The NaturalBirth Talk

Dynamic Body Balancing, along with general craniosacral and/or myofascial release, helps release trauma from the body and allow it to produce its own healing & relaxation. Tiffany & Rachel talk about it's role in pregnancy, babies, & more in this episode!NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65) Read natural birth stories- and submit your own SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!

Dr. Elliot Berlin joins us again, this time to chat about vaginal breech birth, as well as a little about VBACs, the 4th Trimester, and more! Our focus, vaginal breech birth, is not usually an option for moms in the hospital, but it should be! We discuss why in this episode, as well as why you need to consider future pregnancies, include VBAC, if you choose to have a cesarean for a breech baby (or for any other reason).Resources Mentioned:Informed Pregnancy+: https://www.informedpregnancy.com/ipInformed Pregnancy: https://informedpregnancy.com/Informed Pregnancy podcasts: https://informedpregnancy.com/podcast/Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ Full Well Code: TNBT10https://fullwellfertility.com/Tighten Your Tinkler Testimonial & Signature Program Code: TNBT50https://youtu.be/FjV7KYGv2ag https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65) Read natural birth stories- and submit your own SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Ammie Harris joins us again, this time to tell us about her 3rd home birth (4th birth) and the importance of having a care provider who matches with your needs and takes time to get to know you!Ammie's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AmmieHarrisAccidental Unassisted Home Birth w/ Ammie: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1800994/episodes/12043125Hospital Induction w/o Pain Meds w/ Ammie: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1800994/episodes/11049742Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65) Read natural birth stories- and submit your own SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Fascia connects throughout our entire bodies and can play a large role in labor patterns, including prodromal and stalled/prolonged labors. Marya Eddaifi is back again, this time to chat about fascia and tell us about a new app she created to help moms & birth workers troubleshoot difficult labors patterns! The best part? There is no previous knowledge or training required!PARENTS- Access the DLM app here: https://www.maryaeddaifi.com/the-dysfunctional-labor-maneuver-appBIRTHWORKERS- Access the DLM app here: https://www.maryaeddaifi.com/dysfunctional-labor-maneuver-course-for-birth-professionalsListen to Marya's previous episodes here: *Mindset & Mental Prep: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1800994/episodes/11463546*Emotion Code, Body Code, & Trapped Emotions: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1800994/episodes/13858937Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65) Read natural birth stories- and submit your own SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

WELCOME BACK!!!Tiffany & Rachel are here to update you about the past several months AND tell you about some wild and wonderful VBAC stories they've encountered recently!Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65) Read natural birth stories- and submit your own SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Stillbirth is especially hard for the parents, but it is also hard for the birth team & the rest of the family. Whether the birth is in a hospital, birth center, or at home, we could all use some tips on how to best support parents through stillbirth, no matter what our role is.Cynthia was a labor & birth nurse for years with special training in loss, has been a birth doula for years & walked through a still birth with subsequent home delivery with her own daughter, and is a midwife-in-training. Hopefully you are never in a situation where you need her tips, but it is always better to be prepared. Resources Mentioned:StillBirthday Training (for parents & birthworkers): https://stillbirthday.com/Postpartum International (support for bereaved parents & trainings for birthworkers): https://www.postpartum.net/training/perinatal-loss-clinical-and-supportive-care/Previous podcast episodes w/ Cynthia's daughter telling her stillbirth story Part One: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1800994/15376264Part Two: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1800994/15455418Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ Full Well Code: TNBT10https://fullwellfertility.com/Tighten Your Tinkler Testimonial & Signature Program Code: TNBT50https://youtu.be/FjV7KYGv2ag https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages- @TheNaturalBirthSite The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65) Read natural birth stories- and submit your own SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Stillbirth is always sad and traumatic. Jillian shares her stillbirth with subsequent home delivery in this 2-part story, explaining why she chose to birth at home instead of in a hospital, even after she knew her baby passed.Jillian shares her entire labor story, how she found out her baby passed, why she & her husband chose to stay home, what the immediate postpartum period looked like, and more.Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ Full Well Code: TNBT10https://fullwellfertility.com/Tighten Your Tinkler Testimonial & Signature Program Code: TNBT50https://youtu.be/FjV7KYGv2ag https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages- @TheNaturalBirthSite The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65) Read natural birth stories- and submit your own SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Stillbirth is always sad and traumatic. Jillian shares her stillbirth with subsequent home delivery in this 2-part story, explaining why she chose to birth at home instead of in a hospital, even after she knew her baby passed.Jillian shares her entire labor story, how she found out her baby passed, why she & her husband chose to stay home, what the immediate postpartum period looked like, and more.Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ Full Well Code: TNBT10https://fullwellfertility.com/Tighten Your Tinkler Testimonial & Signature Program Code: TNBT50https://youtu.be/FjV7KYGv2ag https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages- @TheNaturalBirthSite The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65) Read natural birth stories- and submit your own SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

