19. Ask the Midwife Q&A with Ailsa Emmel

<p class="p1">When you are expecting a baby, there are so many decisions to make before, during, and after labor. Having a midwife can be a true source of comfort throughout this time. What exactly is a midwife though? How does it differ from an OB or doula?  My friend Ailsa is on the show to shed some light on what exactly a midwife does. I know you will feel Ailsa’s passion for helping women feel comfortable and stay safe during pregnancy, labor, and delivery.  </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Ailsa Emmel is a certified nurse midwife and a huge advocate for women empowerment. Previously, she was a commissioned officer and Navy Nurse. Once she had her twins, she attended the University of Miami to complete Midwifery school. </p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1">In this episode we discuss:</p> <p class="p1">-The difference between an OBGYN, midwife, and doula</p> <p class="p1">-Making important decisions during labor and after birth such as epidurals, VBACs, and delayed cord clamping</p> <p class="p1">-The motherhood comparison game that begins during pregnancy </p> <p class="p1">-Black maternal health disparities</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1">Resources mentioned:</p> <p class="p1">-Ailsa's Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/_happygocurly_/">@_happygocurly_</a></p> <p class="p1">-<a href= "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/irth-birth-without-bias/id1537466974">Irth: Birth Without Bias</a></p> <p class="p1">-<a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAXisi1Mpt0">Hear from the founder of Irth</a></p> <p class="p1">-<a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Strangers-Should-about-People/dp/0316478520">Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know,</a> Malcolm Gladwell</p> <p class="p1">-<a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Coddling-American-Mind-Intentions-Generation/dp/0735224919/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1623370676&sr=1-1">The Coddling of the American Mind</a>, Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt </p> <p class="p1">-<a href= "https://blackmamasmatter.org/">b