Tuesday Apr 28, 2026
Midwifery, Choices, and Care in Kentucky
Host: Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health, Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
Guest: Hayden Meza, APRN, Certified Nurse Midwife, UK Healthcare
Season 8 | Episode 46
Join guest host Dr. Courtney Luecking in a conversation with Hayden Meza, a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) at the University of Kentucky, as they explore the history and modern practice of midwifery. Topics include Kentucky’s midwifery roots with Mary Breckenridge and the Frontier Nursing Service, the role of CNMs within the healthcare system, differences between midwives and OB‑GYNs, and common myths about midwifery and birth settings.
Hayden shares patient‑centered examples of midwifery care, evidence on outcomes, guidance on choosing the right care model for individual risk and preferences, and tips for finding midwives locally.
For more information:
About Midwifery | American College of Nurse Midwives
Find a Midwife | Midwives of Kentucky
Core Competencies | American College of Nurse Midwives
Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS.
UK FCS Extension
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