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Authentic, evidence-based, and life-affirming conversations addressing anything and everything related to women's health. From childbirth to infertility, from pregnancy loss to menopause, or homeschooling to personal trainers--if it involves women and the

Dr. Chris Stroud


    • Apr 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Pelvic Misalignment: What Causes It and a New Invention to Treat It with Inventor Nicole Bobay

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 41:25


    Join me and physical therapist, Nicole Bobay as we discuss the problems associated with pelvic misalignment and her invention to treat it. Introducing the stability stick...stabilitystick.com

    How Birth Happens at the Holy Family Birth Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 33:35


    Join me and Marianne Stroud, CNM for a discussion on the basics of giving birth at the Holy Family Birth Center.

    Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section with Jen Kamel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 65:37


    Founder of the best VBAC informational site in existence, Jen Kamel discusses her journey and some of the many lessons learned along the way.

    Birth Center birth: is it right for you? Is it safe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 34:39


    Is birth center birth right for you? Is it a safe option? What does the research tell us? Join me and my wife Marianne as we discuss this and much more on this episode of All Things Women's Health. www.fertilityandmidwifery.comwww.fortwaynebirthcenter.com

    Your Man's Hormones

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 43:25


    Women often drive the healthcare for the family, so ladies, even this episode is for you to hear!We unlock some of the secrets of testosterone, thyroid, and vitamin D and how small changes in these hormones can have huge impacts on a man's health and sense of well being.

    Childhood vaccination with Dr. Andrew Mullally

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 68:55


    Family physician Dr. Andrew Mullally walks us through the standard childhood vaccinations. Why the standard schedule? How did it come about? Which vaccines could/should you consider skipping? What about questions related to autism and vaccinations? Which are the most important? How do you talk with your provider about vaccines and your child? Resources: https://fertilityandmidwifery.comVaccines and autism: https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-educatio...MMR Vaccination and Autism: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/la...Vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella in children: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/...Vaccines are not associated with autism: an evidence-based meta-analysis of case-control and cohort studies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24814...

    Set yourself up for successful breastfeeding

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 71:02


    Join me and Hallie Greider, owner of Birth Matters, as we discuss all things breast feeding. Why does it seem so difficult at times? What can be done to minimize those difficulties? How can you best prepare to be successful in your desire to breast feed your baby? What about weaning? Returning to work? Pumping? Questions to these questions and much more. Check out these great resources: http://birthmatters.comhallie@birthmatters.comInstagram: birth_mattersBreastfeeding Made Simple. Seven natural laws for nursing mothers, by Nancy MohrbacherWorking and Breastfeeding Made Simple, by Namcy MohrbacherSo That's What They're For! The Definitive Breastfeeding Guide, 3rd Edition, by Janet Tamaro.

    Management of complex mental health medications

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 38:47


    In this episode, we explore the often complex issue of managing medications for a variety of mental health conditions, including ADHD, depression, and anxiety during pregnancy and during the postpartum period. I'm joined by mental health nurse practitioner, Delaney Baumann, owner of Made to Thrive Mental Health Wellness.

    Pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders with Christian counselor, Amber Todd

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 55:28


    1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men will struggle with peripartum mood disorders. How do you identify the risk factors to make that less likely? That and much more on this episode of All Things Women's Health.

    Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - Caring for babies at the edge of life with Dr. James Cameron

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 57:50


    Dr. Cameron discusses caring for babies at the very edges of life. What should parents know about having a child in the NICU? What are the common conditions that require admission to the NICU?

    Plain talk about recent coverage of the abortion-related deaths in Georgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 21:57


    Much has been said recently, particularly by Vice President Harris and her campaign, about two women who died in Georgia after a chemical abortion. Join me for a fact-based discussion of what actually happened vs. what is being reported in the media. I'll explain how the medications work, research describing the complications of using these medications, and the differences between what actually happened to these unfortunate women vs. what the media establishment is reporting.

    When Birth Plans Change...breech vaginal birth and much more with Erin and Justin DeFields

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 65:14


    Join certified nurse-midwife Erin DeFields, her husband Justin, and me as we discuss their exciting birth journey. How to plan for when plans change. How to gain and maintain trust with your healthcare team. How to make health care decisions that are consistent with your personal values.www.fertilityandmidwifery.comwww.fortwaynebirthcenter.comhttps://fertilityandmidwifery.com/erin-morris-defields-certified-nurse-midwife/

    Plain talk about recent coverage of the abortion-related deaths in Georgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 21:57


    Much has been said recently, particularly by Vice President Harris and her campaign, about two women who died in Georgia after a chemical abortion. Join me for a fact-based discussion of what actually happened vs. what is being reported in the media. I'll explain how the medications work, research describing the complications of using these medications, and the differences between what actually happened to these unfortunate women vs. what the media establishment is reporting.

