Best Physiological Birth Podcasts (2024)

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[A Dr. Nicole Favorite] What Is a Physiologic Birth and How Do You Have One in the Hospital? 53:57

10d ago53:57

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Real talk: things have been a little crazy for me these past couple weeks and I didn’t have an opportunity to record a new episode. So, I decided to pick one of my favorites to replay: physiologic birth. The reason I chose this is because it’s a term that gets mentioned a lot on social media but doesn’t get defined. It’s also a term that -quite hon…

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Empowering Women Through Knowledge, Physiological Birth and Embracing our Bodies with Trisha Baird 56:51

16d ago56:51

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In this episode we explore what physiological birth is, how it can be so impactful in empowering women to embrace their bodies and their natural wisdom and strength. We discuss how learning about our bodies natural process and allowing that process to be completed can be fulfilling and help us prepare for motherhood. And finally, we share our deep …

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Ep 161. Philosophies of Birth: Navigating Natural vs Physiological Approaches 35:51

25d ago35:51

35:51

In this episode, Kelly and Tiffany dive into the differences between natural (unmedicated) and physiological birth approaches, exploring the philosophies behind each. They discuss personal experiences, including the empowering but challenging aspects of unmedicated births in various settings, and emphasize the importance of providing supportive env…

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480 | Sea, MGP, physiological birth, positive birth story, Indigenous, planned postpartum 44:16

26d ago44:16

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Sea shared her first three physiological births in episode 304 and today she returns to tell us all about her fourth pregnancy and birth. Little Leia was a big surprise but Sea took it in her stride - as most mums of four do - and managed to get in the MGP program at Cairns Hospital which gave her access to the spacious rooms in the birthing suite.…

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Ep 161//Overcoming Fear, Finding Faith and Birth Dreams Come True | Aly's First Homebirth Story 28:43

20h ago28:43

28:43

Want to know where I got my coaching methods from?? How can I help people get a peaceful homebirth, isn't birth unpredictable? Yes... but the Peace isn't! My first homebirth baby is 6 years old today! I can barely believe it! Everything I learned during her pregnancy and more is what I started applying to all my doula and coaching clients. I saw MI…

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Reconnecting with Your True Self with Marco Lopez 53:25

1d ago53:25

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In this episode we are joined by International Mindset coach (and my personal mentor) Marco Lopez. Marco shares the unique methodology of Mindtune and hones in on how to reconnect with our true selves and our innermost desires. As we go through the interview we all share experiences and gain awareness of things we let go of as we became adults and …

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Ep 263: Erica’s Birth Story - Loving Every Moment of Birth 43:22

3d ago43:22

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Erica experienced two miscarriages prior to the birth story we're going to hear today. After over a year and a half of heartbreaking loss, this pregnancy was completely normal - no nausea, no sickness, no pain. Now at 38 weeks, some symptoms developed that caused her doctor to recommend induction. Erica wanted an unmedicated birth and you’re going …

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Ep 160//Last Minute Switch to Homebirth with Desirae Addis 1:12:13

4d ago1:12:13

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Are you ready for a couple of super encouraging birth stories? My guest Desirae is so calming to listen to and you just hear the peace and joy in sharing her birth stories. Desirae is a stay at home mom to 2 kiddos and she has some amazing stories to share that include last minute changes, lessons learn, and just the experiences she has had birthin…

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Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) w/ Carly from Bluebird Doula Co 35:23

4d ago35:23

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Most women use hormonal methods of birth control, but there is another effective option that has no side effects! Fertility Awareness Method is a mode of tracking fertility & ovulation for the sake of preventing or achieving pregnancy. Tiffany has been using a very similar method for years, and loves it! Learn more from Carly in this episode! Resou…

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Ep 164. Building Strength, Boosting Health: The Woman's Guide to Muscle Mass 41:09

4d ago41:09

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In this episode, Kelly and Tiffany dive into the importance of muscle mass for women's health. From boosting metabolism to improving hormone health, they cover how women can get started with weightlifting and the benefits of building muscle at different phases of their cycle. Listen in to hear their personal journeys, tips on maximizing workouts, a…

