29. The Midwife - Imogen Cesnik
Imogen Cesnik and her daughter Cleo on work, life, dreams and finding peace.
Bring Your Kid To Work · Nicole Lessio
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Show Notes
Our incredible guests today are Imogen and her daughter Cleo.
Imogen Cesnik is a nurse midwife who works at the Mar hospital looking after mums, bubs, and their families. She is also a lactation consultant and has a background in nursing. Imogen is passionate about helping women and families during the birthing process and supporting them in their breastfeeding journey.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of "Bring Your Kid to Work," host Nicole interviews Imogen Cesnik, a nurse midwife, and her daughter Cleo. Imogen shares her experiences working as a midwife and nurse, particularly in the postnatal care and breastfeeding support. Cleo, on the other hand, dreams of becoming a marine biologist to help protect and study marine life. The conversation explores Imogen's rewarding and challenging work as a midwife, Cleo's passion for marine biology, and the importance of supporting and caring for others.
Key themes discussed in this episode include the role of midwives in supporting women during pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care, the challenges and rewards of breastfeeding, the impact of climate change on marine life, and the importance of pursuing one's passions and making a positive difference in the world.
Key Takeaways:
- Imogen Cesnik is a nurse midwife who works at the Mar hospital, providing care to mothers, babies, and their families.
- Cleo dreams of becoming a marine biologist to study and protect marine life.
- Midwives play a crucial role in supporting women during pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care.
- Breastfeeding can be challenging, and lactation consultants like Imogen provide valuable support to new mothers.
- Climate change poses a threat to marine life, and Cleo is passionate about studying and protecting the ocean.
Notable Quotes:
- "A midwife is someone who helps women before, during, and after they have a baby, providing support and care." - Cleo
- "The best part of my job is helping moms and babies learn to breastfeed together and supporting them on their breastfeeding journey." - Imogen
- "I want to study marine biology to help protect marine life and make a positive impact on the environment." - Cleo
Resources:
- Mater Hospital - website here.
- Full transcript of this episode on the website here.
- Companion blog piece on the blog here.
Listen to the full episode [here] for more insights and inspiring stories from Imogen and Cleo.
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