Midwife Life: Educating Women on All Things Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum Care, and Careers in Healthcare with Diane Ortega

17: Listener Q&A with Midwife Diane Ortega


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In this special Q&A episode, I’m answering YOUR biggest questions about pregnancy, birth, postpartum mental health, and how to build a strong support system—even if you’re not a mom! We’ll cover misconceptions about midwifery, how to prepare for birth, recognizing postpartum depression, and the power of sisterhood. If you have a question for a future episode, send it my way on Instagram (@@the.midwife.life.co) or via email ([email protected]).


✨ Topics Covered: 

✔️ The biggest misconceptions about midwifery care

✔️ How to decide if a birth center is right for you

✔️ Preparing for an unmedicated birth

✔️ Recognizing the difference between baby blues & postpartum depression

✔️ How partners can offer better support during pregnancy & postpartum

✔️ How to cultivate strong female friendships & community


📖 Resources Mentioned: 

  • Midwifery Care & Birth Outcomes – Sandall J, et al. The Lancet, 2016
  • Birth Centers & C-section Rates – Stapleton SR, et al. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health, 2013
  • Continuous Labor Support & Doulas – Bohren MA, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev., 2017
  • Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Screening – Wisner KL, et al. JAMA Psychiatry, 2013
  • The Science of Female Friendships – Taylor SE, et al. Psychological Review, 2000


    📝 Additional Support & Links: 

    • Postpartum Support Internationalwww.postpartum.net (Call or text "HELP" to 800-944-4773)
    • Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) Screening Tool: https://perinatology.com/calculators/Edinburgh%20Depression%20Scale.htm
    • Find a Birth Center Near Youwww.birthcenters.org


      💌 Want More? 👉 Submit Your Questions: DM me on Instagram @themidwifelife or email [email protected]


      👉 Sign Up for My Upcoming Workshop: Midwifing Your Life—an immersive experience designed to help women live with more intention, balance, and empowerment. Sign up for details here


      🎧 Share This Episode! If you loved this episode, please take a moment to leave a review—it helps other women find this podcast! And don’t forget to share this episode with a friend who needs it. 💜


      📢 Tag me on Instagram @themidwifelife when you’re listening! I love seeing your takeaways and connecting with you. Until next time, trust your body, trust your intuition, and keep midwifing your life! ✨

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