On this episode, host Dr. Lolly de Jonge is joined by two passionate rural midwives, Eve Verdon of <a href='https://lethbridgemidwives.com/'>Lethbridge Community Midwives</a> and Stacy Peleskey of <a href='https://www.facebook.com/prairierosemidwives/'>Cherry Blossom Midwives</a>. They discuss the challenges, joys, and delights of rural midwifery, why it matters, and what is necessary to ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of midwifery services for rural and remote communities. Show Notes: Article, &quot;Rural Midwifery is Catching!&quot; - https://www.alberta-midwives.ca/newsroom/rural-midwifery-is-catching

Pregnancy and Infant Loss: The Role of Midwives in Bereavement Care

Drawing from the personal narratives of Alberta midwives and the families they serve, the Alberta Midwives: Our Stories podcast provides an intimate glimpse into the expertise, heart and soul of Alberta's leading perinatal care providers and the people with whom they collaborate. Through our inspiring, informative and sometimes challenging conversations, host Dr. Lolly de Jonge will explore Alberta's midwifery roots, the current state and each midwife’s vision for the future, all within the context of the broader perinatal care landscape.