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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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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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Birth, Baby!

Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly

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Welcome to Birth, Baby!, your go-to podcast hosted by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly, seasoned birth doulas and childbirth educators from Austin, Texas. Join us as we navigate the intricate journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care, offering invaluable insights and expert advice. Through candid interviews, personal anecdotes, and evidence-backed content, we aim to empower families with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions. Whether you're seeking guidance on prenat ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Beth Connors is a certified nurse midwife, birth doula, childbirth educator, and girl mom. Every week, 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! Get answers to all your pregnancy questions including: What pregnancy and labor interventions ar ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Here at The VBAC Link, our mission is to make birth after Cesarean better by providing education, support, and a community of like-minded people. Welcome to our circle, we are so glad you are here!
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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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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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Big Birth Junkie

Gracefull.com

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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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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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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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Let an American OB/GYN guide you on your pregnancy journey. Co-authored by a physician, we look at pregnancy the same way medical professionals do–weekly. We cover everything–from before conception to baby’s birth–in weekly discussions packed with lots of information. Pregnancy is an exciting time, and there’s much to learn about it. We hope we can provide you with the information you seek to help you have a happy, healthy pregnancy. Every episode is available now, so no matter what week you ...
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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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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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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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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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The Birth of Clarity podcast aims to help men conquer chaos and cultivate clarity through interesting guests and discussions. Discover new perspectives and unlock your power & potential. Support - https://buymeacoffee.com/BirthofClarity Twitter/X - https://x.com/BirthofClarity Newsletter - https://birthofclarity.substack.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/birth_of_clarity Telegram - https://t.me/BirthofClarity GETTR - https://gettr.com/user/birthofclarity
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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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Doula Diaries

