#379 | When Birth Gets Complicated: The Midwifery Difference for a Mom of Four
From Down to Birth by Cynthia Overgard & Trisha Ludwig
August 5, 2026 · 40 min · Season 7 · Episode 379
About this episode
Catey shares her experiences with complicated pregnancies and births while under the care of certified nurse-midwives.
When complications arise during pregnancy or birth, many women assume their birth plans are over. But does it have to be that way? In this episode, we're joined by Catey, a mother of four whose pregnancies and births included severe preeclampsia, inductions, postpartum hemorrhages, postpartum depression, thyroid disease, infertility, and a hospital transfer. Despite these serious complications, every one of her births was planned under the care of certified nurse-midwives. Catey shares how he...