The Midwife Crisis Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-midwifes-crises We are two midwives, these are our stories: A candid look into the curious world of women. This is a look at the intersection of the curious world of women and race, culture, sexuality and midwifery. We look from the perspectives of two midwives who are everything but simply black and white. Join us and find out why the crisis, or why not? 2019 Baobab Tree Studios 220f470f-49f0-52b4-9bb8-ed9e349c66dc no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:09:57 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:09:05 -0500 http://www.baobabtreestories.com https://img.transistor.fm/5NeAUkuHmWBNeVe_6eunWk571J_IJbWGP4OVS8i8L0E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEzODUvMTU1MjA3/MzE5Ni1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg The Midwife Crisis http://www.baobabtreestories.com episodic Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. We are two midwives, these are our stories: A candid look into the curious world of women. This is a look at the intersection of the curious world of women and race, culture, sexuality and midwifery. We look from the perspectives of two midwives who are everything but simply black and white. Join us and find out why the crisis, or why not? We are two midwives, these are our stories: A candid look into the curious world of women. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. No Yes Boob’s the word! | S2E6 2 2 6 6 Boob’s the word! | S2E6 full 8f6051d3-a0b9-4971-9a30-7db2d7de1f18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f7bed55 Piyar, Kayte, and special guest Shoshana discuss Breast Cancer, a survivor’s journey, midwifery implications, and of course, the intersections of the Black and LGBTQIA+ community.

 

Resources:

 

http://www.Breastcancer.org

http://www.cancer.org

 http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast

 

Quinn, G. P., Sanchez, J. A., Sutton, S. K., Vadaparampil, S. T., Nguyen, G. T., Green, B. L., Kanetsky, P. A., & Schabath, M. B. (2015). Cancer and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) populations. CA: a cancer journal for clinicians, 65(5), 384–400. https://doi.org/10.3322/caac.21288

 

Susan J. Komen Foundation

Sisters’ Journey Inc.

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]]> Piyar, Kayte, and special guest Shoshana discuss Breast Cancer, a survivor’s journey, midwifery implications, and of course, the intersections of the Black and LGBTQIA+ community.

 

Resources:

 

http://www.Breastcancer.org

http://www.cancer.org

 http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast

 

Quinn, G. P., Sanchez, J. A., Sutton, S. K., Vadaparampil, S. T., Nguyen, G. T., Green, B. L., Kanetsky, P. A., & Schabath, M. B. (2015). Cancer and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) populations. CA: a cancer journal for clinicians, 65(5), 384–400. https://doi.org/10.3322/caac.21288

 

Susan J. Komen Foundation

Sisters’ Journey Inc.

NTanJSOA4aPSHBqyEUS2

]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 3945 Piyar and Kayte talk Breast Cancer with special Guest - Shoshana. Piyar and Kayte talk Breast Cancer with special Guest - Shoshana. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Season2 - Microsode #4 2 2 Season2 - Microsode #4 bonus 0a819e89-faa8-4e46-88b8-5f196e6e5619 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4481ae0c In this episode Piyar and Kayte answer a listener email about providing period products for people, as well as the types of products out there, and as always, our self care corner! 

]]> In this episode Piyar and Kayte answer a listener email about providing period products for people, as well as the types of products out there, and as always, our self care corner! 

]]> Wed, 26 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 2267 Piyar and Kayte answer a listener question. Piyar and Kayte answer a listener question. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes My neck, my back, my GERD and my Zantac | S2E5 2 2 5 5 My neck, my back, my GERD and my Zantac | S2E5 full ba49622e-5efa-4682-a468-ad421915ebef https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2ae1590 Piyar and Kayte discussed how pregnancy can be a real pain! Discomforts of pregnancy, as well as solutions are reviewed in this fun take on not so fun pregnancy woes.

]]> Piyar and Kayte discussed how pregnancy can be a real pain! Discomforts of pregnancy, as well as solutions are reviewed in this fun take on not so fun pregnancy woes.

]]> Wed, 19 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 3563 Piyar and Kayte discuss common discomforts in pregnancy. Piyar and Kayte discuss common discomforts in pregnancy. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Season 2 - Microsode #3 2 2 Season 2 - Microsode #3 bonus 0fea7df1-e5c6-45e9-b373-d28296c446fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd2936bd This episode we discuss Sarah Everard, Take Back the Night, #metoo, and the dangers women and female presenting people face daily.

