Podcasts about birth work

  How can art serve as a powerful way to honor pregnancy, birth, and parenting experiences—especially for families who are often underrepresented in birth spaces?   In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker explores this question with Lauren J. Turner, a Baltimore-based artist, birth worker, and founder of Birth Nerds. Lauren shares how her own home birth experiences, her journey with postpartum and neurodivergence, and a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis shaped her path into birth work and fine art.   Together, Rebecca and Lauren explore how art can be a healing, meditative process for birthing families, and a meaningful tool for birth workers to honor their clients' journeys. Lauren opens up about creating paintings that reflect diverse parenting experiences—from lactation to the NICU—and how she uses bold colors and imagery to bring visibility to Black and Brown families in maternal health.   (03:44) Lauren's First Home Birth Experience and the Impact of Midwives (06:28) A Challenging Second Birth and the Role of Trust and Teamwork (11:19) Starting Over with Doula Training and the Importance of Comprehensive Education (12:27) Living with Multiple Sclerosis and Being Dismissed by the Healthcare System (19:29) Redefining Rest through Art and Creativity (27:51) Exploring Themes in Maternal Health and Parenting Art (28:34) How Parents and Birth Workers Can Use Art to Process Birth (35:41) The Beauty of the Placenta in Art (37:10) Fiber Arts in Birth Work and Creative Expression (40:21) Uplifting Lactation Through Art and Community   Resources Explore Lauren's art: laurenjturnerfineart.com Follow Lauren on Instagram: @birthnerds Shop prints, shirts, and stickers: birthnerds.com Learn more about Mamatoto Village: mamatotovillage.org EBB 92 – Impacts of the Community Birth Worker Model with Aza Nedhari Discover MamAmor Dolls: mamamordolls.com For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

In today's episode of The Homebirth Midwife Podcast, Sarah and Charli answer listener questions about pushing during labor and practicing birth work while pregnant. The conversation begins with a deep exploration of various techniques for pushing during labor, focusing on whether to hold one's breath ("purple pushing") or to breathe through contractions. They go on to unpack their personal experiences as midwives and mothers, sharing firsthand insights from the intersection of their profession and their maternal lives. Tune in for a warm, humorous, and informative talk that supports and educates expectant mothers through the journey of childbirth. If you like what you get here, you'll like our online childbirth education course even more. It's a more detailed look at the stages of labor, how to cope, and what to do along the way to set yourself up for success. It also shows partners what to expect from their point of view and what they can do to support you in labor. Stay Connected With Us! Website: https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HearthandHomeMidwifery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HearthandHomeMidwifery YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthandhomemidwifery1206 The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Today on The Natural Birth Podcast Anna gathers together with a Doula, a Midwife, a Doctor and a Sacred Birth Worker to talk about How They Knew Birth Work was Their Soul Calling.She asks them questions about how they got into birth work in the first place, if they believe birth work IS a soul calling and what they would say to anyone thinking about becoming a birth worker of any sort (doula, midwife, doctor or sacred birth worker).Listen in if you are considering becoming a birth worker!Enrollment for the next Sacred Birth Worker Mentorship is now fully on it's way and the cohort starting in April is filling!If you are curious about becoming a Sacred Birth Worker then please don't hesitate to reach out to learn more or visit sacredbirthinternational.com/thesacredbirthworkermentorship

Are You Missing Out on the Healing Power of Herbs During Pregnancy and Postpartum?If you've ever wondered how to naturally support your body before, during, and after pregnancy, you're not alone. Many women rely solely on modern medicine without realizing the deep wisdom that herbs and Ayurvedic practices can offer.Ayurvedic Birth Doula Elaina Dye joins us to dive into the ancient yet highly relevant world of herbal healing, helping you reconnect with nature's medicine for fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum wellness.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:Why your pregnancy experience encodes your child's DNA—and how to make it a nourishing oneThe difference between using herbs for symptom relief vs. long-term balanceHow to match herbal remedies to your body's natural rhythms and unique needsSimple ways to integrate herbal teas, baths, and oils into your daily routine for holistic well-beingHerbs aren't just for tea lovers—they're accessible, powerful, and deeply supportive for every stage of your journey. Whether you're cycle-syncing, preparing for pregnancy, or navigating postpartum healing, this episode is your guide to harnessing plant medicine with confidence.Press play now and let's explore how herbs can transform your motherhood journey!Send us a textRESOURCES + LINKSWork w/ Carolina: HEREJoin our FREE Make A Baby Membership & Community: HEREFOLLOW + CONNECT Connect with Carolina: Website | TikTok | Instagram | Pinterest | FacebookLiked this episode? Share it on social and tag me @thecarolinasotomayorLove the show? Leave a 5-star review and let me know! DISCLAIMER: This episode is not a substitute for professional medical care but aims at relaxation and stress reduction to support natural healing. Reiki complements, never replaces, medical care. Carolina is not a licensed healthcare provider; always seek appropriate professional help for physical and mental health. Individual results may vary.

Mike "C-Roc" sits down with Heidi Snyderburn Campbell—birth doula, podcaster, author, and founder of Birth Story Media. Heidi shares the deeply personal journey that led her to birth work, from witnessing her mother's miscarriage at just 12 years old to supporting a close friend through childbirth years later.She opens up about the unconditional love that fuels her mission, the life-changing experiences that shaped her path, and the powerful ways she helps women navigate birth with confidence. Mike "C-Roc" and Heidi dive into resilience, entrepreneurship, and the mindset needed to embrace purpose-driven work.Tune in for an inspiring conversation that challenges conventional definitions of strength and success.Website-Www.birthstory.comSocial Media Links/Handles-Instagram.com/birth.story.academyWww.youtube.com/birthstorypodcast

So many of you have contacted me wanting to know more about things you need to consider before becoming a midwife, doula, or birth worker, so today I thought it would be a perfect time to address it before you've got some time to slow down and think about your future over the holidays!     Helpful Links: CHRISTMAS FLASH SALE!!!  Take 10% off the Your Birth God's Way Online Christian Childbirth Education Course NOW through Christmas Day with code CHRISTMAS in the summary box at checkout!  Makes a great last-minute gift for the special new mother in your life! go.yourbirthgodsway.com/cec — BIBLE STUDY - FREE Bible Study Course - How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation - https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-sure-of-your-salvation   — CHRISTIAN CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION - Sign up HERE for the Your Birth, God's Way Online Christian Childbirth Course! This is a COMPLETE childbirth education course with a God-led foundation taught by a certified nurse-midwife with over 20 years of experience in all sides of the maternity world! - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/cec   — HOME BIRTH PREP - Having a home birth and need help getting prepared?  Sign up HERE for the Home Birth Prep Course. — homebirthprep.com   -- COACHING - Sign up for your PERSONALIZED Pregnancy Coaching Midwife & Me Power Hour HERE  — https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/powerhour These consults can include: birth plan consultation, past birth processing, second opinions, breastfeeding consultation, and so much more!  Think of it as a special, one-hour appointment with a midwife to discuss whatever your concerns may be without any bias of practice policy or insurance policy influencing recommendations.   — GET HEALTHY - Sign up here to be the first to know about the new Women's Wellness Program coming from Lori SOON! https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/yourhealth   — MERCH - Get Christian pregnancy and birth merch HERE - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/store   — RESOURCES & LINKS - All of Lori's Recommended Resources HERE - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/resources   Sign up for email updates Here   Be heard! Take My Quick SURVEY to give input on future episodes you want to hear -- https://bit.ly/yourbirthsurvey   Got questions?  Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com     Social Media Links: Follow Your Birth, God's Way on Instagram! @yourbirth_godsway Follow the Your Birth, God's Way Facebook Page! facebook.com/lorimorriscnm Join Our Exclusive Online Birth Community -- facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway   Learn more about Lori and the podcast at go.yourbirthgodsway.com!           DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  Nothing in this podcast shall; be construed as medical advice.  Listening to this podcast does not mean that we have entered into a patient-care provider relationship. While I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, content is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate.  You must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  Talk with your own care provider before putting any information here into practice.  Weigh all risks and benefits for yourself knowing that no outcome can be guaranteed.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your choices.    Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them.  This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you with the content you love.

