https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/c13e71d6-68db-4e96-b23b-b82def0a13b8 In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis interviews Jessica, known as the Combat Midwife, who shares her extensive experience in both paramedicine and midwifery. The conversation delves into the critical issues surrounding postpartum hemorrhage, the mismanagement of obstetrics, and the importance of proper labor management. Jessica emphasizes the need for understanding the physiological process of birth and the risks associated with unnecessary interventions. She also discusses the significance of positioning during labor, the delivery of the placenta, and the risks of infection postpartum. Additionally, Jessica introduces the resources available for further education in maternal care. Takeaways Jessica is both a paramedic and a midwife. Postpartum hemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal death. Mismanagement in obstetrics often leads to complications. Birth is a natural physiological process that should not be micromanaged. Less than 10% of births require medical intervention. Proper positioning during labor is crucial for a successful delivery. The delivery of the placenta should be handled with care to avoid complications. Postpartum care is essential to prevent infections and other issues. The Combat Midwives Emergency OB Kit is designed for use in austere environments. Education and resources are available for those interested in maternal care. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Combat Midwife 01:28 Understanding Postpartum Hemorrhage 04:37 The Mismanagement of Obstetrics 06:14 Categories of Postpartum Hemorrhage 15:13 Advice for Managing Labor 19:11 The Importance of Positioning During Labor 21:03 Delivery of the Placenta 27:34 Postpartum Care and Infection Risks 36:06 Addressing Postpartum Hemorrhage and Infection 45:42 The Combat Midwife's Emergency OB Kit 48:41 Resources and Courses for Further Learning For more information Connect with The Combat Midwife™: Email: ⁠⁠ask@combatmidwife.com⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠ https://combatmidwife.com⁠⁠ Classes & Kits:⁠⁠ Workshops & Kits⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ @CombatMidwife⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠ Combat Midwife on YouTube⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠ Combat Midwife on Facebook⁠⁠ X:⁠⁠ @CombatMidwife⁠⁠ Discount Code for your followers: PFC For more content, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care⁠⁠⁠ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:57:28 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/c13e71d6-68db-4e96-b23b-b82def0a13b8 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.