Finding the Right Midwife: A Comprehensive Guide for Expecting Mothers

Kelly and Tiffany provide a detailed discussion about how to find the right midwife once you are pregnant . The conversation revolves around:

Understanding what type of midwifery care you want
Collecting midwife referrals + researching midwives
Interviewing + consulting with midwives before you hire them
Addressing the problematic aspects of the US maternity care system by normalizing midwifery care

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:21 Understanding the Need for a Midwife

02:31 Exploring the Midwifery Model of Care

04:09 Contrasting Midwifery and Medical Models of Care

09:03 The Importance of Quality Prenatal Supplements

13:42 Personal Experiences with Midwifery Care

17:13 Getting Clear on Your Ideal Midwife

21:27 Understanding Your Birth Preferences

21:42 Collecting Midwife Referrals

22:32 The Importance of Word of Mouth in Choosing a Midwife

24:33 Researching Midwives Online

25:38 Doing In-depth Research on Potential Midwives

28:39 Interviewing and Consulting with Midwives

29:41 The Importance of Mutual Fit in the Midwife-Client Relationship

35:57 The Role of Midwives in Normalizing Birth

38:07 Joining Our Beta Childbirth Education Class

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