My name is Lavondria Foreman and I am the person behind @blackwomendobirthwork on IG. I am a doula turned student midwife and am embarking on my last leg of school to officially becoming a midwife! But among other things I am a black women who has seen and heard countless times of black women being mistreated in pregnancy, birth and postpartum. So in all things I do I am trying to change the narrative for black women. Welcome, Lavondria, to the show, and welcome listener back to The Perinatal Podcast! Find Lavondria! Black Women Do Birthwork (@blackwomendobirthwork) • Instagram photos and videos Thanks so much for joining me for this episode of The Perinatal Podcast. I'd love for you to write a review of my show on your app, and don't forget to subscribe so you get a notification when new content is posted. Take a moment to leave a 5-star rating, too! You can access additional mental wellness content and ad-free episodes by purchasing a monthly subscription at ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theperinatalpodcast/subscribe⁠ or ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-perinatal-podcast/id1590957531⁠. Follow me at @AmplifyWellnessWithMeg on Instagram and find Meg Duke LCSW on Facebook. You can also look for The Perinatal Podcast content by searching the hashtag, #ThePerinatalPodcast. Our show is executive produced by David Presley and produced by Meg Duke. Our theme song was written and performed by Antwone McDuffie.

You had your amazing unbelievable birth experience. Maybe it was at home maybe it was in the car maybe it was in the hospital. It doesn't matter where. It was truly the most amazing transformative experience you've ever had. You're not ready to give birth again, but you're not ready to leave this birth bubble... here is the quickest (and easiest) way to start a birth business from home with your baby. In this episode, I discuss... Being a type A girlie and owning it. Why you should plan out your month and quarter today. Why I see my 75 Hard "failure" as a win and how it makes me mentally tough. Becoming an Academy Ambassador and how you can help more moms have better births and change the world. Download the U|G Playlist and binge the most informative episodes now. Learn more about the Ambassador Program, then send me a DM @fiercelizzie

Send us a textIn this episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Bianca Sprague, co-founder of Bebo Mia, a global organization dedicated to empowering families and supporting marginalized communities in the birth and parenting space. Bianca shares her inspiring journey from overcoming personal trauma to becoming a leading voice in reproductive health and justice. She offers invaluable insights for entrepreneurs, birth workers, and anyone passionate about making a difference.Why You Should Listen:1. Learn how Bianca turned her personal trauma into a thriving, impactful global movement.2. Get an inside look at the importance of doulas and reproductive health advocates, especially for marginalized communities.3. Discover how to balance entrepreneurship with personal fulfillment and activism.4. Understand the systemic challenges in maternal health care and how you can be part of the change.5. You will learn tips for integrating joy and intentionality into both parenting and business.Connect with Bianca Sprague and learn more about Bebo Mia:- Website: https://bebomia.com/goodenough/ - Instagram: @bebomia - https://www.instagram.com/bebomiainc/Special Offer:Listen to the full episode for details on a free offer for those interested in childbirth education or becoming a doula! Connect with Angela at MomBusinessCoach.com Apply for Personalized Confidence and Business Coaching Enroll in my FREE mini-course - 5 Keys to Confidence

Are you a birth worker? This is a must listen episode. Tune in now to hear how Savannah and Alexis have navigated leading a womb centered business. Follow Chrysalis Collective on Instagram @the_chrysalis_collective and visit chrysaliscollective.me for more on full-spectrum womb wellness services.

In this episode, Jenn and Monet dive into the unique and challenging world of being on-call as birth photographers and doulas. They share their personal experiences and strategies for managing the unpredictability of this lifestyle. They cover everything from balancing family commitments to setting boundaries with clients. If you've ever wondered what it's like to live life on-call 24/7, this episode is for you! Join us as we explore the highs and lows, the unexpected moments, and the ways to make it all a bit easier. Whether you're a seasoned birth worker or just curious about this incredible line of work, you'll find valuable insights and heartfelt stories that resonate. So grab a cup of coffee, get comfy, and let's chat! Thanks for tuning in! Find out more about us, our courses, and other tools for birth photography at birthbecomesyou.com. And make sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook at @birthbecomesyou. If you love listening, make sure to give us five stars on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen.    Cover Image by BBY Certified Birth Photographer Nicole Hamic

Today Oni Blecher interviews Jenny Blyth. Jenny has supported parents in natural birth for over 40 years. She is an independent birth educator, bodyworker, Associate Practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy, Spinning Babies® Approved Trainer, Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner & Trainer, & Internal Pelvic Release Work Practitioner & Trainer. Her particular focus is on body preparation for birth & recovery, & encouraging greater self-responsibility in parents - to realise potential in birth & reduce birth trauma. She specialises in pelvic bodywork for wellbeing, balance, comfort & healing. Jenny regularly facilitates workshops in Australia & overseas. She is project co-ordinator for Lao Birthwork, teaching hands-on & emergency skills to health staff in remote areas of Northern Laos. She is also an author – The Down to Earth Birth Book, Birthwork, The little book of Pelvic Jiggling - & filmmaker -The Big Stretch films & A World of Birthworkers.We are so happy to have Jenny on the show today. She is such a deep well of wisdom in the pregnancy, birth, postpartum and female health continuum. Jenny will be speaking at the upcoming Postpartum Conference which will be a great way to hear more of her lessons and wisdoms. Us from PBB will also be there and will be be doing interviews and taking comments from the participants. So if you're there and want to meet us, come and say hello ! Jenny Blythwww.birthwork.com Postpartum conference: https://www.gentletraditions.xyz/professional-conferences-well-supported-mothers-collective

In this episode of ‘Midwifery for the People,' I had the pleasure of interviewing Nicole Morales, a home birth midwife based in San Diego, California. Nicole shares insights from her diverse background, which includes teaching, co-authoring books on midwifery, and training others in breech birth techniques. She discusses the various roles and internal conflicts midwives […]

In this captivating episode of the "Body of Wisdom" podcast, we delve into the incredible world of Oni Blecher—a dynamic force in the realms of birthwork, the healing and creative arts, and community advocacy. Oni's expertise encompasses Visionary Craniosacral work, Arvigo® Techniques of Mayan Abdominal Therapy, myofascial release, and visceral osteopathy, all of which she seamlessly integrates to support women through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Oni has also trained as a midwife and is well-known as a doula and birth-advocate in the Northern Rivers, NSW, region. Oni shares her heartfelt stories and experiences, highlighting the profound impact of working with women, and especially babies and children. Her insights reveal the astonishing capacity of these young beings to integrate and heal from their early life experiences. As the co-facilitator of "Earthed to Birth," a weekly pregnancy and gardening group, and a vital member of PBB Media, Oni's advocacy work aims to educate and inspire on the topic of maternity health. Through PBB Media, she blends stories, science, traditions, and innovative ideas to transform perspectives on childbirth and parenting. With a background in literature, creative writing, photojournalism, and visual arts, Oni brings a  creative, embodied and holistic approach to her work. Her dedication to connecting to the intuitive body with confident expression shines through her poetry and community initiatives. Recently, Oni completed a master's degree focusing on Australian masculinities and male mental health, aiming to foster harmony within family dynamics by promoting embodied awareness, which we also discuss in this episode. Highlights of This Episode: Sisterhood, and Oni's powerful bond with her three beautiful sisters Discover Oni's journey from midwifery to the healing arts Learn about her transformative work with babies and children Understand the evolving roles of doulas and midwives Explore insights from her research on masculinity and mental health Dive into her advocacy efforts with PBB Media Get inspired by "Earthed to Birth" and community-driven care Join us for an inspiring conversation that bridges the realms of birth, healing, sisterhood, and community care. Tune in and be inspired by Oni Blecher's holistic approach to nurturing women, families, and communities. Oni's website: https://oniblecher.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oni_keeperofthehearth/  Earthed to Birth: https://www.instagram.com/earthedtobirth/  PBB Media: https://www.pbbmedia.org/  PBB Media podcast: https://www.pbbmedia.org/the-pbb-podcast.html  Visionary Cranio-Sacral Work: https://milneinstitute.com/ Shemana Elixirs: https://www.shemana.com.au/       

