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RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT YOU CAN ACCESS IN THE CAR, GYM, OR ANYWHERE! InJoy's podcast features enlightening interviews with health educators, leaders, influencers, and advocates in maternal-child health who focus on transforming care through education. Tune in, learn, and be inspired by these empowering leaders who are passionate about making a difference—just like you. You’ll get ideas you can implement right away!

  1. MAY 2

    S9 E1 Preparing for Low-Intervention Birth with Sarah, the “Labor Junkie RN”

    Sarah —better known as the “Labor Junkie RN”— is a practicing high-risk labor nurse, social media influencer, and mom of three.  You may have seen her on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook sharing evidence-based insights on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.  She often ends reels with “For more information on pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum, give me a follow and check out my page”.  So, we did—and invited her to share her wisdom with you in this special podcast episode.  As a nurse and mom of three who chose unmedicated births, Sarah brings a unique perspective to the low-intervention birth experience. In this podcast, we talk to her about her choices and tips for others if they plan to have low- intervention births. But she’s quick to remind us, she thinks the right choice for birthing families is the choice they make, and hopes we remember that birth is not a competition. Everyone should make their own choices.   Listen and Learn:  Why Sarah decided to make reels for social media—and how she keeps it going  Her passion for informed consent and education  Why she attended a birth class with her husband even though she was already an OB nurse   How planning ahead helps families achieve their birth goals  How she supports her patients in labor specific to their birth plan  When and how parents can ask to change to a nurse who supports their goals in labor  How a doula or other trained labor support person can make a difference  What a difference it can make to stay home in early labor on outcomes  Why she chose not to be induced  How exercise, yoga, and good nutrition helped her through her births  Resources & Mentions:  tiktok.com/@labor_junkie_rn  instagram.com/labor_junkie_rn   facebook.com/LaborJunkieRN   youtube.com/@labor_junkie_rn  Related Products from InJoy:  Understanding Birth  Understanding Natural Childbirth Techniques eClass  Stages of Labor  Pain Management for Childbirth, Volume 1: Comfort Techniques  Related Blogs and Podcasts from InJoy:  Blog: Tips for Teaching a Childbirth Class: Introducing the TENS Unit as a Labor Comfort Measure  Podcast: Spinning Babies – Comfort in Pregnancy and Easier Births with Gail Tully

    1h 4m

  2. 12/11/2024

    S8 E7 Dialogue in Action: How Disruption in Current Norms Can Lead to Meaningful Change With Dr. Renée Canady

    Too many moms and babies are dying in the US! Many of those tragedies are avoidable. We have seen this problem, talked about the problem, and yet, the problem still exists. Poor outcomes can happen because of lack of respect and not listening to what is being said by the patient, especially BIPOC patients.   Today we are speaking to Dr. Renée Canady, a relationship-driven leader and author of the recently published book, “Room at the Table: A Leader’s Guide to Advancing Health Equity and Justice.”  She is recognized as a national thought leader in the areas of health inequities and disparities, cultural competence, and social justice. Dr. Canady has been highly influential in broadening the discussion of health equity and social justice while serving on numerous national boards, review panels, and advisory groups.   We wanted to talk with her after we learned what she is doing to advance change for pregnant and birthing women and families in the Detroit area. Join us to learn about her leadership in bringing about positive change for birthing families. She left us with this thought: “Don’t get tired of doing the right thing. There will be a benefit to you, to me, and to generations if we don’t throw in the towel”.     Listen and Learn:  What it means to look through an equity lens  How productive outrage and righteous indignation can make changes for the better  How these types of conversations impact the life expectancy of mothers and babies  Why we need to understand that the mom is the expert of the mom  What servant leadership has to do with positive change  The difference between power and empowerment  How understanding generational birth experiences can change the current culture of a mom and family  Resources, Mentions & Related Products from InJoy  More about Dr. Canady   To learn more about “Room at the Table,” click here.  Podcasts  Getting Uncomfortable About Health Equity with Natalie Burke   Mama Bird: Serving the Community Through Compassionate Doula Services  Creating Breastfeeding-Friendly Communities   Blogs  Language Justice: Perinatal Education in Multiple Languages Means Healthier Outcomes for All  Walking Across Kenya to Support Safe Births and Secure Families: Reflections and Lessons Learned   Webinars  The Impact of Racism in Healthcare and the Perinatal Period – Part 1  The Impact of Racism in Healthcare and the Perinatal Period – Part 2