]]> This episode we discuss Sarah Everard, Take Back the Night, #metoo, and the dangers women and female presenting people face daily.

]]> Wed, 12 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 1719 Piyar and Kayte address the dangers of being female presenting. Piyar and Kayte address the dangers of being female presenting. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Making Space for Trauma in Childbirth | S2E4 2 2 4 4 Making Space for Trauma in Childbirth | S2E4 full eb9af393-c092-4e3d-a5d4-86a688b79d08 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8dba3267 Piyar and Kayte, inspired by a listener, discuss trauma in childbirth. We review examples of trauma, consequences of trauma and what we can do better.

 

References:

 All Birth Trauma is Valid: Here's How to Have it Recognized and Get the Support You Need

2020 English C. Shortsleeve Parents

 

Beck CT. Middle Range Theory of Traumatic Childbirth: The Ever-Widening Ripple Effect. 
Glob Qual Nurs Res. 2015 Mar 18;2:2333393615575313. doi: 10.1177/2333393615575313. PMID: 28462301; PMCID: PMC5342633.

 

Beck, C. T., Watson, S., & Gable, R. K. (2018). Traumatic Childbirth and Its Aftermath: Is There Anything Positive?. The Journal of perinatal education, 27(3), 175–184. https://doi.org/10.1891/1058-1243.27.3.175

 

Beck CT, Casavant S. Synthesis of Mixed Research on Posttraumatic Stress Related to Traumatic Birth. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2019 Jul;48(4):385-397. doi: 10.1016/j.jogn.2019.02.004. Epub 2019 Apr 5. PMID: 30958993.


Birth Trauma: Definition and Statistics by Penny Simkin, PT, PATTCh Founder http://pattch.org/resource-guide/traumatic-births-and-ptsd-definition-and-statistics/ 

]]> Piyar and Kayte, inspired by a listener, discuss trauma in childbirth. We review examples of trauma, consequences of trauma and what we can do better.

 

References:

 All Birth Trauma is Valid: Here's How to Have it Recognized and Get the Support You Need

2020 English C. Shortsleeve Parents

 

Beck CT. Middle Range Theory of Traumatic Childbirth: The Ever-Widening Ripple Effect. 
Glob Qual Nurs Res. 2015 Mar 18;2:2333393615575313. doi: 10.1177/2333393615575313. PMID: 28462301; PMCID: PMC5342633.

 

Beck, C. T., Watson, S., & Gable, R. K. (2018). Traumatic Childbirth and Its Aftermath: Is There Anything Positive?. The Journal of perinatal education, 27(3), 175–184. https://doi.org/10.1891/1058-1243.27.3.175

 

Beck CT, Casavant S. Synthesis of Mixed Research on Posttraumatic Stress Related to Traumatic Birth. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2019 Jul;48(4):385-397. doi: 10.1016/j.jogn.2019.02.004. Epub 2019 Apr 5. PMID: 30958993.


Birth Trauma: Definition and Statistics by Penny Simkin, PT, PATTCh Founder http://pattch.org/resource-guide/traumatic-births-and-ptsd-definition-and-statistics/ 

]]> Wed, 05 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 3292 Piyar and Kayte discuss the topic of trauma in childbirth. Piyar and Kayte discuss the topic of trauma in childbirth. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Season 2 - Microsode #2 2 2 Season 2 - Microsode #2 bonus 0799df47-b4c1-4988-a34c-e7186a3d664c https://share.transistor.fm/s/acf63eee This episode we revisit last season's deep dives into the pandemics of COVID 19 and facing racism. We share self care, and shoot from the hip.

]]> This episode we revisit last season's deep dives into the pandemics of COVID 19 and facing racism. We share self care, and shoot from the hip.