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!Resources Mentioned:Carly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bluebirddoulaco/Carly's website: https://www.bluebirddoulaco.com/Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages- @TheNaturalBirthSite The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65) Read natural birth stories- and submit your own SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

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://www.amazon.com/Fourth-Trimester-Postpartum-Balancing-Restoring/dp/1611804000Rachel's other favorite postpartum book- Natural Health after Pregnancy by Aviva Romm: https://amzn.to/3BIztQjCheck out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages- @TheNaturalBirthSite The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65) Read natural birth stories- and submit your own SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

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/0547722176Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages- @TheNaturalBirthSite The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65) Read natural birth stories- and submit your own SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Our modern cultures teaches us that we should fear birth. But that just isn't true! Regardless, many of us still have fears and concerns surrounding birth that are very hard for us to work through.In this episode, Aly McClain, registered nurse, homebirth mama, & producer of the Peaceful Homebirth podcast & previous Empowered Birth podcast, shares her best tips for working through fears. These are designed for birth, but can be used in most aspects of our lives!Resources Mentioned:Peaceful Homebirth podcast: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/podcastFree checklist: bit.ly/homebirthessentialsAly's website: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages- @TheNaturalBirthSite The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65) Read natural birth stories- and submit your own SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Gestational diabetes is fairly common among pregnancy women in America. Lily Nichols, author of Real Food for Gestational Diabetes and renowned registered dietician & certified diabetes researcher, covers many important topics regarding how to care for your blood sugar and healthful eating during pregnancy!Resources Mentioned:Lily Nichols' Site https://lilynicholsrdn.com/Lily's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PilatesNutritionistLinks to find the guidelines for the 2hr glucose test: CDAPP Sweet Success, PG 153- https://perinatology.com/Reference/CDAPP%20SS%20Guidelines%202012.pdfInternational Association of Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group-https://www.iadpsg.org/ OR https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4866200/#:~:text=For%20IADPSG%20criteria%20an%20OGTT,%2Fl)%20%5B9%5D.Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ Full Well Code: TNBT10https://fullwellfertility.com/Tighten Your Tinkler Testimonial & Signature Program Code: TNBT50https://youtu.be/FjV7KYGv2ag https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages- @TheNaturalBirthSite The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65) Read natural birth stories- and submit your own SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

We covered so many topics in our birth intervention series, but we couldn't cover everything! Here are several questions from listeners & our corresponding answers! We cover:Hospital-provided/volunteer doulasEnema for inductionPlacenta careCervical examsInduction at 42 weeksAnd more!Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages- @TheNaturalBirthSite The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65) Read natural birth stories- and submit your own SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

