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We are on a mission to encourage and inspire others in their journey with Christ and through all of life’s challenges. We are a sister duo that tackles issues from a Biblical lens: from spiritual warfare to marriage, motherhood, birth, infertility, trauma, mental health, physical health, and more.
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VBAC Babes

Bethany Lotulelei

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This podcast was created to provide a community to cheer you on in your journey from VBAC hopeful to VBAC success. We are going to debunk the myths, quiet the naysayers, and equip you with everything you need for a healing, empowering birth. And positive postpartum experience. We are VBAC moms. We are fierce, go getters, women of action. You've got this, mama. And I'll be by your side, every step of the way.
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Welcome to the Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, where we firmly believe in the power of education when it comes to giving birth! Tune in each week as we dive into pregnancy-related topics, expert interviews, and a variety of birth stories! As a reminder, anything you hear on this podcast should not be taken as medical advice, please see mommylabornurse.com/disclaimer for more info.
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Birth Kweens

Karly Nuttall and Ali Feroah

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Birth Kweens is a wildly honest and fun dive into all things natural-pregnancy, birth, postpartum and women's health related. It's hosted by two Birth Kweens and friends: Karly Nuttall, a licensed midwife of 15 years, and Ali Feroah, a birth and postpartum doula of 7 years. Listen along on Thursdays as we share fun birth stories and dish out top notch info about our favorite subjects to help you realistically prepare for birth, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, baby care and women's health ...
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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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Send us a Text Message. What happens when faith, love, and identity intersect in a life-changing way? Join us as Lex Renick shares her extraordinary testimony on the Radiant Mission Podcast. Listeners will be captivated by Lex's journey of transitioning and detransitioning, her whirlwind romance during the COVID lockdown, and the emotional challeng…
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Send us a Text Message. How does one find redemption after years of struggle with identity and acceptance? Our guest, Lex Renick, shares her transformative journey from a childhood marred by trauma and rejection in a seemingly perfect Christian household to discovering the powerful embrace of God’s love. Lex's story is a testament to overcoming adv…
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It's week 4 of The 12 Weeks of Birth! This week on the podcast I have a short and fun re-air for you guys featuring my sister, Jenna! I quizzed her on some fun pregnancy trivia - it turned out to be WAY HARDER than I thought it was going to be, I think she only got 2 right hah. So, I invite you to play along at home too to see if you can beat her! …
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Send us a Text Message. When was the last time you felt utterly transformed by an experience? Today, we embark on a new journey of faith and inspiration. I'm Rebecca Twomey, and this episode of the Radiant Mission Podcast marks the beginning of a heartfelt series that revisits our spiritual roots. After wrapping up our discussions on "God's Design …
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It’s week 3 of the 12 weeks of birth! This week I chose to re-air a solo episode talking all about spontaneous labor versus inductions, and why spontaneous labor is typically preferred. I also touch on the timeline of medical inductions and what that entails. You’ll learn about a few things you can do during your pregnancy to prep your body for lab…
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It's week 2 of The 12 Weeks of Birth! Are you wondering what to do while waiting for baby to arrive? I get it, when your due date countdown goes from weeks to days, time can start to feel extra slow. We’ve all heard the joke about the last month of pregnancy lasting 5,654,213 days, right?? Well, this week I’m re-airing an episode to share with you …
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It's officially week 1 of The 12 Weeks of Birth! This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, I have a really exciting birth story to share with you guys! I actually had a personal friend of mine, Tess Camp, come on the show to tell the story of her three very different deliveries, with an emphasis on her extremely precipitous labor and second birth…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever considered the importance of your blood? In this episode, the final installment in our series on God's Design for Women's Health, we bridge the gap between the Bible and science. I invite you into my personal narrative on the complex choices surrounding RhoGAM, a blood product that often sparks debates in birth…
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This week I interviewed Maranda Bower, CEO and Founder of Postpartum University®. Maranda lives in her beautiful homestead in Alaska with her husband, 4 children, and many unruly chickens! She’s had 4 home births, each of which has uniquely taught her about herself, and her postpartum experiences. Maranda has such a unique, beautiful story and I ca…
