My guest today is Paul Quinn PhD, CNM at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey, 5x author, and Professor in Obstetrical Nursing & Nursing Research at Dominican University New York. Dr. Quinn is one of the only US male midwives / a Certified Nurse Midwife for almost three decades. His new book, Pregnant Possibilities, is a blueprint for women and their families during pregnancy.
Resources/References
Episode 49: If you marry a midwife, does that make you a midhusband?
Episode 19: What do frogs and rabbits have to do with birth in 1978? Two birth stories for the price of one with Robin Bradley, CNM
Bly, K. C., Ellis, S. A., Ritter, R. J., & Kantrowitz-Gordon, I. (2020). A survey of midwives’ attitudes towards men in midwifery. Journal of midwifery & women's health, 65(2), 199–207. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.13060
Shout outs by Paul throughout this episode:
Kathy Yuhas-Arflak
Charlotte “Pixie” Elsberry, who passed away last year
Lily Shah
Jeanne Murphy Stone
Two others he would like to recognize but didn’t mention
Laura Hollywood (forgot her but you may know her from Nyack)
Nila Cilmi (forgot her but she was amazing)
Universities with midwifery programs mentioned in this episode
SUNY Downstate - You do not have to be a nurse to attend this program - there are other programs in the US that also offer this pathway including distance education options.
Comprehensive list of programs in the US (and additional info for aspiring midwives)
Professional midwifery organizations mentioned in this episode
American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
Mother Wit General Resources
Thriving After Birth (an online course)
60 Min Consultation: Use discount code- FirstConsult10%off
Instagram: @mother.wit.maternity
Exercise in the perinatal period: For healthcare providers (an online course)
