A community in Victoria, BC, Canada, where people can listen to and share birth stories.
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Doing It At Home - The Home Birth Podcast
Independent Podcast Network | Sarah Bivens and Matthew Bivens
Doing It At Home - The Home Birth Podcast is a weekly podcast about home birth and our decision to go from a traditional hospital birth with an OBGYN to a natural birth at home with midwives. This is a raw and honest show that explores homebirth from every angle. We talk about the fears and judgements thrown at you when you choose home birth. We share resources that we found tremendously helpful for understanding our birthing options. We confess the magic and craziness in preparing for pregn ...
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Hosted by Elsie @homebirth.doula_birthingathome and co-creator of @homebirthvictoria || Sharing incredible birth stories from births at home around Australia and the world. Also sharing partner and midwife stories. Using the power of story telling, this podcast aims to empower, inspire, and motivate.
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Welcome to the Birth Protectors Podcast, where couples seeking an intimate and empowering home birth experience come together. In a world that often feels disconnected from the sacredness of birth, this podcast offers a path back to your innate wisdom and primal roles as parents. As experienced parents who birthed all ten of our babies at home without medical intervention, our mission is to guide and support you in creating the safe, peaceful birth that both you and your baby deserve. We bel ...
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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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The birth world can be overwhelming for parents and practitioners alike. Dr. Stuart Fischbein and Midwife Blyss Young and their combined 55+ years of experience are here to support you in this beautiful rite of passage.Join the weekly conversation as we blend wisdom and humor in discussing our recent births, the latest research, traditional healing, and instinctual birth.
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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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Hi! I'm Heidi, experienced Birth Doula and host of the Birth Story podcast brought to you by Birth Story Media™. I support moms through their fertility and pregnancy journeys and help have trauma free birth stories and labor stories. When moms embrace their pregnant bellies and their pregnancy and await the arrival of their baby or babies they are going to feel many emotions and have many visions about what will happen during child birth. "Is this normal?" "What does a contraction feel like? ...
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Peaceful Homebirth Podcast | Homebirth Preparation for Christian Women & Healing from Birth Trauma
Aly McClain
**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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Marni Wasserman's journey into motherhood began after going through a natural pregnancy and home birth. She's here to share her experiences and what she is learning along the way as a mom committed to health. Through solo shows and guest interviews you are going to get the best information on mom and baby wellness. Marni will be covering a wide variety of topics including natural fertility, clean diet and necessary supplements, having a positive pregnancy experience, discovering alternative ...
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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans
Hannah Gill | VBAC Mom, VBAC Doula, and Childbirth Educator.
Welcome to Motherhood Flow, your go-to motherhood 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 mothe ...
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Information and discussion on holistic health for mothers. There are so many ways we can take charge of our and our families' health and wellbeing - especially when medical options are limited. Join us for conversations on fertility and pregnancy, birth and postpartum, uterine and breast health, hormones and mental health and all aspects of the lifelong experience of motherhood. Includes interviews with experts and practitioners, as well as information from podcast host Suzanne Maier, midwif ...
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Get inspired for your first (or next) birth with this podcast that shares positive birth stories.
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YOUR BIRTH, GOD’S WAY - Christian Pregnancy, Natural Birth, Postpartum, Breastfeeding Help
Lori Morris, CNM, MSN - Certified Nurse-Midwife, Christian Pregnancy, Home Birth Advocate, Nursing Expert
** TOP 1% of Podcasts in the World ** Are you a Christian mom who is pregnant and you feel out of control in your prenatal care -- like you have no voice and no say in how things go? Are you yearning to bring God back into your time of birth? Do you feel unsupported and alone in this early motherhood journey? Do you want to find your voice to bring you the kind of care you’ve been dreaming of having? IT IS POSSIBLE to reclaim your pregnancy and postpartum so you can have the peace and joy Go ...
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Welcome to The BeHerVillage Podcast, where we empower new and expecting parents to navigate the journey into parenthood with confidence, calm, and community. Hosted by Kaitlin McGreyes, a mom of three, doula, and founder of the BeHerVillage baby registry, this podcast is your go-to resource for real, honest conversations about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum life. We dive deep into the topics that matter—building a supportive birth plan, advocating for your needs, creating a peaceful postpa ...