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Send us a Text Message. Feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of perfection on social media? We know how that can chip away at your self-esteem, which is why we are bringing you a refreshing perspective on body image rooted in Scripture. In our latest episode, we delve into the heart-wrenching reality faced by young girls and women who grappl…
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Today, we talk about that golden hour after birth and what to expect in the first 48 hours of your hospital stay. The golden hour is the uninterrupted first hour of a baby's life and is filled with such great evidence base benefits for both baby and mama, that it’s becoming standard practice in more and more hospitals around the country. We’ll disc…
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a nourishing journey as we welcome back Paula Carper, registered dietitian and women's hormone expert, for a revealing conversation on the unspoken truths of women's digestive health. This time around, Paula sheds light on the pervasive impact of diet culture and the essence of a balanced diet, particularly the imp…
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Welcome back to part 2 of my interview with the amazing Gail Tully! This is an episode we have aired before and are publishing again, because it is just that good of an episode. In part 2, we are talking about inductions, and how spinning babies can help support you if you're having an induction. We also talk about VBACs, special considerations reg…
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a transformative journey with us as Paula Carper, a registered dietitian with an expansive three-decade career, returns to the Radiant Mission Podcast to unpack the challenges and triumphs of women's health in the face of toxic diet culture. Throughout our conversation, we navigate the often treacherous waters of o…
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This week, I’ve got a special treat for you guys! We are traveling back in time and re-airing the most popular episode in the history of this podcast. I'm so excited to put this out again for you guys because I’m talking to Gail Tulley (full bio below) and she is such a wealth of knowledge! She is the founder of Spinning Babies, which talks about t…
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Send us a Text Message. When Lindsey first stepped through the doors of a Planned Parenthood clinic as an intern, she didn't expect her entire worldview to unravel. Yet, it was here, amidst the convergence of politics, ideology, and raw human emotion, that she began a journey that would challenge the very core of her beliefs about feminism, choice,…
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In today's episode, I will dive into the critical topic of improving maternal health outcomes for black women and the promising programs that are making a difference. Black women often face discrimination and stress during their pregnancies, birth and postpartum, leading to the highest rates of maternal mortality and health complications in the US.…
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Send us a Text Message. As I chatted with Nicki, her passion for women's health and the wisdom passed down from her mother illuminated our conversation about God's Design for Women's Health. This episode of the Radiant Mission podcast takes you on a journey through the maze of formula and birth control industries, revealing their influence on natur…
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In this week's episode, I’m talking to Katie who shares her powerful twin birth story with a surprise gender reveal in the end! She struggled to find relatable experiences during her own pregnancy, so she decided to share her birth story with us today! Katie talks about her surprising discovery that she was carrying identical twins, the medical com…
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Send us a Text Message. When Nicki, a passionate birth educator and mother, sat down with us, we knew her insights on the divine intricacy of women's bodies would illuminate our conversation. Her voice, seasoned by experience and advocacy through the Radical Moms Union, echoes a challenge to the formula industry's narrative (specifically to Bobbie)…
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Today we're talking all about SEX during pregnancy. It's one of those things that feels a little taboo to talk about, but it shouldn’t be! The benefits of having sex during pregnancy are huge (which we’ll talk about in the episode!) and doctors all over the world are recommending pregnant women to continue their usual sexual activities. But there i…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, nutritionist and fitness coach Andrea Riofrio-Halford joined us to share her wisdom and personal experience using Mirena, a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD). Together, we confront the thorny issues surrounding hormonal health, from the physical discomfort of IUDs to the emotional rollercoaster of synthetic…
