Welcome back to Season 2 of Midwife Crisis. In this episode, Kelli reflects on the profound and often invisible labour of midwives. Through personal stories and raw truths, Kelli highlights the emotional and clinical challenges faced by midwives, the undervaluation of their work, and their unwavering dedication to women and families.

Join the conversation and honour the incredible strength and resilience of midwives everywhere.

This episode sets the stage for a season filled with inspiring voices from the birth space. Reach out and share your own stories to be part of this vital dialogue.

(00:00) Welcome to Season Two

(00:38) Reflecting on the Work of Midwives

(01:21) Reading from 'Midwife Crisis: From Trust to Trauma'

(02:51) The Invisible Labour of Midwifery

(03:39) The Emotional Toll and Resilience of Midwives

(05:16) A Call to Recognise and Support Midwives

Thanks for listening, for more resources and support relating to today's episode check out these links:

https://www.collectivebeing.org/

https://blueknot.org.au/

https://blueknot.org.au/supporters/self-care-for-supporters/

https://nursemidwifehpa.org.au/our-program/peer-support-service-explained

https://www.nmsupport.org.au

https://www.anmf.org.au/

https://www.nmsupport.org.au/managers-employers-and-educators/Navigating-the-notification-process

https://pynkhealth.com.au/psychologist-for-trauma

https://ntgcounselling.com.au/contact/

Griefline 1300 845 745

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

Lifeline Australia

Hours: Available 24 hours

Call 13 11 14 or Text 0477 13 11 14

Midwifery Birth Trauma Support by Jess The Midwife

Instagram - @jess.themidwife

To buy your copy of Midwife Crisis: From Trust to Trauma visit: midwifecrisis.com.au

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