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
LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
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