]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 2302 Piyar and Kayte revisit the pandemics of today. Piyar and Kayte revisit the pandemics of today. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Hair we go! | S2E3 2 2 3 3 Hair we go! | S2E3 full a0d23f76-66f4-40c5-b20a-ffdb65c11bbc https://share.transistor.fm/s/3522b0c0 This episode reviews the intersectionality of hair. We discuss having it, not having it, and how it impacts us

  

The Casualties of Womens War on Body Hair

2017 English N. Ajaka The Atlantic

 

“To Shave or Not to Shave”: Pubic Hair Removal and Its Association with Relational and Sexual Satisfaction in Women and Men

2019 Paul Enzlin, Kaat Bollen, Sofia Prekatsounaki, Liesbeth Hidalgo, Leen Aerts, Jan Deprest
10.1016/j.jsxm.2019.04.005 The Journal of Sexual Medicine

]]> This episode reviews the intersectionality of hair. We discuss having it, not having it, and how it impacts us

  

The Casualties of Womens War on Body Hair

2017 English N. Ajaka The Atlantic

 

“To Shave or Not to Shave”: Pubic Hair Removal and Its Association with Relational and Sexual Satisfaction in Women and Men

2019 Paul Enzlin, Kaat Bollen, Sofia Prekatsounaki, Liesbeth Hidalgo, Leen Aerts, Jan Deprest
10.1016/j.jsxm.2019.04.005 The Journal of Sexual Medicine

]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 3262 Piyar and Kayte discuss Hair and it’s implications on self esteem, culture and politics. Piyar and Kayte discuss Hair and it’s implications on self esteem, culture and politics. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Season 2 - Microsode #1 2 2 Season 2 - Microsode #1 bonus 4c9ad77d-e0d6-4473-9a8a-b4995d78cd25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7afd53e5 This episode we answer an email and share our self care.

]]> This episode we answer an email and share our self care.

]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 2057 Piyar and Kayte answer listener email. Piyar and Kayte answer listener email. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Answer the Call: A look into the life of a midwifery student | S2E2 2 2 2 2 Answer the Call: A look into the life of a midwifery student | S2E2 full 689c0658-8787-4f7e-9a54-8fb9d2c34489 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9cc44cc Piyar and Kayte discuss midwifery school, journeys to midwifery, race, orientation, and what has impacted and influenced us as students of the art of midwifery.

]]> Piyar and Kayte discuss midwifery school, journeys to midwifery, race, orientation, and what has impacted and influenced us as students of the art of midwifery.

]]> Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 3432 Piyar and Kayte talk midwifery students with special Guest Alvin Piyar and Kayte talk midwifery students with special Guest Alvin pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Netflix and Chill...no really. | S2E1 2 2 1 1 Netflix and Chill...no really. | S2E1 full 51fc20f7-a420-441c-8ce7-a5307b5966a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f40bad1f This episode touches on libido and sexual issues. We review common complaints, assessments, treatment, and review how this common problem “is not just you”.


References:

Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction in Transgender Persons

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

https://www.practiceupdate.com/content/prevalence-of-sexual-dysfunction-in-transgender-persons/91725

Lesbians and female sexual dysfunction - What Physicians can learn from lesbian Sex
    Michelle Tartaglia DO
    Katie Riley CNM, MSN
    http://www.cecity.com/aoa/women_well/feb_11/print5.pdf

 

Medscape, Female Sexual Dysfunction Clinical Presentation
    Brett Worly, MD, FACOG

    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2500107-clinical

]]> This episode touches on libido and sexual issues. We review common complaints, assessments, treatment, and review how this common problem “is not just you”.


References:

Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction in Transgender Persons

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

https://www.practiceupdate.com/content/prevalence-of-sexual-dysfunction-in-transgender-persons/91725

Lesbians and female sexual dysfunction - What Physicians can learn from lesbian Sex
    Michelle Tartaglia DO
    Katie Riley CNM, MSN
    http://www.cecity.com/aoa/women_well/feb_11/print5.pdf

 

Medscape, Female Sexual Dysfunction Clinical Presentation
    Brett Worly, MD, FACOG

    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2500107-clinical

]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:40:18 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 3448 Piyar and Kayte discuss Libido. Piyar and Kayte discuss Libido. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Microsode #8 [Trigger Warning!!!] 1 1 13 13 Microsode #8 [Trigger Warning!!!] full 52a012e2-e1e2-49bf-b7b5-18c4792f3f7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/01ea622e Piyar and Kayte discuss the sad story of a woman who attempts free birth and loses her baby. We review what this means for birth in our society and how we can do better. Of course, there’s also self care corner!

