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Midwifery 101

If you had told me when I was growing up that I would be a Nurse-Midwife, I wouldn’t have believed you.  But now, after practicing midwifery for 6 years, I can’t imagine doing anything else.  When people find out you are a midwife there is a certain look that you get.  And then you inevitably [...]

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A day in my shoes in West Africa: Stories from a Midwife

In honor of National Midwifery Week, we met up with Paige McDaniel, one of HealthNet’s many excellent midwives! Paige recently traveled to Liberia, West Africa to conduct a needs assessment and help nursing staff in Liberia update protocols. Check out Paige’s incredible story about her trip to West Africa and delivering twin baby boys! Q: Tell [...]

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Nurses Share Skills in East Africa

This month, HealthNet Certified Nurse Midwife Blythe Kinsey joins a team of nurses on an amazing adventure to Tanzania, East Africa. Here’s an excerpt from the team’s blog:  Jambo! I just thought I would send a note from Tanzania! For those who don’t know I am working as part of a Vocational Training Team through a [...]

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Views from a Midwife: Your birth experience is YOURS!

In honor of National Midwifery Week, we got in touch with one of our own Nurse Midwives to get a feel for Indiana’s largest Midwifery program!  Lisa Glazik has been with HealthNet over 7 years and LOVES her job!  Why did you become a Nurse Midwife? Lisa: I was always interested in women’s health.  When [...]

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