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486 | Suze, one baby, MGP, induction, syntocinon, epidural, forceps-assisted birth, breastfeeding, nipple shields 1:07:16

4d ago1:07:16

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If you’re in the mood for a birth story full of truths and just as many laughs, this one’s for you. Suze started listening to the podcast years before she conceived so in early pregnancy, she started an evening ritual of going for a walk and listening to every episode from #1 (the very rustic eps!). She takes us through her MGP care, birth preparat…

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Ep 159//Missionary Midwife Shares About Sovereignty of God in Homebirth with Leigha Fairchild 48:40

8d ago48:40

48:40

God works in amazing ways! Our culture loves to demoralize women when it comes to birth. We downplay the miracle and the power of the encounter of birth. Even Christians have a tendency to forget the spiritual aspect of prepared and experiencing birth. We also discuss the sovereignty of God event when a traumatic birth happens. My guest today is Le…

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How to Deal with Stress instead of Manage it 52:38

8d ago52:38

52:38

In our busy lives trying to be successful in all aspects of our lives like motherhood, being wife, a friend, a coworker, a business woman, an entrepreneur. It is so easy to get bogged down by stress. When we try to work on ourselves sometimes it only adds to the pile of stuff we just don't have time for. In this episode Michael and I discuss the re…

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485 Postpartum | Eliza, two babies, disabled parent, medical stigma, disability advocate 36:32

8d ago36:32

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In today’s episode I chat to Eliza Hull - a musician, author and disability advocate who lives with a neurological condition called charcot marie tooth. When she started considering and discussing her plans to have children, she was met with stigma from friends and medical professionals, an experience that is common for people living with disabilit…

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Ep 158//Feel Like You're Not Capable of Homebirth? 🗡️ Learn How to Combat That Lie! 19:16

11d ago19:16

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Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’d love to homebirth but I just don’t think I could do it.” or maybe you’re planning a homebirth now but you’ll still get the intrusive thoughts saying, “There is no way you’ll be able to handle labor at home!” Have you fallen into an agreement with the enemy that you are not able to homebirth? Let’s explore tha…

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Ep 163. Birth Story: 10lb Waterbirth Baby 40:20

11d ago40:20

40:20

In this episode, Kelly and Tiffanyrecount a memorable birth story from their practice. They discuss the beauty and uniqueness of a 10-pound baby waterbirth, the importance of midwifery care, and reflect on their supportive roles in the birth process. They also engage with listener feedback and talk about the experiences shared during their childbir…

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484 | Hannah, three babies, PROM, induction, gas+air, MGP, waterbirth, breastfeeding, epidural 1:09:21

12d ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Hannah’s three vaginal births are so different but they all started with pre-labour rupture of membranes (PROM). Her first was induced and she explains the intensity of contractions and how she navigated them. In her second birth she waited days after the trickle of her waters began, was guided by an obstetrician willing to wait and she went into s…

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Ep 157//Tips to Love Your Body Image During Pregnancy with Tammy Potter 48:06

15d ago48:06

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You’re newly pregnant and looking in the mirror thinking… “Oh my goodness my body has changed so much!” This can affect many women in different ways. Body image during pregnancy is not always easy to wrap your mind around. Today I have Tammy Potter on the show to discuss Body image during pregnancy and postpartum. Tammy is a renowned pregnancy and …

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483 Postpartum | Jen, one vaginal birth, GD, induction, episiotomy, postpartum confinement 44:42

16d ago44:42

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In today’s episode, I talk to Jen about her pregnancy, birth and traditional Chinese confinement during postpartum. Jen is a second-generation Chinese-Australian and while she was at first hesitant to embrace the confinement period after birth, when she left the hospital feeling frail, “like a creature born trembling, without fur or feathers” she a…

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Ep 262: Birth Trauma With Licensed Clinical Social Work and Birth Trauma Survivor Kayleigh Summers 54:39

18d ago54:39

54:39

It’s a miracle that today’s guest, Kayleigh Summers, is even alive. She is an amniotic fluid embolism survivor and went into cardiac arrest twice during labor. When you hear her story, you’re going to be blown away. This lived-experience led her to center her career around perinatal trauma. As a licensed clinical social worker, she is supporting fa…

