Best Black Childbirth Podcasts (2024)

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Cryptid & Paranormal Viewer Accounts - Things that stalk & a Ghostly Bride 40:40

29m ago40:40

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The reports in this podcast take place in Spain, Italy and the UK. This is a compilation of experiences sent in to BBR by our listeners. These accounts have not been share publically before and I am looking for help investigating them. debbiehatswell@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/deborah-hatswell-bbr…

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Engage Your Baby's Mind: Games for 4-6 Months - Episode 40 9:12

6h ago9:12

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What's Up Wednesdays! From classic peekaboo to fun physical games, playtime between 4 to 6 months is a vital part of your baby’s learning and growth. Remember, each child is unique and may reach these milestones at their own pace. Enjoy these special moments as they discover the world around them. In today's episode we'll again dive into the wonder…

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If childbirth isn’t an illness, why does it happen in hospitals? 52:37

26m ago52:37

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Is a hospital the best place for childbirth? That question is driving a revolution in birthing, focused on creating outpatient birth centers. This National Birth Center Week, Abdul reflects on the birth experience — and who it leaves behind. Then he sits down with the co-founder and CEO of the birth center Birth Detroit Leseliey Welch to talk about…

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Transform Baby’s Day with Tummy Time Fun! - Episode 39 12:24

1d ago12:24

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What's Up Wednesdays! Today we'll be diving into one of the most essential activities for your baby’s development: tummy time. In this episode, we'll explore how tummy time not only strengthens your baby's muscles but also supports their cognitive and sensory growth. For more information on tummy time games and activities for your baby, head to Pre…

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The Art of Movement: Ori Lenkinski’s Exploration of Dance, Birth, and Universal Human Connection 1:04:07

2d ago1:04:07

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Ori Lenkinski is a dancer, choreographer, and journalist based in Tel Aviv. Her work in all its forms is devoted to exploring the connection between words and movement. She's worked with independent choreographers and companies in the U. S., Europe, and Israel. Her body of work includes The Painting, Portrait No.2, The Suit, Help Desk, Birth Prepar…

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Forget About J. Marion Sims, “Say Anarcha”, with J.C. Hallman 1:03:33

7d ago1:03:33

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The Episode was made possible by Immune Intel AHCC® & WeNatal In the 19th century, a young surgeon named J. Marion Sims headed to Montgomery, Alabama, seeking a route to fame and power. He saw an opportunity in a highly morbid condition known as vesicovaginal fistula, whereby a false passage between the bladder and vagina forms as a consequence of …

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Are Annual Pelvic Exams Still Necessary? 53:41

3d ago53:41

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For more than half of the adults alive, pelvic exams are among the most dreaded parts of getting healthcare. That’s not to mention the troublesome history of how they came to be a part of standard medical practice. Abdul reflects on the gender imbalance in medical innovation. Then he speaks with author and historian Prof. Wendy Kline, author of the…

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Alien? Boggart or British Bigfoot - How Do You Know an Unknown Thing 42:10

12d ago42:10

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Alien? Boggart or British Bigfoot - How Do You Know an Unknown Thing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/deborah-hatswell-bbr-investigations-cryptids-paranormal-unexplained-events--2840337/support.By Being Believed Investigations

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The Voice Podcast Episode 10: NYPIRG's Blair Horner tells it like it is 55:23

9d ago55:23

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NYPIRG Executive Director Blair Horner is never at a loss for words when it comes to protecting the public’s right to know—and to act. In his more than 40 years as NYPIRG’s legislative director—and later as its executive director—Blair has advocated for a wide range of important issues, including energy reform, government openness, ethics and accou…

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Boost Baby's Growth With Playtime Magic Now! - Episode 38 8:49

9d ago8:49

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What's Up Wednesdays! What does play help your child do? Are there different ways your child can play? How can you, as a parent, encourage play with your child? These are the questions we’ll explore in today’s episode. Join me as I offer parents a fresh perspective on "play" and its significance as your child's brain's favorite way of learning. Dis…

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A Family Physician on meeting “fear with feelings” 52:18

10d ago52:18

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It’s back-to-school season — and that means back-to-school vaccines. Abdul reflects on the roles that ritual and trust play in shaping vaccination. Then he sits down with Dr. Natasha Bhuyan, a family physician, to discuss the conversations she has with hesitant families and the future of family medicine. This show would not be possible without the …

