The Midwife Crisis
We are two midwives, these are our stories: A candid look into the curious world of women. This is a look at the intersection of the curious world of women and race, culture, sexuality and midwifery. We look from the perspectives of two midwives who are everything but simply black and white. Join us and find out why the crisis, or why not?
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 31
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2021
Boob’s the word! | S2E6
Piyar, Kayte, and special guest Shoshana discuss Breast Cancer, a survivor’s journey, midwifery implications, and of course, the intersections of the Black and LGBTQIA+ community.
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Season2 - Microsode #4
In this episode Piyar and Kayte answer a listener email about providing period products for people, as well as the types of products out there, and as always, our self care corner!
My neck, my back, my GERD and my Zantac | S2E5
Piyar and Kayte discussed how pregnancy can be a real pain! Discomforts of pregnancy, as well as solutions are reviewed in this fun take on not so fun pregnancy woes.
Season 2 - Microsode #3
This episode we discuss Sarah Everard, Take Back the Night, #metoo, and the dangers women and female presenting people face daily.
Making Space for Trauma in Childbirth | S2E4
Piyar and Kayte, inspired by a listener, discuss trauma in childbirth. We review examples of trauma, consequences of trauma and what we can do better.
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All Birth Trauma is Valid: Here's Ho…
Season 2 - Microsode #2
This episode we revisit last season's deep dives into the pandemics of COVID 19 and facing racism. We share self care, and shoot from the hip.
Hair we go! | S2E3
This episode reviews the intersectionality of hair. We discuss having it, not having it, and how it impacts us
The Casualties of Womens War on Body Hair
2017 English N. Ajaka The Atlantic
“To Shave o…
Season 2 - Microsode #1
This episode we answer an email and share our self care.
Answer the Call: A look into the life of a midwifery student | S2E2
Piyar and Kayte discuss midwifery school, journeys to midwifery, race, orientation, and what has impacted and influenced us as students of the art of midwifery.
Netflix and Chill...no really. | S2E1
This episode touches on libido and sexual issues. We review common complaints, assessments, treatment, and review how this common problem “is not just you”.
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Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction…
Microsode #8 [Trigger Warning!!!]
Piyar and Kayte discuss the sad story of a woman who attempts free birth and loses her baby. We review what this means for birth in our society and how we can do better. Of course, there’s also self …
Midwifery for the anti racist | Episode 12 pt. 2
Kayte and Piyar have always been about discussing the relationship between race, sexuality and midwifery. In this week's episode we address the recent peaceful protests surrounding racism in the Blac…
COVIDville | Episode 12.1
Piyar and Kayte sit down in their homes and talk about the COVID 19 Pandemic and how it’s affected midwifery. We’ll share where we’ve been and what things look like in the midwifery world.
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Chosen Comfort - All about Doulas! | Episode 11
Piyar and Kayte sit down with SciHonor Devotion and Cynthia Hayes, two Doulas of color in our community. We discuss a bit about who Doulas are, why they’re important, and how they’re unique in our co…
Microsode 7
Piyar and Kayte review postpartum practices in our country.
What we’re doing and how we can do better. Self care corner of
course, and a little mini dose of midwife love!
The Gift That Keeps On Giving | Episode 10
Piyar and Kayte discuss STIs/ STDs. We discuss how you get ‘em, how you treat ‘em, and how to protect yourself. Who knew cooties were real?
Microsode #6
Piyar and Kayte touch on imposter syndrome and revisit the
episode about examinations to discuss an upsetting happening
in the pop culture world. Finally, they discuss their self care so
far this year!
Weighty Issues | Episode 9
Piyar and Kayte discuss weight, bodies and how they do or do
not impact our health. We also review care considerations in the
midwifery world and promoting self love and health at any BMI.
Microsode #5
Piyar and Kayte chat a bit about their own roles in creating a race/ gender/ sexuality inclusive environment in their daily lives. They share how they are constantly learning, and how things like rel…
Holidaze | Episode 8
Piyar and Kayte discuss how we can improve on the Holiday season as midwives. What can we do to make things a bit
easier for our families, our patients, and ourselves? Kayte has some culture shock on …