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Ep 156//God Wants You to Have Your DREAM Homebirth! 16:26

18d ago16:26

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Join Homebirth Hub TODAY and get 10% off using the code BIRTH10!! Somewhere deep in your heart do you know or have you always known that homebirth is what you want? Maybe what kept you back is a lack of people around you who have done it, maybe a medical diagnosis you’ve had in the past that prevented you from looking deeper into homebirth, maybe y…

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Pro Tips for Dads from a Dad w/ Scott, Rachel's Husband 35:02

18d ago35:02

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Moms are not the only ones who feel nervous about birth, dads often do, too! Here are some pro tips for dads from an experienced dad who has had a hospital birth, birth center birth, & home birth. Dads, soak in the education & learn how to feel more confident prior to birth! Resources Mentioned: The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson: https:/…

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Ep 162: Quick Listen: Navigating the Preconception Timeline 12:21

18d ago12:21

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In this quick listen episode, Tiffany provides a detailed overview of the essential timeline and steps to follow before conception. The episode covers important topics such as cycle charting, the impact of hormonal contraceptives, personal health goals, methylated folate intake, and the significance of choosing the right pregnancy care provider. Ti…

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482 | Bee, one baby, MGP, spontaneous labour, The Birth Class, sterile water injections, episiotomy, vacuum assisted birth, breastfeeding 1:17:09

19d ago1:17:09

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Bee came to her first pregnancy like most women do; with the understanding that birth is incredibly hard and painful - something to be endured. Understandably, she was terrified and not interested in hearing anyone’s birth story. Thankfully, she was accepted into MGP early on and had a beautiful, supportive midwife on her side. She also started lis…

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Ep 155// Power of Legacy an Unassisted Birth Story with Ruthe Lindvall 28:01

22d ago28:01

28:01

Enter to win the 100k giveaway! Closes 6/8 at 11:59PM CST! Leave a review- scroll down to where in purple it says “leave a review.” Rate and review SCREENSHOT BEFORE you click send. Post the screenshot in the Peaceful Homebirth group on Facebook- facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Bonus points screenshot you sharing your favorite episode on soci…

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How to Handle Change 54:07

23d ago54:07

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Change is a part of life. It is how we grow, it is how we become more of our true selves, but it can also be hard, and painful. Change can mean losing someone you love, it can also mean something as trivial as dealing with an illness or a child who needs more of your attention for the day. In this episode we talk about the various ways we can handl…

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481 Postpartum | Ruby, breastfeeding, sleep challenges, normal infant biology, low sleep needs 26:48

23d ago26:48

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In today’s episode Ruby shares her journey with infant sleep. We all come to postpartum with a predisposed understanding of baby sleep which usually involves the mindset that it’s the parent’s ‘job’ to ‘teach’ the baby to sleep. But as you will hear in this episode, babies have a primal drive to sleep and their sleep needs are ultimately influenced…

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Ep 261: Nicole’s Birth Story - The Line Between Pain and Suffering 57:35

25d ago57:35

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Sometimes a “beautiful” birth doesn’t mean getting what you wanted - it means making the right decisions for yourself along the way. After being stuck at 5 cm for TWELVE HOURS, Nicole decided that it was time to change course. I’ll give away that she did have a vaginal birth, but it was nothing like she planned or anticipated. In this Episode, You’…

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Ep 154//Are You Missing This Important Step In Planning for Your Homebirth? 19:50

26d ago19:50

19:50

100k GiveAway Instructions: Join the private facebook group- facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Leave a review for the show and screenshot and post it in the group BONUS- get extra points when you share your favorite episode, take a screen shot and share it in the FB group! This giveaway is only open until June 8th at 12am so hurry and do it now…

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Ep 153//Delivering Your Own Baby with Tera Lopez 1:05:03

30d ago1:05:03

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Titus 2 talks about how older women are supposed to teach younger women what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children. In this episode of Peaceful Homebirth I have one of these Titus 2 women on. She has had 9 live births all at home. 4 of those were unassisted. Then her daughter carries on the legacy of unassisted b…

