Let's Talk About Birth, Disparities, and Shifting the System: With Mama Nurse Tina!
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A powerful discussion on women's healthcare, maternal mortality, and systemic disparities featuring Mama Nurse Tina.
Women's health needs a ton of work, and it is a hill we are willing to die on. In this powerful episode of The Gritty Nurse Podcast , host Amie Archibald-Varley sits down with Tina Bitangcol—widely known as Mama Nurse Tina—for an urgent, unfiltered conversation about the realities of women's healthcare, maternal mortality, and systemic disparities. From navigating birth trauma and postpartum complications to addressing the critical gaps in Indigenous health and cultural competence, Amie and Tina shed light on the untold stories of the healthcare system. Together, they discuss how we can break down institutional barriers, the vital role of doulas, and why patient empowerment and knowledge are our greatest tools for change. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a mother, or an advocate, this episode is a call to action to reclaim autonomy over our bodies and our care. In this episode, we dive into: Systemic Disparities: The critical gaps in tracking maternal mortality and addressing women's health disparities. The Reality of Birth & Postpartum: Navigating birth trauma, postpartum mental health, and underrecognized medical complications. Advocacy & Cultural Competence: The…
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