Thank you for joining us for this special interview with Janette Gyesky and Morgan Miller of the Bend Birth Center. Listen as Janette and Morgan share their passion for providing midwifery care and candidly talk about the joys and challenges of life as a midwife. We also share our home birth experience with the Bend Birth Center. 

Topics covered:

- Janette and Morgan's personal journeys to the profession of midwifery- Janette's challenges in opening the Bend Birth Center in 2007- The daily life of a midwife and what it's like to be on call- How cultural attitudes and assumptions impact our understanding of the birth process- The benefits of midwifery care and the importance of personal choice and available birth care options- Our positive experiences with midwifery care, home birth, and hospital care - Advice for mothers and couples exploring birth care options

Resources:

Bend Birth Center

The Bend Birth Center offers licensed midwifery care for the Central Oregon area, providing one-on-one prenatal, birth, postpartum and well-baby care in a loving and respectful environment.

Thanks for listening!