Episode Overview
In this weeks episode, Cara is joined by Jessica Brumley CNM, PhD Prepared Certified Midwife, to discuss midwifery, burnout, and women's health in a post-COVID era. Dr. Brumley addresses the critical issue of burnout in nursing and emphasizes the importance of building supportive professional communities. She shares her journey to becoming a certified nurse midwife, highlighting the vital role midwives play in women’s health, the benefits of midwifery care, and challenges like insurance coverage. Cara and Dr. Brumley discuss the importance of aligning work with personal values and the impact of creating local changes to improve community health.
Dr. Jessica Brumley, CNM, PhD, is the President of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of South Florida. As the director of a full-scope midwifery practice, she integrates clinical care, teaching, and research to advance the field. Dr. Brumley is an internationally recognized expert in midwifery, physiologic birth, lactation, and respectful care. Her dedication to improving maternal health outcomes and promoting evidence-based practices has made her a leader in women's healthcare.
Key Takeaways
- 00:00:21 - Dr. Jessica Brumley discusses the ongoing issue of burnout in the nursing profession, emphasizing the importance of developing a professional community and finding inspiration to continue critical work.
- 00:04:10 - Dr. Brumley highlights the mission-focused and passion-driven nature of her work as the president of the American College of Nurse Midwives, and the importance of serving the profession and community.
- 00:05:13 - The focus of the American College of Nurse Midwives is on creating a professional home for midwives, providing continuing education, leadership development, and advocacy for the midwifery profession in the United States.
- 00:08:25 - Dr. Brumley shares her personal journey into midwifery, including her initial reluctance to become a nurse, her inspiration from a pediatric nurse practitioner, and her decision to pursue midwifery after taking a course on feminist perspectives in women's health.
- 00:15:23 - Dr. Brumley discusses the importance of aligning work with personal values to avoid burnout, and the impact of creating local changes inspired by national practices to improve community healthcare systems.
- 00:22:23 - Dr. Brumley explains how to find a certified nurse midwife or certified midwife in your community, including using the "Find a Midwife" function on the midwife.org website and checking with insurance providers.