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Gina and Roxanne sit down with Jane Austin, a prenatal yoga expert from San Francisco, joins to discuss common misconceptions about movement during pregnancy. The conversation touches on the benefits of prenatal yoga for the entire perinatal time frame, the importance of building confidence through movement, and preparing for birth and postpartum recovery. Jane shares her extensive experience as a doula, midwife, and yoga instructor, and provides insights into the intersection of yoga and birth preparation. The episode also highlights the significance of partner involvement during labor! 00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast 00:01 Meet Jane Austin: The Prenatal Yoga Expert 01:12 Training for Two: A New Book Announcement 02:09 Debunking Myths About Prenatal Yoga 02:36 Jane Austin's Journey into Birth Work and Yoga 06:59 The Importance of Movement During Pregnancy 15:39 Addressing Misconceptions and Fears 25:37 Debunking Pregnancy Exercise Myths 27:55 The Importance of Community During Pregnancy 30:01 Starting Prenatal Yoga: When and How 39:15 The Role of Partners in Childbirth 48:52 Jane Austin's Prenatal Yoga and Training Programs 50:59 Final Thoughts and Resources Links to Learn More with Jane:  Jane's Website: https://janeaustinyoga.com/about-jane-austin/ Find Jane on Instagram @JaneAustinYoga ===== Pre-Order Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH —— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ****Freebies***** Early postpartum recovery course:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/  Pp sample  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/ Prenatal Sample:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/ Pelvic Floor  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/ Birth Prep for Labor Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/ Birth Partner Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/ Birth Plan  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

In this episode, Ciarra and Samantha interview k'mae martinez (she/they) about the practice of belly binding. k'mae is multiracial birth and postpartum doula, a space holder for those amidst transition, a womb tender, aspiring herbalist, and belly binding practitioner in kinship with the rebozo. Her work is rooted in the reclamation of Sacredness throughout childbearing and in revitalizing holistic community care. k'mae explains that belly binding is an ancient practice found in cultures around the world and is used to support postpartum healing. She discusses the physical, emotional, and energetic benefits of belly binding, including helping with organ migration, diastasis recti, and stabilizing energy centers. k'mae emphasizes the importance of intuition and individualized care in belly binding and shares a powerful story of healing through the practice. Birth Magick ATX | Austin Doula and Birth Support Services IG: @BirthMagickATXPlease feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby! Instagram: @‌BirthBabyPodcastEmail: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: https://birthbabypodcast.transistor.fm/ This episode is sponsored by Tree of Life Breastmilk Jewelry.Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/711475852841579/Website: www.treeoflifebreastmilkjewelry.comUse code PODCAST at checkout for 10% off you order!   Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify! (00:00) - Introduction and Sponsor Message (01:34) - Introducing Kamei Martinez and Her Journey into Birth Work (05:11) - The History and Cultural Significance of Belly Binding (08:22) - The Physical, Emotional, and Energetic Benefits of Belly Binding (14:06) - When and How Often to Use Belly Binding (20:00) - The Ceremony and Intentionality of Belly Binding (27:40) - Considerations and Adaptability in Belly Binding (32:19) - The Power of Belly Binding to Heal and Release Emotions (38:47) - A Powerful Story of Healing through Belly Binding (43:26) - Closing Remarks and Contact Information

In this episode of Chrysalis Collective: The Podcast, Savannah and Alexis sit down with Gender Doula Stevie Bees with the Period Equity Project in Canada to explore the crucial topic of trans period equity. They delve into the unique experiences of having a cycle as a trans person and discuss what it means to navigate this aspect of life while being non-binary, as well as how we can all support trans people in need of menstrual care. This episode also illuminates the unique work of a gender doula and the support out there for people exploring their gender identity. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on the intersection of gender identity and menstrual health, and how our understandings of the masculine and the feminine impacts our relationship to our bodies. Heads up friends! This podcast was recorded on an online podcast platform, and the audio is a bit fuzzy. We hope you enjoy this conversation regardless! Period Equity Project Wishlist:https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/MRHAI5J61Y6K/?ref_=lol_ov_le Connect with Stevie: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080194680832 www.steviesafespaces.com Follow Chrysalis Collective on Instagram @the_chrysalis_collective and visit chrysaliscollective.me for more on full-spectrum womb wellness services.

In this episode of Body of Wisdom, we meet Dani Wolff and she takes us through her fascinating life as a legit pioneer in earth building and natural building design, permaculture, and conscious community creation, all the way through to her more recent work with Byron Bay-based pregnancy/gardening group Earthed to Birth and as a doula. We cover all sorts of territory in this chat, I am so sure you're going to love it! From Earthships to Motherhood: Discover how Dani transitioned from her life travelling the world designing and building sustainable natural homes to supporting new mothers as a doula The Realities of Conscious Community: Dani shares the trials and successes of building conscious and collaborative commnunities, including her studies at Findhorn in Scotland and how that led her to create two 'model' communities, in Victoria and Byron Bay Community Impact: Learn about Dani's innovative projects, including a local mums and bubs farm initiative and the Earth to Birth pregnancy support group (that was concevied as probably the world's first pregnancy and garedning group!), and how she pivoted from large-scale projects to micro-projects in order to increase her impact Sustainable Living: Gain insights into sustainable building practices and how Dani learned to adapt them to different climates through trial and error Birth Work and Doula Experiences: Hear touching stories from Dani's experiences attending births and the vital role doulas play (especially in supporting dads!) Don't miss this deeply enriching conversation on the Body of Wisdom podcast! Find Dani:  https://www.instagram.com/_daniwolff_/ Make Hearth - Natural Building Design https://www.instagram.com/make.hearth/ Byron College Course: Natural Building Introduction  https://byroncollege.org.au/course-details/?course_id=82985&course_type=w  Earthed to Birth - meets at The Farm Byron Bay fortnightly https://www.instagram.com/earthedtobirth/ Young Farmers Connect https://www.instagram.com/young.farmers.connect/  Dani also offers a Lismore pregnancy group and doula services. Contact her via Instagram to learn more.

Brandie Bishop, CEO of the National Black Doulas Association (NBDA), joins us to explore the vital role of doulas in supporting pregnant individuals and families within Black and Brown communities. From her early experiences working with refugee families to her passion for advocating for marginalized populations, Brandie's unique journey into birth work led to her role today— continuing NBDA's mission of training the next generation of Black doulas. Through comprehensive trainings and mentorship programs, NBDA aims to empower doulas to make a meaningful impact in reducing maternal mortality rates and ensuring equitable access to compassionate care for all birthing people. Join us as we celebrate the principles, values, and ancestral knowledge driving the NBDA's vision for the future of doula care. Learn more about the National Black Doulas Association here. Check out Your Tribe Family Services here. For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Amy Rae sits down with us again to discuss their experience as a birth worker with Marfan Syndrome and helping disabled clients through pregnancy. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Kelsey at kelseycooper@disabledbirthstories.com to inquire about being interviewed. Instagram: disabledbirthstoriespod Facebook: Disabled Birth Stories Podcast TikTok: @disabledbirthpod