There are many postpartum interventions that are standard in most hospitals. But many women don't think about these things when they make their birth plan. Tiffany & Rachel will tell you all about many of the intervention, including some things that you don't think of as interventions!Resources Mentioned:Rabbi Mike for Circumcision: https://easycircumcision.com/Midwives Cauldron: https://themidwivescauldron.buzzsprout.com/Down to Birth: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/down-to-birth/id1493130920Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ Full Well Code: TNBT10https://fullwellfertility.com/Tighten Your Tinkler Testimonial & Signature Program Code: TNBT50https://youtu.be/FjV7KYGv2ag https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages- @TheNaturalBirthSite The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65) Read natural birth stories- and submit your own SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Many hospitals want mom to stay in bed during labor & then push on her back. But Tiffany & I know from experience that upright positions & movement through your entire birthing experience is not only safe, but very beneficial! Learn different laboring positions & the stats that support it in this episode!Full Well Code: TNBT10https://fullwellfertility.com/Tighten Your Tinkler Testimonial & Signature Program Code: TNBT50https://youtu.be/FjV7KYGv2ag https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages- @TheNaturalBirthSite The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65) Read natural birth stories- and submit your own SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Pain medications during birth are incredibly common in developed countries. Unfortunately, most moms don't understand the full potential side effects of these meds. Tiffany and I talk about the 4 main pain meds (below) offered during birth AND their potential side effects!Nitrous OxideNarcoticsEpiduralGeneral AnesthesiaResources Mentioned: "No Epidural? Why?!" podcast episodeFull Well Code: TNBT10Tighten Your Tinkler Testimonial & Signature Program Code: TNBT50(Link for those listening on I-Tunes: https://youtu.be/FjV7KYGv2ag ) NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages- @TheNaturalBirthSite The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65) Read natural birth stories- and submit your own SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Medical induction is extremely overused in developed countries, and it is often made to seem perfectly safe and risk-free. Unfortunately, that is NOT true. In this episode, Tiffany & I chat about the facts regarding the 6 main medical induction & augmentation techniques commonly overused today! These include:Membrane Sweep/StripBreaking the WaterFoley Balloon/Cook Catheter Cytotec/MisoprostolCervidilPitocin*Be sure to send us your stories or questions to share on the last episode of this series!*Contact@TheNaturalBirthSite.comFull Well Code: TNBT10Tighten Your Tinkler Code: TNBT50Tighten Your Tinkler Testimonial(Link for those listening on I-Tunes: https://youtu.be/FjV7KYGv2ag ) NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE Support the show!

There are many natural labor induction techniques out there. They are often thought of as harmless, so why not try them?! But most people don't realize that these still have risks & should only be used to avoid medical induction or for another really good reason. Join Tiffany & I  as we discuss the most common ones & the evidence & history that do or don't support them, including:PumpingCastor OilAcupunctureRed Raspberry Leaf TeaDatesSexPineappleNOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE Support the show!

Continuous fetal monitoring during birth is the most common way to monitor a baby in a hospital, but is it the best way? Join Tiffany & Rachel as we discuss fetal monitoring history, options, risks, & more. We discuss:Electronic MonitorsMobile MonitorsDoppler & other hands-on optionsContinuous vs intermittentAnd more!Social Media Mentioned:Rachels FB (handle: @RachelMansDoula)Tiffany's SiteTiffany's IG & FB (handle: @TheDoulaTiffany)NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE Support the show!

