Head On View (midwife life)

By Midwives: Carly (RM/RN) and Laura (RM/LC)

Two midwives, chatting about all things midwifery and nursing related. Life, work, relationships....no topic is off limits.

We vent after our shitty shifts, we laugh about the things only healthcare ... more

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The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.

Head On View (midwife life) episodes:

August 28, 2024 S4 Ep6: Journey of an Irish Midwife: Molly's Experience Working in Australia
In this episode Carly is joined by Molly, an Irish midwife now working in Australia. They discuss Molly's journey to Australia, the visa application process, and the practical challenges she faced. Molly shares her experience working in both large tertiary hospitals and smaller rural units, highlighting differences in practices and workplace dynamics. They also delve into the cultural and professional adjustments Molly had to make, the flexibility offered by working holiday visas, and the benefits and hurdles of contract work. Despite the challenges, Molly's story is an inspiring look at making life-changing moves and adapting to new environments.
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34min
August 02, 2024 S4 Ep5: Navigating Nursing During COVID: A Chat with Olivia
In this episode of Head On View, Carly interviews Olivia, who graduated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Olivia shares her journey from high school to becoming a nurse and later a midwife. She discusses the challenges of studying and working in nursing during COVID, the intricacies of her double degree in nursing and international studies and her passion for midwifery. Olivia also recounts her time working in ICU, the impact of the pandemic on her early career and her current new graduate year in midwifery. The conversation touches on the importance of support systems, adequate staffing and potential future endeavors in the field.
You can follow Olivia on tiktok @oliviaday71
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27min
July 04, 2024 S4 Ep4: Indie RAN life
From Travel Nurse to Remote Area Nurse: Indie's Journey and Experiences
In this episode, Carly catches up with Indie, a travel nurse who recently trained as a remote area nurse (RAN). Indie shares her journey from being a novice travel nurse to taking specialised courses and gaining experiences in different nursing roles, including emergency departments and multi-purpose facilities. She discusses the challenges and rewards of remote area nursing, the necessity of additional qualifications and the importance of safety in isolated areas. Indie also reflects on her travels across Australia, the significance of community and support and her viral presence on social media platforms like TikTok. The conversation touches on the ups and downs of nomadic life, the connections formed on the road and plans for the future.
Follow Indie here
Instagram, Tiktok + YouTube @itsindiep
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33min
May 28, 2024 S4 Ep3 Exploring Sexual and Reproductive Health Nursing with Kylie
******TOPIC WARNING This episode discusses miscarriage and abortion******
In this episode of Head On View, hosts Carly and Laura speak with Kylie, a sexual and reproductive health nurse with extensive experience as a midwife. Kylie shares her journey to her current role, highlighting her background in public health education focusing on sexual health, HIV, and hepatitis. She discusses her decision to pursue nursing and midwifery to engage directly with communities, rather than developing policies. Kylie elaborates on her role, including providing medical abortion care, handling STI screenings, and educating on sexual and reproductive health across various life stages. She touches on challenges faced in regions with limited access to abortion services and the evolving laws around nurse and midwife involvement in abortion care. The conversation also covers the importance of normalizing discussions on sexual health, consent in healthcare, and the impact of language and stigma on patient care. Kylie mentions considering further qualifications to expand her scope of practice and her love for her work, despite societal challenges around sexual and reproductive health.
Sexual Health Courses
https://familyplanningallianceaustralia.org.au/learn/https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-certificate-in-sexual-health/
Cervical Screening Training (Victoria)
https://www.cancervic.org.au/get-support/for-health-professionals/cervical-screening-providers/nurse-cervical-screening-provider-certification
Early medical abortion
https://whvtraining.com.au/product/early_medical_abortion/#:~:text=This%20short%20online%20course%20developed,context%20of%20abortion%20in%20Victoria.
ASHM online training
https://ashm.org.au/learning-hub/midwives/
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41min
February 21, 2024 S4 Ep2: Chats with Kath from FitNest Mama
We've packed alot into this 40 minutes:
Kath shares her journey from massaging sweaty footy players to specializing in women's health physiotherapy, inspired by her own experiences of motherhood.
