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Across generations, birth workers have held space for families with skill, love, and deep purpose. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker talks with Elder Midwife Charlotte Shilo-Goudeau, a licensed Certified Professional Midwife from Louisiana, and Chanté Perryman, Director of Programs at Evidence Based Birth®, certified doula, and student midwife. Together, they explore what it means to embrace the dual calling of doula work and midwifery and how both roles are acts of service, advocacy, and healing. Elder Charlotte shares her journey from personal loss to becoming one of only a few Black midwives in Louisiana, carrying forward the wisdom of generations. Chanté reflects on how her experiences as a doula shaped her path into midwifery and her vision for compassionate, individualized care. They remind us that titles may change, but the heart of this work remains the same: being present, being of service, and being called to birth. (03:46) How Chanté's Birth Experience Inspired Her to Become a Doula (05:42) Elder Charlotte's Journey from Stillbirth to Midwifery as a Calling (10:59) How Doula Work Shapes Midwifery Care and Philosophy (14:34) Serving Underserved Communities as One of Four Black Midwives in Louisiana (19:01) Shifting from Midwife to Doula During Hospital Transfers (24:08) Chanté's Perspective on Identity, Service, and Humility in Birth Work (28:40) Micro vs. Macro Advocacy: Supporting Families and Legislative Change (37:29) Navigating Hospital Restrictions During the Pandemic (42:57) Lessons from Midwifery School (45:30) Advice for Those Considering Doula or Midwifery Paths Resources Follow Chanté on Instagram: @babydreamsmc Connect with Ms. Charlotte: midwifecharlotte.com Connect with an Evidence Based Birth® Instructor: directory.evidencebasedbirth.com Learn more about the National Perinatal Task Force: perinataltaskforce.com Visit the Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery: commonsensemidwifery.org Check out the Kentucky Birth Coalition: kentuckyhomebirthcoalition.com Visit the Mercy In Action College of Midwifery: mercycollegeofmidwifery.edu 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.
Ep 149 Description: "Women have the power to transform this world. If we really want to save our world and bring peace and prosperity, and harmony, we need to go the mother's way away from this male-dominated mode, which is not working. Let's save the world one orgasm at a time." —Ibu Robin Lim Have you ever wondered about the untold stories hidden within the most intimate part of a woman's body? What secrets lie beneath the surface of our most misunderstood and often silenced anatomical landscape? The Yoni is more than just a physical space—it's a powerful narrative of strength, pleasure, and ancestral wisdom. Ibu Robin Lim is a CNN Hero and internationally renowned midwife who has delivered over 16,000 babies across disaster zones in Indonesia and The Philippines. With decades of experience and a passion for women's reproductive health, she brings revolutionary insights into female sexuality, childbirth, and holistic wellness. Tune in as Debra and Ibu Robin shatter taboos, celebrate female anatomy, and explore how understanding our Yonis can unlock personal healing, challenge societal norms, and ultimately reshape our collective approach to women's health, pleasure, and potential. Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 Episode Highlights: 02:26 A Unique Model of Care 07:05 Challenges and Successes at Maternal Health Care 13:55 The Yoni Owner's Manual 20:51 The Yoni's Historical and Cultural Significance 27:33 The Role of the Clitoris in Childbirth 33:25 Advice for Pregnant Women 34:48 Connect with Ibu 39:06 Women Supporting Women Resources:
Rowan TwoSisters is a Certified Professional Midwife, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Author who founded Preggers Can Be Choosers to revolutionize reproductive care. She specializes in scar tissue remediation and breech release techniques, currently practicing at Full Circle Family Services, The … Continue reading →
Episode 147: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Roberta Dever, Founder of Mountain Laurel Midwifery.In this episode, we sit down with Roberta Dever. Certified Professional Midwife and founder of Mountain Laurel Midwifery, to explore why more families are choosing home birth and how midwifery can help solve America's growing maternity care crisis.With over 30 years of experience and more than 1,500 births attended, Roberta shares her passion for empowering families through personalized, respectful care. Roberta is so passionate about home births & being a midwife that she was arrested in New York!Mountain Laurel MidwiferySHOW SPONSORS:College Knowledge Foundation. Your path to higher education.Cleona Coffee Roasters. A small batch coffee roastery & coffee shop, veteran & first responder owned located inside 911 Rapid Response in Annville PA.Angelo's Pizza. Enjoy mouthwatering Italian dinners.Triggered 22. Support a local veteran and help spread awareness for PTSD & #22aday.Modern Gent Customs. We don't make basics...We make statements.Hains Auto Detailing. Have your car smiling from wheel to wheel.A&M Pizza. Authentic Italian quality meals.Boyer's Tavern. Proper food & drinks made by slightly improper people.Hossler Engraving. Looking for unique handcrafted gifts for all occasions Zach has you covered.Sip or Snack break.SIP: Garage Beer.SNACK: Jurgy.OFFICIAL STUDIO SPONSOR: Colortech Creative Solutions takes your creative projects from visualization to realization. We've been doing so since 1980 all while keeping your budget in mind.To see photos of today's guest follow on social media:IG: AmericanGrownPodcastFB: American Grown Podcast or visits us at American Grown Podcast
