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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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Informed Pregnancy Podcast
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Informed Pregnancy Podcast

Independent Podcast Network | Informed Pregnancy

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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!
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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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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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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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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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Dads talking about their experience of witnessing childbirth. Men have been attending the birth of their children for 50 years yet there isn’t a lot of information about what to expect and what we can do to help! This podcast aims to change the way men approach childbirth through the sharing of birth stories. See also: https://birthingdads.com.au for more details.
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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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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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A pregnancy, birth and recovery 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 industry professionals covering breastfeeding with lactation consultants, childbirth with midwives and ...
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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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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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Birth Boot Camp® has something for everyone, and this podcast is where it all comes together. Whether you are already a part of our team, an aspiring doula, birth instructor, trainer, or expecting parent, we have amazing resources for you. At Birth Boot Camp®, we believe birth can be a defining moment for families. We provide the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions and have amazing birth through quality education and support from a growing community of certified childbirth ...
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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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Many women desire to reconnect with their body and natural instincts through 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 as natural pregnancy and early postpart ...
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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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Cocoa Pods
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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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Down to Birth
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Down to Birth

Cynthia Overgard & Trisha Ludwig

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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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Yoga | Birth | Babies
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Yoga | Birth | Babies

Deb Flashenberg and Independent Podcast Network

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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 baby experts. Deb and her guests are voices of calm and reason, sharing practical, relevant and insightful 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 director of the Prenatal Y ...
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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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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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True Birth
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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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Get Clarity for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and motherhood Journey! Are you a pregnant or postpartum mama? Are you feeling lost as to what options you have for pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and in the early years of your motherhood journey? Do you wish all that overwhelming information can be condensed into one place and easy to understand? Are you ready to nurture and build up your mom-gut to help you make informed decisions that best serve you and your family? In this podca ...
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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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Are you hoping to have an empowering birth and postpartum experience? Have you had a cesarean in the past but would love to have a VBAC for a future birth? Are you tired of following the status quo and ready to take ownership of your health and life as a mother? I'm Hannah Gill, VBAC mom, doula, and birth educator. Join me as I dive into the real and raw of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Listen to birth stories, learn from guest experts, and discover your inner power and how to take charg ...
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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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Up All Night, Poppin' Bottles is a down-to-earth and honest weekly podcast that celebrates (and commiserates) the ups and downs of motherhood. Hosted by friends and mothers Kat and Brooke, this podcast embraces authenticity and vulnerability while also providing a quick laugh. The hosts share their highs and lows of pregnancy, childbirth, and raising their newborns, and older children. In each episode, the hosts candidly explore the challenges faced by mothers, such as sleep deprivation, pos ...
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Prepare
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Prepare

Mercy Perinatal

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“Prepare” is the Mercy Perinatal podcast dedicated to helping parents prepare for the journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. “Prepare” is hosted by Dr Rangi De Silva (specialist female obstetrician and gynaecologist) and Alison Abboud (registered midwife and nurse) who are joined by special guests along the way. We know that becoming a parent can be an exciting but daunting experience. We've created this podcast to provide parents with the information and resources they need ...
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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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Postpartum Support International (PSI) staff and volunteers reflect on their own lived experience during the perinatal period (pregnancy + postpartum). Guests will explain how they sought & received help, and how they’re supporting the mental health of new families now. We’ll illustrate PSI’s core belief, that “You are not alone; You are not to blame; With help you will be well,” through storytelling. Each episode will demonstrate that none of us are alone, and that no matter our story, we c ...
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Bearing Birth
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Bearing Birth Podcast