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/she-wanted-freebirth-no-doctors-online-groups-convinced-her-it-n1140096

]]> Piyar and Kayte discuss the sad story of a woman who attempts free birth and loses her baby. We review what this means for birth in our society and how we can do better. Of course, there’s also self care corner!

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/she-wanted-freebirth-no-doctors-online-groups-convinced-her-it-n1140096

]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2021 12:12:18 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 2214 Trigger warning: Piyar and Kayte discuss a very difficult topic involving freebirth and fetal death. Trigger warning: Piyar and Kayte discuss a very difficult topic involving freebirth and fetal death. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Midwifery for the anti racist | Episode 12 pt. 2 1 1 12 12 Midwifery for the anti racist | Episode 12 pt. 2 full 52891aa7-9ea1-4b21-9804-c7c3534170d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49ab6645 Kayte and Piyar have always been about discussing the relationship between race, sexuality and midwifery. In this week's episode we address the recent peaceful protests surrounding racism in the Black community, how this impacts our care, and our role as midwives.


www.CDC.gov

www.PBS.org

www.Blacklivesmatter.com


]]> Kayte and Piyar have always been about discussing the relationship between race, sexuality and midwifery. In this week's episode we address the recent peaceful protests surrounding racism in the Black community, how this impacts our care, and our role as midwives.


www.CDC.gov

www.PBS.org

www.Blacklivesmatter.com


]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 3495 Piyar and Kayte are back! In this continuation of episode 12, we talk about racial injustice against the Black Community and how it is entwined in midwifery. Piyar and Kayte are back! In this continuation of episode 12, we talk about racial injustice against the Black Community and how it is entwined in midwifery. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes COVIDville | Episode 12.1 1 1 12 12 COVIDville | Episode 12.1 full 2e5eb300-85b8-4dca-b495-a6a26477a1a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca84fc60 Piyar and Kayte sit down in their homes and talk about the COVID 19 Pandemic and how it’s affected midwifery. We’ll share where we’ve been and what things look like in the midwifery world.


CDC.gov

WHO.int


]]> Piyar and Kayte sit down in their homes and talk about the COVID 19 Pandemic and how it’s affected midwifery. We’ll share where we’ve been and what things look like in the midwifery world.


CDC.gov

WHO.int


]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 3404 Piyar and Kayte are back! We talk all about COVID and how it’s been impacting midwifery. Piyar and Kayte are back! We talk all about COVID and how it’s been impacting midwifery. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Chosen Comfort - All about Doulas! | Episode 11 1 1 11 11 Chosen Comfort - All about Doulas! | Episode 11 full 562f4c5b-d530-4c4e-a744-9f34b47ca690 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a033066 Piyar and Kayte sit down with SciHonor Devotion and Cynthia Hayes, two Doulas of color in our community. We discuss a bit about who Doulas are, why they’re important, and how they’re unique in our community.

Special Guests:
SciHonor Devotion - Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Homebirth Midwife Assistant and Women’s Reproductive Health Advocate


Cynthia Hayes - DONA trained Postpartum Doula

https://earthsnaturaltouch.com/


https://www.dona.org/

]]> Piyar and Kayte sit down with SciHonor Devotion and Cynthia Hayes, two Doulas of color in our community. We discuss a bit about who Doulas are, why they’re important, and how they’re unique in our community.

Special Guests:
SciHonor Devotion - Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Homebirth Midwife Assistant and Women’s Reproductive Health Advocate


Cynthia Hayes - DONA trained Postpartum Doula

https://earthsnaturaltouch.com/


https://www.dona.org/

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:15:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 3586 Piyar and Kayte meet with two very special guests to discuss Doulas. Piyar and Kayte meet with two very special guests to discuss Doulas. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Microsode 7 1 1 Microsode 7 bonus b033dff9-3b30-4a9b-9008-1222195a7fa0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a26540cd Piyar and Kayte review postpartum practices in our country.

What we’re doing and how we can do better. Self care corner of

course, and a little mini dose of midwife love!

]]> Piyar and Kayte review postpartum practices in our country.

What we’re doing and how we can do better. Self care corner of

course, and a little mini dose of midwife love!

