closely with Gloria LeMay for many years. Together they faced a lawsuit related to the death of a baby, the case reached the Supreme Court of Canada. Mary's experiences shed light on the complexities of being a midwife and the fight for legitimacy. Join us as we explore Mary's path to becoming a midwife, the struggles she faced during the legal battle, and the impact she made within the birthing community. Get ready for an episode filled with stories of empowerment, resilience, and the pursuit of individualized care. Let's dive in!

Welcome back to The Midwife Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing the Leah Hatcher a midwife in Kauai. Leah is a passionate midwife who believes in the power and nuances of home birth. She shares her experience and insights into why some women choose home birth over hospital birth, and the importance of safety, support, and autonomy during this transformative time. Leah reminds us that the decision to have a home birth should not be taken lightly, as it involves careful consideration of potential risks and rewards. As a midwife, Leah's role is to support women throughout the birthing process, providing essential care and monitoring the well-being of both mother and baby. Join us as Leah shares her personal stories, the challenges she faces as a midwife, and her exciting plans for the future. So grab a cup of tea, sit back, and get ready for an enlightening and empowering conversation with Leah Hatcher on The Midwife Podcast. Let's dive in!

On this episode of The Midwife Podcast, Dana Fetherstonhaugh shares her experiences as a midwife in British Columbia in the eighties. She explains the importance of creating a strong connection with families during the period of care. We discuss the natural strength and internal knowledge of women during childbirth. Dana shares a powerful method of visualization to get birthing people in touch with the anatomy of prenancy and birth. Lastly, we discuss how the registration of midwives impacted her midwifery practice. Enjoy this sweet episode!

On this episode of The Midwife Podcast, we dive into the challenges midwives face when providing care in crisis and disaster situations. Midwives have to overcome a variety of obstacles to provide skilled and compassionate care in crisis zones. Laureli shares what it's like for midwives to work in Bangladesh with the Rohingya and in Greece with refugees. Additionally, we explore the work of Global Midwife Response (formally known as Midwife Pilgrim), an organization that provides midwifery care in low-resource areas. They aim to fill gaps in disaster relief by prioritizing reproductive health. This is an inspiring episode about providing midwifery care to populations of people in the most vulnerable of situations.

Pat Chouinard tells stories of her experience as a lay midwife before licensure of midwives in British Colombia. She speaks of birth as a rite of passage and values giving the birth back to the birthing person. Mother to many she had one of the first VBACs in BC!