In this episode, Dr. Stanton Hom interviews Eyla Cuenca, a seasoned birth doula, educator, and birth trauma alchemist. The discussion explores the transformative power of birth and Eyla's comprehensive doula training program. Eyla shares insights into the evolution of birth practices, the critical role of doulas in navigating the cultural, legal, and technological dimensions of childbirth, and the importance of sovereignty and informed consent in the birthing process. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of doula work, including the entrepreneurial aspects and the impact of personal beliefs and societal shifts on birth.    Eyla emphasizes the pivotal role of doulas in advocating for women's autonomy and supporting them through the journey of childbirth, specifically as it relates to the healing of birth trauma. The episode underscores the significance of creating a safe, empowered space for birth, regardless of the setting, and the transformative effect of doula work on individuals and communities. Eyla also addresses the importance of confronting and integrating personal and collective narratives around birth to foster a more authentic, informed, and compassionate approach to childbirth.   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the Future Generations Podcast 01:03 Introducing Eyla: A Birth Doula's Journey and Mission 01:19 The Evolution of Birth Practices and Doula Roles 02:13 Navigating the Challenges of Modern Birth Choices 03:42 The Impact of Societal Shifts on Birth Work and Choices 05:15 The Importance of Sovereignty and Informed Consent in Birth 07:45 Healing and Integration: The Role of Doulas in Modern Birth 09:02 Facing the Realities of Birth Work in Today's World 09:33 The Doula Training Experience: Empowering Birth Workers 14:22 Transforming Birth Trauma Through Education and Support 17:39 Creating a New Paradigm for Doulas and Birth Work 27:00 The Vision Behind the Doula Training Program 31:16 The Importance of Informed Consent in Birth 31:40 Bridging the Gap: Informed Consent and Birth Choices 33:05 Redefining Safety and Success in Birth 34:55 The Doula Training Experience: A Global Perspective 37:25 Empowerment Through Doula Work: Beyond Birth 40:21 Navigating Cultural Differences in Doula Practices 46:13 The Entrepreneurial Journey of a Doula 52:35 The Transformative Power of Doula Training   Key Takeaways: - The episode discusses the importance and transformative power of doulas in the birth process. - Eyla Cuenca shares her experiences and insights as a birth doula, emphasizing the shift towards more personalized, empowered, and informed birth practices. - The discussion highlights the intricate connection between birth, personal sovereignty, and the challenges faced by doulas and parents in navigating birth choices amidst societal pressures and expectations. - The episode explores themes of personal growth, healing, and the impact of birth experiences on both women and men, suggesting that understanding one's birth is a key to addressing broader personal and societal issues. - Eyla Cuenca's doula training program is detailed, emphasizing its comprehensive nature, including addressing birth interventions, informed consent, and integrating personal healing and professional development for doulas. - The program also aims at building community and providing continuous support for its participants, emphasizing the role of doulas in advocating for informed choices and aligning with clients' values. - The conversation underscores the need for both women and men to explore and reconcile their birth experiences and perceptions, highlighting birth as a critical initiation into understanding and healing of deeper personal traumas. - The episode encourages listeners to reevaluate their understanding of birth, safety, and success, and to consider the profound impact of doula work on families and communities.   Resources: Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!   Learn more about Eyla Cuenca: Sign-up for Doula Training Beginning May 15th, 2024: https://www.uncoveringbirth.com/a/2147833041/FDJDBmFn  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyla_cuenca_birth/    Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom  Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/    Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc    Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast  https://www.instagram.com/thefuturegensd  https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/  https://www.facebook.com/thefuturegensd/  If you would like to learn more about the truth behind the pandemic, please check out The End of C0V1D.  Click the link to sign up: https://theendofcovid.com/ref/352/    Get the Heart of Freedom III Replay here: https://hof3replay.thefuturegen.com/hof3recording  Join the Future Generations Community here: https://community.thefuturegen.com  San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. We can't wait to experience miracles with you!   If you've been dreaming about a soul filling career that involves supporting women to birth in a holistic, empowered way (while actually getting paid top $$ to do so), consider this your formal invitation to Uncovering Birth Doula Training. Dr. Stan's brilliant friend and colleague Eyla Cuenca is a Childbirth Educator, Doula, health freedom advocate & birth trauma alchemist – and on

For many birth workers, where they enter this work is not the same place where they wind up. For example, some may enter this work providing labor support. Yet they may find once they have their own children, that postpartum work is a better fit. Others may enter into the field via postpartum support. Then, life leads them into childbirth or newborn care education.  Unlike many other professions, birth work allows the individual to step deeper into the work by providing other related services. Or, it can allow one to step back from birth work entirely and re-enter at a later date. All with minimal barriers to the work. Join us as we discuss the path we've taken and the many options that allow individuals to support growing families.

Oni, an Atlanta-based postpartum doula and single, homeschooling mom to two daughters aged eight and ten reveals her methods for making her non-traditional lifestyle work for her rather than against her. We loved the gentle wisdom and powerful reminders woven into this interview and we hope they resonate just as much with you. We delve into concepts such as:the importance of veering away from the martyrdom mindset in motherhoodOni's abandonment of the feminist movement and her calling to homeschool her two girlshow single motherhood does not have to pose a barrier to homeschooling and/or your careerhow we women need to lean on our local community in person, not just online, for holistic supportthe delicate balance of setting boundaries and showing up as her authentic self as a postpartum doula while also staying open-minded to clients' varying needsthe debacle of the night shift as a postpartum doula— does it help or hinder the breastfeeding relationship within the mother-baby dyad?how we don't have to and should not try to be everything to everyone when serving clients in our businesshow to know when it's the right time to take an overnight trip without your little oneConnect with Oni:Instagram: @butterflybirthcareWebsite: https://www.butterflybirthcare.com/DONATE (Thank you!!

What is a doula, and what are the different types of doulas? How many people use doulas during childbirth, and what does a doula actually do? Are there any randomized, controlled trials on doula support? What are the benefits and risks of having a doula, if any? And if the evidence shows that doulas improve health outcomes… then why are some hospitals around the world unsupportive of labor companions? And how can you find a doula if you're interested in having one at your birth?    Today's podcast episode with Dr. Dekker and Sara Ailshire, MA, is chock full of research from our peer-reviewed Evidence Based Birth® Signature Article: The Evidence on Doulas.   To learn more, download a free one-page handout, and view all the research references, go to ebbirth.com/doulas.    EBB Resources:   Access all the scientific references and a free 1-page handout at the EBB Signature Article: Evidence on Doulas here.      If you're a visual learner, watch a video about the Evidence on Doulas on the EBB YouTube channel here!   Join the EBB Pro Membership and get access to contact hours, a doula mentorship program, live trainings, and a PDF Library with exclusive handouts (including a full-length printable PDF on "Evidence on: Doulas") by joining here.  Learn comfort measures and advocacy techniques through the EBB Childbirth Class.   EBB Podcasts:  EBB 195 – Grief & Healing through Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Full Spectrum Doula, Rose Rankin  EBB 207 – Gender Affirming Birth Work and Education with Full-Spectrum Doula and Childbirth Educator, Moss Froom  EBB 211 – Supporting Expectant Families through Birth and Lactation with Birth Doula and EBB Instructor Coordinator, Rikki Jenkins  EBB 229 – Evidence on Doulas with Community-Based Models and Reimbursement  EBB 252 – A Candid Conversation about Doula Advocacy with Doula and EBB Instructor Leslie Greene  EBB 285 – Creating a Sustainable Career in Birth Work with Jessica Diggs, Doula Mentor and Co-Founder of Centered.    

