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In this episode, Cara and Missi talk about mentoring and what it has meant in their careers.  The girls give shout outs to important people that have shaped their professional lives and explain formal versus informal mentoring.  You don't want to miss this episode on when to phone a friend.

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In this episode, Cara and Missi review the AGOG practice bulletin and recommendations for overweight and obese patients in the antepartum period.  We understand that this is a sensitive topic to consider with patients and this episode is meant to serve as a way to start this  conversation.  

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In this episode, Cara and Missi give you all of the details of their holiday wish list including gifts for students, preceptors, midwives, and all those birth workers we love so much.  You won't want to miss this one.  

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In this episode, Cara and Missi are again joined by Amy for a conversation around the new CDC guidelines for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and infections.  This quick chat focuses on the main treatment changes that were highlighted in the July 2021 update.  Don't forget to bookmark the webpage and delete that app!

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In  this episode, Cara and Missi breakdown the physiology behind abnormal uterine bleeding.  Beginning with a brief overview of the menstrual cycle, the team will talk about correct language, assessment, and how to correctly diagnose bleeding disorders.

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In this Episode, Cara and Missi get real about the postpartum period.  Everything from breastfeeding, bleeding, and contraception, tune in to hear their advice for patient teaching, anticipatory guidance and what to expect in the postpartum period.

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In this episode, Cara and Missi are joined by Amy Palmer to talk all of the details on getting that first job.  Everything from malpractice, to salary, to asking the right questions, students and new midwives won't want to miss this midwives tell all episode.

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In this, the last episode of season 2,  Cara and Missi start with an overview of the hypothalmic-pituitary-adrenal axis as a basis for a comprehensive conversation around contraception.  Progesterone only, LARCS, combined methods, and everything in between. Come one, come all.  If you need a refresher on contraception, then this is your episode.  

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In this episode, Cara and Missi get real about the ins and outs of being a midwife.  They discuss schedules, balance, and mental health in a candid and open way to help others process their own professional lives.  Grab a cup of coffee and join as the girls talk about the #midwifelife.

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In this episode, Cara and Missi review the new guidelines for postpartum hemorrhage identification, prevention, and management.  Citing the ACOG practice bulletin, the World Health Organization, and the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health, this discussion will bring students and midwives up to date on what is new for clinical practice.