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Are you feeling unprepared, uniformed, or even scared of an upcoming birth? The Preparing for Childbirth podcast is just for you! Host, Jenny Childs, will help you to gain a better understanding of God’s amazing design for childbirth, and to learn how to prepare for the unknown, handle the pain and lean into God’s character through it all. Jenny loves childbirth, has served as a doula, and for the past five plus years has been helping couples in her church prepare for the important & transfo ...
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Los Angeles-based prenatal focused chiropractor Dr. Elliot Berlin searches for unbiased information on the most pressing topics for growing families with interviews from pregnancy and parenting experts, celebrities, and new and expectant parents. Entertaining and informative, new episodes drop weekly every Thursday. We'd love to connect! Facebook: @Informed Pregnancy Instagram: @doctorberlin Twitter: @doctorberlin
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Birth, Baby! is hosted by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly, birth doulas and childbirth educators in Austin, Texas. This podcast is meant to guide families through the decisions they'll be making during pregnancy, birth, and their postpartum journey. Through interviews with experts, personal experiences, and evidence based information, your hosts will address questions and concerns they routinely hear from their community.
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In the Evidence Based Birth® podcast, we cover the research evidence on hot topics about pregnancy and childbirth! Our mission is to help birth workers build the evidence based knowledge, skills, and power they need to protect families' ability to give birth with empowerment. The work we do has a huge impact on parents who are searching for accurate information to empower their prenatal, birth, and postpartum experiences!
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Let’s explore the amazing world of birth together! Listen for inspiring birth stories and intriguing teachings to expand your knowledge surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and postpartum life. Each soul-stirring episode is full of heart, passion, and practicality. Join me in this diverse mix of teachings and interviews with real moms and professional birth workers as we seek to more fully understand how God has designed early motherhood and the beginning of life!
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Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs
Kyleigh Banks — The Autonomy Mommy
Turn your passion for birth into an incredibly successful doula career that allows you to quit your day job, stay home with your kids, and make a lasting impact on the world.
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You're not alone in your uncertainty about this monumental life stage of pregnancy and birth. If you’re ready to replace the overwhelm of late-night Googling with expert conversations and stories of strength and positivity from women just like you — join us on the top-rated All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast. The All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast is your place for supportive, evidence-based information from Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, an OB/GYN physician who’s been in practice for nearly ...
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The Birth Matters podcast is here to lessen your overwhelm on the journey into parenthood by equipping you on all things birth, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum & parenting. We'll interview parents about their experiences & birth pros on their expertise so that you can have an empowering, CONFIDENT journey into parenthood!
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A Podcast of Mothers' stories of childbirth. Weekly interviews with mothers giving their first hand accounts of child birth in Australia. Designed to help educate and inform first time pregnant women, parents wanting to have better subsequent births and birth enthusiasts who love to hear and tell birth stories. An entertaining and heartfelt resource for pregnancy, labour and delivery and postpartum.
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It’s time to see childbirth in a different light. Micah Burgess is the owner & founder of Waco Doula and has recently published a book called, The Humor in Birth; Stories & Insights from a Doula. People are looking for light-hearted & enjoyable in their lives right now. This podcast will take something very sacred, monumental, and at times traumatic to a fun, delightful, and normal place. The generation that is having children is information hungry and they find it in YouTube channels, Insta ...
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Whether you are pregnant and looking for inspirational birth stories through your pregnancy, trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or postpartum; if you're a first time mom or a veteran parent of multiple children, you can learn, laugh and maybe even cry a little at these moving childbirth stories from those willing to share one of the most intimate moments of their lives.
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You know when you talk to your friends about your childhood and end it by saying, "But look at us, we're fine!" Here's my question: Are we fine? Because we're sitting here doused in CBD oil under a weighted blanket recording a podcast called Parenting is a Joke. Each week, host and standup Ophira Eisenberg talks to a different comedian about their career and their kids. Conversations tackle the tooth fairy, eating sticks, summer camp anxiety, the hidden horrors of childbirth, and the obvious ...
