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Alberta Midwives: Our Stories

Alberta Midwives: Our Stories

By: Alberta Association of Midwives
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Drawing from the personal narratives of Alberta midwives and the families they serve, the Alberta Midwives: Our Stories podcast provides an intimate glimpse into the expertise, heart and soul of Alberta's leading perinatal care providers and the people with whom they collaborate. Through our inspiring, informative and sometimes challenging conversations, host Dr. Lolly de Jonge will explore Alberta's midwifery roots, the current state and each midwife’s vision for the future, all within the context of the broader perinatal care landscape.© 2023 Alberta Association of Midwives Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Episode 7: Midwives Living and Practicing with a Disability
    Oct 29 2021

    In this episode, we explore the profession of midwifery from the perspective of two registered midwives with unique perspectives and abilities. Episode 7: Midwives Living and Practicing with a Disability introduces us to Shannon Kaltenbruner and Chantel Gauthier-Vaillancourt and their journeys to midwifery and the practice of providing care to families and catching babies. Listen as Lolly de Jonge enquires about the distinct challenges they face and the challenges, joys and delights of practicing midwifery with a disability. 

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    50 mins
  • Part 2-Taking Pride: 2SLGBTQ+ Midwives
    Oct 13 2021

    The second half of this two-part episode. Sometimes there's more than meets the eye. 

    In this episode of "Our Stories," we sit down with Sam Chisholm and Marita Obst for a candid conversation about what it's like being a queer midwife in Alberta, their love of the profession, as well as stories of their personal experiences being part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Join host Dr. Lolly de Jonge, as she guides this informative conversation that will educate and highlight the importance of getting to know your care providers on a deeper level.

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    51 mins
  • Part 1-Taking Pride: 2SLGBTQ+ Midwives
    Sep 29 2021

    Sometimes there's more than meets the eye.

    In this special two-part episode of "Our Stories," we sit down with Sam Chisholm and Marita Obst for a candid conversation about what it's like being a queer midwife in Alberta, their love of the profession, as well as stories of their personal experiences being part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Join host Dr. Lolly de Jonge, as she guides this informative conversation that will educate and highlight the importance of getting to know your care providers on a deeper level. 

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    39 mins

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