Podcast Show Notes
Episode Title: Amber Pearson - A Lifelong Journey into Midwifery
Episode Overview:
Join your hosts for a heartfelt interview with Amber Pearson, a licensed midwife practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area. Amber shares her lifelong journey toward midwifery, including the profound impact of witnessing her mother’s home birth with her sibling. This conversation dives into the realities of midwifery care in the U.S. versus other parts of the world, the challenges of sustainability in midwifery, and the tender topics of miscarriage and loss.
This episode is a celebration of resilience, passion, and the deep calling to serve birthing families.
Key Topics Discussed:
1. Amber’s Path to Midwifery
• Amber reflects on how her early experiences shaped her decision to become a midwife, including the pivotal moment of witnessing her sibling’s home birth.
2. Midwifery in the U.S. vs. Worldwide
• A discussion on how midwifery care varies globally, the challenges faced in the U.S., and what can be learned from international practices.
3. Sustainability in Midwifery
• Amber opens up about the physical and emotional demands of being a midwife and shares strategies for maintaining balance and sustainability in this demanding profession.
4. Miscarriage and Loss
• Navigating the tender topics of loss and grief in midwifery care, and how Amber supports families through these experiences.
Resources Mentioned:
• Guerrilla Midwife (Documentary): Watch Here
About Amber Pearson:
Amber Pearson is a licensed midwife serving families in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her work is deeply rooted in compassion, sustainability, and honoring the unique journeys of each family she supports.
Listen to the Episode:
• Podcast Link: Spotify
• Instagram:
• @sophiabirth
• @bayareahomebirth
• @bornwildmidwifery
Final Thoughts:
Amber’s story is a beautiful testament to the transformative power of midwifery. Her reflections on sustainability, loss, and global perspectives offer invaluable insights for both birth workers and families alike.
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Stay Wild 🌳