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Proof The British Bigfoot Exists - UK Wildman Investigator Shares His Terrifying Experiences 39:40

14d ago39:40

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To see all of Jpress.com/2024/08/30/proof-the-british-bigfoot-exists-uk-wildman-investigator-shares-his-terrifying-experiences/ JC has been researching the British Bigfoot after a sighting of a Wildman when he was camping in Hamsterly forest in the NE of England. He has amassed an amazing amount of evidence finds and his knowledge on these Creature…

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Breaking Barriers: Celebrate Black Breastfeeding Success Stories and Change the Narrative - Episode 37 16:54

16d ago16:54

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What's Up Wednesdays! In today's episode, we highlight the significance of Black Breastfeeding Week within National Breastfeeding Month, focusing on celebrating the positive experiences of Black mothers who have breastfed their children. By sharing inspiring stories and statistics that show Black breastfeeding in a positive light, the episode encou…

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An Unexpected Birth Story: How Artist Alexandra Carter Met the Monstrous Feminine on Her Home Bath Mat 53:55

16d ago53:55

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Today's episode is one we've been holding for you all with great anticipation. As listeners will hopefully remember from our first episode this season, we spoke with Alexandra Carter, an artist whose work delves into themes of femininity, transformation, and the embodiment of the monstrous as a source of power and creativity. At that time, we discu…

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You say you want to heal. You say you want to get pregnant. Your subconscious might suggest otherwise, with Teshna Beaulieu, DC 1:16:33

21d ago1:16:33

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The Episode was made possible by Immune Intel AHCC® & WeNatal I met Teshna while attending a birth in Albany, NY. My friend for whom I had traveled to Albany to assist with the birth of his fourth child had recommended I check out her practice. It was a very modest chiropractic studio, but the experience with Teshna was anything but ordinary. She i…

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What a life-changing cystic fibrosis drug teaches us about translating science into health 51:13

24d ago51:13

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You’ve probably never heard of Trikafta — unless you or someone you love lives with cystic fibrosis. The drug has fundamentally changed cystic fibrosis care, extending life expectancy by decades. But the drug costs $326,000 a year — and requires people to be on it for life. Abdul reflects on the central challenge at promoting life-saving innovation…

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I Saw The Cheshire Troll - A Hunched Creature almost 15 ft tall 40:46

21d ago40:46

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Cryptid creatures, Strange Beings, Beasts and all manner of ‘Unknown Things’ are sometimes seen along our empty roadsides and dark forests here in the UK. Often the person who witnesses them struggles to understand exactly what they are seeing. The words used to explain them are usually ‘humanoid’ or ‘Hulking’ figures and their posture is described…

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Top Downloaded Episodes For Breastfeeding Month - Episode 36 8:08

25d ago8:08

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What's Up Wednesdays! Join me today as I recap some of my most downloaded episodes on breastfeeding. 1. The breast crawl, what it is? And why it's important? – Episode 8 2. Protecting Your Potential for Breastfeeding with Kelly Durbin. - Episode 11 3. Colostrum I don't have milk. - Episode 16 4. Debunking breastfeeding myths. - Episode 19. 5. Breas…

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Just Air 50:16

1M ago50:16

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Environmental injustice leaves too many Americans, mainly Black and brown, breathing air that has been poisoned by smokestacks too close to their homes and schools. Abdul reflects on the process that drives it. Then he sits down with Darren Riley, CEO of JustAir, a company working to build air monitoring networks across hard hit communities, about …

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An Intimate In-Person Conversation with Poet Eleanor Stanford on Midwifery, the Maternal Body, and Menopause in the Poetic Form 46:58

1M ago46:58

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Eleanor Stanford is the author of four books of poetry, all from Carnegie Mellon University Press. Her most recent, Blue Yodel, is forthcoming this fall. Eleanor’s interest in birth- not just in a personal context but through a global lens, through the ways that people and other cultures experience it- brought her to Brazil, where she was a Fulbrig…

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👍 Boost Your Joy: Mom's Self-Care Guide! Episode 35 17:35