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Bailey Sarian, a professional makeup artist & true crime connoisseur, is taking her expertise from her popular YouTube series, Murder, Mystery & Makeup, and expanding into the podcast world with Dark History! Each week, she will explore the chilling stories of the dark past from US and World History that they don't teach you in school!
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The Mindful Womb podcast will help you apply the principles of mindfulness, science, and the sacred womb so you can feel less stressed and easily welcome your changing reality (and body) through life’s transitions like conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood. Host Clara O’Rourke (she/her), certified doula and childbirth educator, brings you actionable strategies, mindfulness tips, pregnancy and birth facts, authentic truths, and inspirational stories that can help you harnes ...
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A podcast dedicated to helping you have a healthy pregnancy, confident childbirth and strong recovery. In this podcast, we will cover the strategies to help you stay healthy and active during pregnancy, and confidently recover after childbirth, so that you can get back to your old (new) self, with a bubba by your side. You will find some amazing interviews with professionals covering breastfeeding with lactation consultants, childbirth with midwives and doctors, as well as birth stories from ...
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The Fear Free Childbirth podcast is for parents-to-be who want a positive and fear-free birth experience. Thousands of women credit the podcast with helping them have a positive birth. The show is a mix of real life positive birth stories, birthing experts sharing their wisdom and Alexia sharing how to get into a positive birthing mindset, including techniques for releasing fears. Alexia is a therapeutic coach who works with pregnant women and is the author of the book Fearless Birthing. You ...
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Podcast - Cocoa Pods Series: A feature of the Birth Center Foundation. We discuss all things' women, all things' pregnancy, all things' after. Reasons why women fall very sick ( morbidity) or die (mortality) before pregnancy (adolescent girls and young adults),during pregnancy and after are discussed in this maternal morbidity and mortality reduction academy; especially with an emphasis on minority women, all over the world; and ways for all involved in care to work together collaboratively ...
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Award-winning audio producer John Scott Dryden brings you into a dystopian future, in which the birth rate has plummeted and the United States has become a theocracy called Gilead. Women who are capable of childbirth are pulled out of society and trained as handmaids, then assigned to men for the sole purpose of procreation. From the same source material as the critically acclaimed Hulu series, this six part series of “The Handmaid’s Tale” is audio fiction at its finest. Listen to new episod ...
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Take ownership of your pregnancy, birth, and parenthood! Join Deb Flashenberg as she dives into conversations with some of the world’s leading pregnancy, birth, yoga and parenting experts. Deb and her guests are voices of calm and reason, sharing practical, relevant, insightful and evidence based information that is helpful for people at all stages of parenting. These lively conversations will inform and entertain you as you embark on this new phase in your life. Deb is the founder and direc ...
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Join Cynthia Overgard and Trisha Ludwig once per week for evidence-based straight talk on having a safe and informed birth, which starts with determining if you've hired the right provider. If we had to boil it down to a single premise, it's this: A healthy mom and baby isn't all that matters. We have more than 30 years' experience between us in midwifery, informed rights advocacy, publishing, childbirth education, postpartum support and breastfeeding, and we've personally served thousands o ...
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Welcome to the Birth Boot Camp® Podcast, where every birth story is a celebration waiting to be shared, every family journey is honored, and every listener finds inspiration and support. Are you eagerly anticipating the arrival of a new baby? Or perhaps you're a doula or childbirth educator, seeking new insights and perspectives to enrich your practice? Maybe you're simply curious about the miraculous journey of pregnancy and birth? Whatever your reason for tuning in, you've found your commu ...
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Experts from EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA discuss childbirth, breastfeeding and new parenting topics to inform and guide you through your pregnancy, birth and new parenting journey.