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 1960 Piyar and Kayte discuss a popular meme, self care corner Piyar and Kayte discuss a popular meme, self care corner pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes The Gift That Keeps On Giving | Episode 10 1 1 10 10 The Gift That Keeps On Giving | Episode 10 full acd03dee-ebaa-4a6e-a16f-89dab7654e71 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3a93cdb Piyar and Kayte discuss STIs/ STDs. We discuss how you get ‘em, how you treat ‘em, and how to protect yourself. Who knew cooties were real?

WHO.INT
CDC.GOV
plannedparenthood.org

]]> Piyar and Kayte discuss STIs/ STDs. We discuss how you get ‘em, how you treat ‘em, and how to protect yourself. Who knew cooties were real?

WHO.INT
CDC.GOV
plannedparenthood.org

]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 4135 Piyar and Kayte discuss the nitty gritty of STIs. Piyar and Kayte discuss the nitty gritty of STIs. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Microsode #6 1 1 Microsode #6 bonus 260ab2dc-3d7b-4e54-bb97-2d9b46a038b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0dabdd49 Piyar and Kayte touch on imposter syndrome and revisit the

episode about examinations to discuss an upsetting happening

in the pop culture world. Finally, they discuss their self care so

far this year!

]]> Piyar and Kayte touch on imposter syndrome and revisit the

episode about examinations to discuss an upsetting happening

in the pop culture world. Finally, they discuss their self care so

far this year!

]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0500 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 1727 Piyar and Kayte reflect on a note from a listener, and schedule a follow up visit for a past episode Piyar and Kayte reflect on a note from a listener, and schedule a follow up visit for a past episode pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Weighty Issues | Episode 9 1 1 9 9 Weighty Issues | Episode 9 full ff6aac33-bd03-443b-8d4d-c58a6684bece https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2a787a8 Piyar and Kayte discuss weight, bodies and how they do or do

not impact our health. We also review care considerations in the

midwifery world and promoting self love and health at any BMI.

]]> Piyar and Kayte discuss weight, bodies and how they do or do

not impact our health. We also review care considerations in the

midwifery world and promoting self love and health at any BMI.

]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:30:00 -0500 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 3607 Piyar and Kayte discuss bodies of all shapes and sizes. Piyar and Kayte discuss bodies of all shapes and sizes. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Microsode #5 1 1 Microsode #5 bonus 9efc8ea6-97ac-4d87-af69-285fb95227fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd9b4dee Piyar and Kayte chat a bit about their own roles in creating a race/ gender/ sexuality inclusive environment in their daily lives. They share how they are constantly learning, and how things like religion can be conflicting and touchy subjects when caring for people born female.

]]> Piyar and Kayte chat a bit about their own roles in creating a race/ gender/ sexuality inclusive environment in their daily lives. They share how they are constantly learning, and how things like religion can be conflicting and touchy subjects when caring for people born female.

]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0500 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 1800 Piyar and Kayte dip their toes into issues or Race, Gender, and Sexuality, and Religion in preparation for the BIG episodes in the New Year. Piyar and Kayte dip their toes into issues or Race, Gender, and Sexuality, and Religion in preparation for the BIG episodes in the New Year. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Holidaze | Episode 8 1 1 8 8 Holidaze | Episode 8 full 46728103-78c0-4ecd-afc5-3947cdf2d647 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3075ae08 Piyar and Kayte discuss how we can improve on the Holiday season as midwives. What can we do to make things a bit

easier for our families, our patients, and ourselves? Kayte has some culture shock on the exclusion of people when joking about Santa.

]]> Piyar and Kayte discuss how we can improve on the Holiday season as midwives. What can we do to make things a bit

easier for our families, our patients, and ourselves? Kayte has some culture shock on the exclusion of people when joking about Santa.