When Kiona Nessenbaum, a dedicated doula and birth worker, shares her story, you can't help but feel the room change. As she recounts her own unexpected journey into motherhood at a young age and her evolution into a professional guiding others through the birthing process, it's a reminder of the resilience and transformative power of women. From humorous labor moments to the nitty-gritty of breastfeeding challenges, Kiona invites us into her world, offering unfiltered insights that highlight the emotional and practical aspects of childbirth.Navigating the delicate balance between professional aspirations and parenting is no small feat, and Kiona's candid discussions on the subject shed light on a reality many mothers face. She articulates the complexities of birth decisions, the emotional landscape of motherhood, and the critical importance of creating culturally sensitive birthing environments. Her personal narratives underscore the varied experiences of childbirth and the necessity for healthcare providers to foster empathetic spaces, especially for people of color. Kiona's warmth and wisdom resonate, offering connection and inspiration whether you're a new parent, a birth worker, or someone with a curiosity about the world of childbirth.Join us for an episode that explores the intersection of personal experience and professional dedication. Kiona not only shares her profound birth stories but also extends an open invitation to continue the conversation about birthing in our community. If you've ever wondered about the power of support during labor or the impact of informed care, this episode promises to enrich your understanding and perhaps even guide your own birthing choices. With Kiona's encouragement, we're reminded of the importance of sharing these stories, fostering inclusivity, and the beauty of finding kindred spirits in life's most transformative journeys.Connect with Kiona:kionanessenbaum.comhttps://www.instagram.com/birthasweknowitpodcast In my Empowered Hospital Birth Program I will help you☑️identify the source of anxiety you have surrounding hospital birth. ☑️fill in knowledge gaps to make sure that you are fully informed and confident. ☑️learn key phrases so you can better communicate with your medical team. ☑️emotionally process your fears so that they don't hold power over youGo to kellyhof.com/empowered to book a free 30 minute birth vision call. Coaching offerSupport the showConnect with Kelly Hof at kellyhof.comMedical Disclaimer:This podcast is intended as a safe space for women to share their birth experiences. It is not intended to provide medical advice. Each woman's medical course of action is individual and may not appropriately transfer to another similar situation. Please speak to your medical provider before making any medical decisions. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that evidence based practice evolves as our knowledge of science improves. To the best of my ability I will attempt to present the most current ACOG and AWHONN recommendations at the time the podcast is recorded, but that may not necessarily reflect the best practices at the time the podcast is heard. Additionally, guests sharing their stories have the right to autonomy in their medical decisions, and may share their choice to go against current practice recommendations. I intend to hold space for people to share their decisions. I will attempt to share the current recommendations so that my audience is informed, but it is up to each individual to choose what is best for them.

My guest today, is Veronica Rottman. Veronica has a somatics and dance background. She studied Somatic Experiencing with Peter Levine as well as Somatic Attachment Therapy. Her passion is in Birth Work where she teaches a speciality Yoga for the pelvic floor, + prenatal/postnatal yoga)Listeners can find about more about her and her work at Waking Womb where she teaches classes and workshops.To find our more about the Podcast visit Somatic PrimerFor Meditation & Somatic Embodiment Classes please visit Vidya MethodThank for listening and I hope you enjoy the episode.Support the show

Tahnee speaks with the phenomenal Yolande Norris Clarke. Yolande is a birth liberation activist, birth-witness, spell-breaker, way-shower, childbirth educator, midwifery teacher, and mother of 9 (soon to be 10) beautiful children. In this juicy episode with Tahnee, Yolande shares her birth stories and the powerful insights she's gained both working and being in the free birth space.  The women speak to the growing awareness and education surrounding free birth, sharing thought-provoking dialog around the impact of subconscious programming and the role manifestation plays in creating one's reality, inviting us to question beyond the “traditional” institutionalised approaches women are most often sold as gospel, and consider the power of choice in shaping an individual's birthing experience.  Yolande shares her love of German New Medicine, celebrating its holistic mind-body approach and the positive implications it has had for her own healing and parenting. Passionately encouraging mothers to embrace and trust in their children's innate ability to heal, emphasising that love, support, and validation are the most essential elements on the parenting journey.  This beautiful conversation serves as a catalyst for reflection, inviting individuals to consider their choices, to embrace the power of surrender, and recognise the profound impact the mind has on the birthing experience and beyond.  We're left with a rich tapestry of insight into the realms of birth, motherhood and self-healing, reminded that the human organism has the innate power to self organise, and is coded to reproduce as nature intended, in a wild, unfiltered and undomesticated way.   Yolande & Tahnee discuss: - Free birth, Yolande's birth stories and surrender as a discipline. - The "perfect pregnancy" and the myths surrounding it. - Birth as an initiation and spiritual experience. - Reclaiming the joy of motherhood. - Creation, manifestation and commitment. - German New Medicine.   Resource Guide: Guest Links Yolande's Website Yolande's CoursesYolande's German New Medicine Salon Yolande's Book Yolande's Instagram Yolande's FacebookYolande's TikTok Mentioned In This Episode Free Birth Society Ina May Gaskin Books Janine Parvati Baker BooksJane Hardwicke Collings Related Podcasts Birth Is A Body Based Event with Clancy Allen (EP#79)Birth Work, Ceremony, and Rites of Passage with Caitlin Priday (EP#148) Connect With Us: SuperFeast InstagramSuperFeast FacebookSuperFeast TikTok SuperFeast Online Education   Check Out The Transcript Below: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/orgasmic-birth-mothering-with-yolande-norris-clarke-ep-213    

  Doula and political activist Emily Stanwyck talks about how COVID impacted the natural birth world, and why she has chosen to be vocal about her values. The post COVID Panic and Birth Work first appeared on Texans for Vaccine Choice.

We are back this year with the new rebrand of the podcast, The Pregnancy to Parenting Show. In this episode, Elizabeth is talking all about birth plans and why they don't work.   Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist  

*Request from Team EBB: We would love it if you left a review for us on your favorite podcast platform! Let us know one new thing you learned, and/or one thing you would like us to cover next year.  In this episode, Dr. Dekker and EBB Research Fellow Sara Ailshire reflect on groundbreaking research published by Evidence Based Birth in 2023. Dive into evidence-based insights on Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in pregnancy, Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM), and skin-to-skin care after a Cesarean. Discover alternative approaches, vital statistics, and the intersection of birth with climate change and infection risks. Rebecca and Sara will also reflect on the year's most popular episodes and give you a glimpse into exciting episodes and Signature Articles to come in 2024. Content note: Preterm birth, interventions, climate change, infant mortality, serious infant illness, racism.  Resources: Get on the wait list for the EBBirth Virtual Conference at https://ebbirth.com/waitlist Join the EBB Pro Membership and get access to a doula mentorship PLUS trainings on postpartum hemorrhage, secondary trauma, and pelvic floor education. New (exclusive) handouts on Breech, RH, and vaccines coming soon for Pro Members only! https://ebbirth.com/membership Check out the Podcast Listening Guide at our shop: ebbirth.com/shop EBB Signature Article on Group B Strep: https://ebbirth.com/groupbstrep EBB Signature Article on Premature Rupture of Membranes: https://ebbirth.com/prom EBB Signature Article on Anti-Racism in Health Care and Birth Work: https://ebbirth.com/antiracism EBB Signature Article on Skin-to-Skin after Cesarean: https://ebbirth.com/cesarean The Top 5 most downloaded episodes of 2023: EBB 166 [Replay] The Experience of a Powerful and MIiraculous Birth with Brooklynn and Hoang Pham EBB 264: Top 3 Tips for Exercise in Pregnancy with Mamaste Fit EBB 257: Updated Evidence on Group B Strep Part 2 EBB 256: Top 3 Recommendations for Preventing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction after Birth with Dr. Sarah Duvall EBB 254: Evidence on GBS in Pregnancy

Listen in to hear some entertaining stories about the messier side of birth from the midwives of Beautiful One Midwifery.Links to all the extra good stuff:Click to check out the Beautiful One Membership experience! NOW OPEN!2023 Holistic Holiday Gift Guide {LINK TO BLOG ONCE COMPLETED}Join our email community + get instant access to our awesome Sleep Freebie: HEREBrowse all our favorite women's supplement recommendations: HERESubmit your answer-on-the-show questions: HERESubscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. Follow us on Instagram for all the extra education and antics in between episodes at  @beautifulonemidwifery

