For many, the word “midwife” brings to mind a different era of health care. But the reality of modern midwifery is far more expansive than you might think. 

Nina Harris, a certified nurse midwife at Central Vermont Medical Center, explores what midwifery care looks like today and why more families in central Vermont and across the region are seeking it out. Along the way she shares the personal experiences that inspired her career, debunks common myths and misconceptions and explains why partnership, communication and individualized care remain at the heart of midwives’ practice. 

Whether you’re planning to grow your family, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about how maternity care is evolving, this episode offers a thoughtful look at one of health care’s oldest and most enduring professions.