Maternal Health "Ah ha!" Moment - Peace Corps Service Leads to Career as a Midwife

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Channel: Peace Corps · 2012 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Peace Corps Volunteer Caitlin Givens talks about her "Ah ha!" moment in the Sahel desert that led her to shift career paths and become a midwife. During nursing and midwifery school, she serves as a doula and helps women plan for labor and birth. She draws from her Peace Corps experience to connect with and care for women from diverse backgrounds in the U.S.

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