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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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Birth As We Know It ™️ is a podcast that is dedicated to recognizing the many different ways that birth unfolds. You will hear birth stories and experiences from the perspective of the storyteller. That includes birthing people, partners, providers, birth workers, and more! This podcast was created to be a place where people can learn more about pregnancy and birth, all while hearing about what really happens in the birth space.
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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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Birth Boot Camp Podcast

Hollie, Cheryl, Liana & Megan

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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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Birth, Baby!

Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly

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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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Beth Connors is a certified nurse midwife, birth doula, childbirth educator, and girl mom. Every Tuesday, Your Birth Bestie, shares practical pregnancy tips, personal birth stories, and dives deep into informed and empowering maternity care to help you have the best labor and delivery experience. Tune in for expert insights and trusted support through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and parenthood!
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Birthful

Adriana Lozada

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On Birthful, working doula and former journalist Adriana Lozada talks pregnancy, birth and postpartum with top experts and new parents. Every episode distills the overload of pregnancy information down to the most relevant and useful stuff. Adriana Lozada is a mom, author, speaker, birth doula, postpartum educator, and healthy-sleep consultant. Visit Birthful.com. Please note: Adriana has years of experience but she's not a doctor, and does not expect anyone to treat the show like medical ad ...
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Well-Adjusted Mama

Dr. Laura Brayton

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A podcast dedicated to educating and empowering women from preconception, pregnancy, birth, and through early motherhood on wellness lifestyle. The host, Dr. Laura Brayton, is a maternity/pediatric chiropractor and mother who has hand-selected experts in natural, holistic health-care specialties to shine light on options and choices during this exciting phase of a woman’s life.
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Motherhood Flow with Hannah Gill | VBAC Doula and Birth Educator

Hannah Gill | VBAC Mom, VBAC Doula, and Childbirth Educator. Your go-to VBAC podcast with a bit of the ebbs and flows of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood.

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Welcome to Motherhood Flow, your go-to parenting podcast with a good mix of VBAC preparation tips and VBAC birth stories. While I focus heavily on VBAC and prevention of unnecessary c-sections, you can bet I'll be discussing topics from preconception to birth, to mothering toddlers and navigating your relationship after children, I cover it all here. Get ready for insightful conversations, expert interviews, and personal stories. Motherhood Flow is your space to walk through birth and mother ...
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True Birth

Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak & Kristin Mallon, RN, CNM

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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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The Labor Room

Heather Knezic, RN

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When should I start preparing for birth? Is labor pain really that bad? What do I need to stock up on for postpartum? My baby won't latch. Is my breastfeeding journey doomed? Will I ever sleep again?Are we supposed to know what we’re doing? No? Just checking! But the real question is are we supposed to figure it all out alone? The answer is no. The Labor Room podcast is a live-workshop style, mom-to-mom conversation with Mamas who’ve been there. Mamas who can say “me too” when you want to st ...
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The Homebirth Midwife Podcast

Hearth and Home Midwifery

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The Homebirth Midwife podcast is hosted by Sarah McClure, CPM, LDM, LM and Charli Zarosinski, CPM, LDM, LM, founders and primary midwives of Hearth and Home Midwifery, a homebirth practice in Oregon and Washington. They are experts on all things related to natural pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. Each week the podcast delves into the topics you want to know about regarding your pregnancy and birth.
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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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Birth Matters

Lisa Taylor - Birth Matters NYC Childbirth Education & Labor Support

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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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I am an NHS obstetrician hoping to share some thoughts and experiences about my working life. Maybe you enjoy call the midwife, perhaps birth fascinates, or you are simply curious about what exactly an obstetrician is? You might be pregnant and preparing for birth right now. Perhaps you work in maternity care and want to know what makes your obstetric colleagues tick, or you want some fresh ideas and inspiration. Whichever of these is the case TheObsPod is for you. Each episode contains 'the ...
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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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Hi! My name is Brandy Breth. I'm the founder of Delivery Diaries, a multi-platform content company dedicated to sharing our prenatal, birth, and postpartum experiences whether through IVF, surrogacy adoption, home birth or cesarean. So, if you're thinking of having a baby, already have children or just want to be the most supportive auntie ever - join the conversation! Together with my dear friend and co-host, Flo Speakman, we're here at Delivery Diaries: The Podcast to be curious, connect, ...
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The Mindful Womb Podcast

