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…

Jenna began her career in 2006 as a certified personal trainer and mindset coach for celebrities like Ben Stiller, Katy Perry, Jeremy Piven, Saudi Arabian royalty, and the Marciano family (founders of Guess). In 2011, she discovered the world of emotional intelligence, experiential trainings, and somatic practices. She then realized she had a bigge…

This episode was such a mind bending and stomach turning episode packed with so much information. If you or anyone you know is "questioning" circumcision or male genital mutilation, I highly encourage you to listen to this episode. We discuss how this barbaric practice started, why it is still performed to this day in America, discuss the actual im…

I am so honored to be a part of this important film! Go see it! Purchase it online if you miss it in theaters. Website https://protocol7.movie/ Link to Interview with Andy and Alex https://madmaxworld.tv/watch?id=663c02c907404ef036619635 Link to The Children's Health Defense TV interview with Brandon Johnson https://live.childrenshealthdefense.org/…

On this episode I speak with Audrey Ross an in person and virtual birth keeper, coach, educator, mother, and amazing voice for "wild pregnancy" and "free birth". In this episode we delve into the realms of physiological birth and how meddling disrupts this process. We also cover how the hospital system influences licensed midwifery, and the impact …

Lately my 1 on 1 trauma birth story processing sessions have not been with hospital birth... but home birth or birth center births where the MIDWIFE was acting like and Obstetrician. This is almost worse. With a hospital you are at least aware of what you are getting yourself into. Protocols, machines, medicine, schedules, timelines, pressure to pe…

Much like a battery the human body needs to recharge. We are all energy and we are all made up of one working nervous system. Craniosacral therapy has so many benefits for adults AND babies! I have seen the most "coliky" baby become so peaceful and happy after just one session so I am a HUGE fan of using this postpartum. CFT was something new to me…

"Why would you bring the trauma to the surface if someone remembers their birth without trauma?" My husband asked me this. My answer was "I don't just go around telling everyone they have birth trauma! When someone has PPA/PPD or bonding issues, it is most likely related to how they birthed that baby and to help them process THAT I have to get to w…

I'm sure I can speak for most doulas when I say "most dads are not an experienced doulas". That doesn't mean dad isn't support person number 1. Dad should ALWAYS be support person #1. Hiring a doula can offer various benefits during childbirth, such as emotional support, advocacy, and knowledge about childbirth techniques. They can help you navigat…

Alison Mak is the co-founder of Sacred Birth Symposium, alongside her husband, and is the proud home birth mama to their baby girl, who inspired and inspires it all. She has spent over a decade on her spiritual and holistic health journey and has studied Reiki, Yoga, and Herbalism, among other modalities. Since following her inner guidance on her p…

Somatic work in birth is important for several reasons: 1. Trauma resolution: Somatic practices, such as body-centered therapy or somatic experiencing, can help individuals process and release any physical or emotional trauma experienced during childbirth. This can be especially beneficial for mothers who may have undergone a difficult or traumatic…

My sister in law found out she was pregnant and never even knew home birth was an option. She had asked me for birth center recommendations and I immediately empowered her to do it at HOME! This birth story was so fun. I was so happy to help her welcome my adorable niece into the world. Kelly had the mental and physical strength of a warrior, but s…

The moment you are in Anya's presence it's like a familiar sense you can't put your finger on. She just feels like home. Her energy is so warm and inviting that it's so easy to open up around her. This is so important for birth. When you invite other people beside your partner into your birth space, you should feel safe and comfortable around them.…

I apologize for all the "likes" and "corrects" I say in this episode as I was just so freaking happy to be finally telling her story! The title says it all. This woman defied all the odds that are put on us as a birthing society from the medical system. Her first birth ending in an "emergency C Section" due to "failure to progress" at the hospital.…

From due dates to interventions, we are constantly being made to not trust birth and God's design for us and baby. My entire belief around birth has evolved the longer I have been a doula. I have witnessed abuse and medical gaslighting from hospitals, birth centers, and home birth practitioners, but I have seen the most incredible outcomes with the…

