The EngagED Midwife

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In this episode, Cara and Missi break down some common conversations between providers and patients. Have you ever wondered how other providers talk to patients? Did you ever want to hear someone else's spiel? This episode will give the practicing midwife some tips and tricks on communicating with patients and things we should always be saying.

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In this episode, Cara and Missi take a look at asthma in primary care and in pregnancy. More than 22 million people in the US are diagnosed with asthma and it accounts for 14.2 million office visits annually.  Asthma management including pharmacologic treatments will be reviewed as well as treatment modalities in pregnancy.

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In this episode, Cara and Missi help to explain the new (read 2011) criteria for defining labor progress based on the Zhang research. Moving past the 1954 research from Friedman, the new labor curve suggests that we maintain more flexible parameters for defining labor progress than can help to decrease c-section rate. This episode also discusses the new literature on pitocin in latent and active phase, as well as pit breaks and adjunct therapies that may be effective.

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In this episode, Cara and Missi discuss identification and management of obstetrical causes the acute abdomen.   This conversation specifically focuses on the emergent 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.  #abdominalpain #obstetriccauses #ectopic #PUL #torsion #uterinerupture #abdominalpregnancy

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In this episode, Cara and Missi aren't talking about academic courses. Listen up to hear everything you need to know about amenorrhea. Confused about the HPA axis? Hormones giving you the run around? Tune in to hear the girls talk about why periods haven't 'come down' and how to diagnose and treat. #amenorrhea #secondaryamenorrhea #whereismyperiod #hormones #prolactin #fsh #tsh #thyroid #fertiilty #infertility

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In this episode, Cara and Missi outline the TORCH infections and considerations for the antepartum period and the newborn. TORCH can have serious implications during the neonatal period. Passing the TORCH will remind you about IgG and IgM, symptoms to look for, and risk factors that may contribute to infections. #TORCHinfections #cytomegalovirus #rubella #herpes #toxoplasmosis #parvovirus #COVID #zika #syphillis #neonataloutcomes #MFM

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In this episode, Cara and Missi chat on fetal monitoring and implications for the intrapartum period. Catch Me reviews fetal monitoring categories, the difference between non-stress and contraction stress, as well as the guidelines for intermittent and continuous fetal monitoring. This episode is for anyone out there that dares to catch those Babis...if they can. #intermittentauscultation #continousmonitoring #EFM #lowrisk #IFKYK 

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In this episode, Cara and Missi offer amazing insight on the most stressful topic of all for students- EXAM PREP!  Don't worry focuses on tips and tricks for students and offers revelations that the girls have had from teaching exam prep for 10+ years together.  Students won't want to miss this hour long conversation about get ready, feeling confident, and passing that test. #examprep #deliverEDexamprep #studyhall #resources #podcast #differentiatedlearning #talknerdytome #learningstyles #theEngagEDmidwife #testanxiety #USPSTF #asccp #cdc #boardvitals #statpearls

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In this episode, Cara and Missi get way out the midwifery comfort zone with a conversation postpartum patients that present with complications.  Triage and the Postpartum Patient covers topics such as infection, postpartum pre-eclampsia, and bleeding just to name a few.  Join in to ease your "uncomfortableness" with this complex topic. #postpartum #complications #endometritis #sepsis #urosepsis #preeclampsia #infection #symptoms #triage #thinkfast #depression 

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In this episode, Cara and Missi get intimate with a girl to girl conversation about all things sex.  From understanding your body to the anatomy of the clitoris, you won't want to miss this real talk about how to get the most from your sexual experiences.  Have a great sex life- amazing- join us to hear how to talk to your patients about how to improve what happens when they want to get down.  #forfun #vibrators #goodvibrations #toys #findyourjoy #good #giving #game #rosetoy #wecandohardthings #comeasyouare #bedsidetable #donotdisturb #selfcare