Clara O'Rourke - Clear Light Birth

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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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Do you believe that birth is about more than just a healthy baby? Do you believe trauma could actually be our biggest teacher and conduit for personal and professional growth? Knowing how cope with vicarious trauma and develop sustainable self-care is a non negotiable for all birth workers. Join me, Dr Erin Bowe, Clinical Perinatal & Author of More than a Healthy Baby, as we uncover “who is helping the helper?” Birth trauma training: https://www.udemy.com/course/birth-trauma-training-for-bir ...
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Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses

Bundle Birth, A Nursing Corporation

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Two Labor and Delivery nurses changing the game in Obstetrics, one nurse and one patient at a time. Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses is meant to fill the cups of L&D nurses and birth workers all over the world. Sarah and Justine share stories, research, and life in order to bring some happy to your hour. Join us once a week as we continue to change the game together!
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Positive and empowering birth stories told to you by those who were there, alongside host Chloe. Have you ever wondered what it's like to have a c-section? What a home birth is like? What it's like to birth unassisted? We hear from a huge variety of people as to how they birthed their babies. The one thing they all have in common? Their births were empowered and positive. If you've listened and would like to support the podcast, you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/birthstoriespod
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Everything a pregnant woman and her partner need to know to support them in preparation for labour, birth, and the early days with a new baby. This podcast gives both you and your partner the confidence and knowledge about the role they play throughout your birth, so they don't undermine or ruin the birth for you. Throughout these episodes, my guests and I will share with you our experience of being a birth keeper and advocate for women across the globe. This podcast is inclusive and invites ...
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Join us for a deep-dive into reproductive health, rights, and justice issues like abortion, birth control, sex education, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and more. New episodes debut every Tuesday, giving you an insider’s perspective on what is happening and what you can do to fight back.
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Step into the Umaversity Podcast, where no topic is off-limits and every story matters. Hosted by Jo Sarah, founder of Umaversity, this podcast is your gateway to the raw and real aspects of female+ mental, body, and sexual wellness. Join us for heartfelt stories, expert advice, and honest conversations that will make you laugh, cry, and maybe even blush a little. It's more than a podcast; it's a movement to make every woman+ feel seen, and heard, and be educated. Join our tribe—empowerment ...
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Are you looking for birth stories and radical wisdom from mothers and birth workers? The Radical Birth Podcast was created in the hopes to empower and educate mothers in their innate ability to birth on their own terms. Fill out the application below if you would like to share your story on a future episode. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1F8xQSgOUetCvrmvrB2ljAVdF4L4qyNIQYqeWz9gqZSk/viewform?edit_requested=true
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Cocoa Pods

Birth Center for Natural Deliveries Foundation

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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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Hey pregnant mama! Feeling overwhelmed by an avalanche of advice? Wish someone would spell out your options, and not just the routine ones? You're not alone. I am SO excited to bring you The Empowered Pregnancy Podcast, your shortcut to evidence-based info, minus the fluff. On my show, we question the status quo, nerd-out on some research, and keep it REAL with the unfiltered truth. Oh ya, and we’re hella productive. I'm talking about that mile-long pregnancy to-do list….you know, the one wi ...
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Birth. It is everywhere. Literally. Every day with each birth there are new stories to be told, wisdom to be shared and knowledge to be learned. Elizabeth Bachner sees birth in a unique way: As life lessons that help us grow as spiritual beings having human experiences. Childbirth is her prose, her jam, and her calling. We are your safe space for the sharing of those experiences from all different perspectives and many walks of life. Through curious conversation and storytelling, there is al ...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast

Helene Shute & Christina Hansen Cohen

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A podcast giving women permission to celebrate themselves! 2 Licensed Mental Health therapists with over 35 years combined experience come to you as friends, life-giving hosts to guide you and encourage you to RSVP to your own life! We give real conversations about the challenges women face daily. In your busy every day life, you will receive gifts to live your best life by finding joy & courage, all while you listen in car line, at the gym or walking into work.
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From the stuff your mother never told you, to the stuff your doctor never learned, On Health features taboo-busting conversations that demystify and de-stigmatize our bodies, all while bridging the gap between conventional medicine and wellness. Join Yale-trained MD & midwife Aviva Romm and her line-up of expert guests as they discuss everything from periods to menopause, sex to reproductive health politics, and motherhood to mental health. Each week, Dr. Romm will be exploring the science a ...
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**TOP 1.5% RANKED PODCAST** Hi! I’m Aly McClain. Bible-believing Christian, Wife of 10 years, Mama to 4, Homemaker, Registered Nurse and Homebirth Coach. I’ve been in the birth world for 7 years and 5 of those years have been helping women prepare for and experience a peaceful birth. After having a traumatic and unexpected ”emergency” c-section I started learning about physiological birth. Despite a diagnosis of low-lying placenta I went on to have a beautiful pain-free water birth at home. ...
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In this podcast I deconstruct the romanticism holding up the adoption industry and expose the lies, abuse, and pain that gets silenced. I'm here to unwrap the shiny bow around adoption and speak my truths as an adoptee. In doing so, I explain what it means and what it feels like to “come out of the fog”. This isn't your feel good podcast, I am an angry, healing and honest adoptee.
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Hollywood Horoscopes

Heather Cunningham and Miranda Lensky

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Where astrology and pop culture make a baby! Each week Heather Cunningham and Miranda Lensky talk about celebrities, their signs, and their birth charts. Plus, astrological current events, pop culture, zodiac seasons, and more!
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Doula2Doula