I had such a blast with this episode! I truly wanted to be candid and open and talk to her as if we were talking to our girlfriends about this topic! As women we are brought up to have so much shame around our vaginas and everything "down there". Even pooping is seen as a negative thing from when we are little. Monika has such a beautiful welcoming…

I love doing these! Send me your questions to my social media @EmmyRobbinDoula or my website https://www.emmyrobbindoula.com/ 1. My Toddler won't eat! Help? 2. My baby isn't pooping is this normal? (answered again common question but with some more info) 3. What does labor feel like? 4. What are your thoughts on Bed Sharing? I only had time for 4 t…

Maybe you are over 35? Maybe you tested positive for GD? Maybe you had a C Section before? Maybe you tested positive for GBS? WHO CARES!!!! If you are a healthy well informed and empowered mama who takes good care of her body, you should not be treated any different than any other pregnant woman! I am beyond frustrated with the medical bullying and…

This is meant to educate and empower you! Maybe you will hear your own birth trauma in my story and find it healing to feel seen, heard, or validated. I find as a doula and healer of birth trauma in women, many of us have experienced so many similar abuses. I do have to take some accountability for what happened in my labor, and that is why I chose…

From Castor Oil to Cervical ripening creams, they all have an effect on your labor in some way. There are many women who have inductions or take castor oil (for the "natural" induction) and have successful vaginal births. Is that the true goal? How was the baby affected? Blood Pressure? Length of labor? True experience? Did you feel rushed? On a cl…

Have you been considering homeschooling your kid, but you have been receiving a lot of pushback from your friends and family? You are not alone. I wanted to have my sister come on and talk all things homeschooling with me. I hope this podcast episode empowers you to make an informed and confident decision when it comes to how you want to educate yo…

1. Baby hands in mouth constantly at 12 weeks and drooling and mucus in poop... this normal? 2. My baby hasn't pooped in 2 days is this ok? 3. I don't want to give bottles, how else can I top baby off with my breastmilk? 4. How do I ween without getting mastitis? 5. How do I help my teething baby? For more information or to contact me visit my webs…

Many of us are taught to think of birth being "finished" once the baby comes out. Not many people understand the 3rd stage of labor or how to continue advocating for yourself in this stage. As a doula, I see most of the hospital trauma in this stage. The baby is separated from mom, the cord is cut entirely too soon, the placenta is yanked out of mo…

Your birth guest list (not just your team but the other people you want to invite) can make or break your home birth. Having too many people there can put a LOT of pressure on a laboring mom to progress or to not let out noises she needs or go inward. Too much distraction at your birth can disrupt the hormone flow. From family like mother or sister…

This is one of the most common reasons for transfer. The exhaustion that days or even weeks of these intense sensations brings is a lot if you don't have the tools to navigate. Get a heating pad, a big jug of water, some snacks, a warm bath, a glass of wine.... whatever you can do to make yourself stay comfortable and relaxed enough to go back to s…

I would hear this word all the time when I was pregnant with my 1st. I never fully understood it until I witnessed pregnancy after pregnancy or birth after birth and I would witness a mom either get in her own way and have to transfer or truly surrender and magic would happen. This all starts before conception! Learning how to truly trust your body…

-Hormonal Acne -Baby's 1st Cold virus what to do -Gunky Eyes/Clogged Tear Ducts -Witching Hours -Hungry vs Gas Answering all your questions! Please reach out with questions at my social @emmyrobbindoula on FB and Insta or my website https://www.emmyrobbindoula.com/ Austin Area craniosacral chiro https://www.artandsciencehealing.com/ Support the Sho…

This is something as mothers we experience and it's not talked about openly because I think as a society we have to appear to have it all together as mothers. Let me tell you as a doula and lactation counselor, we do NOT have it all together and THAT IS SO SO SO NORMAL! I hope this episode helps you feel seen and heard. Silent resentment (as I call…

