The Hardest Decisions Aren't Always Clinical


Dear Midwife,

As midwives, we make hundreds of decisions every week.

Some are straightforward.

Others happen in the middle of uncertainty—when emotions are high, information is incomplete, and families are looking to us for guidance.

But what if the greatest influence on our decisions isn't our knowledge...

...it's our bias?

Every one of us carries cognitive biases. They're part of being human. They shape how we interpret information, communicate with clients, assess risk, and respond under pressure. Most of the time, we don't even realize they're there.

The good news? Once we recognize them, we can make better decisions.

That's exactly why we created our newest live training:

Communication, Bias & Decision-Making Lab for Midwives

📅 July 29 | 8:30 PM EDT

This isn't another lecture.

It's a highly interactive 90-minute workshop where you'll work through real-life clinical scenarios, examine how bias influences decision-making, and explore communication strategies that strengthen trust while supporting informed consent and safer clinical practice.

During this live class, you'll explore:

✔️ How cognitive bias can influence clinical judgment

✔️ Communication techniques for difficult conversations

✔️ Strategies to support truly informed, shared decision-making

✔️ Real case discussions with practical takeaways you can apply immediately

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Whether you're a student midwife, newly qualified, or have attended hundreds of births, this class offers a rare opportunity to pause, reflect, and strengthen one of the most important skills in midwifery- thinking clearly while communicating with compassion.

Regular Price: $119

Now Only: $99

Or save even more with the Communication Bias & Decision-Making Lab + CEU Class Bundle for a complete learning experience.

We hope you'll join us for an evening of thoughtful discussion, practical learning, and professional growth.

Because better communication leads to better decisions.

And better decisions support better outcomes- for the families we serve and for ourselves.

With gratitude,

Augustine Colebrook & The Midwifery Wisdom Collective Team

5940 S Rainbow Blvd Ste 400 PMB 866685, Las Vegas, NEVADA 89118
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