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You Already Are 57:26

1M ago57:26

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In this episode Michael and I take a deeper look at the theme of this podcast: You Already Are. We discuss how we can become more connected with our true inner selves and how to help grow our self-love and sense of worth. We provide several mindset tools to implement to help empower your most authentic self to come through. You have something that …

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479 Postpartum | Ariane, postpartum psychosis, psychologist, hallucinations, postpartum depression, psychotic depression 1:03:16

1M ago1:03:16

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In today’s episode, Ariane shares her experience with postpartum psychosis. As a psychologist working in child and family services, Ariane was aware of perinatal mental illness but her anxiety prevented her from disclosing her symptoms which included disillusions, hallucinations and suicidal ideation. After a stay in a mother and baby unit, she sta…

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Ep 260: Pregnancy & GBS (Group B Strep) - Updated! 36:35

1M ago36:35

36:35

Group B strep, or GBS, is a relatively common bacterial infection found in the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. Most people can be carriers and not have any symptoms. However, GBS can present problems for newborns and during pregnancy. I’m doing this episode because some changes have been made since I first covered this topic back in 2019…

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Advocating Tips from a Labor & Delivery Nurse w/ Nurse Christina 37:24

1M ago37:24

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Many moms are afraid to advocate for themselves in the hospital. But that shouldn't be the case! Nurse Christina joins us today to tell us all about how she advocates for her patients and how they can advocate for themselves! Resources Mentioned: The Midwife's Apprentice book: https://www.amazon.com/Midwifes-Apprentice-Karen-Cushman/dp/0547722176 C…

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Ep 152//3 Creative Ways to Afford Your Homebirth 17:50

1M ago17:50

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Is one of your holdbacks for homebirth is that it's too expensive? You have to pay out of pocket and it seems like an impossibility. Today, I want to give you 3 things to think about or implement so that you can afford what you need to thrive during pregnancy and have a peaceful homebirth. Get 10% off of Homebirth Hub when you join the waitlist tod…

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Ep 160. Tips for Preventing Gestational Diabetes 39:39

1M ago39:39

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Today, your favorite midwives discuss the importance of proactive approaches in preventing gestational diabetes through lifestyle choices and healthcare support. You can expect them to dive into: -Benefits of Early Prenatal Care -Importance of Blood Sugar Monitoring -Hormone Optimization through Diet 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Benefits of Midwifery C…

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478 | Katie, one baby, plus-size, doula, induction, vaginal birth, PPH 1:13:35

1M ago1:13:35

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In this episode 478 Katie shares her pregnancy and birth experience as a plus-size woman. She was denied access to midwifery group practice because of her weight and was immediately placed in a high risk model of care. She reflects on the inherent stress of this and admits that there were frequent suggestions of induction from her second trimester …

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Ep 151//Fingerprints of God in Pregnancy and Homebirth with Hanna & David 1:08:59

1M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

Why choose a hospital birth when a homebirth is safer for low risk pregnancies? That’s what one couple asked themselves as they were deciding how their first birth was going to look. Hannah and David come on the show today to share their experiences from conception through postpartum of their first baby and how the fingerprints of God were all over…

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Anxiety and Depression with Riley Imlay 57:00

1M ago57:00

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Anxiety and depression are often misconstrued illnesses. Some people do not consider them an illness at all. There is often a lot of shame, guilt, and embarrassment around the idea of having either of these mental conditions. In this episode we address some of these issues and discuss common causes of depression and anxiety particularly for teenage…

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Ep 259: Understanding the Link Between Feeding & Sleep with Hillary Sadler of Baby Settler 48:42

1M ago48:42

48:42

So many parents feel like they have to choose between sleep and breastfeeding and today’s guest, Hillary Sadler, says that's not the case - and she knows what she’s talking about! A registered nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and mom of four, Hilary is a true expert in the art of balancing feeding and sleep. Getting enough…

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Ep 150//What You Actually Need To Learn In a Birth Course 26:30

1M ago26:30

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Are you asking “what type of birth class should I take?” What do I need to know in order to have a peaceful homebirth? No I haven’t read your Google searches I just know when I was a first time mom I thought that all I needed was the best birth course and my birth would be perfect. I had a high pain tolerance and I was determined but what I didn’t …

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