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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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In this episode, I’m joined by Liesel Teen, a seasoned L&D nurse and childbirth educator and the creator of Mommy Labor Nurse, where she reveals the common myths surrounding pregnancy and birth. Learn about the shocking misconceptions, such as babies running out of room, the impact of baby size on vaginal delivery, the importance of partner educati…
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Today's episode on Simplify Birth & Motherhood Podcast I will talk about one of the main concerns that moms have going into labor and that is the fear of tearing while pushing! Tearing can happen for multiple reasons and the difference between a Perineal tear and an episiotomy can greatly affect your recovery in postpartum with one being more chall…
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When Hugh Jackman starred in the 2022 revival of ‘The Music Man’, he was taking on a classic Broadway musical with a little known connection to disability. Professor Dominic Broomfield-McHugh at the University of Sheffield has been digging through the archives to uncover how early drafts of the show originally focused on the experience of a young w…
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The Palace of Dreams is a novel from 1981 that is ostensibly set in the 19th century Ottoman empire, but the Albanian writer Ismail Kadare cleverly smuggles in thinly veiled criticism of the totalitarian state presided over by Enver Hoxha. The book was duly banned shortly after publication. Matthew Sweet looks at this and other examples of fiction …
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Ever felt stuck in your doula journey and wondered how to reignite your passion and progress? If you're ready to discover the steps to getting unstuck and elevating your birth doula business to new heights... then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! Every Friday, I answer your biggest questions right here on the podcast. The 3 questio…
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Today I chat with Terrie who lives in rural Australia who became pregnant with her first at 36 years old. Terrie planned for a home birth but when waters broke at 41+6 and labour didn't progress, it took a sideways step and they made the decision to go into hospital for an induction. Terrie discusses her experience with a rural/regional hospital se…
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Professional birth worker Caitlin Wilder is back just one week after having her second baby. We recap Caitlin's harrowing birth story including her mindset during labor, the rush to the hospital, and what she's learned. Connect with Caitlin online: https://www.instagram.com/wilderbeginnings/ Learn more about Wilder Beginnings: https://www.wilderbeg…
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In this episode, Caitline, a single mother, shares her Hypnobirthing story, discussing her fears, preparations, and the support she received from her sister Chaylah. She also discusses her decision to have a natural birth, do motherhood on her own and the challenges she faced during labor. Caitline emphasizes the importance of slowing down, connect…
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These are great gift ideas to help postpartum. You can give them or ask for them in your registry! And learn more about postpartum doulas in episode 115 of the podcast. Our Sponsors: * Check out Mabbly : https://lactationnetwork.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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Links: Cozy Earth provided an exclusive offer for our listener’s today. Up to 40% off site wide when you use the code BIRTHHOUR. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!By Bryn Huntpalmer
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Adoption can happen through many avenues and under a variety of circumstances. Each baby’s adoption story is uniquely beautiful and uniquely challenging. How do you know if adoption is right for your family? What are some of the challenges you may face when adopting a newborn? How do you overcome obstacles that may come your way? In this episode, m…
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In today's quick episode, I talk about what my experience with postpartum PTSD looked like and how I knew I needed to seek help. Support the show Download the Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: ebbandflowbirthco.com/newdoulatips Download the First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: ebbandflowbirthco.com/firststeps Visit Hannah's website: ebbandflowbirthco.c…
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In this episode Ali and Rangi chat with Professor Lisa Hui about Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), and discuss what is cCMV, how it is contracted, and what it means for your pregnancy and your child later in life, and also what actions you can take to prevent it. Prof Lisa Hui is a maternal fetal medicine specialist with research interests in cell…
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In this episode Sarah shares her experience with two third-degree perineal tears, also known as Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI). The general understanding of birth recovery - even when it comes to perineal trauma - is six weeks yet the reality is much different. For some women it can take two years to heal and strengthen and as Sarah says, w…
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In September, our headquarters team attended DoulaCon in Denver and we had an amazing time. We were able to attend as sponsors, vendors, and we were even able to speak about the importance of childbirth education. Even though it's been a couple of months we chat about our experience and how much we enjoyed the weekend.…
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On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Krista Maltais, an Advanced Postpartum Doula (AdvPCD) and Certified Postpartum Doula Trainer (PDT) through DONA International and an Advanced Lactation Consultant (ALC) through the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. Oh, and she just published a new book and volunteers at PSI as a Climb Leader - jus…
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When former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern passed legislation to reduce access to tobacco products, the policy was held up as an international example. So there was shock among health experts in New Zealand and across the world this week when the newly sworn in Government announced they would be scrapping the plans. Claudia Hammond as…
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The Great Library of Alexandria had a mission to collect every book in the world. In attempting to do so it created the foundations for the systems and structures of public libraries that we know today. We discuss the development of libraries, our emotional attachment to them and their pupose in the digital age. Islam Issa's new book traces the dev…
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LEIAMOON is on a mission to Empower the Womb by spreading awareness about the time-honored practice of vaginal steaming and making it easily accessible to any woman at home. Jessica and Andrew Pratt, a wife-and-husband dynamic duo, combined their strengths to form LEIAMOON after Jessica had a transformative vaginal steaming experience after attendi…
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Thinking about making your own birth course? If yes, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: The role of a well-structured big picture plan in designing your birth course... My go-to strategies for laying solid business foundations as a childbirth educator... Why simplifying your systems i…
