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Midwifery and birth in Nova Scotia
Midwives Matter
This podcast is intended to share information about birth, midwifery, the state of midwifery in Nova Scotia, and other juridictions and generate open, honest discussion about pertinent issues related to birth and perhaps create a positive shift in the birth culture that exists today.
Episodes
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
A review of birth statistics from The Farm Midwives, what is normal birth, a look at the Arrive Trial.
Recommended:
Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin and the Farm Midwives
Birth Reborn - BBC
Birth Reborn by Michel Oden't
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Colleen shares her birth story with Andrea.
Referenced: Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
A talk about the interaction of the physiology and psychology of birth
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
A brief review of events leading up to midwifery regulation, the challenges to the profession over the last 15 years and, suggestion for going forward.
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Introduction to Emma Nelson and her pursuit for a PhD exploring the history of midwifery in Nova Scotia.
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Introduction of Andrea Patchett (podcast producer) and journey in midwifery. A brief history of midwifery thru eighteen hundreds to current time.