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Welcome to Rockstar Birth Radio! I’m your host Shalome and this podcast is for pregnant mamas who are seeking a fabulous birth experience. So let’s step away from the scary and fearful view of birth and dive into the rich birthing wisdom and powerful birth stories, to inspire you to rock your birth, your way.
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Denver-based home birth midwives Gina Gerboth and Nedra Hale discuss all things birth and breastfeeding, some of which might be of interest home birth families, midwives, and student midwives.
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Birth Becomes You - education and community for birth photographers with hosts Monet Moutrie and Jennifer Mason. We believe in a world where birth is visible. Where shame is absent, fear is translated to power, and each individual’s experience is honored as valid. Access comprehensive courses and resources to grow your birth business here, in our social communities, and at birthbecomesyou.com.
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A Women's Empowered Birth Stories Podcast. Welcome to the revival of the Birth With Joy Podcast! After a long hiatus from podcasting with epic past episodes slumbering deep in the archives, I'm back! I will be uploading one episode every one to two days until all previous episodes are back in circulation and available to all. Keep your eyes & ears peeled as well for the birth of Season 2 of Birth With Joy! Coming very soon! And ripe with birth stories of courageous island mamas. I am so glad ...
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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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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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Join Liz and Natalie, two average Midwest moms having authentic conversations surrounding birth stories. We're here to laugh with you, cry with you, and hold space for you while normalizing all of the unknowns that have caused us to pivot through this empowering journey through parenthood!
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Baby Magic, Granny Sense: talking about women's bodies: reproductive rights, running, birth attendan...
Rivka Cymbalist
Real stories by real women about about having babies (or not!), running, getting old, women‘s health, doulas, free birthing, home birth, midwifery care, radical healing, death, being an impostor, depression, joy, magic...and more! Views should not be taken as medical advice. Ask a midwife; seek answers. My chats are informal: ordinary women share their extraordinary stories about birth, ultra running, love, revolution, and gentleness. Among other topics. Listen up!
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Prepare body, mind, and spirit for a Christ-centered pregnancy and childbirth with Dr. Betsey, DPT.
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As Fathers, we sometimes underestimate the influence we wield in our homes. Our Passion is to "Ignite the Fire for Father Engagement". What would your life be like if you felt celebrated rather than merely tolerated at home? As a father, I have experienced the void created by my absence. I know what it's like to chase success in the workplace while your family falls to second place. This is a podcast for Hard working Fathers looking to level up the Fathering skills and be more than just a pa ...
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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 Natural Birth Podcast is here to bring Embodied Birth Wisdom from Women from All over the World sharing their Natural & Empowering Birth Stories, with the aim to Inspire and Encourage Mamas to Believe in their Bodies and in the Natural Birth Process. Visit Anna and find out about all her offerings in the world at www.sacredbirthinternational.com Follow The Podcast on Instagram @thenaturalbirthpodcast Patreon patreon.com/thenaturalbirthpodcast
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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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'Is It Normal? The Pregnancy Podcast' is the new podcast from Jessie Ware in which she speaks to different experts to explore and reassure everybody about what is going on with our bodies and our babies during pregnancy and birth. This podcast follows Jessie's pregnancy week by week, she is joined by doctors, midwives, sonographers, anaesthetists, home birth midwives, doulas, mental health experts, reflexologists the list goes on... And with the help of questions from other pregnant people a ...
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Conversations on Church, Community, and Culture
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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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Military Birth Talk features birth stories from service members, spouses, veterans, and providers, all told through the unique lens of birthing in the military. Birth is a profound, unforgettable experience leaving a lifelong imprint on our hearts. For military families and service members, giving birth and parenting in our community presents its own unique, challenging, and empowering realities--giving birth alone or in a foreign country, navigating Tricare during miscarriage or infertility ...
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This is the Real Birth Podcast: a safe, welcoming platform to share birth stories. I'm Lucy Hill, a doula, mother, wife and total birth nerd living in Frome, Somerset in the UK. When I was pregnant, one of my favourite things to do was to listen to birth stories. During this time I read and listened to literally hundreds and hundreds of birth experiences shared by all kinds of parents, having all kinds of births. I quickly became obsessed with the narrative of birth and the power of storytel ...
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The Midwife Talks about current women's health news and studies. She shares some of her favorite crunchy practices and projects. And she tells stories. Birth, travel, sorrow, joy, all the stories.