IVs are standard during most hospital labors. And many hospitals still have a rule against eating during labor. Why is this? Join Tiffany & Rachel as they explain & debunk these rules (& go on tangents)!PLEASE REMEMBER TO: Review our podcast!Send us questions or stories to share on the final episode of this series! NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Many of us have traumatic birth stories in some way, but we don't know how to deal with them. Emmy Kissinger talks with us about the Birth Story Listening Sessions she offers & how she helps moms process those difficult memories. The unique approach Emmy uses has helped so many moms feel better about their birth experiences, including herself.The best part?! Her services are MUCH more affordable than a birth trauma therapist & it usually only takes 1 or 2 sessions for you to process! Resources Mentioned:Birthing From Within by Pam EnglandHealing Trauma by Peter A. LevineEmmy's WebsiteEmmy's InstagramNOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Mental exhaustion & adrenal fatigue are real problems in our modern society, especially for pregnant & postpartum moms. Maura Eliza, a traditional naturopath & adrenal fatigue specialist, joins us to talk about her journey with adrenal fatigue & how she handled it.Flex Health with Maura has a FREE workshop, as well as a paid course that teaches you how to overcome mental exhuastion & Adrenal Fatigue by focusing on small, easy changes that anyone can make time for! Both are linked below.Resources Mentioned:Maura's Website: Flex Health with MauraMaura's InstagramMaura's FREE Workshop: Overcome Overwhelm without Complicated Self-Care RoutinesMaura's Full Course: The Vibrant WayNOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Most moms know to prepare for birth, but many don't realize you need to prepare for postpartum, too! Holly from Mama Meals has created a fabulous way to make your postpartum journey easier through her nutritious, Ayurvedic & Tradition Chinese Medicine meals. She'll teach you:What to eatWhat NOT to eatHow to balance thingsHow to meal prepAnd other postpartum tips!Resources Mentioned:Mama Meals website: Use code TNBT20 for $20 off your first $200+ order!Mama Meals InstagramMama Meals LinktreeNOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Eastern medicine has always valued the effects of emotions on the body, but that thinking has been lost in most western medicine. Join Marya Eddaifi, a highly educated & experienced birth coach, as well as a previous labor nurse, as she teaches us about the Emotion Code, Body Code, & how our emotions affect our lives.Resources Mentioned:Marya's Website- mention this episode/podcast if you purchase the Natural Birth & Beyond Method; it will get you FREE access to my online course, too!Marya's LinkTreeNOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Many women know that breastfeeding can affect their posture, but did you know that it also affects their pelvic floor? Join Jenn from Tighten Your Tinkler in this episode where she gives us tips to support your pelvic floor while nourishing your baby!Resources Mentioned:Code for $50 off the Signature Program: TNBT50Tighten Your Tinkler WebsiteIG: @tighten.your.tinklerDiastasis Recti (DR) self-check & closure technique5-minute Root Cause QuizYouTube NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Learn how to start your day well, pregnant or postpartum, with these tried & true tips from Andrew Pudewa, a classical educator & researcher from the Institute for Excellence in Writing! I (Rachel) have tried many of these tips myself & they have made SUCH a difference in my daily mood & routine. Mr. Pudewa covers things like:Sunlight Exposure (my favorite)Proper BreathingMindfulness, Movement, & Mindset (my other favorite)Gut HealthEnvironmental FactorsAnd more!Resources Mentioned:Andrew Pudewa's Podcast: The Arts of LanguageWellness Mama Podcast w/ Katie WellsHuberman Lab Podcast w/ Andrew HubermanJames Nester's "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art"Dr. Rangan Chatterjee's Happy Mind, Happy Life PodcastGreat Homeschool Convention- Hear Mr. Pudewa in person NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Transition is the hardest time during most labors, but it is much easier to cope with if you know that ahead of time & are prepared with a good mindset! Pitocin is a very common intervention during labors, but it is not as safe as most doctors make it sound. And it is NOT the same as your natural oxytocin hormone.Learn this & more in this episode w/ Corinne Brown!Resources Mentioned:Corinne's websiteCorinne's InstragramNOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Twins occur in 1 out of 35 pregnancies! If you are expecting twins, you'll likely automatically be labeled high risk. But Dr. Stuart Fischbein has training & experience that says otherwise. Dr. Stu from Birthing Instincts explains much of this to us in this episode! He covers:Different types of twinsPotential risksWhy most providers treat twins as high riskHow to find a good providerAnd more!Resources Mentioned:Birthing Instincts WebsiteFearless Pregnancy bookBirthing Instincts podcastNOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