Have you been wondering whether high-risk HPV and having an abnormal pap smear could impact your ability to have a baby? In this episode, I'm going to talk about the link between high-risk HPV and fertility issues. I'm Dr. Doni Wilson, a Naturopathic Doctor and Certified Professional Midwife, as well as a Clinical Nutritionist. I've helped thousands of women with abnormal pap smears and high-risk HPV virus to help them prevent progression of abnormal cells, prevent cancer, and help them clear high-risk HPV to negative and keep it negative throughout their lives. I help a lot of women who are at the time in their life where they're hoping for a pregnancy. In fact, sometimes women have gone in to see the gynecologist for a pap smear because they're trying to get pregnant, and that's when they find out they are testing positive for high-risk HPV. For some women, it's once they are already pregnant and go in for a pap smear in early pregnancy, only to discover they're testing positive for high-risk HPV. I also help women who are peri and postmenopausal and dealing with HPV at that point in their lives as well. In this discussion, I want to focus on those of you who are thinking about pregnancy, or might already be pregnant, and are now dealing with high-risk HPV. I know that in the doctor's office, they're not likely to tell you that there is anything you can do. They're likely to tell you to just come back and get retested to see if the cells progressed or got worse, but they're not likely to tell you about any kind of diet changes, lifestyle changes, let alone nutrients, herbs, or other approaches that you can take to protect yourself from HPV and support your body's ability to clear the virus to negative. I'm here to help you! LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Sign up for Dr. Doni's 5-Day HPV Workshop: https://doctordoni.com/HPV-workshop/ Sign up For Dr. Doni's Masterclasses: https://doctordoni.com/masterclasses/ Schedule A Chat With Dr. Doni: https://intakeq.com/new/hhsnib/vuaovx Read the full episode notes and find more information: https://doctordoni.com/blog/podcasts/ MORE RESOURCES FROM DR. DONI: Quick links to social media, free guides and programs, and more: https://doctordoni.com/links Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
You don't have to live with HPV. Here's how thousands of women have cleared it naturally! Even though your doctors or gynecologist may have told you that there's nothing you can do to get rid of high-risk HPV, I'm here to tell you that it is possible to reverse HPV and avoid procedures and surgeries. Unfortunately, doctors often scare women saying that they will have to deal with HPV for the rest of their lives, and that they may need to have a hysterectomy. If that's what your doctor told you, I'm so sorry, and I'm so glad that you found this video. I would be happy to help you. I've been helping thousands of women for over 25 years to clear high-risk HPV virus to negative, to heal their cervix, to prevent the need for surgeries, and to prevent HPV from ever coming back again. I'm Dr. Doni Wilson. I'm a Naturopathic Doctor, a Certified Professional Midwife, and a Certified Clinical Nutritionist. I specialize in helping women, and my goal is to help over a million women to clear HPV and prevent cervical cancer, as well as other HPV-related cancers. So if you're looking for a holistic approach, a natural approach—using diet, herbs, nutrients, and other natural ways to treat high-risk HPV, heal your cervix, and prevent cancer without surgery — then you are in the right place! I'm here to help you! LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Join Dr. Doni's “Say Goodbye To HPV” Program: https://hpv.doctordoni.com/hpv/checkout-12week-program Menopause Program with Dr. Doni: https://dv296.infusionsoft.com/app/orderForms/Menopause Sign up For Dr. Doni's Masterclasses: https://doctordoni.com/masterclasses/ Schedule A Chat With Dr. Doni: https://intakeq.com/new/hhsnib/vuaovx Read the full episode notes and find more information: https://doctordoni.com/blog/podcasts/ MORE RESOURCES FROM DR. DONI: Quick links to social media, free guides and programs, and more: https://doctordoni.com/links Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