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This is a show about creating a New Paradigm of living and leading. Divesting from old toxic systems that are crumbling and from hustle culture to focus instead on mindful & intentional living, reconnecting with nature, cycles & seasons, and unschooling your mind so you can rise into your fullest potential and claim your seat at the table of visionary leaders ushering in the New Golden Age. I'm Rachel Ceness and this is Birthing The Revolution.
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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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Hello and welcome to The Deep End with Brianna Watson - a place where vulnerability and openness is celebrated and explored. Join Brianna (and her guests) as they dive into the world of homeschooling, psychology, motherhood, spirituality, business, hardships, success stories, and just life in general. From parents to business owners to perfect strangers, Brianna will dive deep into their brains and psyches while exploring the ins and outs of their hearts, minds and souls. She will pick each ...
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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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A platform for women to share their experiences with pregnancy and birth without feeling shy about the detail Become a supporter at https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories. https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs
Kyleigh Banks — The Autonomy Mommy
Turn your passion for birth into an incredibly successful doula career that allows you to quit your day job, stay home with your kids, and make a lasting impact on the world.
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Listen to Classic Radio Shows From time passed by and let your imagination run wild. The Golden Age of Radio, also known as the old-time radio era, was an era of radio programming in which radio was the dominant electronic home entertainment medium. It began with the birth of commercial radio broadcasting in the early 1920s and lasted through the 1960s, when television gradually superseded radio as the medium of choice for scripted programming, variety and dramatic shows.
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Baby P's Birth Story: A Redemptive Home Birth Journey
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31:09Send us a text What if your next birth could heal the trauma of your last? After a difficult first experience, I was determined to write a different story—one filled with trust, faith, and true support. From waiting 41 weeks and 5 days for labor to the powerful moment I met my sweet Baby P, this homebirth was everything I prayed for. It was raw, re…
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Ep 197//Birthing a 12lb Baby at Home with Courtney Shifflett
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58:25Courtney, a Registered Nurse, came on the show today to share her 2 homebirth stories. She came on the show today, real and raw. If you want the NON romanticizing, reality of what can happen at a homebirth and hear how midwives are well equipped to handle many of these "what if" scenarios then this is the episode for you! In this episode you will h…
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Planned homebirth, FTM, & long labour, turned positive transfer to hospital birth, PFHB || Emma's birth of Lua (Victoria)
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1:12:02Hello! I would love to hear what your fave part of the ep was. Send me a msg by clicking here :) In episode 61, I chat with Emma who is a student nurse and midwife who shares her positive homebirth turned hospital birth story. After labouring for well over 20 hours at home, Emma was forced to come to terms with transferring to hospital. We chat abo…
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#302 | Facing PTSD with Shoulder Dystocia at Home Birth
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44:50Send us a text In this episode, Allison Angelini shares the profound and challenging story of her second pregnancy and birth. From the start, Allison had a premonition that her birth might not go as planned. Compounding her worries, she experienced a traumatic event while camping with her toddler, which left her grappling with PTSD and anxiety thro…
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When It Comes To Home Birth, Everything Is Energy
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20:32Everything is energy - this is a principle that Matthew and I became aware of a few years ago and since then have used it to guide our lives. How we create and nurture our relationships, our businesses and how we make decisions in our lives have all been influenced. And especially our home birth journey. Essentially when it comes to planning your h…
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How to Prepare for a Home Birth with Anna
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1:05:24Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have our host Anna, a former midwife, share about how to prepare for a home birth. She shares her best tips on how to prepare the birth space, labour stations to set up and use, water birth prep, what you need as well as the best nourishment in labour and birth! For anyone curious about home birth or planning a…
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074 | A Journey Through the Unexpected (with Sidney Turner) [Fetal HLHS, Postpartum Depression, Accidental Unassisted Home Birth]
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1:22:40Everything can seem like it’s going perfectly when you get pregnant quickly, are having no complications and feel well, but for Sidney and her husband, everything changed at her anatomy scan. Getting diagnosed with a severe heart condition for her son in utero turned her world upside down, and would play a major role into how her birth would unfold…
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56. Dual-Mil Navy Couple Tiana and Myer Talk Birth Stories, Family Care Plans, Career Sacrifices, and the "Secret Society" of Fathers in the Navy
