The EngagED Midwife
Episodes
132 episodes
What If The Dates Are Wrong And The Baby Tells The Truth
A newborn arrives fast, the dates are fuzzy, and everyone in the room is sure they know how far along the pregnancy was. Then the baby tells a different story. That’s where a solid gestational age assessment and real bedside pattern recognition...
Fertility Meds Made Clear
Trying to conceive can turn into a crash course in hormones overnight, and the medication list can feel like a different language. We slow it down and translate what fertility medications actually do in the body, why midwives still need to unde...
From Placenta to Production: Understanding Lactation
Milk supply can feel mysterious when you’re tired, sore, and staring at a hungry newborn. We sit down and make lactogenesis practical by walking through what’s happening in the breast during pregnancy, what flips hormonally right after the plac...
From Equity To Advocacy: Caring For The Whole Patient
What if the biggest driver of a healthy pregnancy isn’t found in a chart, but in a bus schedule, a work shift, or a zip code? In this episode, Cara and Missi pull back the curtain on social determinants of health and talk candidly about why lat...
From Vernix To Vitals: What Modern Newborn Care Gets Right
Day-one decisions shape a newborn’s first week, and small changes can prevent big problems. In this episode, Cara and Missi dig into what’s truly evidence-based now—delayed bathing to protect vernix and temperature, uninterrupted skin-to-skin t...
From Bed Rest To Breast Cancer: How To Show Up For Someone You Love
The ocean isn’t magic, but it helps the healing. We went to the beach with a full slate of work—course updates, new cases, retreat planning—and a fuller heart, talking honestly about what it takes to recover and what it means to care well. Miss...
Catching The Midwife Dream Job
Ready to land a midwifery job that actually fits your philosophy, pace, and life? We open up about our own first-job journeys—what went right, what we’d change, and how each step shaped our expectations. From researching practice models to read...
Busy Breasts, Busy Births, And Why Your Peanut Ball Deserves A Raise
A new season meets a new reality: we’re grateful for 100K downloads, proud of students who crossed the finish line after multiple tries, and honest about a recent breast cancer diagnosis that changed the rhythm of our days. Missi walks through ...
Speculums Are Scary, Guidelines Aren’t: Teen Gyn Without The Drama
A packed hallway at the ACNM Annual Meeting turned into the perfect backdrop for a clear, compassionate deep dive on adolescent gynecology. We talk candidly about what really helps teens feel safe in care: transparent consent, real confidential...
Osteoporosis Unmasked: Midwives on Screening, Risk, and Real Prevention
A fracture rarely starts with drama. It’s often a quiet misstep, a stumble off a curb, or a slip on a throw rug—and that’s exactly why bone health deserves our full attention. We’re taking a clear, practical tour through osteoporosis and osteop...
From Pen to Practice: Navigating the World of Midwifery Publishing
Ever wonder how midwifery knowledge makes its way from practice to publication? This episode pulls back the curtain on the world of midwifery publishing with two luminaries who shape how we learn and share our profession's wisdom.We're ...
Our Favorite Things: Gifts, Gear, and Self-care We Swear By
The ACNM hallways are still buzzing in our heads, our voices are scratchy from a thousand hugs, and we’re curled up with a year’s worth of holy-grail favorites to share. This is our practical, joyful guide to small upgrades that make real days ...
Silent Signals: Understanding Ovarian Clues
A stomach that feels “off” can be easy to brush aside—until it shouldn’t be. In this episode, Cara and Missi dig into the quiet warning signs of ovarian disease, separating the everyday from the rare but dangerous ovarian pathology. You’ll lear...
Inside ACNM: Leadership, Advocacy, and the Path Forward for Midwives
Midwifery is so much more than clinical care. It's about advocacy, education, research, community, and creating the future of healthcare. In this illuminating conversation with ACNM Vice President Dr. Alexis "Lexi" Dunn-Amore and CEO Dr. Michel...
Drug Dilemmas: Navigating Pharmacology for Expectant and Nursing Mothers
It’s easy for healthcare providers to feel overwhelmed by medication safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In this episode, Cara and Missi take this complex topic and make it simple.They start by highlighting a common issue: many cl...
Your Energy Is Expensive: Protecting Your Passion as a Midwife
Feeling emotionally drained, cynical about your work, or lacking professional fulfillment? You're not alone. Burnout affects healthcare providers at staggering rates, with midwives facing unique vulnerabilities due to the intensity of our profe...
Beyond the Pap: How Primary HPV Testing Is Changing Women's Healthcare
The cervical cancer screening landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and it's time everyone knows about it. From the revolutionary PAP test that changed women's healthcare decades ago to today's primary HPV screening methods, we're witnessing...
The AI Conundrum: Working Smarter Without Getting Dumber
The digital revolution continues to transform healthcare, and midwifery is no exception. As we launch Season 12 of The Engaged Midwife Podcast (approaching an incredible 100,000 downloads!), Missi and Cara dive into the fascinating world of art...
The One Where We Empty Our Inbox
Wrapping up Season 11, Cara and Missi dig deep into their fan mail bag to answer questions from listeners spanning clinical practice, education, and professional development. With their characteristic warmth and wisdom, they tackle everything f...
Sweaty Sheets and Foggy Brains: A No-BS Guide to Menopause
Are you feeling exhausted, irritable, foggy-brained, or experiencing night sweats that leave you drenched? These symptoms aren't just "part of getting older" – they're signs of hormonal changes that can be effectively treated. In this eye-openi...
Pills & Protocols: Midwives, Microbes, and Making the Right Call
When is the right time to prescribe antibiotics—and how do you pick the right one? In this episode, Cara and Missi are joined by a clinical pharmacist, Dr. Teresa Ash, to break down the science (and the art) of antibiotic selection in midwifery...
Scanning the Unknown: Decoding Ultrasound Findings in Midwifery Practice
Ultrasounds offer essential insight into maternal and fetal health—but interpreting the findings and knowing what to do next can feel overwhelming for midwifery students and new graduates. In this episode of The EngagED Midwife, Cara and Missi ...
From Shift to Shoulder: Conversations Between Midwives and L&D Nurses
What happens when midwives and labor & delivery nurses sit down to get real about collaboration, communication, and mutual respect? In this episode, Cara and Missi welcome a seasoned L&D nurse to unpack what nurses really want to know a...
The Midwifery Boards: Are You Ready For It?
Thinking about when to take your midwifery boards? Cara and Missi dive into the art of timing on this episode. They cover essential exam prep strategies, discuss the importance of self-assessment, and help you determine if you're truly ready to...
The Care and Keeping of Your V
Ever wondered what's really the best way to help patients care for their vagina and vulva? This week, Cara and Missi are cutting through the noise and providing you with the essential guide to keeping things healthy and comfortable. From gentle...