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Micah knows how much her listeners enjoy hearing real birth stories from her past clients. Sam does a wonderful job of really sharing all the details, thoughts, and feelings of her first time giving birth. If you’re brand new to the whole natural birth process, here is a very honest and positive look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…
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Welcome back to our monthly Q&A with Cynthia & Trisha! This month, we kick things off with a short story from an L&D nurse attending a mother giving birth to her seventh baby who was coerced into an unnecessary cesarean and what we think about how it was handled. Next, we get into your questions starting with: How do I defend myself against friends…
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Today we have a very special birth and postpartum story to share. Many of you know, birth stories are one of my favorite kinds of episodes! In the words of my guest, “It was magical and so exciting.” Their postpartum story is so raw and vulnerable. The most exciting and challenging adventure she’s experienced is beginning motherhood. I am so apprec…
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We talk a lot about what to do to get pregnant, have a healthy pregnancy, and achieve the birth of your dreams. What about planning for more babies? Or no more babies? We dive into your options for birth control and talk about pros and cons so you can make the best choice for you and your family! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essent…
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In this episode, we chat with Dr. Kimia about how to prepare to push in labor. Dr Kimia Kardan is a pelvic floor physical therapist and clinic director at Origin Physical Therapy in Austin Texas. Origin has expanded to provide pelvic floor physical therapy in person and virtually across over 40 states! Origin treats people of all ages and genders w…
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Women in the villages of Spain and the repression and passions of five daughters are at the heart of Lorca's last play the House of Bernarda Alba, completed two months before he was assassinated in 1936. Rana Mitter looks at the life and writing of Lorca, with guests including The Observer's theatre critic, Susannah Clapp and Professor Maria Delgad…
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I'm so happy to share this episode featuring Amy Arnold, who discusses her journey with multiple pregnancy losses, an ectopic pregnancy and how she decided to access alternative options for fertility support to meet her rainbow baby. You'll hear us discuss: Amy's story of loss and how she found support Why Amy chose to take an alternative path with…
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Mary Rose’s labor went so fast she wouldn’t have had time for medication if she wanted it. She went from “let’s do this” to “your baby’s here” in only 20 minutes of pushing! After struggling through a violently ill pregnancy, she got the beautiful birth she dreamed of. Hyperemesis gravidarum made the first 20 or so weeks of Mary Rose’s pregnancy a …
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Links: Redd Remedies - use code BIRTHHOUR at checkout to get 20% off any 2 or more items. Also be sure to enter our Peaceful Mama giveaway @thebirthhour Instagram! Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code BLACKFRIDAY to save 50% - 11/28 is the last day!) Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour via P…
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Today we are joined by my artist and mother Kallen Mikel. Kallen’s art is extremely moving and depicts the beautiful connection between our bodies and nature. On the podcast, we dive into many incredible topics including our divine connection as a part of nature, the mindful journey to parenthood, and Kallen’s experience with free birth and self-di…
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In this episode today I discuss the benefits of exercising during pregnancy, and how it helps with postpartum recovery. And then we dive into tips for exercising, along with things to consider, including: incorporating pelvic floor into workouts how to exercise with pelvic girdle pain running modification abdominal muscle separation pregnancy safe …
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How would you feel if you were planning a birth center birth for your second child, after already having had a natural birth there for your first, and suddenly you were forced to go to the hospital during active labor, during the height of the Covid insanity? Talk about having to surrender your plans to the Lord. Join us today as Louisa shares her …
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Mental exhaustion & adrenal fatigue are real problems in our modern society, especially for pregnant & postpartum moms. Maura Eliza, a traditional naturopath & adrenal fatigue specialist, joins us to talk about her journey with adrenal fatigue & how she handled it. Flex Health with Maura has a FREE workshop, as well as a paid course that teaches yo…
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Dilating to a full 10 centimeters is important if you're hoping for a vaginal birth. And having cervical scar tissue from procedures such as an IUD or LEEP procedure can prevent that from happening. So, what exactly is cervical scar tissue and how do you know if you have it? Plus, key questions to ask your medical care provider to make sure they kn…
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Exclusive Free Training: How To Turn Your Passion For Birth Into A Full-time Career As A Doula – So you can feed your soul AND your Family… even if you don’t want to be on call 24/7! Register here: Myhappyhomebirth.com/birthworker This Week's Sponsors: Araza Beauty: Code HOMEBIRTH for 15% offInformed Pregnancy+ Join The Homebirth CollectiveJoin Hap…
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You can listen to Shuana’s first birth in episode 296 where she details her really positive physiological birth under midwifery care. Today she takes us through her unplanned second pregnancy which took her months to embrace considering she’d just returned to work and didn’t feel prepared for two under two. She was allocated the same midwife throug…
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The perfect childhood and the failure of utopian experiments in living in Edwardian England were explored by AS Byatt in her 2009 novel The Children's Book. In this conversation with Matthew Sweet recorded in that year, they discuss her writing life, mythologising childhood and her meetings with Iris Murdoch, about whom she wrote two critical studi…
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Are you ready to unlock the potential of your social media content and start creating content that finally leads to paying doula clients!? If you're ready to discover the secrets of becoming a sought-after doula by building a Content Machine that resonates with expectant parents... then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! Every Friday…
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In this episode Alex shares his pregnancy and birth journey as a trans man, including his choice to embark on solo parenthood. He sought guidance from an IVF clinic and embarked on a number of tests to ensure his egg quality and reserve were favourable before deciding on a sperm donor. Once pregnant, he opted for MGP care through his local public h…
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