Show Notes
Midwives are often misunderstood. This episode separates fact from fiction, explores the full scope of midwifery beyond birth and explains how midwives differ from nurses, doulas and doctors.
Guests: Sheetal Samson — Midwife, Leader and Educator Eunice Atsali — Midwife, Lecturer and Maternal Health Researcher Melanie Jackson — Midwife, Researcher and Host of The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast
Hosted by: Ana Gutiérrez and Kimberly Durdin
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