E37: From Birth to Postpartum: How Midwifery Makes a Difference, with Dr. Jessica Vernon, MD, PMH-C

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In this episode of Delivered, we are so grateful to be joined by Dr. Jessica Vernon, MD, PMH-C. Dr. Jessica is a Board-Certified OB/GYN who has cared for and supported thousands of people throughout their reproductive journeys over the past 15 years. She is the Clinical Director of Product as well as an Associate Medical Director at Oula, a midwifery based women’s health startup in New York City. As a mom of two she brings her lived experience with the transition to parenthood to her work. She has a deep passion for providing holistic, people centered, culturally humble care and has developed programs to increase access to perinatal mental health care and improve health equity. Then Comes Baby is her first book, you can buy it now on Amazon & Barnes & Noble

Join us, as we explore the unique and transformative role of midwifery in supporting women from labor through the often-overlooked postpartum period. Dr. Jessica shares how midwifery care extends beyond the delivery room—offering personalized support, emotional guidance, and holistic healing during the critical weeks and months after birth. Whether you're preparing for a baby, navigating the postpartum fog, or simply curious about the midwifery model of care, this conversation sheds light on why midwives are essential allies in maternal health.

You can learn more about Dr. Jessica at her website: https://www.drjessicavernon.com/ or at her Instagram: @dr.jessicavernon

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