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Many women desire to reconnect with their body and natural instincts through the entire perinatal period, including natural birth. Unfortunately, the American culture (and most mainstream cultures) do not teach young women about any natural ways to care for their bodies and, in fact, teach that the body and childbirth cannot be trusted. In this podcast by Rachel Mans, Doula and The NaturalBirth Site, co-hosted by Tiffany Muniz, we explore all aspects of natural, physiological birth, as well ...
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We educate and entertain expectant mothers and those hoping to become pregnant. Each episode features a panel of pregnant women, at various stages and trimesters, as well as experienced moms and experts. Together they explore topics aimed to embrace pregnancy and encourage women to pursue their individual childbirth choices.
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Your Birth Bestie | The Pregnancy and Birth Podcast for an Informed and Fearless Experience
Beth Connors - Certified Nurse Midwife
Join me, Your Birth Bestie, a certified nurse midwife, birth doula, childbirth educator, and mom of 3 girls, as I share practical tips, personal stories, and honest advice to help you have an informed and empowering birth experience. From baby bump to delivery room, coping techniques to birth plans, I’ve got you covered. Tune in for expert insights and trusted support through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
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Birth is amazing, beautiful, wonderful . . . and it can throw you for a loop! Despite our very best birth “plans,” we can find ourselves taking some twist and turns during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that we don’t expect. Enter the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast! Hey mama! My name is Stephanie, and I’m a mom of three boys, a professional doula, childbirth educator, and the creator of the Online Birth Course - My Essential Birth www.myessentialbirth.com. I love to help mothers just ...
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Join us as we guide new mothers through their baby’s first year of life. Newly postpartum moms celebrate the excitement of becoming new parents, as well as the emotional and physical struggles of recovering from childbirth and caring for a newborn baby.
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A platform run by a midwife that is aimed at teaching women of the African descent about pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium in pidgin English and English. And, contribute a quota in ensuring an alive mother and baby at delivery. Email: emmanuellainah@gmail.com
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Drs. Sarah and Alicia answer common questions such as: I'm pregnant what do I do? are my symptoms in first trimester normal? What to expect for labour and delivery? How will I know about breastfeeding? How do I care for my newborn? She Found Motherhood aims to help take the anxiety out of pregnancy and the journey through childbirth to parenthood. We discuss the fourth trimester and how to care for your newborn. We discuss mental health in pregnancy and the postpartum period and how to navig ...
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This podcast begins an ongoing conversation about midwifery and the historical, social, economic, and political aspects.
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We’re Amanda and Rebecca - twin sisters, naturally-minded homebirth mamas, and co-founders of Progressive Pregnancy. We’re on a mission to help you have a more empowered entrance into motherhood. We’ll bring awareness and offer support surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum journey. As a holistic pelvic floor physical therapist Amanda brings valuable insights and guidance during this critical time for your pelvic floor. We’ll also bring on other holistic providers, experts, an ...
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My name is Care Messer, I’m an entrepreneur, childbirth educator birth and postpartum doula and the mom of two girls. Birth stories begin before your baby is even conceived and we’re here to talk about it. Join Ashley & I as we create discussions around connection, finding and using your voice and of course, birth stories! We will release an episode each week so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a second!
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Here at Sleep & Cradle®️ Solutions, we are committed professionals specializing in newborn and infant sleep consultancy. Our expertise centers around effective baby sleep training, providing comprehensive support to expectant and new parents as they embark on the journey of parenthood. we offer a range of comprehensive services designed to cater to the diverse needs of parents: Remote Childbirth Preparation Classes, Newborn Care Classes, Baby Sleep Strategies Classes, Breastfeeding/Formula F ...
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For the Love of Parenting, is a podcast celebrating parenthood's journey. From pregnancy through childbirth, breastfeeding, and the diverse experiences of raising children, offering guidance, stories, and expert insights to support parents from the magical moments to the real-life challenges of parenthood. We recognize there's no singular perfect path but numerous ways to be a loving, supportive parent. Tune in for insightful discussions, heartfelt stories, and a community that celebrates th ...
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The Conversation about Pregnancy, Childbirth and Early Motherhood.