Exie Buehler & Ciana Vaughn

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If you love pregnancy, birth, parenthood and everything in between, join us on our journey. We are 2 doulas who love to talk about birth, motherhood and life in general. In addition to being a licensed and certified massage therapist and sole owner of Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness, Exie is an experienced doula and childbirth educator of almost 20 years and over 120 births. Ciana is rising in her journey as a birth professional. Join us for conversations about support, growth, and h ...
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ChinesePod makes learning Mandarin fun and easy! In this Intermediate Level Podcast Feed, explore broader contexts and applications of frequently used expressions needed to navigate comfortably in a Mandarin speaking environment. Deepen your knowledge on current affairs while learning and increase your confidence level in speaking Chinese. Expand your Mandarin Chinese learning experience by also SUBSCRIBING to ChinesePod - Beginner and ChinesePod - Advanced Podcast channels. For a more in de ...
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Your guide to pregnancy and gentle birth. Host Deborah Flowers is both a Registered Nurse and a Certified Professional Midwife at The Farm Community, internationally known as the home of Spiritual Midwifery. Co-host Ibu Robin Lim was recognized as the 2011 CNN Hero of the Year for her work as the founder of the Bumi Sehat Clinic Birth Center and Clinic in Bali, Indonesia. Topics for Season 1 include Choosing a Care Provider, the Safety of Home Birth, Prenatal Care Not Prenatal Scare, and Bir ...
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Dr. Rose is back and this time we are talking about your relationship during the postpartum time. There are so many complexities for sex, intimacy and even wanting to be touched in postpartum relationships. (see episode 022 from Season 1 to hear Rose talk about Sex and Intimacy during Pregnancy) Rose shares invaluable insights and actionable strate…
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On today's episode, Morgan Martin tells us about her three different pregnancy and birth experiences and how each one transformed her life and helped her grow along the way. In this episode, we dive into the following: Morgan's miscarriage with her first pregnancy and the book that was born from that experience. Her unplanned c-section story. Prepa…
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While there are so many amazing things to appreciate about pregnancy, there are also a few complaints that many women have. We compiled a list of the Top 10 Complaints that we've gotten in our messages about pregnancy and have some practical tips on how to cope with them! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpartum Cour…
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In this insightful episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast, we dive deep into the often-contemplated decision of whether to have siblings present during the birth of a new baby. Join us as we welcome back the esteemed midwife, Leonora Colen, from Home Birth Honey in Austin, Texas, to explore the nuanced pros and cons of this unique birthing experience. In …
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Can reducing screen time before bed really enhance your sleep quality? Learn from Dr. Jessica Patella as she shares transformative lifestyle tips that promote better mental and physical well-being for women in maternal health. From the secrets of improved sleep hygiene through melatonin production to the importance of setting healthy boundaries wit…
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Two years after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, abortion providers across the United States are sharing their reflections on the current state of abortion access, how to take action, and their visions for the future. Guests include: Dr. Rachel Chisausky, family medicine physician in the Midwest and fellow with Physicians for Reproductive Health Dr.…
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This episode is all about pregnancies that go past the due date, what the complications of that can be, how we manage it in the midwifery model, and what the options are for assessing baby’s wellbeing during this period. TW: We talk about late-term pregnancy loss in this episode, so please take care of your hearts when deciding whether this episode…
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On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we explore the importance of creating a birth plan and how to make an effective one! In this episode, we dive into the following: What is a birth plan Why creating a birth plan is an important process 5 mistakes to avoid when writing a birth plan How to ensure you make an effective birth plan Ready to cr…
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https://wholemothershow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/kpft_240617_200000wholemother_trimmed.mp3 Heather Goodwin is the Director of Heights of Health Holistic Therapy Services, and Heather empowers adults and children with proven life-transforming tools. Her mindfulness, behaviorally-based and multi-disciplinary approach is rooted in the recognitio…
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https://wholemothershow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/kpfthd3_240612_130000wholemother_trimmed.mp3 Heather Goodwin is the Director of Heights of Health Holistic Therapy Services, and Heather empowers adults and children with proven life-transforming tools. Her mindfulness, behaviorally-based and multi-disciplinary approach is rooted in the recogni…
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Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’d love to homebirth but I just don’t think I could do it.” or maybe you’re planning a homebirth now but you’ll still get the intrusive thoughts saying, “There is no way you’ll be able to handle labor at home!” Have you fallen into an agreement with the enemy that you are not able to homebirth? Let’s explore tha…
