Why Am I here? | Life of a Midwife Ep. 3

About this episode

This episode explores the inspiring stories of two midwives and their extraordinary journeys shaped by an undeniable pull towards their profession.

Trigger warning: this episode contains descriptions related to childbirth that may be distressing or upsetting to some listeners. Purpose isn't always comfortable. Sometimes it takes you somewhere extraordinary. This week we delve into the inspiring stories of two midwives whose paths were shaped by a pull they simply couldn't ignore. If you’re interested in being part of the next series of Life of a Midwife , we’d love to hear from you — just drop us an email [email protected] Links from our midwives: Donate to Médecins Sans Frontières BabySZN™ is a platform built to help women train specifically for fertility, pregnancy from a birthdual-qualified midwife and performance trainer Frontline Midwife by Anna Kent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Giovanna Fletcher

Topics covered

• midwifery
• childbirth
• inspiration
• personal stories
• parenting

Keywords

• midwife
• childbirth
• inspiration
• parenting
• personal stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Médecins Sans Frontières, BabySZN™

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