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55:51In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Myer & Tiana Krah who were both Active Duty in the Navy, and are both now retired. They have four little boys, including a set of twins, so we hear about Tiana’s C-section, then her VBAC, and then the birth of her twins which was also a military hospital VBAC. They talk about navigating deployments, overseas or…
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062: Empowering Breastfeeding Advice From Twin Mom & Lactation Consultant Shelly Patularu
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1:10:38I am excited to have Shelly Patularu (Twin Mom Guide) on today’s episode. It’s not the first time I have talked about breastfeeding on the show, but it is the first time I have had a board-certified lactation consultant on and not only that, she is also a mom to a set of twins and a singleton. In this conversation, we get into the common questions …
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158: How Birthworkers Can Bridge the Gap in Breastfeeding Support with Kassi Reyes
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30:54Have you ever wondered how birthworkers can play a bigger role in bridging the gap in breastfeeding support? If you’re ready to learn how doulas and birthworkers can better support breastfeeding families, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: The biggest gaps in breastfeeding support tha…
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#400 The Sanctity of Postpartum with Birthfit's Lindsey Matthews Cantu
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1:04:52In this episode of Birthing Instincts, Blyss and Dr. Stu welcome Lindsey Mathews Cantu, a strength and conditioning coach at Birthfit. Birthfit offers specialized strength and conditioning training tailored for mothers and their motherhood journey. Throughout the conversation, Lindsey shares her personal experience of giving birth and discusses how…
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#303 | Car Birth to Premature Baby with Megan @wilsonfamilyhomestead
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32:38Send us a text Today we dive deep into an incredibly empowering and unique birth story. Megan Wilson of @wilsonfamilyhomestead shares her journey of unexpectedly giving birth to her 33-week baby in a car and the powerful decision she made to trust her instincts, rather than following the traditional hospital protocol. She purposefully broke her own…
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EBB 346 - Uncovering the Facts about Private Cord Blood Banking with Journalist Sarah Kliff
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48:27In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker and investigative journalist Sarah Kliff of The New York Times explore the intricate world of cord blood banking. Sarah shares insights from her article, "Promised Cures, Tainted Cells," which explored cord blood banking practices, their marketing claims, and the stark contrast between public and private banking …
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EP 130 \ Is Vitamin K Safe For Babies After Birth? Is There A Reason Vitamin K Levels Are Low in Newborns? A Deep Dive Into Vitamin K
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32:46SHOW NOTES: Today’s episode gives you the information you need to make an informed decision on whether to consent to your baby receiving the vitamin K injection after birth. In this episode you’ll learn: What is vitamin K? Why is vitamin K low in babies? Why does it matter? How does often Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB) happen? What is the vit…
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The Birth of Hunter's Heart: A Mother's Mission
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49:13Summary: In this episode of The Show Up Dad, host David Mendonca speaks with Shana Fisk, founder of Hunter's Heart, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting men in psychologically abusive relationships. Shana shares her personal story of loss, the challenges of recognizing red flags in relationships, and the importance of seeking help. The …
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Shame-free Pelvic Health: Pee, poop, and sexual function. With Natalie Toshkoff, PT
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55:30Send us a text In this episode, Kaitlin interviews Natalie Toshkoff, a pelvic floor PT in Forest Hills, Queens. Natalie offers holistic pelvic floor care and wants to help more people get the care they need. Start your BeHerVillage Registry FREE resources on BeHerVillage Follow BeHerVillage on Instagram Contact Natalie…
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077 I How to Use Homeopathy During Pregnancy, Labor and Postpartum (with Emily Ransom)
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1:02:13Ever heard of homeopathy? Ever wonder what it was or if it could help you during your pregnancy, labor, or postpartum? Today we'll find out just what homeopathy is, and just what it isn't, and the different remedies we can use to assist us not only in pregnancy and labor, but into motherhood as well. Our guest today is certified Homeopath, Emily Ra…
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EP153 - Emma pt2/2, Second pregnancy & Birth, Epidural, Breastfeeding, Life with Two under Two
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49:18his episode was brought to you by *Birth Baby Beyond* Book your free doula consultation via their website or visit their Instagram for further information. In this week's episode I share the second part of Emmas story. Emma shares discovering she was pregnant soon after the birth of her first boy. She reminisces over feeling the need to work things…
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Resolved: A Study in the Book of Daniel: Week 2
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37:03Resolved is a teaching series that explores the timeless truths found in the book of Daniel and his unwavering faith amid challenging circumstances. Through this series, we will examine themes of courage, conviction, and God's sovereignty, learning how to stand firm in our faith while living in a culture that often opposes it. Join us as we discove…
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Birthing Alone with Only her Toddler & Dog present!