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Finally, Due Dates Demystified! This episode of the Empowered Birth Project tackles the question: What happens when your baby arrives after your estimated due date? I get into the science behind due dates, revealing why they're more like "guess dates" and how pregnancy timelines can vary. Here's what you'll learn: How the traditional due date calcu…
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NatureBack is the expression of Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak’s obstetrical philosophy after more than 3 decades in the field of high-risk perinatology Maternal-Fetal Medicine. It is a goal-oriented practical method that can mitigate or possibly even eliminate the need for a cesarean delivery. Now you can read Dr. Abdelhak's first hand experience in his new …
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In this podcast episode, Justine and Sarah Lavonne meet with guest, Heidi Nielsen, a Bundle Birth educator and who is an expert in fetal monitoring. They discuss the fear and issues that many nurses have with Category II tracings and the importance of recognizing and accurately charting them. They also discuss the need for nurses to advocate for th…
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This week, Chris takes over the podcast along with guest Paul Jordan in a conversation on fatherhood, the husband's role in birth support, and the importance of fathers in society. So grab your hubby, and listen in! Want to connect with us? Have a question? Shoot us a DM at @surrenderedbirthservices on Instagram, and give us a follow while you're t…
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I came across Daniel's incredible instagram page https://www.instagram.com/honest_fatherhood/ and I was blown away by how well spoken he was about Empowering men in the journey of fatherhood and postpartum. In this episode we discuss Home Birth, postpartum, homeschooling, tips for new parents, and navigating multiple children. I really hope this ep…
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Imagine giving birth in a peaceful sanctuary rather than a bustling, noisy ward. Join me, Florence, as newly installed noise-monitoring devices in our maternity ward prompt me to think about noise levels in maternity. Reflecting on my own experiences, including the challenges of keeping my voice down, we’ll navigate through the World Health Organiz…
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The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in China. Whether it's expats opening a company, or local Chinese doing the same, the waiting periods, the paperwork, and the registration with different departments can all be a huge headache! Join us at ChinesePod today as we explore some of the terminology that surrounds opening a company in China. Ep…
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In this episode I challenge the traditional birth plan and introduce the concept of a "birth map." Learn how the act of creating a birth plan is the most valuable part, empowering you to gather information, clarify your preferences, and build a communication tool for a positive birthing experience. This episode debunks the myth of the birth plan as…
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You’re newly pregnant and looking in the mirror thinking… “Oh my goodness my body has changed so much!” This can affect many women in different ways. Body image during pregnancy is not always easy to wrap your mind around. Today I have Tammy Potter on the show to discuss Body image during pregnancy and postpartum. Tammy is a renowned pregnancy and …
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Host: Heather Knezic Guest: Chanelle Nsangou Nioya, DNP, CNM, FNP-C Episode Summary: In this episode, Heather Knezic sits down with Chanelle Nsangou Nioya, a doctorate-prepared, board-certified nurse midwife and nurse practitioner, to discuss an often overlooked but crucial aspect of postpartum recovery: sexual health. Chanelle shares her extensive…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Karin shares her experience with ectopic pregnancy, trusting her intuition, and dives into the details of the two birth stories of her sons. We also talk about what inspired her to write the memoir, The Ins and Outs of My Vagina. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no i…
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Dr. Amber Thornton worked hard for a healthy pregnancy and an unmedicated vaginal birth, but she didn’t expect her water to release before 39 weeks. Despite an early hospital admission, labor progressed right along… until it didn’t. She shares with Adriana the fears she had to contend with while having an unplanned surgical birth, and how having in…
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Dr. Elana is a Pediatric Naturopathic Doctor with a mission to teach moms how to safely be a “Doctor Mom!” She teaches moms how to transform their fear and overwhelm when their child gets sick into feeling calm, competent, and confident with the right tools to prevent illness and treat it wisely! Where to find Dr. Elana Roumell: Website Instagram D…
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Join us for a fun Father's Day Special on Birth, Baby! Podcast, where we celebrate the behind the scenes supporters of Ciarra and Samantha – our husbands! In this comedic episode, we invite our very own husbands to the mic for a friendly yet competitive showdown to determine the ultimate "Birth King." Get ready for laughter and surprises as we put …
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Abortion is impossible to access in the Dominican Republic and extremely inaccessible in Brazil. Misinformation, gender-based violence, and influences from the harmful U.S. anti-abortion movement are contributing to rates of higher need in countries where abortion access is remarkably difficult. Garnet Henderson, Senior Reporter at Rewire News Grou…
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Did you know that you can birth your baby without a single cervical exam during pregnancy or labor? In this episode, we’ll explore how you can assess labor progress in other ways, understand the true necessity of these exams, and how to advocate for what you want during your birthing experience. What to expect: Understand the frequency and routine …