From water breaking to days and days of that annoying prodromal labor. I'm here to guide you through what to do in each situation. I also touch on induction... including natural induction methods. Whether you are doing a natural birth or hospital birth it is important to know that no two births are the same and your practitioner should not treat yo…

Please please understand that I believe EVERY WOMAN deserves to have the most beautiful birth experience. This episode may make me sound pretentious or maybe a little judgy and for that I apologize. I am only human. As a doula, I believe the work we do should be out of passion and trust. Helping couples during very vulnerable times and very beautif…

From the sound bowls and gongs that her amazing husband was playing, to the indigenous midwife (student midwife) that attended this birth, Erin's birth was nothing short of a ceremony. How all birth should be in my opinion. Erin's birth started with PROM (premature rupture of the membranes ... aka her water breaking) and thankfully I had taken many…

A guided meditation to help you relax and trust your body. Do this meditation anytime you are feeling anxious or need guidance. If you have any questions or want any more info visit my website https://www.emmyrobbindoula.com/ I have childbirth education as well as a Free Breastfeeding course. Enoy! Support the Show. For more info visit my website h…

Questions and Answers! -Hormonal Acne- What causes it? When does it show up? What do I do about it? -My baby's first cold... what can I do? -Gunky eyes... clogged duct or infections what can I do? -Witching Hours- What are they? How do I handle them? -Is it Gas or are they hungry? Visit my website https://www.emmyrobbindoula.com/ or my social media…

This episode touches on childhood wounds, trauma in our childhood and how it affects us as adults, how to recognize and navigate through trauma wounds, forms of attachment and how that connects to our childhood, and much much much more! Christin empowers people to break through trauma and LIBERATE themselves from past emotional wounds so they can c…

Most women who are attempting vaginal birth do not plan to end up in a C Section, however, it is important to understand the process and how to continue to advocate for you and your baby if you do end up there. The rate of C Section in this country is 32%+ (1 in 3) and many women haven't researched what happens in a C Section and the things we can …

The old Bait and Switch! Do I think OBs are evil and do this on purpose? No. I think they are following protocol to cover their butts, and they just trust medicine and believe birth is a dangerous event verses a natural physiological thing that needs help with natural physiological things when it does needs help. They definitely don't believe hands…

The 1st of many birth stories from my amazing mamas that I've helped over the years. Stacy contacted me when she was 4 months pregnant and knew that she was going to be doing a VBAC. Her dedication to educating herself and doing all of the things she needed to do to keep her body healthy, get baby in a great position, and keep her mind focused, rea…

You asked and I answered! 1. How long do you burp a baby? When do you know you are done? 2. How do I help prevent hair loss? 3. What do I need to take postpartum for supplements? 4. How do I increase supply in one lazy breast? 5. How do you know if baby is getting enough milk without weighing them? 6. Best advice for preparing for a newborn? Visit …

Birth is unpredictable and in home or birth center birth... transfer is a possibility. Most transfers happen for non emergent reasons like exhaustion. However, being fully educated and prepared on how to handle transfer will make the transition go more smooth and your body will be able to remain more relaxed and at ease. I wanted to talk about what…

So excited to share this story on here! This was so life changing and beautiful and I hope it inspires you to have your homebirth or go for that redemption birth of your own! Visit my website https://www.emmyrobbindoula.com/ to take my childbirth course which is 50% off right now! I also have a breastfeeding course on there as well. If you live in …

Hearing a traumatic birth story can stick in our minds and re surface in our own labors. From generational trauma passed down from grandmother to mother to you, or your best friend who experienced abuse from her practitioner, birth trauma is shared all too freely and without thought to the person receiving that story. I know I will probably hear a …

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Why Homebirth? This is such a big topic. As a birth doula and childbirth educator I have witnessed many different types of births. Hospital, birth center, and home birth. In this episode I breakdown midwifery care vs OB as well as the benefits to birthing at home. The statistics don't lie! I go over cost, care, risks, benefits and all things you wo…