    When Birth Plans Change...breech vaginal birth and much more with Erin and Justin DeFields

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 65:14


    Join certified nurse-midwife Erin DeFields, her husband Justin, and me as we discuss their exciting birth journey. How to plan for when plans change. How to gain and maintain trust with your healthcare team. How to make health care decisions that are consistent with your personal values.www.fertilityandmidwifery.comwww.fortwaynebirthcenter.comLearn more about Erin

    Recovery from and Reflection on a Traumatic Birth Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 62:14


    This remarkable couple walks us through their birth journey with surprise, after surprise; and how they confronted and managed the dramatic change in plans as they occurred. It's a story of pain, perseverance, and victory. I know you'll enjoy it.

    All Things Women's Hormones: Small Changes Can Have a Big Impact.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 50:14


    OBGYN Dr. Chris Stroud talks to nurse practitioners and hormone optimization experts Sarah Rothgeb and Ellise Koenn about thyroid hormones, vitamin D, testosterone replacement, and many other important topics related to hormone optimization.Fertility and Midwifery Care CenterHoly Family Birth Center

    When Plans Change: Rachel and Collin Maio's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 61:38


    Rachel and Collin Maio share the story of their 3 pregnancies and births and how they've found a balance between planning and flexibility when facing unexpected challenges like pre-eclampsia and unplanned homebirths.Fertility and Midwifery Care CenterHoly Family Birth Center

    Why Having Choices Matters: Julie and Kevin McCann's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 93:43


    Julie and Kevin McCann share the story of how the unique path of their family from hospital birth to birth center birth, infertility, miscarriage, multiple birth and more.Fertility and Midwifery Care CenterHoly Family Birth Center

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    Peaceful Postpartum with Amber and Nate Todd

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 62:13


    Christian counselor Amber Todd and her husband Nate talk about how awareness, planning, good counseling, and a plan can help couples prepare for the postpartum period and possible mental health issues that can affect both women and men after a baby comes.Do you dream of a peaceful postpartum? Are you a first time parent or had a difficult previous postpartum experience?Whether you are currently pregnant or postpartum, go from feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, and lonely to feeling confident, supported and prepared with everything you and your partner need to enjoy your baby and experience postpartum peace. This online course taught by husband and wife, Nate & Amber Todd, includes 5 teaching modules and can be completed in one week or a weekend.Download your free postpartum planning guide & learn more about the course here: www.peacefulpostpartum.org

    Trusting God's Timing: Jordan Dooley's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 52:58


    Jordan Dooley shares her journey experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss, searching for answers from functional medicine and a reproductive immunologist, pursing adoption, and ending up with 2 babies only a months apart - all in God's timing.Jordan's InstagramFertility and Midwifery Care CenterHoly Family Birth Center

    Pregnancy and Chronic Illness: Christie Cochran's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 61:21


    Christie Cochran talks about how Type 1 diabetes has impacted her life and her journey to motherhood. She shares how her diagnosis affected her childhood, how she prepared herself for pregnancy, learning to trust her body, balancing modern medicine and personal preferences, and more.Fertility and Midwifery Care CenterHoly Family Birth CenterBirthing You - Christie's Doula Services

    Trust and Triumph: Taylor and Zach Smith's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 63:07


    Taylor and Zach Smith share the story of their journey through recurrent pregnancy loss, how they handled the pain and confusion of their losses, how they learned to trust God's love for themselves and their children, and eventually found their way to a healthy baby.Fertility and Midwifery Care CenterHoly Family Birth Center

    Embracing the Journey: Emily Venderley's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 49:11


    Emily Venderley shares the story of her fertility journey through diagnoses of PCOS and endometriosis to finally having her son and hope for the future.Fertility and Midwifery Care CenterHoly Family Birth Center

    A Mother's Heart: Shelby Eicher's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 43:08


    Shelby Eicher shares the remarkable story of her journey through loss, suffering, disappointment, surprise, and triumph on the way to her family as it is today. She talks about her and her husband's experience with pregnancy loss, infant loss, adoption, surprise pregnancy and more while they kept their eyes and hearts on God's will for their family.Fertility and Midwifery Care CenterHoly Family Birth Center

