The EngagED Midwife

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In this episode, Cara and Missi explore the concept of scope of practice for midwives in the US.  Several factors affect scope including national standards, state boards, and individual facilities.  As many states fight for full practice authority, understanding scope is of the utmost importance.  Listen in for tips on advocacy, knowing the role, and fighting for practice at the highest level of our training.  

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In this episode, Cara and Missi give their advice for getting down to studying.  Everything from how to read, and how to take notes, to how to use your questions banks more efficiently is covered here.  Don't know what kind of learner you are?  Listen carefully as the girls tell you how to unlock your own studying potential.  We know you can do hard things.  Even studying.

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In this episode, Cara and Missi discuss the GBS treatment guidelines.  Dealing with GBS can be tricky, especially when a patient presents with an unknown status.  Tune in to hear a review of all of the algorithms for managing this common diagnosis in labor.  

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In this episode, Cara and Missi give you all of the tricks that you might not read about in all of those textbooks.  Fun antidotes from nurses, tips from preceptors, and intuition gained from years of practice are all highlighted in this not-so-evidence-based episode.

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In this episode, Cara and Missi take a deep dive into anemia.  Join the girls for a conversation around diagnosis, treatment, and education geared toward patients with anemia.  

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In this episode, Cara and Missi discuss preconception and prenatal genetic testing.  Find out the differences between screening and diagnosis and the appropriate tests for each trimester in this information packed session.

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In this episode, Cara and Missi dive into the topic of perinatal loss and support.  They are  joined by Stacey Gripshover who is a board certified Pysch- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.  Through perinatal loss, Stacey, along with her husband Leo, honor their baby Blue by relentlessly pursuing other grieving families in hopes of helping them navigate their grief journey.    You won't want to miss the story of her journey to the goal of providing maternal mental health to women in need.  

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In this episode, Cara and Missi are joined by Belinda Lashea, CNM, MSN and Erin Meyers in an exploration of community birth.  Belinda and Erin explain why out of hospital birth is so empowering and how midwives are seen in the community.  You won't want to miss this discussion on midwives in the community and the impact they make.

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In this episode, Cara and Missi explore the important psychologic tasks of pregnancy.  Midwives can provide the best support both physiologically and psychologically during pregnancy.  This episodes works through t the major tasks in each trimesters and how midwives can provide support to their patients.  

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In this episode, Cara and Missi review the screening, diagnosis, and treatment for depression in women across the lifespan.  Here you will find a review of recommendations, screening tools, and pharmacology that can help you be a light to the people that need you most.