Alexandra Tran and Eleanor Prado

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Transitioning to parenthood is confusing as hell! If you are overwhelmed with all the conflicting advice on the internet, you'll enjoy Eleanor and Alexandra giving you straight talk on topics like pregnancy, birth, and parenting.
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This episode is a must-listen for pregnant parents or grandparents eager to support their loved ones in the most respectful and helpful way. Kimberly Beppler is my guest today. Kimberly has been a Postpartum Doula for over 25 years. She is a Lactation Consultant and also owns her own doula agency. She has also worked with an astounding 750 sets of …
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“The 9 lb 2 oz baby that they said I could never push out and could never have had her vaginally– I ended up going on to have a 10 lb 10 oz baby girl.” Brittany first gave birth to twins via Cesarean at 34 weeks and 1 day. She didn’t get to meet her babies until 36 hours after delivery and they had to stay in the NICU for 10 days. While Brittany wa…
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In this episode, I speak with Mary Farrelly, a certified Level IV NICU nurse and trained doula, about the crucial topic of navigating the NICU. We dive into: What is the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit)? How common is it for a baby to need NICU support? Essential tips on how families can prepare for a NICU stay in advance (even for an unexpected…
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Are you a pregnant mom feeling overwhelmed or unprepared for your breastfeeding journey? I have been there twice before, but there is a way to have more support and information before your baby arrives. I am on this journey with you with baby number three due in a few days! In this episode, we’ll dive into prenatal lactation education with our spec…
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/TvrFHlUk7zg Positioned For Promotion. Within our promotions there has to be a testing. We cannot determine how long the test will be but we can determine if we keep taking the same test over and over. Joseph took so many different test and the passing of each test caused him to be promoted to the fulfillment of God's word.…
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Sara Edwards has devoted her 35-year career to transforming nurse-midwifery research, education, and clinical practice caring for women before, during and after pregnancy and birth. She is also a nurse researcher examining how the mother’s gut microbiome health impacts fetal and maternal health. Over her career, caring f…
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It felt right to get vulnerable and talk about a scary experience of mine recently. I was in a severe boating accident, which led to an overnight hospital stay and a LOT of self-advocacy. This episode is different than my typical pods, it's raw and it's real AF. I hope you'll learn some things from hearing my story- and I thank you for giving me a …
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In this episode of the Birth, Baby! Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Emily Turinas. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with her PhD in counseling psychology. Dr. Turinas brings her expertise and passion for helping individuals heal from trauma. From understanding the psychological impact of traumatic birth experiences to seeking ther…
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Doula availability is a topic that can cause some anxiety. Being on-call 24/7 is a significant challenge, and adapting to this lifestyle requires careful planning and boundary-setting. Your phone is an essential lifeline to both your family and your clients. Feeling overwhelmed by the need to be available at a moment's notice is common, but there a…
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From Birth Plan to Birth Map: Redefining The Way We Approach Birth In this episode, you'll discover why focusing on your birth preferences over your birth plans can lead to a more positive birth experience. Learn how to prioritize your feelings and needs, and how to build a support system that empowers you to make the best choices for yourself and …
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Join Holly, Cheryl, and Liana on the Birth Boot Camp Podcast as they dive into the highs and lows of pregnancy in "Differences in Pregnancy: Our Experiences." They share their personal stories about the excitement of first-time pregnancies, the reality of subsequent ones, and everything in between. From dealing with body image struggles and unsolic…
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“Let’s change the narrative.” From how to be an active participate in your care to how to help get your partner on board with your birth goals, Flor Cruz and Meagan talk about it all. Flor Cruz is the founder of BadassMotherBirther and a long-time friend of The VBAC Link. A two-time VBAC mom herself, Flor is passionate about equipping all moms with…
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Danielle Ford has had two very distinct births, with her first happening with minimal preparation and many interventions. It wasn’t until getting pregnant 10 years later that she realized she carried a lot of trauma from birth number one. She shares with Adriana how taking a deep dive into her birth options, and intentionally preparing to have a mo…
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Send us a Text Message. Fresh outta hurricane Beryl, Eleanor and Alex are leaning into the fresh trauma and going through items you'll need to help prepare for any extreme weather events. Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or have small babies or children an easy checklist helps everyone handle things. Products we mentioned: Berkey Filters Eleano…
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In today's birth story, Whitni found out her baby had velamentous cord insertion. She and her husband took the birth course and used the knowledge and confidence they gained to work through all of the possible outcomes this diagnosis meant for her pregnancy, labor, and baby’s birth. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Post…
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This week, we are doing things a little differently! We hear from advocates, medical providers, leaders, and researchers, who tell us about their strategies, reflections, hopes, and joys during the ongoing fight for sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice. Guests featured in this episode include: Jennie Wetter, Director of rePROs Fight …
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In this episode, Ciarra and Samantha interview k'mae martinez (she/they) about the practice of belly binding. k’mae is multiracial birth and postpartum doula, a space holder for those amidst transition, a womb tender, aspiring herbalist, and belly binding practitioner in kinship with the rebozo. Her work is rooted in the reclamation of Sacredness t…
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The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for …
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/EnncU7j-Kbg Jesus fed the 4,000 and didn't ask the disciples if they had enough to feed the crowd. He simply asked what do you have. Elisha asked the widow woman what did she have in the house. She replied that she only had a small jar of oil. She was instructed to borrow pots from her friends and neighbors and to fill all…
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Experiencing painful sex postpartum? Let’s talk about what’s causing it and what to do about it. We are joined by Lynn Schulte, a Birth Healing Specialist, Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, and founder of the Institute for Birth Healing. She shares so much wisdom about why this happens and how you get back on track to enjoying your sex life again I…
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In this last podcast of the season, Justine and Sarah Lavonne discuss the importance of lifelong learning and how it can benefit nurses in their practice and life. They share personal examples of things they have learned recently, as well as some new OB insights. They encourage you to find your passion and pursue learning in it! Thanks for listenin…