Stefanie's passion for women's health started at an early age, in the form of studying pregnancy and childbirth. This passion is what led her to specialize in urogynecology after receiving a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. After graduation, she immersed herself in all things women's health. After countless hours of continuing education courses and extensive training through the Barral Institute, she began utilizing visceral manipulation to help restore health and functionality within the female pelvis and abdominal viscera. She feels strongly that the aches and pains, both emotionally and physically, that come before, during, and after pregnancy can be eased and prevented with gentle manual therapy, education, and guidance. In this episode, we dive into the physiology of birth, the importance of education throughout birth an labor, and where visceral manipulation and physical therapy come into play.  Connect with Dr. Stefanie https://www.fullcirclept.net https://www.instagram.com/doctor_stefanie Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Sponsors: Dime Go to https://dimebeautyco.com/ now and enter CHAVA to unlock our discount  Lume  new customers get $5 off Lume's Starter Pack with code CHAVA at LumeDeodorant.com Get better sleep now with Blissy and use code CHAVA to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/CHAVA   Why Chava? Episode 248: https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/ep-248-welcome-to-morning-chava/id1343507855?i=1000593089125 Chava Meaning https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3506698/jewish/Inside-the-Name-Chava.htm

On this episode of the EBB Podcast, I interview Jessica Diggs, midwife, doula mentor and co-founder of Centered about creating a sustainable career in birth work.   Jessica is a licensed midwife working in a solo practice in Los Angeles. Jessica supports people and families through holistic gynecological care, home birth services, and conception support. Jessica has a skill and love for making childbirth and reproductive education digestible and accessible for all people. She is the co-founder of Centered, a curated community for doulas and she is the former lead educator and curriculum developer at Doula Training International.     Jessica and I discuss not only her career path from doula to midwife but dive deep into a discussion about making birth work sustainable in the long run. Jessica shares a multitude of tips for our audience in avoiding burnout, setting boundaries to better serve yourself and your clients, as well as finding your joy and purpose in birth work outside just attending births. With over 10 years in the field and a thriving career, Jessica practices what she preaches and has a passion for teaching others not only about how to be a doula at a birth, but a doula making a living wage and sustainable career path.   Content Warning: Black maternal and Black infant death, Postpartum death, systemic racism   Resources:    Learn about Jessica's work, including how to join Centered here:    Follow Jessica's work:  Instagram @jessicadiggs and @joincentered  Substack: Midwifery is More  Find the book The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker here    For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on:  TikTok Instagram Pinterest Want to get involved at EBB?  Check out our Professional Membership (including scholarship options) here  Find an EBB Instructor here  Click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class.

In today's episode, birth doula Tammy Ireland shares her two birth stories from the early 2000's. Her first baby was a hospital birth with an epidural, Pitocin, and a provider who was completely detached and disrespectful, leaving her filled with doubt and regret. Her second birth was a much more positive hospital birth experience, and both have really shaped how Tammy approaches her birth work as a doula. Tammy discusses how the hospital birth experience has really changed since had her own children, and the importance of listening to that mom gut intuition in birth and in motherhood. 0:00 Introductions 06:23 Tammy's first birth story  08:58 Tammy agrees to the epidural and Pitocin 24:35 Tammy's second birth story, placenta previa, low fluids and a breech baby 26:24 Tammy goes past her due date and agrees to induction 28:46 How Tammy's births influenced her birth work ---- Want to share your birth story on our podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit your birth story on our website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Prepare for your birth with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Childbirth Education Courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Prenatal Fitness Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pelvic Floor Prep for Birth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

On today's podcast, I talk with Tania Silva Meléndez  and Tamara Trinidad González, CPM, birth workers and Evidence Based Birth® Instructors about giving birth and midwifery care in Puerto Rico.   Tania Silva Meléndez  is a certified birth, postpartum, and abortion doula serving families in Puerto Rico since 2009. She's also a certified childbirth educator and breastfeeding/chestfeeding educator and counselor. She is the general coordinator of the team of Caderamen, a nonprofit community-based organization that works towards reducing inequalities in reproductive care, and she also supports Alimentación Segura Infantil, a community-based organization born after the impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 to support breastfeeding and chestfeeding families in their lactation journeys, help them relactate their children when needed. Tania is also a human rights activist and advocate in her community and part of the Observatorio de Violencia Obstétrica in Puerto Rico and Las Mingas de Aborto, an abortion doula collective that offers free support in Puerto Rico.   Tamara Trinidad González, CPM, is a community parteira/midwife, perinatal educator and herbalist born and raised in Puerto Rico. Tamara is a mother of two children who were born at home with midwives and has been actively involved in birth work for 10 years. She holds a Master of Science in midwifery with foundations in botanical medicine from Bastyr University and is a certified professional midwife. Her midwifery and herbal practice is called Semilla Creciente, Midwifery & Herbalism.   In this episode, Tania and Tamara have a very candid conversation about the realities of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care in Puerto Rico. They speak to how Puerto Rico's birth landscape has been negatively impacted by the island's history of colonialism, economic crisis', environmental changes, and changes in political power. This has culminated in a system with far too few midwives and obstetricians, as well as high surgical birth rates, low VBAC rates, high prematurity rates, and more. Both Tania and Tamara educate our listeners on these issues but also raise awareness to the community organizations who have the trust of the pregnant and postpartum families they serve and the work being done to better support the families of Puerto Rico.   If you are interested in joining with Tania and Tamara and volunteering your time or skills to help them reform the maternal health system in Puerto Rico, they are currently looking for volunteers with experience in law, public relations, funding, data collection, research, and writing. OR if you have resources, or access to connections that could help fund their work, please email puertoricobirthrights@gmail.com.     Resources: Read about the history of Puerto Rico: ·  How to hide an empire by Daniel Immerwahr ·  Puerto Rico: What everyone needs to know by Jorge Duany   · Learn more about Caderamen, a nonprofit organization that has a service program that is called SePARE, which offers education and doula services, midwifery services and naturopathic medicine services, social workers, mental health by clicking here. · Learn more about the Asociación de Parteras of Puerto Rico here. · Learn more about Alimentación Segura Infantil, a community-based organization born after the impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 to support breastfeeding and chestfeeding families in their lactation journeys by clicking here.  · Learn more about Observatorio de Violencia Obstétrica in Puerto Rico here. · Learn more about Las Mingas de Aborto, an abortion doula collective that offers free support in Puerto Rico here.    Check out the work by Puerto Rican journalist Biana Graulau here: https://www.youtube.com/@BiancaGraulau/videos   If you would like to read a transcript of this episode in Spanish, please visit the blog post here or you can watch the captions in Spanish on YouTube.   For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on:  TikTok Instagram Pinterest Want to get involved at EBB?  Check out our Professional Membership (including scholarship options) here  Find an EBB Instructor here  Click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class

The third and final part of the 3 episode series all about motherhood and midwifery:Signs of burnout and why they are so high in private midwifery practices, and on-call professions in generalThe principles of sustainable practice and how we have adapted throughout the years as our business changesHow to structure a midwifery practice with time off, teamwork and call schedules to maximize longevity as a midwifeKelly + Tiffany's biggest takeaways, unsuspecting pivots and plans for future sustainabilityLinks to all the extra good stuff:Roadmap to Sustainable MidwiferyMidwifery Organizations: NARM, MEAC, ACNMBelieve in Midwifery Sustainability Course HEREJoin our email community + get instant access to our awesome Sleep Freebie: HEREBrowse all our favorite women's supplement recommendations: HERESubmit your answer-on-the-show questions: HERESubscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. Follow us on Instagram for all the extra education and antics in between episodes at  @beautifulonemidwifery

