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In this episode, Cara and Missi compare and contrast active versus physiologic management of the third stage of labor.  Using the evidence as a guide, this conversation will help nurses and providers alike find their own way to manage third stage and understand the risk factors that may prompt active management.

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In this episode, Cara and Missi discuss the ins and outs of vaginitis.  Most midwives can easily treat normal presentation of vaginitis using the CDC recommendations.  In this overview, abnormal presentations and treatment for recurrent infections are reviewed and tips and tricks for clinical practice are discussed.

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In this episode, Cara is joined by her twin sister Diana Bowman, who is a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner. Diana shares her expertise in caring for critically ill patients with us, while Cara highlights the importance of interprofessional collaborative care. Topics include sepsis, respiratory support, and resuscitation. 

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In this episode, Cara and Missi provide an overview of the physiology, diagnosis, and treatment of jaundice.  As care providers for babies up to 28 days, it is imperative the midwives understand how to identify jaundice and provide anticipatory guidance to parents of newborns with hyperbilirubinemia.  Join in and build your foundational knowledge of management of jaundice with the girls.

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In this episode, Cara and Missi step away from clinical conversations to talk about what it looks like to prioritize your life and get organized.  The girls discuss how to micro-schedule, make effective lists, and establish priorities to help you live a more well rounded life.

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In this episode,  Cara and Missi are joined by Dr. Teresa Ash  for a conversation around interprofessional collaboration between APRNs and Pharmacists.  Dr. Ash is a PharmD who is the Chief Operation Officer at Mercy Anderson in Cincinnati, OH.   Her wealth of experience provides insight on how to utilize pharmacy in the care of patients.  She offers up valuable advice on resources, chronic disease management, and clinical pearls for midwifery and women's health practice.

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In this quick update, Cara and Missi give all of the updates about what's coming from DeliverED Exam Prep.  The girls are so excited to announce our their new products and updates to the existing programs to help ensure student success.

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In this episode, Cara and Missi discuss induction of labor.  Everything from bishop score to pharmacology to mechanical ripening, the girls are here for all of it.   We recognize that induction of labor is certainly facility dependent, but tune in to listen as the girls give the scoop on getting babies out.

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In this episode, Cara and Missi are joined by Elizabeth Holbein, RN, IBCLC, for a discussion on breast feeding you won't want to miss.  Elizabeth gives us awesome tips on how to help our patients be successful and how to manage those not so easy complications.

Resources:
Elizabeth's go to haakkaa https://a.co/d/cHuXMFg
Breastfeeding network https://www.appalachianbreastfeedingnetwork.org/lactation-resource-database.html
Breast feeding helphttps://ohiobreastfeedingalliance.org/breastfeeding-help

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In this episode, Cara and Missi discuss identification and management of the acute abdomen in pregnancy.  This conversation specifically focuses on non-obstetrical causes of abdominal pain.  Although midwives are not surgeons, good assessment and diagnostic skills are crucial to the timely identification and management of abdominal emergencies.