We discuss the importance of proactive health measures, encouraging women to seek support and education before issues arise.
Kath shares her own postpartum experiences, including symptoms of prolapse from overexertion and the importance of recognising one's limitations.
We discuss the need for midwives to have training in pelvic floor health and the significance of early intervention and education during antenatal care.
Address the stigma surrounding pelvic floor issues and the necessity for open conversations to destigmatize topics like incontinence.
Kath explains how pelvic floor assessments are conducted and the benefits of techniques like perineal massage.
The impact of epidurals on pelvic floor outcomes and the importance of informed decision-making during childbirth.
**Connect with Kath** Find Kath on all the socials @fitnestmama for more information and resources on women's health.
Kath also has a podcast, the Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery Podcast, where each week she dives into all things pregnancy care, childbirth and postnatal recovery, helping you to have a wonderful pregnancy and after birth experience.
Link below for the preparing for birth checklist ⬇️
https://www.fitnestmama.com/free
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43min
February 02, 2024 S4 Ep 1: Welcome to 2024
Hello and welcome to 2024 and Season 4 of our little pod.
Laura + Carly are catching up on life. Laura's filling us in on her new job as a LC for a local council, thinking about her next contract and reflecting on her last one. We discuss MGP contracts, the pay, being on call, life/work balance....it's alot!!! Carly updates on her travel life, her current contract, internet dramas, agency dramas and where we're heading next.
Enjoy and we've got lots of great guests lined up this year.
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39min
December 26, 2023 S3 Ep 8: Travel tales
OK it's only taken 2 months to edit and upload this....but here it is!!!!
Let's catch up.....life updates from Carly + Laura.....and today's "guests" are us!!!!! Laura has come to the dark side and is in on her first ever travel contract.
So if you've ever thought about dipping your toes into the travel world, have a listen and get a little glimpse into contract life.
We're giving all our best travel tips: agency tips, packing tips....make sure you pack a mirror!!!!
🤞 we will be back in your ears soon
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1h 8min
August 23, 2023 S3 Ep7 The True You with Steph Serone
S3 Ep7: Today we chatted with Stephanie from The True You. Steph talks about experiencing bullying growing up, bullying within the workplace and being with a narcissistic partner and how that changed her outlook on life and affected her self-esteem. We delve into her journey with mental health and chronic pain.
Steph has an offer for Head On View listeners: The 1st listener to contact Steph via Instagram @_thetrueyou_ will receive an emotional health check for FREE. Anyone else can book a session in with Steph for the discounted price of $97, normally $300 - use link below to book in
https://calendly.com/meetthetrueyou/60min?back=1&month=2023-08
#positiveaffirmations #luckygirlsyndrome #manifestations #toxicworkplace #loveyourself #creatrix #transformologist #headonview #midwifery #nursing #midwifepodcast #nursepodcast #studentmidwife #studentnurse #travelmidwife
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36min
July 25, 2023 S3 Ep6. Looking backwards...and forwards
S3 Ep6: Hindsight.....always a wonderful thing. I'm looking back at my last contract, but with a few months passing, I'm in a much more positive frame of mind. And...da da da....Laura is joining the ranks of travel midwifing. The ranting is at a minimum!!!!
I've moved states from NSW to QLD, and now dealing with transitioning from working online to going back to full paper based. Are we turning into a travel midwife podcast???!!! Maybe but that's ok!!!
side note: I'm behind on the uploads as we're still talking about Penny being pregnant!!!!
📸 a selection of travel midwife pics
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24min
July 06, 2023 S3 Ep5 Life Update
S3 Ep5. Hey besties....grab your wine, rant incoming (yes this was recorded a couple of months ago, and I'm very inconsistent with uploads...so thanks for sticking with us) ....First...Penny has some news...twins due very soon.
I was clearly having a bad day when we recorded this....you know those days when you just need to come home and vent....Well here I am....get me off my high horse 🐎
Listening back I sound a little demanding and maybe a bit crazy....but you know what they say....we're not crazy.....it's your behaviour that's made me crazy!!!!!
Enjoy the life updates
#headonviewpodcast #midwife #midwifery #podcast #nursingpodcast #midwifepodcast #nurselife #midwifelife #nurse #nursing #studentmidwife #studentnurse #lifeasamidwife #travelmidwife #agencymidwife #australia #travelnurse #twins #pregnancy
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37min

FAQs about Head On View (midwife life):

How many episodes does Head On View (midwife life) have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.