In the hospital, breech babies are almost always born via c-section. But many home birth providers will offer vaginal breech birth! Listen to Kellsie tell us all about her pregnancy, including finding out baby was breech late in pregnancy, all the ways she tried to turn her baby head down, & her safe vaginal breech home birth!Resources Mentioned:Spinning BabiesBreech Without BordersPrevious Breech Episode with Dr. David Hayes NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Vaginal breech birth IS possible! Join Holly as she tells us all about her surprise vaginal breech home birth. Baby had been head down just a short while before the birth, but was discovered breech during pushing at home. She opted to skip the hospital transfer and trust her body, baby, & instincts!Resources Mentioned:Holly's birth videoBreech Without Borders Facebook NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

It is hard to find a doctor or midwife who attends vaginal breech birth! In most areas of the United States, home birth is the only option if you don't want a c-section, although there are some hospitals who have providers that are trained. Join nurse midwife Deb Lowrence as she talks about vaginal breech birth (VBB) at home! We'll cover:How she became a home birth midwife & decided to accept breech patientsHow to have a safe VBBHer favorite VBB storiesResources Mentioned:Deb's website: Labor of Love MidwiferyDr. Stu's WebsiteBreech Without Borders NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Movement in pregnancy, including yoga, is SO beneficial and necessary. In an unplanned turn of events, we also heavily focus on queefing and what you can do to prevent or fix that. Big thanks to Becca Meredith, occupational therapist & perinatal yoga instructor, for joining us and helping us dive deeper in these awesome, and sometimes awkward, topics!Resources MentionedBecca's website: Enlightened Pelvic HealthBecca's InstagramBecca's FacebookNOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

After birthing their babies, most moms wait a full 6 weeks for a postpartum check up. Christina Walsh, physical therapist & co-founder of Tighten Your Tinkler, shares a series of questions you should always ask at that appointment. Be sure to bring a list, and add any other questions that you thought of to ask your doctor or midwife!Resources Mentioned:Code for $50 off the Signature Program: TNBT50Tighten Your Tinkler WebsiteIG: @tighten.your.tinklerDiastasis Recti (DR) self-check & closure technique5-minute Root Cause QuizYouTubeNOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Learn more about the midwifery model of care, how to choose a good provider, hear some good & bad birth stories, & get to know our new co-host, Tiffany Muniz, CLC, nurse, & doula.Resources MentionedSubmit your birth COMPLAINT and/or QUESTIONS for upcoming episodes!Doula MatchTiffany's Facebook & Instagram NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

VBAC, or vaginal birth after c-section, has been proven safe for the large majority of moms. However, it is often not offered as an option, especially in suburban or rural areas of the country. Dr. Elliot Berlin, an award winning, pregnancy-focused chiropractor & host of the Informed Pregnancy Podcast, talks with us about this and more!History of cesareans & VBACSHow to know if it is the right choice for youHow repeat c-sections became so popularThe importance of finding the right providerAnd more!Resources Mentioned:Dr. Berlin's websiteEpisode: Labor Day Surprises (part 1)Streaming service: Informed Pregnancy Plus NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Your pelvic floor is SO important in pregnancy, birth, AND postpartum! There are many methods for supporting that, including online & in-person. Lindsay McCoy from The Body Ready Method chats with us about this, educates, & provides tips in this episode.Resources Mentioned:Lindsay's website & class options: The Body Ready Method*SAVE $10 on classes with this code: dcqv0227*affiliate link- I make a small commission, but at NO additional cost to you! NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Vaginal steaming, also called yoni-, womb-, or V-steam, is a time-honored tradition in many traditional cultures. It is very safe & can help moms heal faster & connect to their bodies in the postpartum period. Jessica Pratt of Leia Moon chats about this with us today!We chat about:History of steamingA couple studiesSafetyBenefitsAnd more!Resources Mentioned:Leia Moon website (including current steam seat giveaway!)Previous v-steam episodeBakera Research StudyFourth Trimester Research StudyNOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