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Today we're talking about a topic every expecting mom needs to know about - Prenatal Appointments! I'm so excited, because I am going to give you 10 helpful ways to rock these visits. Of course we are going to cover all the basics to give you a good baseline and answer all the most common questions about this topic. Plus I’ll be sharing some really…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever found yourself questioning how birth control impacts your body's natural hormonal flow? In our latest episode, we peek behind the curtain of hormonal contraceptives, from the pill to IUDs. We shed light on the obscured truths behind birth control's effects on women's health, discussing how they can often mask the sympto…
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Today, we'll be diving into a topic that's near and dear to every mom's heart: the often overwhelming expectations of motherhood and the importance of reclaiming joy and fulfillment amidst the chaos. Joining us is Erica Djossa, a maternal mental health specialist and the founder of the Momwell community. Throughout our conversation, we'll explore E…
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Send us a Text Message. Host: @theradiantmission Co-Host: @rachelsmithsmith Reel: Women & Men are on Different Body Clocks Reel: Interesting Visual (Video) of the Menstrual Cycle Taking Charge of Your Fertility - Purchase on Amazon The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility - Purchase on Amazon --- DISCLAIMER: NOT MEDICAL AD…
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Did you know that over 80% of pregnant women across the US hope to give birth without an epidural?? Can you take a guess on how many women end up getting an epidural - 71%! So what's with this big discrepancy?! The truth is, many women go into their labor and delivery experience completely unprepared for what an unmedicated birth involves. So today…
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Send us a Text Message. Sophia's heartwarming journey from a young Texan dreaming of midwifery to embracing the raw, elemental beauty of a home birth is a tale that both mothers and mothers-to-be will find gripping. As she shares her story on The Radiant Mission podcast, you'll be captivated by her transformation into a steadfast advocate for natur…
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In this episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, we are talking about some of the weirder postpartum symptoms you might experience! I'm sure there are some aspects of postpartum recovery that you're ready for - the bleeding, the exhaustion, the soreness. But did you know about the night sweats that may leave you soaking wet? Or the postpartum chil…
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Send us a Text Message. My husband, Michael Twomey, affectionately known to many as "Midwife Mike," joins me this week for an intimate retelling of our home birthing adventure, where we embraced the unexpected with both hands—and a splash of humor. Unpack the riveting tales of unassisted childbirth, where the warmth of our own home set the stage fo…
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In today's episode, we dive into Fallon's incredible journey through pregnancy, birth, and caring for her premature baby. From the minute she found out she was pregnant, to weeks after he was born - Fallon's story has a ton of ups and downs! Her story is one of resilience, intuition, and the power of advocating for yourself in the face of medical c…
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Send us a Text Message. Embracing the raw and transformative power of wild pregnancy, I walked the path less traveled, serving as my own midwife for the arrival of my third child. This powerful journey is shared in this episode where I transition from a highly medicalized first birth experience to two that honors intuition and a profound connection…
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Pregnancy is often a time centered around the birthing mama. Right from the beginning, you and baby start to bond as he/she grows inside you. But, are you wondering how to get your partner excited about pregnancy too? On today's episode, we're talking about partners and how to help them get excited about pregnancy right from the start! We'll talk a…
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Today’s guest is Hannah, who shares her two births - which could not be more different from each other. Her first son was born when she was 21, and as a young mum Hannah felt she was continually ignored by the medical staff - who denied her pain relief, refused to listen when she said she felt something was wrong with her baby, and left her alone a…
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Send us a Text Message. As I sat contemplating the intricacies of childbirth, a question stirred in my heart: How deeply do we trust the natural rhythms and God's design of birth? Together with Audrey Ross, a passionate birth keeper, we dive into a discussion on trusting God in birth and fertility. We delve into the realm of natural childbirth, sha…
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In today’s episode we're diving into a topic that sometimes hides in the shadows — anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum. Anxiety isn't just confined to the postpartum period; it can weave its way into the fabric of pregnancy too. So in this episode we unravel the layers of anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum, explore natural remedies to ease…
