UChicago Medicine midwives Cynthia Jacinthe, DNP, APN, CNM, Wendy D. Allen, MSN, APN, CNM, and Sierra Ribero DNP, APN, CNM, discuss the misconceptions surrounding midwifery, the role midwives play during pregnancy, and the care they offer beyond childbirth. Click "Show More" to view a full table of contents of the topics discussed.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:42 What kind of training goes into becoming a midwife?
0:02:23 What is a midwife?
0:03:38 What are the benefits of choosing a midwife?
0:04:54 What is it like to work with a midwife?
0:05:53 What are the benefits of having a midwife beyond pregnancy and childbirth?
0:07:29 What kind of support do midwives offer for pregnant women?
0:09:43 If I have a high-risk pregnancy or a chronic health condition, is it ok to use a midwife?
0:11:51 What post-pregnancy services can midwives offer women?
0:13:15 How important is skin to skin contact for an infant?
0:15:35 Are midwives open to working with doulas?
0:18:11 If a birthing family would like more than one hour with their infant initially is there any pushback at UChicago Medicine?
0:18:57 What kinds of well-women care do midwives offer and help with?
0:20:16 What services does the Family Birth Center offer at UChicago Medicine?
0:21:01 What is a birth ball? What is a peanut ball?
0:22:39 What locations are midwives available at UChicago Medicine?
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