The second part of the 3 episode series all about motherhood and midwifery:The specific challenges involved in balancing on-call work and mom lifeThe reality of living the on-call lifestyle while raising a family and how to set yourself up for successHow to create boundaries in work, communicate with your own family and develop lasting habits for a fulfilling career on-callKelly + Tiffany's personal stories from their on-call work as doulas and midwivesLinks to all the extra good stuff:Roadmap to Sustainable MidwiferyMidwifery Organizations: NARM, MEAC, ACNMBelieve in Midwifery Sustainability Course HEREJoin our email community + get instant access to our awesome Sleep Freebie: HEREBrowse all our favorite women's supplement recommendations: HERESubmit your answer-on-the-show questions: HERESubscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. Follow us on Instagram for all the extra education and antics in between episodes at  @beautifulonemidwifery

Birth educator and doula, mother of five, and host of The Natural Birth podcast Rachel Mans talks about becoming deeply involved in the birth world, her personal birth experiences, adoption, and all the lessons she's learned along the way. Connect with Rachel Mans online: https://www.instagram.com/thenaturalbirthpodcast/ Check out The Natural Birth podcast online: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-naturalbirth-talk/id1597027882 Read about life after a miscarriage on the Informed Pregnancy Blog: https://www.informedpregnancy.com/single-post/ip-filmmaker-spotlight-lyndal-redman Interested in more birth stories? Start your FREE TRIAL of Informed Pregnancy+ and watch exclusive content here: https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first part of the 3 episode series all about motherhood and midwifery:Different types of midwives, care settings, job descriptions and birth philosophies that determine the training and school options available The reality of learning midwifery while raising a family and strategies for getting through itHow to prioritize your time, conserve your energy and develop lasting health habits as a studentKelly + Tiffany's personal stories from their student midwife daysLinks to all the extra good stuff:Roadmap to Sustainable MidwiferyMidwifery Organizations: NARM, MEAC, ACNMBelieve in Midwifery Sustainability Course HEREJoin our email community + get instant access to our awesome Sleep Freebie: HEREBrowse all our favorite women's supplement recommendations: HERESubmit your answer-on-the-show questions: HERESubscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. Follow us on Instagram for all the extra education and antics in between episodes at  @beautifulonemidwifery

In this episode of the EBB podcast, we talk with Cheyenne Varner, the founder of The Educated Birth, about intersectional reproductive health and the importance of birth education to be more inclusive and representative.   Cheyenne, is a professional certified birth and postpartum doula and founder of The Educated Birth. The Educated Birth creates intersectional reproductive health education content, from online articles to social media posts to digital and print teaching tools for reproductive health workers. Cheyenne also publishes Everyday Birth Magazine, a print and digital magazine with the same mission to make information and education about pregnancy and postpartum more inclusive.   Cheyenne shares her journey from nonprofit work to doula work to now finding herself as the founder of The Educated Birth and the publisher of Everyday Birth Magazine. We discuss the importance of how we talk about pregnancy, how it is shown in pop culture and how most often, images and stories of pregnancy and childbirth are not realistic, representative, or inclusive of real people and their communities. Cheyenne has a passion for making everyone feel safe, seen and protected during vulnerable times. This is evident in how she centers all of her projects in the support, protection and education of communities who have historically been excluded from storytelling and imagery within the birth space.   Resources: Learn more about Cheyenne's work at ·      The Educated Birth   ·      Everyday Birth   ·      Life's work Documentary    Signup for one of Cheyenne's workshops here   Follow Cheyenne's work on Instagram: ·      The Educated Birth ·      Everyday Birth    Support Cheyenne's work on her Patreon here    Learn more about Roots Community Birth Center here Learn more about the Richmond Doula Project here  Go to our YouTube channel to see video versions of the episode listed above!! For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on:  TikTok Instagram Pinterest Ready to get involved?  Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) here  Find an EBB Instructor here  Click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class.

What would your life look like if sleep was a priority?  How do you even make it a priority? Terry Cralle, of Better Sleep Council is a Registered Nurse, Certified Clinical Sleep Educator and Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality specializes in sleep health and wellness. She is answering these questions in this episode and making the links between health and sleep.  Sleep may be affecting you or your children more than you think.  Connect with Terry: https://www.instagram.com/bettersleeporg/?hl=en https://bettersleep.org/ https://www.terrycralle.com/ Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://miraculousmamas.com   Sponsors: Get 15% Off at https://dockatot.com/ with code MAMAS Get 20% Off at https://www.honeylove.com/chava Go to jennikayne.com and use the code CHAVA to get 15% off. Link on Sperm Healthhttps://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/health-and-wellness-articles/dont-make-the-mistake-of-letting-a-diet-kill-sperm Why Chava? Episode 248: https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/ep-248-welcome-to-morning-chava/id1343507855?i=1000593089125 Chava Meaning https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3506698/jewish/Inside-the-Name-Chava.htm

In this Mini Q&A episode of the EBB podcast, I will be answering a variety of questions that have recently been asked of us, including:   1.    What if my hospital won't let my healthy newborn go home before 48 hours? 2.    Are modern ultrasounds better at detecting big babies? 3.    What's the maximum time a vacuum can be used during a vacuum assisted delivery? 4.    Does EBB have any new resources I should know about?   References/Resources: Read the AAP Guidelines on Hospital Stays for Healthy Term Newborn Infants here  Visit the NAABB here Read the U.S. Department of Labor article on the Newborns' and Mothers' Protection Act here  Read the UpToDate article on vacuum assisted delivery (subscription only) here  Resources Read the New Evidence Based Birth® Signature Article on Anti-Racism in Health Care and Birth Work (and links to all the free handouts) here   Check out the EBB Pocket Guide to Interventions here  Listen to the following EBB Podcast Episodes:  EBB Podcast 190 Updated Evidence on Big Babies  here  EBB Podcast 244 Evidence on AROM, AVD and Internal Monitoring here  EBB Podcast 265 Evidence on Anti-Racism in Healthcare and Birthwork here  Find an EBB Childbirth Class here Go to our YouTube channel to see video versions of the episode listed above!! For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on:  TikTok Instagram Pinterest Ready to get involved?  Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) here  Find an EBB Instructor here  Click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class.

On today's episode we are celebrating the release of Part 3 of our BRAND NEW Signature Article, "The Evidence on: Anti-Racism in Health Care and Birth Work!" EBB Research Editor Ihotu Ali, the lead author on this paper, talks with Rebecca Dekker about how  Evidence-Based Equity Tools are solutions that can collectively move Black and Brown voices, leaders, innovative programs, accountability conversations, supportive funding, and legislation from the sidelines to the mainstream. You can find all three parts of our NEW Signature Article, The Evidence on: Anti-Racism in Health Care and Birth Work here: www.evidencebasedbirth.com/antiracism Join the conversation to learn more about: Equity vs equality and diversity vs mending broken relationships The Evidence Based Equity Triad The Midwifery Model of Care - What about midwives in birth centers or other community spaces Community-Based Doulas - Support and mentor a doula of color and expand sustainability of the doula profession through employee benefit models Reparations and Transformative Justice - Transformative Justice in Leadership Challenges Additionally, learn how you can answer the call as a birth worker and become an ally in the fight for reproductive justice.  Resources:  Find the Black Birthing Bill of Rights® from the NAABB here    Find The Evidence on: Anti-Racism in Health Care and Birth Work here    All of our Free Handouts, including "Getting Started," "Quiz on Anti-Racism," "Afrofuturism in Birth" and "Fighting Anti-Black Racism in Birth" are available here Listen to EBB Episodes: EBB 136 – Solutions for the Crisis in American Maternity Care with Jennie Joseph here EBB 161 – Addressing Maternity Bias and Infant Care with Irth App Founder, Kimberly Seals Allers  Here EBB 170 Addressing Mistreatment in Childbirth Care with Birth Monopoly Founder, Cristen Pascucci here EBB 220 – Fighting Bias in the Birth Room with Irth App Founder, Kimberly Seals Allers Here EBB 229 Evidence on Doulas: Community-Based Models, the Pandemic and Reimbursement with the Research Team Here EBB 251 – Naseema McElroy, Founder of Financially Intentional, Shares her Courageous Story of Speaking up as a Labor and Delivery Nurse Here  Watch videos on Tranformative Justice:  Watch Adrienne Maree Brown discuss transformative justice here An example of Restorative Justice: (the Tinkerbell story) told in a YouTube video here  Find the Article, "Are corporations psychopaths?" here    Find the book on defensiveness: Why Do I Do That? Psychological Defense Mechanisms and the Hidden Ways They Shape Our Livesby Joseph Burgo here    Find a black birth worker near you at www.systemmidwife.com   Learn more about:  The Sheppard Towner Act of 1921 here Maternal Mortality Review Commissions here The life and legacy of Loretha Weisinger , the mother and founder of the community-based doula here About HealthConnect One, who offers trainings for community-based doulas around the country The Birth Sanctuary  Earth's Natural Touch doulas National Black Midwives Alliance Melanated Midwives The National Association for the Advancement of Black Birth Commonsense Childbirth  A Wombman's Way Warrior Midwife training Jamaa Birth Village Birth Center Equity Kentucky Birth Coalition  Learn Birthing Place BX and Womb Bus Follow Ihotu Ali's work on Instagram here Follow the Oshun Center for Intercultural Healing and their work in Minneapolis here Go to our YouTube channel to see video versions of the episode listed above!! For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on:  TikTok Instagram Pinterest Want to get involved at EBB?  Check out our Professional Membership (including scholarship options) here  Find an EBB Instructor here  Click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class.

