Midwife Crisis : The Podcast

Reported in a Small Town – Surviving AHPRA, Silence, and Starting Again


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In this powerful episode of Midwife Crisis, host Kelli Zakharoff speaks with an anonymous midwife, 'Sarah', about the emotional and professional challenges that come with being reported to regulatory authorities. Set against the backdrop of a small community and independent practice, Sarah shares the aftermath of an adverse event that changed everything.

The episode explores the realities of isolation, financial strain, and the ripple effects on mental health and family life. It also highlights the strength required to keep going in a system that can feel punishing and unsupportive. Sarah’s story is a rare, honest look into the burden midwives can carry—and the resilience that keeps them standing.

 

In this powerful episode of Midwife Crisis, host Kelli Zakharoff speaks with an anonymous midwife, 'Sarah', about the emotional and professional challenges that come with being reported to regulatory authorities. Set against the backdrop of a small community and independent practice, Sarah shares the aftermath of an adverse event that changed everything.

The episode explores the realities of isolation, financial strain, and the ripple effects on mental health and family life. It also highlights the strength required to keep going in a system that can feel punishing and unsupportive. Sarah’s story is a rare, honest look into the burden midwives can carry—and the resilience that keeps them standing.

Thanks for listening, for more resources and support relating to today's episode check out these links:

https://www.collectivebeing.org/

https://blueknot.org.au/

https://blueknot.org.au/supporters/self-care-for-supporters/

https://nursemidwifehpa.org.au/our-program/peer-support-service-explained

https://www.nmsupport.org.au

https://www.anmf.org.au/

https://www.nmsupport.org.au/managers-employers-and-educators/Navigating-the-notification-process

https://pynkhealth.com.au/psychologist-for-trauma

https://ntgcounselling.com.au/contact/

 

Griefline 1300 845 745

 

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

 

Lifeline Australia

Hours: Available 24 hours

Call 13 11 14 or Text 0477 13 11 14

 

Midwifery Birth Trauma Support by Jess The Midwife 

Instagram - @jess.themidwife

 

To buy your copy of Midwife Crisis: From Trust to Trauma visit: midwifecrisis.com.au


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Midwife Crisis : The PodcastBy Kelli Zakharoff