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77. Mid-Week Midwife Episode - Embracing Birth with Student Midwife Gabrielle Gonzales


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When Gabby stepped into the birthing room for the first time, little did she know it would redraw her life's map, leading her away from nursing and toward the powerful work of a midwife.  Her story is not just about changing career paths, but a deeper transformation fueled by witnessing the raw beauty and strength of birth.

This episode is a heartfelt journey alongside Gabby, a student midwife immersing herself in the profound world of midwifery at Holly No. 7 Birth Center in Bangor. With her, we traverse the intimate space of out-of-hospital births, exploring how these encounters have shaped her mission to support families in one of life's most pivotal moments.

Gabby's narrative intertwines with the threads of her family's history, revealing how past generations have sewn seeds of passion for motherhood and birth work within her. As she navigates the demanding apprenticeship and rigorous academic pursuits, her dedication to non-biased, evidence-based information and the philosophies behind informed consent shine through.  Listeners will glean insights into the different paths of midwifery in Maine, and how each molds the way midwives like Gabby engage with expectant parents. For those drawn to the call of birth work or for future parents charting their course through the maze of childbirth options, Gabby's reflections offer guidance, encouraging an unwavering trust in one's intuition and the power of informed choice.

Thank you for tuning in and I look forward to bringing you more amazing birth stories.  Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!  And I'll see you back here again next week. 

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