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:10:00 -0500 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 2628 Piyar and Kayte discuss coping with working the holidays as a midwife. Piyar and Kayte discuss coping with working the holidays as a midwife. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Microsode #4 1 1 4 4 Microsode #4 bonus 51618ea5-0f14-468c-a792-654b01191242 https://share.transistor.fm/s/857e1c25 Piyar and Kayte discuss midwifery school, preparing to go through midwifery school, and what lies ahead. Topped off with a little self care corner <3

]]> Piyar and Kayte discuss midwifery school, preparing to go through midwifery school, and what lies ahead. Topped off with a little self care corner <3

]]> Mon, 09 Dec 2019 14:20:00 -0500 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 1635 Piyar and Kayte return to answer a midwife students email Piyar and Kayte return to answer a midwife students email pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Exam Jam! | Episode 7 1 1 7 7 Exam Jam! | Episode 7 full 073d8cf8-1de7-4cab-9289-de2824e70e50 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76628fdd Join us for a fun and friendly discussion on yearly exams. We give you tips and tricks for getting through it as a patient and provider. We discuss preparing yourself, the dos and the don'ts!

]]> Join us for a fun and friendly discussion on yearly exams. We give you tips and tricks for getting through it as a patient and provider. We discuss preparing yourself, the dos and the don'ts!

]]> Sat, 16 Nov 2019 18:10:00 -0500 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 2983 Piyar and Kayte review yearly exams! Piyar and Kayte review yearly exams! pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Microsode #3 1 1 Microsode #3 bonus fba6ec87-0ef1-4866-97a8-5ce074bff296 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a56481e On this Microsode Kayte follows up on our Masturbation episode, and we read and respond to more listener letters!


@OMGYES

]]> On this Microsode Kayte follows up on our Masturbation episode, and we read and respond to more listener letters!


@OMGYES

]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2019 17:00:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 1428 Piyar and Kayte read listener letters and revisit a former episode Piyar and Kayte read listener letters and revisit a former episode pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes No pelvic pain, all gain | Episode 6 1 1 6 6 No pelvic pain, all gain | Episode 6 full 1ae82e48-64ed-41cb-bd21-49583bb5619a https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c7b1dd6 Kayte and Piyar are joined by special guest and pelvic pain expert Dr. Amanda Rostkowski MD, PHD. We discuss types and causes of pelvic pain, solutions, and how to know when it’s time to consult a specialist. We also discuss our own experiences in dealing with pelvic pain, and how you can help yourself or someone you love.

Special Guest: Dr. Amanda Rostkowski MD, PHD

]]> Kayte and Piyar are joined by special guest and pelvic pain expert Dr. Amanda Rostkowski MD, PHD. We discuss types and causes of pelvic pain, solutions, and how to know when it’s time to consult a specialist. We also discuss our own experiences in dealing with pelvic pain, and how you can help yourself or someone you love.

Special Guest: Dr. Amanda Rostkowski MD, PHD

]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:00:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 2344 Kayte, Piyar, and special guest discuss pelvic pain. Kayte, Piyar, and special guest discuss pelvic pain. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Midwife Crisis | Microsode 2 1 1 Midwife Crisis | Microsode 2 bonus bca4a182-dc82-44e1-afc6-886aca1b7dca https://share.transistor.fm/s/c39a0987 Piyar and Kayte answer some more questions about midwifery roles, and introduce a new segment: self care corner, where we hold each other accountable for performing some self care!!

]]> Piyar and Kayte answer some more questions about midwifery roles, and introduce a new segment: self care corner, where we hold each other accountable for performing some self care!!

]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2019 18:25:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 900 Piyar and Kayte answer a listener email, discuss self care. Piyar and Kayte answer a listener email, discuss self care. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Baby got VBAC | Episode 5 1 1 5 5 Baby got VBAC | Episode 5 full 83e923d7-9734-4276-b37b-51916ac99514 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3453d6d5 To VBAC or not to VBAC, that is the question!!  Piyar and Kayte talk about VBAC. We discuss what it is, our experiences as well as risks/benefits of both. We discuss cultural and sexual issues, as well as what goes into decision making. 

Links:
https://www.midwife.org/acnm/files/ACNMLibraryData/UPLOADFILENAME/000000000090/VBAC-PS-FINAL-10-10-17.pdf


https://consensus.nih.gov/2010/images/vbac/vbac_statement.pdf

]]> To VBAC or not to VBAC, that is the question!!  Piyar and Kayte talk about VBAC. We discuss what it is, our experiences as well as risks/benefits of both. We discuss cultural and sexual issues, as well as what goes into decision making. 