    52 min

  3. 11/13/2024

    S8 E6: Expert Insights: Latest Updates on Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols, RDN

    Gestational diabetes changes the direction of many women’s pregnancies.  Once the determination is made, things are not so straightforward after that.  In this podcast we will explore how the path to birth changes once a diagnosis is made and what women can do to have a birth with as few complications as possible. We also look at what women can do to prevent the diagnosis in the first place.  We discussed this important topic with Lily Nichols, who is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition guidance. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is the co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy and the author of two books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily’s bestselling books have helped tens of thousands of mamas (and babies!). They are used in university-level maternal nutrition and midwifery courses and have even influenced prenatal nutrition policy internationally.     Listen and Learn:  How women can change things in their lives to avoid gestational diabetes What impact exercise has on blood sugar levels  How much education most OBs/MFMs/FMOBs have in nutrition and gestational diabetes  What tests are currently used to look for gestational diabetes and how accurate they are  Why old standards of test outcomes are still in practice and what newer options are available that may be more predictive How the morning meal affects blood sugar levels    Resources & Mentions:  Lily Nichols’ Website     Related Products from InJoy: Understanding Pregnancy Curriculum Understanding Birth Curriculum Understanding Prenatal Nutrition

    57 min

  4. 10/10/2024

    S8E5: Comforting Mothers Who Have Experienced Infant Loss with Elizabeth O’Donnell of Aaliyah in Action

    When a mother has the devastating experience of leaving the hospital without a baby and perhaps only a memory box, many in our society expect them to get on with living and go back to their normal life.  But their life is changed forever, and many don’t recognize or acknowledge that. Today we will hear the story of grief, anger, a battle, and finally, a life’s purpose for one mother who had to walk this hard path. Through her mission, she struggled to get family leave extended to grieving parents, so no one would have to suffer as she did. She also discovered the importance of providing resources for self-care and connection to bereavement groups. Elizabeth “Liz” O’Donnell is a steadfast infant loss advocate leading the charge in raising awareness and prevention of stillbirth and infant mortality. Her daughter, Aaliyah, was born still in 2020. Today, she runs a one-woman non-profit, Aaliyah in Action, keeping her daughter’s spirit alive, supporting mothers and families across the country who experience the pain of losing a baby, and advocating for legislation that could reduce the number of U.S. stillbirths. Liz is also a Director of Awareness for PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, a grassroots initiative that advocates for evidence-based, respectful, and equitable maternity care aimed at preventing loss when possible. Before her advocacy work, Liz was a dedicated D.C. Public Schools elementary math and science schoolteacher for 7 years.    Listen and Learn: What hospitals traditionally do when a baby is born still How it feels for one mom to leave the hospital with empty arms That some states give FMLA leave for the parents of loss, and some don’t Why Liz created this package for other grieving moms What is in the Self Care Box and why many hospitals now give out the boxes How you can share the importance of post-loss care with your hospital or agency   Resources & Mentions: Aaliyah in Action Push for Empowered Pregnancy Count the Kicks Elizabeth O'Donnell - hello@aaliyahinaction.org   Related Products from InJoy: Guide to Grief and Healing After the Loss of Your Baby

    39 min

  5. 09/19/2024

    S8 E4: The Latest in Treating Substance Use in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding With Dr. Kaylin Klie, MD, MA of UCHealth