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The institutions and individuals who run the world would like you to believe that you are powerless. That there's nothing you can do to improve the wellbeing of your family. That you aren't smart enough to understand shmancy science stuff. That eating and living well is too hard for most...so why try? That exercising your rights to informed consent and refusal is irresponsible. That having a birth on you terms, in your own home would be incorrigible. That pregnancy is a disease and childbirt ...
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Most women struggle with their transition into motherhood. So, I created the “Oh Baybee!” podcast to help pregnant women successfully give birth and transition from bump to bundle. Hi! I'm Stephanie Poole. In this podcast I'll not only tackle the basics of birth prep, childbirth and lactation, but I'll also spend time on the less talked about – but much needed conversation on mommy-care. In this podcast, I reveal tried and true tips, tricks and strategies that'll make your transition into mo ...
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Helping women have better births and better birth experiences. Our experts share their perspectives on pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. These are raw, honest stories about the experience of labor from the professional's point of view. Listen and get inside your OB/GYN or midwife's head. Our goal is to share the truth about pregnancy and birth with the listener and to explain our thought process. We see our role as one in which we guide and inform, presenting facts so that the ...
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A podcast celebrating the achievements of women and men in childbirth care throughout history and all the taboo subjects that follow.
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Lots of topics that include: Childbirth, childbirth education tips & advice, postpartum journeys, motherhood, parenthood, parenting tips, 4th trimester, pregnancy tips, pregnancy journey, health information, natural childbirth, birth journeys/choices, attachment parenting & much more!
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Welcome to the Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneur's Collective podcast, hosted by Niamh Cassidy, the founder of the Collective. Niamh is a childbirth educator and lactation consultant. She initially started her childbirth education business as a side hustle alongside working full time in social care. Starting her own business wasn't easy for Niamh, as she found it hard to fill her classes and get lactation clients, even when she quit her fulltime job. She worried about 'the competition' and ...
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A birth story podcast highlighting the emotional impact of birth, the immediate postpartum period, and the years beyond. Hosted by Jordan Monir, a postpartum doula and Sophie Holliday, a perinatal mental health therapist. Jordan and Sophie aim to provide a platform for those who have experienced or supported childbirth in sharing their unique story. Both fierce advocates of mental health and community support, Jordan and Sophie attempt to reduce the stigma of openly discussing the challenges ...
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We’re women tired of keeping our lives hushed. Exploring sex, periods, feminism, childbirth… leaving no topic off the table.
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23- Preparing for Pumping w/ Christine Macharia
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Show notes In this episode I talk with Christine Macharia, a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) & Registered Clinical nutritionist from Abella Health, about when a new mama might need to pump and how to go about getting started. We talk specifically about going back to work and some concerns to look out for with starting to pump too soon. Con…
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Childbirth is extraordinary, difficult, beautiful, hard and fulfilling; much like life. In today’s episode, Micah reflects on what she’s learned, in her personal and doula journey about childbirth and how it mirrors life. Whether you’ve already experienced birth or are expecting your first child we believe there is something for everyone in this ep…
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034 I Childbirth With Parosmia: One Mom's Triumph Over Long Covid (with Hannah Higgins)
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Picture this. You’re pregnant with your first child, figuring out and learning about everything for the first time, gearing up for a natural labor and taking care of your body the best that you can, and just before you’re about to give birth, your taste and smell change for the worse-they’re completely distorted in the worst way, making it extremel…
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Childbirth Preparation Methods: The Bradley Method
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The Bradley Method. By using this simple and effective technique, couples are taught how to effectively work with their bodies to achieve a successful natural childbirth experience. So, what are the main principles behind The Bradley Method? How does it differ from other childbirth preparation methods? And what can you expect if you sign up for a c…
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EBB 307 - Unexplained Infertility, Endometriosis, and a Birth Center Birth Story with Ellora La Shier, EBB Childbirth Class Graduate
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In this episode, Ellora La Shier, graduate of the EBB Childbirth Class, shares about her struggle with six years of unexplained infertility and how it impacted her eventual birth story. Listen in as Ellora describes the frustration of unexplained infertility, suffering through years of increasingly painful periods, and the relief of finally receivi…
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Mini-Sode: Carol Gautschi, a classical midwife, needs midwives to re-member the essence of midwifery
