The EngagED Midwife
Empowered, knowledgeable, and engaging. Cara and Missi provide insightful, relevant conversations on midwifery topics that will enhance student knowledge and improve confidence for certification. Featuring current research and evidence based practice guidelines, the EngagED midwife podcast hopes to engage practicing midwives to enhance their robust knowledge base and elevate their clinical practice.
The EngagED Midwife
From Gut to Great: Supporting Patients with GI Issues
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Cara Busenhart and Missi Stec
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Season 10
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Episode 8
For the first episode of 2025, Missi and Cara delve into the importance of gut health, the differences between IBS and IBD, and the management of gastrointestinal symptoms. Their conversation touched on the importance of gut health and its impact on overall well-being, while also emphasizing the importance of understanding bowel disorders to provide appropriate care and support to patients. The role of stress, sleep, and physical activity in managing symptoms was reviewed, as well as dietary changes and comprehensive medical treatment modalities. #GutHealth #StressedOut #SecondBrain #MindBody #PrimaryCare #Irritable #Inflammatory #BristolStoolChart #HappyInTheMiddle #Diarrhea #Constipation #UlcerativeColitis #ChronsDisease #CeliacDisease