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This episode dives into advocacy strategies for pregnancy and birth and infuses mindfulness practices throughout. We are joined by Dawn Hancock aka Nurse Dawn, a seasoned Labor and Delivery Nurse certified in Obstetric Nursing, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Board Certified Nurse Coach. In this episode, we …
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This episode of the Empowered Pregnancy Podcast brings to light the many benefits of optimal cord clamping, a practice that allows extra blood to flow from the placenta to your baby before cutting the umbilical cord. What You'll Learn: The benefits of optimal cord clamping for babies How early cord clamping became standard practice Addressing conce…
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Join Homebirth Hub TODAY and get 10% off using the code BIRTH10!! Somewhere deep in your heart do you know or have you always known that homebirth is what you want? Maybe what kept you back is a lack of people around you who have done it, maybe a medical diagnosis you’ve had in the past that prevented you from looking deeper into homebirth, maybe y…
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Moms are not the only ones who feel nervous about birth, dads often do, too! Here are some pro tips for dads from an experienced dad who has had a hospital birth, birth center birth, & home birth. Dads, soak in the education & learn how to feel more confident prior to birth! Resources Mentioned: The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson: https:/…
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Should You Trust Online Reviews? The Pros and Cons of Relying on Online Feedback In our increasingly digital world, online reviews have become a staple for making decisions, especially when it comes to choosing healthcare providers. But with so much information at our fingertips, how do we know if we should trust these reviews? Let's explore the pr…
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Being able to talk people into giving you money is a special skill. Especially when you're talking to professionals who say "no" for a living. In today's ChinesePod lesson, learn the key phrases and unorthodox "techniques" that will help you smooth talk any banker (or land you in jail). Soon you'll be basking in the glow of your success! (Maybe.) E…
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In this podcast, Justine and Sarah Lavonne introduce the Bundle Birth Nurse Mentors to discuss the value of mentorship and community in nursing. The mentors share their own experiences and the transformations they have seen in nurses who participate in our Mentorship Program. They emphasize the importance of creating a safe and supportive environme…
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Pregnancy is such a miracle, isn’t it? You have life growing within you, God has designed your body perfectly to grow this precious little one inside of your womb, so you should be dancing through life, right? Well, when you have Hyperemesis Gravidarum and uncontrollable gestational diabetes, it’s not such a walk in the park. Hear how Liz navigated…
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Tracy’s second pregnancy surprises her by being much more challenging than the first. Toward the end of pregnancy, baby #2 is persistently transverse (or sideways) and her OB recommends manually turning the baby. Tracy isn’t fond of that idea, so she does some research and goes to a chiropractor who specializes in helping with this using the Webste…
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Are you wondering what natural methods can help you go into labor or prepare your body for birth? This episode will answer these questions, but also give you insight and support if a checklist of extra things causes more stress! In this episode, you’ll learn about: The importance of reducing stress: How staying calm and confident can naturally prom…
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Enter to win the 100k giveaway! Closes 6/8 at 11:59PM CST! Leave a review- scroll down to where in purple it says “leave a review.” Rate and review SCREENSHOT BEFORE you click send. Post the screenshot in the Peaceful Homebirth group on Facebook- facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Bonus points screenshot you sharing your favorite episode on soci…
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Transform your health by tuning into our enlightening discussion with Dr. Jessica Patella, a leading naturopathic physician, as we uncover the simple yet profound benefits of naturopathic medicine. Discover how swapping sugary drinks for water can revolutionize your cellular health and learn about the integration of evidence-based practices within …
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This killer interview with Kelly Cox is a must-listen! We dive into the age-old practice of human milk sharing, with a modern-day twist. You'll learn about the incredible origin story and the selfless, heart-led work of cancer survivor, mental-health therapist, and prenatal yoga guru, Kelly Cox (she's a powerhouse!). We'll explore how informal, pee…
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Todays show is crafted for doulas but honestly – we can all use a little boundary refresh right? Ashley and I are joined today by Doula Heather Taylor. First, for background - Heather shares what happened during her personal birth experiences that brought her into birth work. We then begin with what kind of boundaries and filters Heather brought to…
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In this episode, we discuss recent events that have come to our attention and give our thoughts and feedback. A recent case that has gained national traction involves the passing of a mother and baby. What can we do as doulas if we are in a situation where we don't see a provider meeting the standards of care? Speaking up can be difficult, yet help…
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