    Join us for the latest information on perinatal addiction.  We will explore the most commonly used substances that affect the lives of families and their babies during pregnancy and postpartum. We also discuss the new legislation in some states that has changed the way that parents with substance use issues are treated.  Since it’s been proven that punitive measures do not lead to change with people who have this complicated problem, new laws were put into place with the hope that women with substance use issues start prenatal care earlier. You’ll also learn how educators and other birth workers can offer resources for those who want to seek help.     Our guest, Dr. Kaylin Klie, MD, MA is an addiction medicine specialist who works at UCHealth in Colorado as an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Psychiatry with a special focus on perinatal addiction. She is the founder of the Denver Health and University of Colorado OB Addiction Medicine clinics, which provide integrated peripartum care and substance use assessment and treatment for pregnant and mothering women.  Dr. Klie has been on a steering committee member for the State of Colorado Substance Exposed Newborn task force, and the co-chair for Provider Education. She served on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Maternal Mortality Review Committee, helping healthcare workers and the public understand the impact substance use continues to have on maternal morbidity and mortality in Colorado.    Listen and Learn   How legislative changes for Colorado families include that substance exposure during a pregnancy alone is no longer automatically considered child abuse or neglect How a punitive response to substance use in pregnancy has negative health effects for families, instead of being helpful   What is meant by “context more than the toxicology” in helping to keep a plan of safe care for the family  That substance use covers a wide variety of products that people are addicted to  How to think about what kind of support a person who uses substances may need  When we welcome people with substance use into our services and classes, it helps them seek prenatal care rather than waiting due to fear    Resources & Mentions Get in touch with Dr. Klie:  KAYLIN.KLIE@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU    Related Products from InJoy Understanding Pregnancy Curriculum Understanding Birth Curriculum Understanding Breastfeeding Curriculum Alcohol & Pregnancy You Can Quit! How to Stop Smoking During Pregnancy Healthy Steps for Teen Parents

    1h 6m
  6. Season 8 Episode 3: Mama Bird: Serving the Community Through Compassionate Doula Services

    08/28/2024

    Season 8 Episode 3: Mama Bird: Serving the Community Through Compassionate Doula Services

    Mama Bird Doula Services' mission is to improve the maternal health outcomes for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) and their babies in their community.  They believe that all birthing persons and their families should feel Safe, Seen, and Heard. Through lived experience, the founder of Mama Bird, Birdie Johnson, came to understand the importance of having complete support and information to make decisions for the best possible outcomes.  Knowing that this support and information is often missing, she made it her mission to be sure that others would have a better birth and postpartum experience than she had. Because knowledge is power, she set out to make the childbearing year better for those in her community.   Today’s podcast includes the history of Mama Bird Doula Services as we visit with Felicia Hawkins, Director of Doula Program, and Emma Lemke, Director of Communications and Outreach.  Felicia is a seasoned healthcare professional and dedicated advocate for expectant mothers and Mama Bird’s Doula Mentor. With 24 years of dynamic patient/client care, a doula certification, and robust nursing expertise, Felicia brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the organization. Her alignment with Mama Bird's mission of empowering BIPOC pregnant individuals for better birth outcomes further amplifies her impact as Mama Bird’s Doula Mentor.  Emma is a dedicated professional with a background in program management and volunteer coordination, driven by her fervent commitment to reproductive justice. Her unwavering commitment to reproductive justice, bodily autonomy, queer and trans liberation, and anti-racism is evident and aligns with Mama Bird’s mission of increasing visibility for families of color.     Listen and Learn:   What gap was seen in maternity care for first black and then all people of color that Mama Bird aims to close   Who qualifies for the services Mama Bird Doula Services offers  What challenges or barriers do Mama Bird’s clients face  How the doulas who work with Mama Bird are trained  What the “Care-Team” model is   Who funds the work that the organization does  What makes Mama Bird's services different from other organizations  How listeners can create a program similar to Mama Bird in their own area    Resources & Mentions:  Mama Bird Doula Services    InJoy Products:  Understanding Pregnancy Curriculum Understanding Birth Curriculum Understanding Breastfeeding Curriculum Understanding Your Newborn Curriculum

