Why Every Family Should Understand Birth Before Crisis Strikes Jessica Arno | With Amb. Elisha
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Why Every Family Should Understand Birth Before Crisis Strikes Jessica Arno | With Amb. Elisha

18:26 Mar 11, 2026
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On The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha sits with Jessica Arno, widely known as The Combat Midwife, for a powerful and practical conversation about preparedness, women’s health, and why understanding birth and the human body is essential knowledge for every family. With over two decades of experience training military personnel, emergency responders, and humanitarian workers, Jessica shares why birth education and women’s health knowledge should never be overlooked—especially in times of crisis. From natural disasters to emergency situations, she explains how preparation can save lives and empower families. This episode explores the often-overlooked connection between preparedness, health education, and the ability to care for women and children when help is not immediately available. What You’ll Hear in This Episode 👶 Why every family should be prepared for unexpected birth situations 🧠 The importance of understanding the female body and menstrual cycle as a sign of overall health 🚨 How families can prepare for home birth complications or emergency situations 🧰 What the Combat Midwife Emergency Birth Kit includes and why it matters 👨‍👩‍👧 Why fathers should understand the basics of labor and childbirth 🌍 How Jessica’s training has helped military personnel save lives around the world This episode highlights a powerful truth: real preparedness goes beyond food and supplies—it includes the knowledge needed to protect and care for the most vulnerable in our communities. Reach Jessica: https://combatmidwife.com/collections/frontpage ... Want to be a guest on The Elisha Show (formerly WITneSSes) ?  Send Elisha Arowojobe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow
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