1M ago17:35

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What's Up Wednesdays! Join me today, as I provide 11 fresh and exciting tips to help you take care of yourself during this special time of breastfeeding. Rest Whenever Your Baby Sleeps Nourish Your Body with Regular Meals and Hydration Prioritize Personal Hygiene for a Fresh Start Keep Up with Your Health Check-Ups Make Time for What Brings You Joy…

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Your OBGYN Didn't Learn About Nutritional Support for Fertility, with Lily Nichols, RDN, and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, FAE 1:11:42

1M ago1:11:42

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The Episode was made possible by Immune Intel AHCC® & WeNatal Are you ready for a power hour? You are likely already familiar with my guests on today’s episode, but if not, meet Lily and Lisa. Lily Nichols is the author of two of the most important nutritional books ever written pertaining to pregnancy: “Real Food for Pregnancy” and “Real Food for …

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Public Health Across the Divide 55:28

1M ago55:28

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Public health is universal–or at least it should be. But since the pandemic, it’s been politicized in ways that threaten critical work in conservative communities. Abdul reflects on how the way we talk about public health may be contributing to that. Then he sits down with Dr. Dwayne Proctor, President and CEO of the Missouri Foundation for Health …

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A Humanoid Figure Almost 10ft Tall & Four Unpublished Terrifying Encounters 47:57

1M ago47:57

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Today I am sharing 4 new reports with you that are exclusive to BBR Investigations and for all they are different to each other, I am sure you will the connections between them and how the information within them also matches many of the experiences already reported in the UK. The first case is a new report in the well known cryptid hotspot in the …

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💥Boost Breast Milk Production: Secrets for New Moms - Episode 34 20:14

2M ago20:14

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What's Up Wednesdays! Breastfeeding may seem instinctive but many mothers experience uncertainty and concerns due to social media influences, well-intentioned friends and family members, and past experiences. On today's episode we will touch on successful milk production and transfer when breastfeeding. 👉🏻Dive Deeper Into Breastfeeding With My Podc…

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This made-up medical diagnosis has been used to justify police violence for decades 47:01

2M ago47:01

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The concept of “excited delirium” has been used to justify extreme force from law enforcement and to cover up police violence. Coined by a medical examiner in Florida in the ‘80s, it has its roots in eugenics. Abdul reflects on the way that pseudoscience has too often been used by the medical establishment to justify racist maltreatment. Then he in…

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Breaking Down The Discipline Dilemma | EP 08 | Dads in a Shed Podcast 1:30:23

2M ago1:30:23

1:30:23

In this season finale episode - the Dads attempt to breakdown the discipline dilemma! Sharing their own experiences of how they were disciplined, weighing in on how they plan to show authority to their own kids, what's too far and what's just not enough +MORE! If you’d like to send your parental dilemma, email us at: Dadshedpod@gmail.com Watch the …

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Breaking Ballet Barriers: Ingrid Silva’s Journey from Rio to Harlem to Motherhood 46:42

1M ago46:42

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“Companies oftentimes see dancers, especially women, "unable" to have a career, a professional career after they're becoming mothers. And that's also part of the patriarchy because this is not how it works. Having a child and coming back to work, it can potentialize your work in so many ways. It can bring a broader vision for yourself and for other…

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✔️ Must-Know Summer Tips from Podcast 29-32 [Episode 33] 9:03

2M ago9:03

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What's Up Wednesdays! Whether you want information on how to boost your child’s reading skills, breastfeeding public or unlocking the magic at your local farm/farmer’s market Pregnancy Concepts has all the tips you need. Join me today as I recap my podcast for July on how parents can have a stress free summer. Revisit episodes 29-32 Easy Summer Tip…

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Life is finite and there are no mulligans, a conversation on death literacy with end-of-life architect, Tamara MacIntyre, MS, DC, DNM, CEOLD 1:26:21

2M ago1:26:21

1:26:21

The Episode was made possible by Immune Intel AHCC® & WeNatal Babies die. Fetuses die. We all die. And yet, we are so death illiterate that even seasoned veterans in the health professions often struggle with how to show up when death inevitably shows up on the doorstep. This topic is especially challenging - but even more important - when the “D” …

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Fat Joe thinks you should know how much your healthcare costs 35:38