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Carol Gautschi has been attending births in the Pacific Northwest for 48 years. Over this time, she has developed a truly holistic view of birth, including unique inquiries into the “why” behind malpresentation to begin with. I invited her onto the podcast for an exclusive audio interview ahead of her presentation at the 2024 Born Free Twins-Breech…
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890| Long and Difficult First Birth and Postpartum Followed by Fast Birth and Redemptive Postpartum - Blair Lamb [part 1]
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Download the FamilyAlbum app in your app store to enjoy this free photo sharing app with unlimited storage! The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 off) Beyond the First Latch Course (also comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! Get access to hundreds of additional birth stories…
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Solar company co-owner, virtual NASA field trip leader, and mother of three Alex Lopez discusses overcoming difficult labor, finding success with a midwife-attended home birth, and having a surprise breech twin! Connect with Alex online: @tandem_tribe and Tandem Tribe Want more pregnancy + parenting? Check out our new visual series Empowered Mama! …
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Making a birth plan? Be sure to ask your doctor these 4 questions
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Making a birth plan is a really important part of helping you have the birth you want. A birth plan helps you think through the things that you want for your birth and communicate your wishes with your birth team. To make the most of your birth plan, be sure to ask your doctor the 4 key questions you'll learn in this short episode! And to learn 4 m…
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When you desperately need to take a quick shower or hop on a work call on a day you don’t have child care, you turn on the TV for a few minutes to keep your baby distracted. Then comes the mom guilt because you let your infant have screen time – something you never thought you’d do. But is all screen time bad? What should you be looking for in a sh…
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Mending Bonds and Shattering Cycles: A Journey Beyond Infidelity and Generational Curses
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Can a marriage withstand the turbulent waters of infidelity and the weight of generational curses? This is the profound question that Charles, alongside his wife Lillian's previous insights, attempts to answer in a heart-to-heart with Dr. Bola Sogade. Witness the raw unraveling of Charles' journey through love, betrayal, and the challenging road to…
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471 | Ashlee, one baby, gastric sleeve surgery, IVF, placenta previa, private obstetrician, student midwife, iron infusion, PPH, breastfeeding
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In today’s episode Ashlee details her long fertility journey including her choice to have gastric sleeve surgery. She conceived baby Luca on her first IVF transfer and chose private obstetric care alongside the support of a student midwife. Placenta previa dictated a caesarean birth so Ashlee purchased The Caesarean Birth Class and listened to each…
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Self-Love During Nursing: Utilizing Breastfeeding Time for Personal Renewal - Episode 20
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Breastfeeding is often seen as mere pauses in the day's hustle, but this time can be transformed into sacred moments of self-care and renewal. Whether it's savoring a warm cup of tea, indulging in a few pages of a beloved book, or simply closing your eyes and breathing deeply, these brief respites offer a chance to nourish both body and soul. Join …
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133. How to Host a Meet-up for Doulas in Your Local Area
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Have you been trying to find ways to connect with other birthworkers in your area and share valuable experiences? if you are ready to discover the secret to building a strong, supportive network of birthworkers in your community, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: Why connecting with …
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#262 | April Q&A: Prenatal Vitamins, Premature Rupture of Membranes, Painless Breech Birth, Precipitous Labor, HypnoBirthing, Prenatal Hypertension
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Welcome to the April Q&A episode with Cynthia & Trisha. Today, we invite you to guess the two things that Cynthia and Trisha will never talk about on the podcast. Hint: They are not scandalous or controversial. Shoot us a DM with your guesses! Next, hear the most annoying habits from our podcast community regarding their partners. As for our questi…
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EBB 310 - Doulas & Nurses Advocating Together for Positive Shifts in Birth Culture with Joyce Dykema, EBB Instructor & Brianna Fields, RN
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Dr. Rebecca Dekker is joined by Joyce Dykema, doula and EBB Instructor, and Brianna Fields, a labor and delivery nurse, to discuss advocating for positive shifts in birth culture, particularly in Nebraska. Joyce shares her journey into birth work and the impact of the Evidence Based Birth Instructor program on accessing research evidence, highlight…
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The 3 Most Common Conflicts that Arise Between Mom Friends and How to Solve Them
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Do you find it harder to create friendships as an adult? Today we talk about friendships and how they can be difficult to navigate, especially during parenthood. Our guest discusses common conflicts that arise between parents as well as ways to better maintain these connections. If you are a parent or an expectant parent, this conversation will she…
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Exercise as self-care: investing in your physical and mental health.
