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EP 67: Safe Havens with Dixie Weber and Rebecca Vahle

In this episode we interview Dixie Weber and Rebecca Vahle from Family to Family Support Network about safe havens. We compare and contrast safe havens, baby boxes, and infant abandonment and the three policies that every hospital should have. We also discuss important communication tips when speaking with a pregnant person in crisis and questions to ask when someone is considering or utilizing a safe haven.

Nurses can now get CE for listening to the WCH Podcast here: bit.ly/WCHCEU or download the CEHQ app on #Android or #Apple to listen, learn, and earn wherever you are!

For transcripts, resources, and questions asked check out our website www.womancenteredhealth.com

EP 66: Burnout and Compassion with Rose Horton

In this episode, we interview Rose Horton and take a deep dive into healthcare burnout and some tips and tricks for combating burnout. 

Nurses can now get CE for listening to the WCH Podcast here: bit.ly/WCHCEU or download the CEHQ app on #Android or #Apple to listen, learn, and earn wherever you are!

For transcripts, resources, and questions asked check out our website www.womancenteredhealth.com

EP 65: Nurses for Sexual and Reproductive Health with Dr. Lina Buffington

In this episode we interview Dr. Lina Buffington, the Executive Director of Nurses for Sexual and Reproductive Health (NSRH). NSRH and the resources they offer are another great tool for clinicians, especially for folks providing abortion care. We cover the goals and mission of NSRH, the value of being a member, and the specialized training they offer to nurses. We also get into some great conversations about gaps in sexual and reproductive health care and how the recent Dobbs decision is impacting sexual and reproductive health. Be sure to check this episode out if you want some hope for the future of sexual and reproductive health care.

Nurses can now get CE for listening to the WCH Podcast here: bit.ly/WCHCEU or download the CEHQ app on #Android or #Apple to listen, learn, and earn wherever you are!

For transcripts, resources, and questions asked check out our website www.womancenteredhealth.com

EP 64: Respectful Maternity Care Toolkit with Rose Horton and Catherine Hill

In this episode we interview Rose Horton and Catherine Hill about the new Respectful Maternity Toolkit developed by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing (AWHONN). We cover why the kit was developed, how the kit was developed, what’s included in the kit, and tips for getting buy-in and implementing the respectful maternity care toolkit.

Nurses can now get CE for listening to the WCH Podcast here: bit.ly/WCHCEU or download the CEHQ app on #Android or #Apple to listen, learn, and earn wherever you are!

For transcripts, resources, and questions asked check out our website www.womancenteredhealth.com

EP 63: Birth Experiences of Autistic People with Dr. Laura Foran Lewis

In this episode, we interview Dr. Laura Foran Lewis PhD, RN about her award-winning research exploring the birth experiences of women on the autism spectrum. We talk about the importance of participatory action research, the need to broaden our idea of what is autism, universal design, birth plan redesign, birth trauma, and of course, how you can improve your communication to prevent trauma and establish trusting relationships. 

Get your CEU for listening here: bit.ly/WCHCEU or download the CEHQ app on #Android or #Apple to listen, learn, and earn wherever you are!

For transcripts, resources, and questions asked check out our website www.womancenteredhealth.com

EP 62: Bioethics in Reproductive Health with Dr. Ginny Ryan

In this episode, we interview Dr. Ginny Ryan, a bioethicist, on bioethics in reproductive healthcare. We sort out the difference between ethics, morals, conscientious practice, and to who autonomy belongs. We also cover the principles of ethics and how to apply them to your practice and the impact Roe v. Wade has beyond abortion. Check out our website for questions, resources, and transcripts.

EP 61: Hormone Therapy with Dr. Stephanie Faubion

In this episode we interview Dr. Stephanie Faubion about hormone therapy for the treatment of menopause symptoms.  We cover the new position statement released by NAMS about hormone therapy, what changed since the last position statement, how clinicians can frame conversations about hormone therapy, and where clinicians can learn more about providing hormone therapy. You can also still register for the NAMS Conference that is being held in Atlanta October 12-15, 2022.

EP 60: Caring for Folks with Intersex Traits with Diana Love

In this episode we interview Diana Love about providing clinical care for folks with intersex traits. We cover what are intersex traits, how folks with intersex traits have been historically cared for, how they should be cared for, and what you can do to make your practice more inclusive.

EP 59: Neuro-inclusive Clinical Practice with Dr. Melissa Houser

In this episode we interview Dr. Melissa Houser about how to have a neuro-inclusive clinical practice. We also discuss neurodiversity, neurodivergence, the social model of disability, what happens when we operate from a “default,” and being diagnosed as neurodivergent later in life.

EP 58: Doula Care with Grace Swartzendruber

In this episode we interview Grace Swartzendruber, a full spectrum doula, about doula care. We cover what a doula is, what they do, why someone would hire a doula, the benefits of a doula, and how a doula can be a valuable member of the birth team.

Do you want to...
  • Establishing trusting and positive relationships with patients?
  • Know how to communicate about sensitive issues?

  • Create a holistic approach to sexual and reproductive health?

  • Increase patient satisfaction?

  • Recalibrate your practice to be patient or woman-centered?

Just contact us and we will personally email you our FREE guide to 10 Ways to Make Your Communication Woman Centered.