In this pilot episode Juliette sits down with licensed midwife Kaleem Joy to talk about all things home birth and midwifery care. Explore the differences between midwifery care and general hospital practices, where the role of midwife originates from and how it has shifted throughout time, and what you can expect from midwifery care. Kaleem Joy is a licensed midwife, educator, and public speaker, who in her midwifery career has walked with 1,200 families as they brought their babies into the world, as well as served as the clinical director of a freestanding birth center. Kaleem is passionate about bringing education and empowerment to parents for them to achieve the best pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding experience, and to confidently navigate the new life of parenthood. In her Natural Childbirth 101 classes you can find incredible resources to equip you in your birth journey! Follow Kaleem on Instagram at @naturalchildbirth101 Visit Kaleem's website at www.naturalchildbirth101.com Follow To Flourish on Instagram at @toflourishpodcast

00:00 - Introduction

01:48 - Kaleem Introduces Herself and Shares Background

04:05 - What is Midwifery Care

09:23 - How Midwifery Care Differs from Hospital Care

22:22 - Birthing Choices

24:35 - History of Birth and Midwifery Care

36:35 - Kaleem Shares How She Became a Midwife

52:20 - What Does Care from a Midwife Look Like

1:02:32 - Midwifery Care Postpartum

1:10:54 - Kaleem’s Advice for Someone Looking to Have a Homebirth with a Midwife

1:17:15 - Where You Can Find Kaleem’s Resources

1:19:00 - Conclusion