    Committed to Women's Health - Introducing Dr. Geoff Cly

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 43:46


    Dr. Geoff Cly talks about his career as an OBGYN, how the loss of his own parents inspired the way he cares for patients, his experience as a robotics surgery innovator, the role of his faith in his practice of medicine, and more! Schedule an appointment with Dr. Cly by visiting https://fertilityandmidwifery.com/ or by calling (260) 222-7401

    How to Prepare for the Birth Experience You Want - Amber Todd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 51:11


    Dr. Stroud talks to wife, mom, and pastoral counselor Amber Todd about birth experiences, including some of the common elements of positive birth experiences, the common elements of negative birth experiences, and what expecting parents can do to prepare mentally and practically to have the birth experience they want.Holy Family Birth CenterFertility and Midwifery Care CenterAmber's free checklist, "10 ways to Prepare for the Spiritual Side of Birth"

    Breastfeeding Tips and Tricks from Midwives and Moms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 60:46


    Certified Nurse Midwives, all moms themselves, Rachel Maio, Nicky Schwanz, Erin Morris DeFields, and Marianne Stroud share their best professional and personal tips for successful breastfeeding including getting a good latch, supply issues, when and how to use a pump, overcoming hurdles like tongue/lip ties and birth injuries, and who to ask for help.Fertility and Midwifery Care CenterHoly Family Birth Center

    What's a Doula? Support for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 54:00


    Kirsten Lane, BAI CD talks about the role of doulas in helping moms and families prepare for childbirth, have the best birth experience possible, and a successful transition to parenthood with a new baby. She explains what doulas do, who would benefit from a doula, how to find a good doula, and more.Sacred Lane BirthBirth Arts InternationalDona International

    Tubal Reversal: Hope for Pregnancy After Fallopian Tube Damage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 37:58


    Dr. Chris Stroud talks to Dr. Jill Stalling and Dr. Stephanie Grosvenor about tubal reversal procedure options for people hoping to achieve pregnancy after ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, and some kinds of sterilization procedures. Call about a consultation (260) 222-7401Find out more at https://fertilityandmidwifery.com/

    How Knowledge Empowers Families for Birth - Hallie Greider

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 58:18


    Hallie Greider from Birth Matters talks about how the right education and access to knowledge before birth can empower parents the make the best choices for their family when it's time to have a baby. She covers birth options, informed consent vs. just consent, how to find a trustworthy provider, doulas, breastfeeding, and more.Find out more about Birth Matters classes here.

    Why Every Mom Can Benefit from Occupational Therapy - Julia Baker and Sarah King

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 55:05


    Occupational therapists Julia Baker and Sarah King explain what occupational therapy is and how they specialize in helping women adapt to the new changes and demands that motherhood makes on their bodies.Julia Baker BioSarah King BioMake an appointment with Fertility and Midwifery Care Center

    Solving the Infertility Puzzle - Dr. Chris Stroud

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 53:02


    Dr. Chris Stroud covers the basics of a disease-based approach to treating infertility: investigating and treating the root causes keeping couples from getting pregnant instead of just managing symptoms. He explains the most common tests and treatments for both men and women and how to advocate for the infertility care you and your family deserve.Make an appointment with Fertility and Midwifery Care CenterSaint Paul IV InstituteFertility Care Centers of America

    Hope in the Darkness: A Story of Motherhood After Assault (with Nevi Stroud)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 53:34


    Genevieve Stroud shares her story as a survivor of sexual assault and what happened when she found out she was pregnant a few weeks later. She explains how she felt in those moments, where she found hope and help in her faith and her community, the painful and difficult times, and more. ***Content warning: this episode contains a general discussion of sexual assault. There are no graphic descriptions, but listeners who might find the topic difficult or triggering should use caution listening and are invited to see below for references that might be helpful even if they choose not to listen. Resources: https://fertilityandmidwifery.com/friends-of-fmcc-additional-resources/ (Additional Resources for Mothers in Need) https://www.ccfwsb.org/ (Catholic Charities) https://www.womenscarecenter.org/ (Women's Care Center) https://sites.google.com/amhfw.org/inside/home (A Mother's Hope) https://ymoafw.org/ (Young Mothers of America) https://www.ambertodd.org/ (Amber Todd, Counselor)