Links:
https://www.midwife.org/acnm/files/ACNMLibraryData/UPLOADFILENAME/000000000090/VBAC-PS-FINAL-10-10-17.pdf


https://consensus.nih.gov/2010/images/vbac/vbac_statement.pdf

]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 2967 Piyar and Kayte Explore vaginal birth after cesarean Piyar and Kayte Explore vaginal birth after cesarean pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Microsode 1: Midwife for Life! 1 1 Microsode 1: Midwife for Life! bonus 7eb2a9ee-e2ad-472b-81f5-ad7272630c04 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c9ddc01 Piyar and Kayte introduce microsodes, short episodes where we answer listener messages, follow up on past episodes and open the floor to questions and comments. On this episode we dive into midwifery and maintaining a work/ life balance.

]]> Piyar and Kayte introduce microsodes, short episodes where we answer listener messages, follow up on past episodes and open the floor to questions and comments. On this episode we dive into midwifery and maintaining a work/ life balance.

]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 1320 Piyar and Kayte introduce listeners to microsodes. Piyar and Kayte introduce listeners to microsodes. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Flying Solo | Episode 4 1 1 4 4 Flying Solo | Episode 4 full 6e984c05-3f04-479f-bd8c-74f20bac6b36 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b242230 Piyar and Kayte discuss the sometimes taboo topic of female masterbation. We’ll discuss experiences, techniques, and the importance of self love. In the words of RuPaul, “If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?”

]]> Piyar and Kayte discuss the sometimes taboo topic of female masterbation. We’ll discuss experiences, techniques, and the importance of self love. In the words of RuPaul, “If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?”

]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 3200 Piyar and Kayte tackle Masturbation Piyar and Kayte tackle Masturbation pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes Empty Cradle Broken Heart | Episode 3 1 1 3 3 Empty Cradle Broken Heart | Episode 3 full 0b055938-2271-4f72-8c61-60648f2fbf06 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb2c371e When people find out we are midwives, they often say things like, “that must be the happiest job in the world!”. While we wish that were always true, sometimes our job can be very sad. Today we will tackle the difficult topic of pregnancy and infant loss. 

]]> When people find out we are midwives, they often say things like, “that must be the happiest job in the world!”. While we wish that were always true, sometimes our job can be very sad. Today we will tackle the difficult topic of pregnancy and infant loss. 

]]> Sun, 12 May 2019 22:00:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 3970 Kayte, Piyar and special guest Meghan Constantino,CNM discuss the difficult topic of pregnancy and infant loss Kayte, Piyar and special guest Meghan Constantino,CNM discuss the difficult topic of pregnancy and infant loss infant loss, pregnancy, midwife, doula, motherhood, children, child birth, still birth, miscarriage Yes It's Only Natural | Episode 2 1 1 2 2 It's Only Natural | Episode 2 full b19330dd-527f-4470-990f-6324bd55657a https://share.transistor.fm/s/83309e5a Piyar and Kayte explore natural birth. What is it? What does it mean? They discuss their own births, expectations, cultural implications and how best to support women and families in their birth endeavors. 

]]> Piyar and Kayte explore natural birth. What is it? What does it mean? They discuss their own births, expectations, cultural implications and how best to support women and families in their birth endeavors. 

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:20:00 -0400 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 3526 Piyar and Kayte discuss “natural” birth. What it is? Does it exist? Piyar and Kayte discuss “natural” birth. What it is? Does it exist? childbirth, midwife, pediatrics, babies, hospital, pregnant, pregnancy, doula, nurse, nursing Yes Kayte is from Mars, Piyar is from Venus Or What Planet Am I From? | Episode 1 1 1 1 1 Kayte is from Mars, Piyar is from Venus Or What Planet Am I From? | Episode 1 full 865f342a-843d-4950-a5b9-7ae694e9dd1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4342eaf Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:40:00 -0500 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. 3120 Kayte and Piyar are two Certified Nurse Midwives joining the podcasting world. On this episode they will discuss midwives, their origins, and let us know what is the crisis, and how are we going to explore it in the future. Kayte and Piyar are two Certified Nurse Midwives joining the podcasting world. On this episode they will discuss midwives, their origins, and let us know what is the crisis, and how are we going to explore it in the future. pregnancy, midwife, childbirth, doula, hospital, maternity, motherhood, birth Yes