When interviewing a birth doula, you want to find someone who fits with you. Here is a comprehensive list that Doula & Lactation Counselor, Tiffany Muniz, helped put together! BE SURE TO TAKE NOTES!!!*Note: Near the beginning, I referenced "doulamatch.com" BUT I meant "DoulaMatch.net," which is linked below.*Previous Episodes Mentioned:Physiological Birth w/ Doula, Tiffany MunizEssential Oils for BirthHerbs & SafetyVBAC- Vaginal Birth After CesareanPregnancy NutritionCarbs, Proteins, Fats, & EnzymesAll About BreastfeedingIncorporating Spirituality & Christianity into BirthHomeopathy in Pregnancy, Birth, & PostpartumSpinning Babies®Vaginal Breech BirthResources Mentioned:Tiffany Muniz, Doula, CLCDoula MatchSpinning Babies® Website (affiliate link)NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Ultra processed foods (UPFs) are a common part of the American Diet. But more & more studies are linking these foods with increased rates of mental illness, especially within the PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM periods. David Greenwalt joins us to talk about UPFs & benefits of consuming real food instead! Topics include:Life experiencesResearchTipsWhy good nutrition is so important in the perinatal periodAnd more!Resources Mentioned/Helpful Resources:Coach David's WebsiteNational Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255Postpartum Support International Hotline: 1-800-944-4773Mom's Line St. Louis: 1-314-768-6667NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Vaginal Breech Birth used to be a variation of normal & everyone was trained in how to safely attend one, but the art has been lost in the last several decades. Dr. Hayes from Breech Without Borders talks about safety when attended by a trained professional!Resources Mentioned:Breech Without BordersBreech Without Borders Workshop- St. Louis, MO RegistrationBreech Provider DirectoryNOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

An accidental unassisted birth happens when you planned a birth with a care provider, but your birth is so fast that they don't make it! Join Ammie Harris as she shares her accidental unassisted home birth story & a couple tips in case it happens to you!Resources Mentioned:Tips for Having a Natural Hospital Induction w/ AmmieAmmie's birth videoAmmie's YouTube channelH.E.R.B.A.L. Freebirth Course (click "all products" at bottom to find the course. Affiliate link; I get a portion of the purchase at NO additional cost to you.)NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Spinning Babies® is an approach that brings comfort in pregnancy & ease in birth. Using different movements/exercises that supports the body from head to toe, it helps prepare the body & baby for birth. Gail Tully, the midwife who created Spinning Babies®, joins us to talk all about the origins of the approach, many helpful movements & exercises for pregnancy, and what kind of resources you can find on the website!Resources Mentioned:Spinning Babies® WebsiteDaily Essentials Digital DownloadSpinning Babies® Parent Class Download (St. Louis local? Check out the in-person Parent Class)Spinning Babies® ShopParent Group on Facebook*Most of the links above are affiliate links, which help me make a little extra money at NO extra cost to you!Meech SpeaksI'm Demetrius Thigpen, Staff Sergeants in the United States Marine Corps, Author, and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyNOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Homeopthy in pregnancy, birth, & postpartum has many benefits & minimal negative side effects. Listen to Molly, a classically trained homeopath, teach us all about homeopathy in this episode, including some wonderful suggestions for birth!Resources Mentioned:Molly's Website- Schedule a complimentary Zoom meeting! (or use this email: joyfulhomeopathy@gmail.com)The Complete Homeopathy Handbook by Miranda CastroSupport the showNOW IT'S YOUR TURN! The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your own Sign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" my Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to my YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

Birth is not only physical & mental, but also very spiritual. Mary Haseltine from "Made for This Birth" joins us to give her best reasons & tips for bringing spirituality & Christianity (if that applies to you) into your pregnancy & birth, including:Value/benefit in surrendering during birthPositive, individualized affirmationsUsing prayerFinding scriptureAnd more!Buy Me a Coffee- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:"Made for This: A Catholic Mom's Guide to Birth" by Mary HaseltineMade for This Birth website, Facebook, & InstagramMade for This Birth shop, including affirmationsNOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my YouTube Channel **Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE**