    44 min

  7. 07/18/2024

    S8 E2: Nurse-Family Partnership: The Difference 1,000 Days Can Make

    For more than 40 years, the Nurse-Family Partnership has been improving the lives of first-time mothers and their babies! Nurses from the organization work with families for the first 1,000 days, from pregnancy until the baby reaches 2 years of age. You have probably heard of this community health program but may not have been sure of all they do.  Listen in to learn more about their successes with the more than 380,000 families that NFP nurses have served since 1996.  Perhaps some of your clients would benefit from the program!  Our guests are Jane Pray, Sara Lynch, and Wendy O’Shea, who are all part of this program in various capacities.  Jane is a Director of Regional Nursing Practice at the National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership. She helps with vision and strategic planning for the Nursing Department.  Sara has worked for NFP for over 25 years. She is now the Senior Manager for Nursing Education.  She manages the nursing teams and facilitates education sessions and webinars. Wendy is a Senior Manager for Nursing Practice where she has worked for six years.  Before coming to NFP, Wendy was a nurse in maternal child health in Pennsylvania.   Listen and Learn:  How the family leads the relationship with her nurse and how the organization is client-centered   What positive outcomes are reached with first-time families in the program, including decreasing maternal and infant morbidity and mortality rates, especially those that continue to work with their nurse for two years  How helping families be self-sufficient has broader economic benefits  How the Community Advisory Board in each town helps connect families with resources  Who is eligible to become a Nurse-Family Partner client  What additional services, beyond medical checks, NFP helps with  How cultural sensitivity is built into their training and displayed everyday    Resources & Mentions:   More info on Nurse-Family Partnership   NFP Moms  Related Products from InJoy: New Parent Clips Parenting BASICS Stages of Labor Understanding Birth Curriculum Understanding Breastfeeding Curriculum Understanding Fatherhood Curriculum

    1h 1m
  8. S8E1: Birth a World Away: How One Organization Is Making a Difference in Africa with Dr. George Mulcaire-Jones of Maternal Life International

    05/01/2024

    S8E1: Birth a World Away: How One Organization Is Making a Difference in Africa with Dr. George Mulcaire-Jones of Maternal Life International

    Most of us listening today live in a well-resourced country and have access to skilled obstetrical/perinatal care. Although we do not have a perfect healthcare system here in the U.S., it is hard to imagine the realities of birth in the places in Africa we are going to talk about today.   When complications arise in the U.S. and other western countries, there are medications, supplies, and trained providers to respond in most cases.  But in Africa, there may not be any skilled birth attendants or the equipment they need to save lives during a birth if things go awry.  Many women receive little or no prenatal care. In fact, the lifetime risk of a woman dying from complications of childbirth in Africa can be as high as 1 in 38, compared to 1 in 7,500 in the U.S. Complications that may be handled without too much difficulty in a well-resourced country may lead to tragedy there.   In this episode, we will hear firsthand about the challenging situations and needs that medical providers have in various places in Africa as we speak with Dr. George Mulcaire Jones, founder of Maternal Life International. He decided that something needed to be done to improve outcomes and save as many lives as possible, while respecting each area’s unique culture. Through his eye-opening stories of mothers’ experiences, we will explore practical solutions to improve outcomes and how we can all help, even though we may be worlds away.   Dr. George Mulcaire-Jones is the founder and director of Maternal Life International.  He worked in Cameroon for two years with Mission Doctors Association and continues to work in various countries in Africa. He is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed a family medicine program at the University of Minnesota and an obstetrical fellowship at Sacred Heart and Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington.  He practiced family medicine and obstetrics for 29 years in Butte, Montana.  In addition to his work with Maternal Life International, he is the project director for the Southwest Montana Community Opioid/Substance Use Coalition and has been a consultant for the Montana Perinatal Quality Collaborative. He and his wife Mary have 6 children and 10 grandchildren.    Listen and learn:  Why Maternal Life International was born  How a stable family partnership impacts birth outcomes  How maternal death impacts more than just the lost mom and baby  Why having ultrasounds available increases the likelihood of getting other prenatal care  How in bringing medical provider training to locations in Africa, the teacher also becomes the learner  What the three “delays” are that impact outcomes  What causes stunting in children in Africa    Join us in supporting Dr. George’s life-saving work in Africa!  InJoy is honored to support the work of Maternal Life International (MLI). Their Safe Passages program is run by a very small team and can really use your help. Your donations will allow the program to purchase practical items to care for pregnant women in resource-scarce areas.    Learn more and donate.   Resources:   Maternal Life International – Safe Passages

    36 min
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RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT YOU CAN ACCESS IN THE CAR, GYM, OR ANYWHERE! InJoy's podcast features enlightening interviews with health educators, leaders, influencers, and advocates in maternal-child health who focus on transforming care through education. Tune in, learn, and be inspired by these empowering leaders who are passionate about making a difference—just like you. You’ll get ideas you can implement right away!

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