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At 16 years old you're told that you most likely won’t be able to have children. Then by 18 you’re married to your high school sweetheart, and by 19 you’re pregnant with your first child, and soon facing postpartum depression head on-what a huge change in a matter of a few years. Listen in on Allie’s story as she shares with us how God met her thro…
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Send us a Text Message. This is years of pent up frustration, but also our deep desire to empower women. If you listen all the way through, it will be a journey of empowerment, education, emotions, fascinating stories, and why we are NO LONGER STAYING SILENT! I have so much respect for midwives and wise women who truly respect the physiological pro…
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Could you imagine the emotional and mental whirlwind of encountering postnatal psychosis right after welcoming your baby into the world? Join us as we sit down with the incredibly courageous Sarah, who takes us through her deeply personal journey of battling postnatal psychosis following an emergency caesarean section and her son’s critical NICU st…
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Curious about some of those weird skin changes during pregnancy? Listen to today's episode as I briefly highlight a few pregnancy skin issues you may not know about. Cherry Angiomas Melasma (Mask of Pregnancy) Skin Tags PUPPP Rash vs. Pemphigoid Gestationis (PG) Eczema You probably aren't the only mom out there looking at your skin thinking, "What …
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Send us a Text Message. Keshia The child welfare system is waging war on Black families, and Keshia Adeniyi-Dorsey is on the front lines. In this episode, she shares her journey from foster child to family defender, exposing the racist roots of CPS and the urgent need for change. Keisha breaks down her tactics for protecting families during CPS inv…
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Welcome to the second half of our alcohol miniseries! In part one, I focused on how alcohol metabolizes differently in women than men and how this increases women's alcohol-related health risks. I also talked about how alcohol can effect puberty, our hormones, and menstrual cycles. If you haven’t already listened, it's a perfect prequel to today's …
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Self-advocacy will make or break your natural hospital birth experience! This week on Empowered Pregnancy Podcast, we break down powerful advocacy techniques to ensure your voice is heard. You'll discover: How to ask the right questions (and when!) Using positive communication with your medical team Empowering your partner to be your advocate too W…
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Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode! In this episode of The Labor Room podcast, I dive into a practical and stress-free approach to building a breast milk freezer stash. Whether you’re planning to return to work, want to have some extra milk on hand, or are simply looking to build a …
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Join us for this heartwarming episode all about the magical "golden hour" right after birth. We talk all about why this precious time is so important for bonding with your baby and getting breastfeeding off to a great start. You'll hear some of our personal stories and practical tips on creating a peaceful environment, from keeping the lights low t…
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The importance of self-advocacy in a business-oriented healthcare system cannot be stressed enough. Our discussion today aims to help parents understand they are empowered already as expectant families to choose a supportive care provider and navigate the healthcare system confidently. I feel like so many childbirth educators talk ad nauseum about …
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Lynn Schulte, the founder of the Institute for Birth Healing, was featured on The VBAC Link Podcast Episode 123 back in 2020 and today she is back! So many of you loved her information about Cesarean scar massage and know her insight about pelvic assessment, movement restriction, and balancing uterine ligaments will be just as valuable to you. Lynn…
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Today we’re going beyond the birth plan to talk about birth principles! Although a well-crafted birth plan can be a powerful tool, more often than not they're formulaic, and outcome-focused nature can give a false illusion of control, and even elicit eye rolls from jaded caregivers. Jessie Harrold shares with Adriana how your efforts may be better …
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Tessa and Jeff share their conception journey with IVF and talk about the two birth stories of their daughters Maisie and Rosie. Let’s just say that both ended up being accidentally unassisted because Tessa utilized hypnobirthing techniques. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes on…
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Is Water Birth Right for You? In this episode, we dive deep into the pros & cons Ever imagined birthing in a warm, inviting tub? This episode of the Empowered Pregnancy Podcast explores the hot topic of water birth. We take a look at the research, we discuss the benefits and we review the limitations. P.S. YOU'RE INVITED to this month's: Free Mama …
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Diamond Williams shares her personal journey of multiple pregnancies, miscarriages, and the inspiration behind writing her book. She emphasizes the importance of open dialogue and support for those experiencing pregnancy loss. Diamond turned to writing as a way to heal and found solace in sharing her story with others. Diamond reflects on the need …
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Dr. Freeze is the founder and president of Breech Without Borders, which is dedicated to breech training, education, and advocacy. We talk about what mamas can do if they are coming up to birth and baby is breech, what the risks are, and what having a breech birth looks like. Where to find Rixa: Website Instagram Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth…
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On June 27th, 2024, the Supreme Court punted Idaho v. United States consolidated with Moyle v. United States, which called into question whether federal law protects doctors who provide abortion care in a medical emergency. Jessica Mason Pieklo, Senior Vice President and Executive Editor at Rewire News Group and co-host of Rewire News Group's podca…
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PATRICIA ROOS, Professor Emerita of Sociology at Rutgers University, has devoted her career to the study of inequalities, work, gender, work/family dynamics, and addiction. Her published works, including "Gender and Work: A Comparative Analysis of Industrial Societies," and the co-authored book with Barbara Reskin, "Job Queues, Gender Queues: Expla…
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/h3G_0CHhnIk In Part 2 we should see the obviousness within the biblical story of Noah that his obedience became someone else’s blessing. Our obedience must be synonymous and suffer the same persecution that he must have witnessed during his 100 years of building a boat that would place you and I here right now. God is call…
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Stillbirth is always sad and traumatic. Jillian shares her stillbirth with subsequent home delivery in this 2-part story, explaining why she chose to birth at home instead of in a hospital, even after she knew her baby passed. Jillian shares her entire labor story, how she found out her baby passed, why she & her husband chose to stay home, what th…
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“It was perfect. It really was. I would do it again and I would do it the exact same way. I felt safe and I felt respected and I felt like there was never a moment in it that I was scared.” Emmy’s first birth was a medicated hospital birth turned C-section after two hours of unsuccessful pushing. Her greatest trauma was being so out of it that her …
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Going into your first pregnancy, you make a plan, you have a vision, you have a prayer…but then what do you do when it all comes crashing down? At 34 weeks pregnant, Rebekkah’s world changed forever. She went from having a routine ultrasound appointment to having a C-section in less than 12 hours, as her life depended on it. What came afterward was…
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