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If you are a mumma who is feeling tired, unmotivated, sore or weak.... and feeling the effects of the motherhood load, this episode is for you. In this episode I provide some real life strategies to help you invest in your self-care with exercise, and thus invest in your physical and mental health, to help you feel like a stronger, happier mumma. L…
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Episode 64: How to Raise Healthy Kids Without Overwhelming Yourself - with Dr Katrina Cryder
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Episode 64 How to Raise Healthy Kids Without Overwhelming Yourself - with Dr Katrina Cryder Becoming a mother can be a huge catalyst for you to make healthy changes in your lifestyle. New motherhood is a powerful time but it can also be overwhelming! Parents get a lot of advice and pressure about how to best raise their kids to be healthy and happy…
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Birth Story: Mentally Preparing for Her Unmedicated Birth Experience as a Single Mom by Choice with Melissa Kidd
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Birth stories are so important because they help mothers to be understand all the different ways birth could happen. We have a great birth story this week from Melissa Kidd, a single mom by choice. We talk about how mental preparation makes a world of difference in birth preparation. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Pos…
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Today we have a Jes, a postpartum doula on the Empowered Beginnings team, on to talk to us about the birth and NICU stay of her second child. She wanted to share this story to bring light to the world of being a NICU parent. Jes is a wife and mother of two children, postpartum doula and pediatric sleep consultant, and an passionate plant and pug lo…
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36. Is Cloth Diapering Right for Me? Your Guide to Mindful Diapering Practices - with Krystal Keller
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On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are joined by Krystal Keller (she/her), founder of Kinder Cloth Diaper Co. Krystal shares a lot of information about her journey as a mother of two and how she has integrated cloth diapers into her lifestyle. In this episode, we dive into the following: The benefits and downsides of cloth diapering Th…
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57. Fetal Doppler Use in Pregnancy: Pros, Cons, and Limitations for Reassurance
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Are you thinking about using a fetal doppler to monitor your baby's heartbeat at home during pregnancy? Join me in this episode, as we dive further into: Pros and cons of using a fetal doppler for increased reassurance… Early detection of potential concerns and what to be aware of… How dopplers can increase emotional bonding for moms and dads… Unde…
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Ep 255: Amy’s Birth Story - Bonding After a Critical Care Birth
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Amy had what she calls an "easy pregnancy". The birth was the difficult part. Her labor came on quickly and then stalled. While hospital staff nudged her along by breaking her water and administering Pitocin, it became clear that something was wrong. Amy was sick - she was showing symptoms of infection. As she faded in and out of consciousness, her…
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Spring is hopping and this week marks the last of our team's school vacations so we are bringing back a favorite interview while we catch up. Ophira chats with the hilarious comedian and actress Kristen Schaal about how parenting is so many wonderful things, but it is NOT funny! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Distinction between a Newborn Care Specialist and a Traditional Nanny
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When new parents are learning about childcare, they frequently encounter the terms "Newborn Care Specialist" and "Traditional Nanny." Although both positions involve looking after infants, there are notable distinctions between the two. This article aims to clarify the specific duties, qualifications, and advantages of each job to aid in your decis…
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In the climate-ravaged year of 2072, Pura stands as a miraculous green haven, a geoengineered paradise that protects lucky residents from the global catastrophes of heat domes, fires, floods, and droughts. Demetria Lopez is Pura's PR fixer, tirelessly promoting the city's idyllic image. But when she stumbles upon a dark secret that underpins Pura's…
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It's always a good idea to tour your hospital before you deliver your baby. Who typically gives these tours and what important information can you learn to improve your overall childbirth experience? Plus, learn how touring a hospital can benefit you if you're planning to deliver at home or at a birth center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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035 I Maintaining A Positive Outlook In Labor (with Cayla Krop)