2M ago35:38

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Hospitals can charge you however much they want for healthcare — without telling you. Rapper turned healthcare advocate Fat Joe thinks they need to lean back. Abdul reflects on the fight for price transparency in healthcare, then sits down with the entertainer to learn more about his fight for healthcare transparency. This show would not be possibl…

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Present vs ATM Dad | EP 07 | Dads in a Shed Podcast 1:13:07

2M ago1:13:07

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This week the Dads are discussing the different parenting styles they have come across. What it means to be a present dad has shifted as they are now entering/becoming more established in their fatherhood +MORE! If you’d like to send your parental dilemma, email us at: Dadshedpod@gmail.com Watch the episodes and SUBSCRIBE: https://emea01.safelinks.…

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Interview With A Witness To The Irish Wildman 59:05

2M ago59:05

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Known as The Land of the Lakes the area has 365 water sources some areas known as the Giants Leap and the Lost Valley the area is as ancient as the land that time forgot. Before caught the strange figure on camera things had already started to go strange for Billy after a weird incident with a Beech tree out on one of his walks. The situation could…

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✔️Unlock The Magic Of Summer's Farms & Farmer's Markets - Episode 32 20:55

2M ago20:55

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What's Up Wednesdays! Exploring local farms and farmer's markets in your area is a fantastic summer activity for families. It offers an educational experience where children and adults can learn about local fresh produce. Join me today to discover some helpful tips to help you make the most of your farm/farmer's market experience. A. Farms and Farm…

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How Big Was the Hammer SCOTUS Just Took to Government as We Know It? 52:41

2M ago52:41

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The Supreme Court is an unelected body–there was a time when the justices understood that. Not this court. In their most recent set of rulings, they took a hammer to the fundamentals of American government. Abdul unpacks the most important ruling. Then he sits down with Leah Litman, Constitutional Law professor and host of Crooked Media’s Strict Sc…

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Know Your Birth Plan | EP 06 | Dads in a Shed Podcast 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

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The Dads return for another episode to breakdown the choices they were given in their birth plans. With Nicholas being the newer Dad out of the two, he also shares his birth-plan wishes and Justin, the more experienced Dad shares his rebuttals +MORE! If you’d like to send your parental dilemma - email us at: Dadshedpod@gmail.com Watch the episodes …

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The Aliens Have Found Me - They Will Come For Me Again! Missing time, reptilians and more 49:29

2M ago49:29

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Today I am sharing a number of UFO experiences from the North West of England. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/deborah-hatswell-bbr-investigations-cryptids-paranormal-unexplained-events--2840337/support.By Being Believed Investigations

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Choose This Now: A Live Reading by Nicole Haroutunian on Motherhood, Artistic Practice, and Publishing 44:31

2M ago44:31

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This episode of Postpartum Production was recorded live at Blackbird Books Bookstore and Cafe in San Francisco, on a warm Spring day in the shop's back garden. This beautiful event was co-hosted by Recess Collective, a local San Francisco organization that builds inclusive community-centered spaces for families, particularly in the early years of p…

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Boost Kids' Skills: With Stress-Free Summer Reading - Episode 31 16:56

2M ago16:56

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What's Up Wednesdays! Reading to your child from an early age lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning and literacy. It's an enriching activity that not only strengthens the parent-child bond but also has a profound impact on a child's cognitive, social, and emotional development. Join me today as I discuss summer reading: exploring the …

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Blood-thirsty Goddesses, the Sexual Erotic, and a Shared Story of Value, with Hebrew Mystic Marc Gafni 1:55:29

2M ago1:55:29

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The Episode was made possible by Immune Intel AHCC® & WeNatal I don’t think I have prepared for any interview as hard as I prepared for this one. My guest today is Marc Gafni, former rabbi, Hebrew mystic, and author of a number of books, most notably “A Return to Eros”, “Your Unique Self”, and his most recent book, “First Principles and First Value…

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Scientists Argue that this Genetic Test’s Results are “no better than a coin flip.” The FDA approved it anyway. 51:56

2M ago51:56

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Recently, the FDA approved a genetic test for opioid use disorder despite clear opposition from scientists and the FDA advisory panel that had reviewed the evidence. The case demonstrates the space where Pharma’s incentive may drive innovation that may not help–or worse, cause harm. Abdul reflects on how genetic essentialism and the wrong incentive…

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