How do other places in the world expereince and perceive birth? Today's episode: explores T. Luna's experiences as a birth worker in Ghana looks at ways folks in the states can begin to bring more cultural and spiritual awareness to their birth experiences how colonization has had a global impact on birth and so much more..! CONNECT WITH TODAY'S GUEST: Study with me in Ghana with ALOPhttps://www.alifeofpeace.org/T. Luna Imhotep, mdiv YThttps://youtube.com/@t.lunaimhotepmdiv135 Instagram: @butterflytypelife @aydheals Aydhealwell.orgPatience with a Plan- Future Journey with me YThttps://youtube.com/@patiencewithaplan6968 Subscribe to my network (for any updates)https://www.honeybook.com/widget/asase_ye_duru_health_wellness_204091/cf_id/6037372010d5215592a046d5CONNECTING

In this episode we talk with Sabia Wade about her new book, Birthing Liberation: How Reproductive Justice Can Set Us Free.   Sabia Wade (she/ they) is the founder of Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings, an accessible and inclusive training program for community care workers, and the founder of For the Village, a nonprofit providing doulas at no or low cost to low-income and marginalized communities in San Diego, California, as a coach, board member, investor, educator, and programming development consultant for organizations throughout the birth and reproductive health space. Every part of Sabia's work centers on liberation of all people through Reproductive Justice.   Sabia talks with us about the process of writing a book for birth workers about Reproductive Justice and how we can create the future we want for all birth people. Sabia introduces us to the ideas of Birth Neoterism and Black Luxury. Through these key concepts, Sabia shares how we can learn from our history, find hope in our present and recreate the future of birth in America. Sabia's hope for the readers of their book, is that they are able to engage on their own journey in interacting with the book and connecting through the storytelling and working through the somatic exercises to work through trauma and towards healing. In those spaces of healing and caring for ourselves can we begin the process of collective liberation.                                                                                                                                        Resources: Find Sabia's book Birthing Liberation: How Reproductive Justice Can Set Us Free here Follow Sabia's work here  Follow Sabia on Instagram here Sign up for The Birth Neoterist Newsletter here  Listen to EBB's previous interview with Sabia, EBB 124 - Health Disparities, Advocacy and the Coronavirus with Sabia Wade here Listen to EBB 251 - Nasmeea McElroy, Founder of Financially Intentional, Shares her Courageous Story of Speaking up as a Labor and Delivery Nurse Find the book, Transformed by Birth by Brita Buchnell here Go to our YouTube channel to see video versions of the episode listed above!! For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on:  TikTok Instagram Pinterest Ready to get involved?  Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) here  Find an EBB Instructor here  Click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class.

Doula, antenatal educator, writer, and podcaster Sallyann Beresford has over 20 years of experience in birthwork. She shares her own birth experiences, her path to birth work, and guidance for expecting and new parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we're going to talk with Ms. Divine Bailey-Nicholas, midwife apprentice, doula, certified lactation counselor, and master herbalist about her career in birth work, advocacy and plant medicine in Louisiana. We learn how she utilizes a community model of care that brings resources and education to combat maternal health deserts in the Deep South of the US.   Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Ms. Divine is proud of her Delta, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia roots. Her cultural foundation breathes through her plant medicine and birth work. Currently, Ms. Divine is a charter member of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Louisiana chapter, where her role is historian. She's a member of the Healthy St. Landry Steering Committee and member of the Community Partners Advisory Sub-Community for the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative. Divine is also the founder and executive director of Community Birth Companion, a nonprofit organization working to decrease infant and maternal mortality rates through childbirth education, breastfeeding support, and community doula support in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, where she resides with her husband and four children.   Ms. Divine shares the reality of maternity care in the Southern US, including high rates of morbidity, mortality, and poor infant outcomes, especially among Black women. Ms. Divine shares how she has been inspired by the work of Grand Midwife Shafia Monroe to become a resource to her community and is working to improve birth outcomes and combat maternal health deserts through her perinatal safe space, the Community Birth Companion. Through a community model of care, Ms. Divine is providing education and empowerment to the families she serves. Additionally, Ms. Divine shares insight into her work as a Master Herbalist and teaches courses to support families in pregnancy and postpartum.   Content warning: maternal mortality, maternal morbidity, maternal care deserts, health care inequalities, racism  Resources Follow Ms. Divine's work on her social media channels: Instagram  Facebook Learn about Ms. Divine's services or sign up for Ms. Divine's courses on plant medicine on her website here Learn more about Ms. Divine's work with Community Birth Companion on their website here    Follow the Community Birth Compnaion on social media:  Instagram Facebook Additional Resources: Listen to EBB 152 – Shafia Monroe on Traditional Black Midwifery, Spirituality, and Community Advocacy here Learn more about Safia Monroe on her webite and follow her work on Instagram  Listen to EBB 56 – Listening to Black Midwives: Ms. Charlotte Shilo-Goudeau here Listen to EBB 156 – Nicole Deggins of Sista Midwife Productions on Navigating Systemic Racism in Birth Work here Read Kelena Reid Maxwell's  Dissertation Birth Behind the Veil: African American Midwives and Mothers in the Rural South here Find the Black Birthing Bill of Rights here Go to our YouTube channel to see video versions of the episode listed above!! For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on:  TikTok Instagram Pinterest Ready to get involved?  Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) here  Find an EBB Instructor here  Click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class.  

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco cover the lows (the train derailment in Ohio, losing abortion pill access) and highs (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer fighting for stronger gun laws in Michigan, Dianne Feinstein's not running for re-election) of news before interviewing LA-based doula and co-founder of Frontline Doulas Khefri Riley about the beautiful world of birth work. Then, Tien Tran and Kiran Deol join to talk about decision fatigue, and we can't decide who had better takes! Finally, a little Sani-Petty.Show NotesKhefri's websiteFrontline Doulas For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

Holly Kohlmann is a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and Trained Babywearing Educator.  She is on this episode telling sharing her wisdom with us and answering questions on how to keep our babies safe while wearing them and driving them.  Connect with Holly https://www.instagram.com/mamagoose_oc/?hl=en https://mamagooseoc.com/ Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://miraculousmamas.com/blog Support the Pod Use Code Esandoz for 20% OFF at Needed Prenatal Get $10 OFF CPR and First Aid Training with code elizabeth10 at Thrive Training Institute