Ep 273: Marching to the Beat of Your Own Drum: Nuance in Midwifery Care

Have you ever found yourself clinging so tightly to something- only to realize that it wasn’t serving you the way you once thought it would?   Today we’re speaking with Carey Glenn, a Certified Professional Midwife who is keenly aware of the traps of dogma in all areas of the birthing world.  Often times we’re so able to see what’s “wrong” in the hospital system, but do we ever stop and look at our own choices and question why we’re making the decisions that we’re making?   This episode is such a delightful conversation for both mothers and midwives, and I know that you’re going to gain beautiful insight on what it’s like to walk a balanced path– whatever that looks like for you.     Episode Roundup: I love Carey’s well-rounded approach.  In the years that I’ve been involved in birth, I’ve certainly seen strong, dogmatic camps.  You HAVE to give birth in the hospital- it’s the only way!  You HAVE to have a nurse midwife, it’s the only way!  You HAVE to have a freebirth– it’s the only way!  My friends, let’s make space for nuance.  When we cling to  ideology instead of intuition, it’s easy to become confused and honestly, manipulated.   Next, the importance of care providers choosing to heal.  This is huge.  Midwives, are you processing your trauma?  Do you feel that you have the resources to do so?  Seek support.  Seek community.  Please do not isolate yourself– this work is heavy, but beautiful.  Finding healing can help you prevent burnout and allow you to care for your clients as fresh individuals without carrying in the baggage of previous experiences along with your midwifery bag into the birthing space. Finally, you’ve got to check out Carey’s drumming tracks.  They are so beautiful, so enjoyable, and so likely what I’ll be listening to the next time I give birth.   Rooted Birth Rhythms by Sacred Heart Beats: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1K898fhwDdVUj2oEqSouME?si=XJZSdO32T0iB2S0zCfaCFw   Links: Samaritan Ministries Happy Homebirth Academy Interview Application Youtube Link