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1:17:49Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have Chelsea. And my oh my is this a special and unique story. Chelsea is actually a Sacred Birth Worker Mentee of mine. She started the 2nd cohort last year but got severe hyperemesis with this bub that we are going to hear the birth story off. So she’ll be joining the 4th cohort starting in April. She’s also …
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157. The Real Reason New Doulas Chase So Many Certifications
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12:32Have you ever wondered why so many new birth doulas feel the need to chase endless certifications to feel qualified? If you’re ready to break free from the cycle of constantly seeking validation as a doula, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: The hidden pressures that push new birth do…
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55. Navy Spouse Sarah Talks Eclamptic Seizure While Solo Parenting, NICU Experience, and Leaning On Your Community
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35:25In today’s episode, we’re hearing from Navy Spouse Sarah, who tells the story of her third pregnancy and birth. When Sarah was 28 weeks pregnant, she was in the car with her other two kids when she had an eclamptic seizure. Her husband, a submarine officer in the Navy, was underway at the time and rushed back after receiving an American Red Cross m…
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156. Why Understanding Your Cycle Can Be a Game-Changer for Your Doula Business with Beth Wood
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47:15Have you ever wondered how understanding your menstrual cycle could actually help you grow your birth doula business? If you’re ready to see how aligning your work with your natural rhythms can boost productivity and balance, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: The powerful connection …
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#399 Let's Begin Again with Zach Bush, MD
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1:21:35Welcome to another episode of Birthing Instincts Podcast. In this episode, Blyss and Dr. Stu welcome Zach Bush, MD, to the show. Zach is an incredible thinker and orator on many relevant topics that affect us all. The conversation ventures into the realm of maternity care, optimal health, and the medical system in general. Zach's responses to these…
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EBB 345 - Taking the First Steps toward Trauma-Informed Lactation Care with Porsche Holland-Otunba, Founder of Reclaim Black Motherhood
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49:17Porsche Holland-Otunba, CEO of Reclaim Black Motherhood, joins Dr. Dekker to share her personal journey from trauma to advocacy in the birthing world. Porsche opens up about her own traumatic birth experience, which ignited her passion for fighting for better care for Black families. She discusses how a lack of informed choice, systemic biases, and…
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Tabitha’s Triumphant Homebirth with Hearth & Home Midwifery
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46:11In today’s episode, midwife Sarah interviews Tabitha and KD, a couple who had their baby with Hearth & Home Midwifery. Tabitha became pregnant with their baby after an arduous fertility journey and was in her 40’s when she gave birth at home with our practice. The episode highlights the emotional and physical aspects of home birth, challenges faced…
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My First Hospital Birth: The Good, The Bad & Why My Nurse Took Notes on ME
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26:04Send us a text In this episode, I introduce my husband, Dr. James (but you can call him Jimmy!), a physical therapist like myself. Together, we dive into the birth story of our firstborn, Noah—a hospital birth that did not go as planned. From being told my body was failing me before labor even started to a traumatic induction, unnecessary intervent…
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Text Hannah! https://thehannahgill.com/workshop https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips…
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Ep 196//Homebirth in Nebraska and How it Could Change with LB374 | Nebraska CPM Alliance
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37:52Can you imagine a State where midwives aren't allowed to attend homebirth? What would women do if midwife access was not available? Well this is the scenario women are living in the State of Nebraska, and a group of midwives and moms are here to make a change. How to get involved: Donations: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/ffddd533-1d0a-4e…
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EP 129 \ Big Things Happening That You MUST Care About If You Are Concerned About Your Children’s Health - EARLY RELEASE
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19:54SHOW NOTES: Get involved in making America healthy again! Links below to find your legislators so you can make a real difference in our children’s health! My page to find your legislators - go.yourbirthgodsway.com/maha Children’s Health Defense - childrenshealthdefense.org Vax-Unvax: Let The Science Speak - https://amzn.to/4hkSonb How RFK, Jr. got …
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076 I Self-Advocacy Can Be A Steep Uphill Battle (with Melissa Allen) [Seven Miscarriages, Horrible OBGYNs, Free Birth]
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1:05:42Time after time after time after time, Melissa had fallen prey to the hands of the hospital system in Canada, and their complete over management of the birthing process, as well as their complete lack of humanity when it comes to such a sacred event. Then, thinking having a home birth with midwives would be worlds better, she was still left fightin…