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It’s hard to imagine in this day and age choosing to have a home birth, over 98% of babies in America are born outside of the home. But choosing to have a home birth for your first birth? That’s even more rare. Listen to Cayla share her birth stories today and how and why she and her husband decided that home birth was the best route for them and t…
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470 | Abby, three vaginal births, gp shared care, public hospital, pain-free birth, physiological birth, breastfeeding
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In this episode Abby shares her third pregnancy and birth story. She opted for shared care with her GP, a decision that really suited her busy family life and offered her continuity of care with someone she trusted. Her third trimester was challenging - she had significant pelvic pain which prevented her from exercising, she moved house and her iro…
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In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of getting cervical exams. When they might be necessary and when they’re not. How they can help, and how they could hinder! Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of …
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Ep. 403 BellydanceBirth® with Maha al Musa
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International birth educator, creator of EmbodyBirth™ and BellydanceBirth®, and mother of three Maha al Musa joins the podcast. She discusses motherhood and her work, including her intuitive movement program for pregnancy and her holistic childbirth trainings offered to birth workers worldwide. IP+ members have access to her work within our subscri…
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Intense negative emotions with breastfeeding? It might be D-MER
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Dysmorphic milk ejection reflex, also known as D-MER, is a condition experienced by lactating women and individuals where you feel a sudden, brief, and very intense negative emotional response just before milk letdown or release. Learn about this important and underrecognized condition in this short episode. Join me LIVE on April 30th for my FREE c…
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889| OB Nurse Shares Amazing Positive Unmedicated Delivery Birth Story - Josanne Callicutt
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Download the FamilyAlbum app in your app store to enjoy this free photo sharing app with unlimited storage! The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 off) Beyond the First Latch Course (also comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! Get access to hundreds of additional birth stories…
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This week we have a special bonus conversation with Matthew Buccelli, author of the newsletter ParentSounds. Ophira chats with Matthew about parental leave in Germany and his career as a kindergarten DJ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Breastfeeding Your Baby: Establishing Your Breast Milk
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As a new breastfeeding mom, one of your top objectives is to establish a good milk supply for your growing baby. How often should you nurse to bring in your supply? How important is skin-to-skin contact with your baby? What can you do to help regulate an oversupply so you don't feel engorged? Moms with new babies speak out about what worked best fo…
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469 Postpartum | Gen, breastfeeding, unsettled sleep, mother and baby unit, sleep consultant, sleep training, sleep school
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Following on from her birth story in episode 468, Gen shares her significant challenges with baby sleep. Sleep is one of the most political and polarising aspects of parenthood; there’s a plethora of differing opinions and it can get very overwhelming, fast. For Gen and her baby Robbie, a variety of challenges created the perfect storm of unsettled…
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Gathering your thoughts and planning for the birth of your baby is so important. In the last several episodes, Micah has talked about the type of experience you’re looking for and what happens after baby is born is just significant. Having a postpartum plan that aligns with the overall theme and hopes for your childbirth experience could be truly s…
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Today’s birth story comes from Heather in Victoria, British Columbia and long-time She Found Motherhood Podcast listener! Heather’s birth story starts off with a bit of a rocky pregnancy which lead to the preterm birth of her daughter and a rather long stay in the NICU. She describes the many challenges, and the small pieces of joy, she discovered …
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