    Postpartum Mood Disorders - Amber Todd

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 52:40


    Counselor Amber Todd and Dr. Chris Stroud talk about the physical and mental circumstances that lead many women and men to experience mental health issues before and after having a new baby. They talk about anxiety, depression, and OCD, the role previous trauma can play in birth experiences, warning signs of postpartum mood disorders, the importance of support structures for every family, and more. Contact Amber: hello@ambertodd.org Amber's upcoming webinar https://www.ambertodd.org/postpartumemotions ("Postpartum Emotions: Emotional Wellness for Postpartum Parents")

    Birth Center vs. Hospital Birth - Genevieve Stroud and Andrea Serrani

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 66:33


    Genevieve Stroud and Andrea Serrani share their experiences giving birth in a hospital and in Holy Family Birth Center. They talk about the similarities and differences with things like comfort, support, and safety, and they share how "birth as it was intended" at the birth center made a difference in their pregnancy, labor, and delivery. https://www.fortwaynebirthcenter.com/ (Holy Family Birth Center) https://fertilityandmidwifery.com/ (Fertility and Midwifery Care Center) http://www.birthmatters.com/ (Birth Matters Classes) https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Hospital-Birth-2nd-Worlds/dp/155832917X ("Natural Hospital Birth") by Cynthia Gabriel

    Eating Your Way to a Better Life - Courtney Rinehold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 52:20


    Registered Dietician and Nutritionist Courtney Rinehold talks about the role food plays in overall health and wellness. She explains why food sensitivities can impact even an otherwise healthy diet, the most common sensitivities and how to avoid them, the biggest factors in weight gain and loss, and more. https://rinehold.com/ (https://rinehold.com/) https://www.massgeneral.org/children/mucosal-immunology/faculty/fasano-lab (Dr. Alessio Fasano's Research) https://therealfooddietitians.com/ (The Real Food Dieticians) "Real Food for Pregnancy" https://lilynicholsrdn.com/ (Lily Nichols, RDN) https://www.instagram.com/thewomensdietitian/?hl=en (@TheWomensDietitian) (Instagram)

    Home Birth Options - Rhoda Baughman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 50:50


    Rhoda Baughman, CPM, CDEM talks about her vocation as a midwife and all about home birth as an option for families. She shares some of the reasons women and families choose home birth, prenatal care, safety, costs, and more. Then we hear from Mallory and Caleb Austin about their experience with home birth, how it compares with the hospital, and why they hope they'll never go back. https://agapebirthservices.com/ (Agape Birth Services)

    When God Gives You a Gift You Didn't Ask For - Lindsey Tippmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 51:24


    Lindsey Tippmann shares her experience with Natural Family Planning - the good and the challenging parts. She talks about what it means to be truly open to life, how she and her husband discerned when to try to conceive and when to try to avoid pregnancy, overcoming the difficulties of loss, and embracing God's plan even when it's not what she wanted.

    It's Not In Your Head, It's In Your Hormones - Dr. Leigh Bauer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 46:59


    Dr. Leigh Bauer, DO, from Fertility and Midwifery Care Center, talks about the importance of hormones in women's health and what to do when someone is struggling with a hormone imbalance. She covers common causes and symptoms of hormone issues, safe options for hormone replacement, and more. https://fertilityandmidwifery.com/ (Fertility and Midwifery Care Center) https://www.customrx.net/resources/product-service-information/ (Custom RX Resources) https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/ (Belmar Pharmacy)

    Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy - Nicole Bobay

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 45:30


    Nicole Bobay, PT, MPT, WCS, CIMT is a physical therapist at https://www.fortwaynebirthcenter.com/ (Holy Family Birth Center). In this episode, she talks about pelvic floor rehabilitation for women who struggle with pelvic pain, painful intimacy, urinary incontinence, urinary frequency/urgency, chronic constipation, and other common problems tied to the pelvic floor. She also shares her unique approach to treatment empowering women to heal body, mind, and soul. https://www.fortwaynebirthcenter.com/ (Holy Family Birth Center) https://fertilityandmidwifery.com/ (Fertility and Midwifery Care Center)

    Mental Health and Healing - Amber Todd

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 39:38


    Amber Todd is a counselor at https://www.fortwaynebirthcenter.com/ (Holy Family Birth Center) specializing in infertility, pregnancy, infant Loss, prenatal, postpartum, and marriage counseling. In this episode, she talks about how good counseling and care can help women suffering with mental health challenges find healing. https://fertilityandmidwifery.com/counselors-friends-of-fmcc/ (Contact Amber) https://www.fortwaynebirthcenter.com/ (Holy Family Birth Center) https://fertilityandmidwifery.com/ (Fertility and Midwifery Care Center)

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