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EP152 - Emma (pt1/2) First Pregnancy, Sickness, Induction, Instrumental Birth,
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1:10:13This episode was brought to you by *Birth Baby Beyond* Book your free doula consultation via their website or visit their Instagram for further information. EP152 - Emma (PT1/2) First Pregnancy, Sickness, Induction, Hormonal Shift (Breastfeeding) This week I share my chat with Emma. Again I have decided to split our chat into two episodes. In part …
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Resolved: A Study in the Book of Daniel: Week 1
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38:27Resolved is a teaching series that explores the timeless truths found in the book of Daniel and his unwavering faith amid challenging circumstances. Through this series, we will examine themes of courage, conviction, and God's sovereignty, learning how to stand firm in our faith while living in a culture that often opposes it. Join us as we discove…
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Destination Freedom (1950) (037) 1951-06-23 Wanted A Witness
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29:35Destination Freedom is a treasure trove of rich storytelling that delves deep into the African American experience. Let's explore it further. Richard Durham, the genius behind the show, crafted each episode with a profound sense of purpose. He didn't just want to entertain; he aimed to educate and inspire listeners to reflect on societal issues. On…
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Destination Freedom (1950) (036) 1951-06-16 Decision
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30:00Destination Freedom is a treasure trove of rich storytelling that delves deep into the African American experience. Let's explore it further. Richard Durham, the genius behind the show, crafted each episode with a profound sense of purpose. He didn't just want to entertain; he aimed to educate and inspire listeners to reflect on societal issues. On…
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Destination Freedom (1950) (035) 1951-06-09 Crisis in Avondale
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29:41Destination Freedom is a treasure trove of rich storytelling that delves deep into the African American experience. Let's explore it further. Richard Durham, the genius behind the show, crafted each episode with a profound sense of purpose. He didn't just want to entertain; he aimed to educate and inspire listeners to reflect on societal issues. On…
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Destination Freedom (1950) (034) 1951-06-02 Coal Miner to Pharmacist
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29:50Destination Freedom is a treasure trove of rich storytelling that delves deep into the African American experience. Let's explore it further. Richard Durham, the genius behind the show, crafted each episode with a profound sense of purpose. He didn't just want to entertain; he aimed to educate and inspire listeners to reflect on societal issues. On…
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Destination Freedom (1950) (033) 1951-05-26 Anna's Story
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30:08Destination Freedom is a treasure trove of rich storytelling that delves deep into the African American experience. Let's explore it further. Richard Durham, the genius behind the show, crafted each episode with a profound sense of purpose. He didn't just want to entertain; he aimed to educate and inspire listeners to reflect on societal issues. On…
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Destination Freedom (1950) (032) 1951-05-19 Judge Farwell's Story
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27:43Destination Freedom is a treasure trove of rich storytelling that delves deep into the African American experience. Let's explore it further. Richard Durham, the genius behind the show, crafted each episode with a profound sense of purpose. He didn't just want to entertain; he aimed to educate and inspire listeners to reflect on societal issues. On…
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Destination Freedom (1950) (031) 1951-05-13 Open for Business
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29:39Destination Freedom is a treasure trove of rich storytelling that delves deep into the African American experience. Let's explore it further. Richard Durham, the genius behind the show, crafted each episode with a profound sense of purpose. He didn't just want to entertain; he aimed to educate and inspire listeners to reflect on societal issues. On…
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Destination Freedom (1950) (030) 1951-05-06 The Test
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Destination Freedom (1950) (029) 1951-04-29 Korean Frontline
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29:59Destination Freedom is a treasure trove of rich storytelling that delves deep into the African American experience. Let's explore it further. Richard Durham, the genius behind the show, crafted each episode with a profound sense of purpose. He didn't just want to entertain; he aimed to educate and inspire listeners to reflect on societal issues. On…
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Destination Freedom (1950) (028) 1951-04-22 Reverend Brown's Acre
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Destination Freedom (1950) (027) 1951-04-15 Fred Custer Story
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Destination Freedom (1950) (026) 1951-04-08 The Jones Family
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