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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.

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From Shift to Shoulder: Conversations Between Midwives and L&D Nurses

May 04, 2025 • Cara Busenhart and Missi Stec • Season 11 • Episode 6

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What happens when midwives and labor & delivery nurses sit down to get real about collaboration, communication, and mutual respect? In this episode, Cara and Missi welcome a seasoned L&D nurse to unpack what nurses really want to know about the midwifery model—and what they wish midwives better understood about the nursing role in the birthing space. With stories from the floor, candid reflections, and practical tips, this is a must-listen for anyone striving to strengthen interprofessional relationships and improve maternity care outcomes. Whether you're a nurse, midwife, student, or educator, you'll leave with new insights and renewed respect for the people standing beside you during one of life’s most powerful moments: birth. #TheEngagEDMidwife #LDRNurse #MidwifeLife #NurseMidwifeCollab #BirthTeam #MaternityCare #InterprofessionalTeamwork #DreamTeam #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork