When the State Comes for Your License with Salli Gonzalez & Octavia Martinez, Esq.

Navigating a midwife license suspension is every practitioner's nightmare. Salli Gonzalez shares the reality of her experience. 

Salli joins us to discuss the sudden news of her license suspension following a baby's death. This conversation addresses the vulnerability of midwives in the current climate, specifically regarding potential repercussions for comments made in online spaces. We look at how quickly professional standing can be challenged and the anxiety that surrounds public discourse for providers.

Beyond the legal and professional, protecting your midwifery practice requires both emotional resilience and a clear understanding of the risks involved in today's digital landscape, especially when maintaining online professional boundaries.

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0:00 The Sudden License Suspension
2:04 A Career Built on Intimate Care
4:25 The Day Everything Changed
8:54 The Accidental Midwife Attorney
24:29 The Weight of Unexpected Outcomes
30:26 Treating Regulatory Boards as Prosecutors
36:04 Screening for Success and Safety

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