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Send us a Text Message. Audrey Ross is a wife, mother, and birth keeper who is passionate about teaching women to trust physiological birth. In this episode of The Radiant Mission podcast, we discuss learning moments and giving birth outside of the medical paradigm. As a daughter, sister, and mother deeply rooted in the dance of childbirth, Audrey'…
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Welcome back to another episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into the world of baby movement during pregnancy with special guest, Kimberly Isburg from one of my favorite organizations, Count the Kicks! Kimberly is a passionate advocate for maternal health causes and is honored to work for an organization that is dedica…
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Hello and welcome back to The Real Birth Podcast! This week I chat to Jo, whose daughter was diagnosed with a heart defect at her 20 week scan. This meant she needed surgery very soon after birth, and so Jo and her husband were preparing for an induction in Bristol, where a team of paediatric experts would be on hand. However, Jo's waters broke ear…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever considered the profound impact of childbirth on a woman's spirit and emotional well-being? My guest, Diana from the Healing Birth Podcast, joins me to explore the depths of birthing as a transformational experience, complete with its trials, triumphs, and the undeniable role of faith. Through an intimate recoun…
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This week, let's talk about a situation I hope you never need but should definitely know - how to deliver a baby at home. Better to be prepared, right?! Listen in as I explore the 10 steps to delivering a baby. From recognizing when it's time to head to the hospital to handling emergency situations, I've got you covered. This practical guide is des…
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Send us a Text Message. When Diana's own birthing experience left her grappling with the unexpected, her quest for healing turned her into a guiding light for countless women. Join me as I sit down with this extraordinary birth expert and host of the Healing Birth podcast, to traverse the intimate terrain of birth, trauma, and the subsequent journe…
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Today we're delving into the nitty-gritty of postpartum life - from managing those initial cramps while breastfeeding to understanding the ebb and flow of post-birth bleeding. We'll also explore C-section recovery, red flags to watch for during those first 6 weeks, and I'll demystify the phenomenon of postpartum night sweats. This is a great one to…
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Hello everyone! This week I'm thrilled to be joined by Mez, who shares the birth story of their son. Mez is a non-binary parent who has 4 older children with their wife - however this pregnancy was the first time Mez had carried and birthed a child themselves. After a successful IVF round, Mez threw themselves into learning everything they could ab…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever stood in awe of the sheer strength and resilience that embodies the journey of childbirth and recovery? Together with Rachel, my sister, we share a heart-to-heart on the sacred dance of birth, the raw power of the postpartum period, and the tender moments of early motherhood. Rachel's candid storytelling brings…
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On this episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, Mae Yoshikawa joined me all the way from Japan to share her 2 epidural-free birth stories. Her first was born in a birth center in South Japan, and was rather traumatic. Mae dealt with a long, intense labor with a significant amount of pain throughout. Eight years later, she used the wisdom that she…
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Send us a Text Message. When my sister Rachel set out on her mission for a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC), the stakes were incredibly high. With the echoes of past cesareans in the back of her mind, she embarked on a journey that would challenge her emotionally, physically, and spiritually—a story she bravely shares with us, imparting wisdom a…
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Today we're diving into a topic that's close to the hearts (and stomachs!) of many expecting moms - nausea and vomiting! I do want to give a little trigger warning that if your nausea is triggered by the discussion of this topic, you may want to skip this episode. I know how sensitive some can be with this stuff!! I'll start out by exploring some d…
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Hello all! This week my guest is Jenny, who shares her two birth stories. Jenny's first birth was many people's ideal experience - a natural delivery in the water, with very little intervention - and so when she was faced with an induction for her second baby's birth she was unsure she could have the same kind of positive experience. But as you wil…
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Happy New Year, and welcome back to The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast! We've got a jam-packed line up for 2024, and I can't wait to continue to educate you about all things pregnancy, birth, and baby! Are you wondering how to get admitted to labor and delivery? You’re certainly not alone! The funny thing about labor is that most pregnant women (especia…
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