Teen & surprise pregnancies are never easy. BUT that doesn't mean they can't be empowered, inspired, & beautiful. Anna Kanoy shares her entire teen pregnancy & birth journey with us today! She shares:Why she chose home birthWhat her family feltHow she relied on God to make something good out of her "mistake"How she found a supportive midwifeHer entire birth storyAnd more!IF YOU FIND YOURSELF OR A FRIEND IN A SIMILAR POSITION & desire education, please reach out to me for a free or discounted class & share my free resources for others! Also check out the resources below if you in the Greater St. Louis area.Buy Me a Coffee- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:Mosaic pregnancy centerFontebella Maternity HomeThe Sparrow's Nest: home for teen momsNOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my YouTube Channel 

Nutrition is VERY important in pregnancy, but it is often overlooked. Lily Nichols, RDN, author of Real Food for Pregnancy, joins us today to talk about this beneficial topic! We cover:The lack of evidence for nutrition in pregnancyThe lack of proper recommendations for Macro-nutrientsThe importance of several specific micro-nutrientsAnd more!Buy Me a Coffee- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:Lily's BookCholine ArticleVitamin D ArticleLiver (& iron) ArticlePostpartum Meals ArticleNOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my YouTube Channel 

Mindset & mental preparation are SO important when preparing for birth. Marya is a military nurse that has extensive training in this topic, breaking down paradigms, & helping moms achieve a natural birth. Learn all about this topic & Marya's Natural Birth & Beyond Method in this episode!Buy Me a Coffee- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:Marya's LinkTreeNOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my YouTube Channel 

Dr. Andrew Dorough is a chiropractor specializing in pediatrics, who has been committing much of his time lately to researching how birth plays a roll in the baby's spine, neck, shoulder, & head alignment AND how that relates to oral function.Many hospital births are induced or assisted in some way, & even out-of-hospital births can be long or have other factors that can cause the baby's body to be misaligned. Learn all about the potential signs in Mom & Baby that suggest Baby might need a little extra help in their first few days/months of life. Some signs we chat about include:Bruising on 1 side of the baby's faceBaby often curling to 1 sideInstrumental birth (using forceps, vacuum, or cesarean section for birth)The use of fundal pressureLong labor/Long Pushing PhaseBaby's position in mom's body during birthAnd more!Buy Me a Coffee- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:Dr. Dorough's WebsiteInfant Feeding Dysfunction Class (1 hour lecture, $18)NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my YouTube Channel 

If you are planning on becoming pregnant or struggling to conceive, you have options! Lindsey Langendorf touches the tip of the iceberg with our chat in this episode about her methods for preconception & fertility! Dutch hormone testingPrevious blood workAnalyzing environmental factors, including food, health & beauty products, cleaning products, etc.Analyzing lifestyles More!SAFE NATURAL PRODUCTS FOR PRECONCEPTION/PREGNANCY, buy on Amazon:*Laundry Detergent*Multi Surface Cleaner*Stain and Odor Remover*Face Wipes*Eye Shadow*BronzerBuy Me a Coffee- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:Lindsey's FacebookLindsey's WebsiteNOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my YouTube Channel 

Dad's/partner's need more recognition in the birth world! We don't often hear about how birth affects dad/partner, so that is the goal for this episode. Dr. Danny Leach joins us to share about his perspective of his wife's births. He tells his both stories & how he felt each time. GREAT PRODUCTS FOR DADS/PARTNERS TO HELP SUPPORT MOM, buy on Amazon:*"The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin (my #1 book recommendation for partners)*Handheld Massaging Tool*Battery Powered Candles for ambiance *Microwavable Heat Pack (great for lower back & shoulders)*"The Fourth Trimester" by Kimberly Johnson (my #2 book recommendation for partners)Buy Me a Coffee- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:Learn more about Spinning Babies®Find a local doula on Doula MatchFind a local chiropractor trained in pregnancyNOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my YouTube Channel