In this episode of The Birth Rebel Podcast, Angel welcomes Amber Price, who shares her remarkable journey from being a home birth midwife in Holland to becoming a CEO in the American healthcare system. Amber discusses her personal experiences, including her mother's traumatic encounter with the healthcare system, her global career as a doula, nurse, and midwife, and her leadership in advocating for woman-centered and autonomy-focused care in hospitals. Amber provides valuable insights into effective change leadership, collaborative care models integrating midwives and physicians, and actionable advice for doulas, midwives, and physicians aiming to improve maternal health outcomes. The episode highlights the importance of innovative healthcare models and discusses future trends in midwifery and women's health.

00:16  Introducing Amber Price

01:10  Amber's Early Life and Inspiration

02:27  Journey to Becoming a Midwife

05:26  Building Rural Healthcare Systems

07:38  Leadership and Change in Healthcare

10:12  Balancing Clinical and Midwifery Ideals

14:32  Challenges and Fears in the Medical System

25:22  Collaborating with Doulas

33:00  Understanding Hospital Catastrophes

33:27  Effective Communication in Emergencies

34:23  Navigating Hospital Administration

36:01  Building Collaborative Care Models

42:36  Advocating for Skin-to-Skin in the OR

48:31  Future Innovations in Midwifery

58:32  Midwifery Law and Autonomy

01:00:12  Resources and Final Thoughts

Resources from the Episode

The 4 Phases of Integrating Midwifery into Traditional Hospital Culture

An Evening with Ina May Gaskin & Dr. Amber Price, CNM

The Labor Progress Handbook - Penny Simkin

 

Where to Find Amber Price

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