Ep. 14 A Midwife in Crisis Zones - Jeanna Deswert The Midwife Podcast
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- Gesundheit und Fitness
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.
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.
1 Std. 3 Min.