Licensed community midwife Grace Flannery and doctoral student Ihotu Ali, founder of the Oshun Center for Intercultural Healing, join Dr. Rebecca Dekker for a moving conversation about burnout, boundaries, and building sustainable birth work. Together, they explore the root causes of burnout in maternity care, from systemic extraction to internalized pressure, and how the path to healing lies in slowing down, reconnecting with purpose, and redefining productivity. Ihotu and Grace share the origin of their collaboration through the Sweetwater Alliance, the transformative “One Main Thing” meditation, and their four-part framework for reclaiming balance: Seasons, Smallify, Support, and Spirit. This episode is a heartfelt invitation to anyone holding space for others while feeling the weight of burnout. (04:27) Grace and Ihotu's Birth Work Journey (07:54) The Roots of Burnout in Maternity Care (13:19) Presence, Boundaries, and the Burnout Cycle (18:33) Symptoms and Signs of Burnout (27:06) The “Four S's” Framework for Sustainable Practice (30:08) Accountability, Rest, and Seasonal Rhythms (38:21) The “One Main Thing” Meditation Practice (44:28) Reconnecting with Purpose and Capacity (58:51) Final Reflections on Slowing Down and Healing To sign up for the EBB Summer Series, visit ebbirth.com/summer! Resources Learn more about the Oshun Center: oshuncenter.com Follow Ihotu on Instagram: @ihotuali Learn more about Trillium Midwifery Care: trilliummidwives.com Follow Grace on Instagram: @midwifegracef For a full list of resources, including links to the free One Main Thing Meditation, visit ebbirth.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.
Send us a textIf you're a postpartum provider, you know the juggle: supporting new moms while often navigating your own intense motherhood journey, battling burnout, and feeling stretched thin. This episode gets real with midwife Corina Fitch & Maranda who share their deeply personal struggles with postpartum mental health – from depression to bipolar disorder – and how those experiences completely shifted their approach to holistic postpartum care. If you're a doula, midwife, or any birth worker focused on maternal wellness and improving our current system, you'll want to hear this. They explore how understanding and embracing matrescence is crucial not just for your clients to thrive, but for you as well.Check out this episode on the blog HERE. Key time stamps: 0:43 Postpartum recovery is a multi-year transformation, not just weeks2:13 Corina's own postpartum depression fueled her passion for maternal wellness4:00 Even birth professionals face their own postpartum struggles10:48 Personal healing ignited innovative holistic maternal support programs17:05 Postpartum University grew from provider demand for root-cause healing for moms19:58 Many moms turn to alternative support after traditional healthcare fails them22:43 Postpartum University addresses the gap in provider education27:19 New laws push for extended, comprehensive postpartum care plans31:33 Pregnancy causes immediate brain changes & motherhood's lifelong impact.Connect with Corina: Corina Fitch is a Certified Professional Midwife and Neonatal Intensive Care nurse with over 27 years of experience in the field of maternal health. She is also a Certified Feminine Power Transformational Facilitator and has been leading women's circles and ceremonies for over 2 decades. Corina has three daughters, each one bringing deeper meaning to her work. In 2017, after experiencing postpartum depression following the birth of her third daughter, Corina founded MotherFly, an organization dedicated to supporting maternal wellness and thriving. Website | IG NEXT STEPS:
It's all too common—women being rushed into surgery at the very sight or even assumption of meconium in conventional hospital settings. Add to that the pressure many women face to deliver before 40 weeks, based on general risks that may not even apply to them personally.In today's episode, we're sitting down with Dr. Vijaya Krishnan, Certified Professional Midwife and founder of Sanctum Natural Birth Center, a pioneering autonomous midwifery-led birth center in India. With over 18 years of experience, Dr. Vijaya brings insight into what truly matters when it comes to safe, individualized care.We unpack:What meconium really means—when it's normal, and when it's not.How meconium is approached at different stages of labor.Can meconium be detected on an ultrasound?Is artificially breaking the water helpful to check for or speed things up?Why shared responsibility between provider and parents changes everything.How preparation, education, and continuity of care impact outcomes.Book Recommendations by Dr Vijaya:Ina May's Guide to Childbirth and Spiritual Midwifery – by Ina May GaskinReclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage – by Dr. Rachel Reed ( My addition)Connect with Dr. Vijaya:
Special Announcement from EBB! If you're an experienced birth worker or health care professional and you're interested in becoming an Evidence Based Birth Instructor, applications for 2025 are opening soon for a limited time only! Podcast listeners who are interested in becoming an EBB Instructor are invited to join us for a live Q & A session on Wednesday, May 28 at 1:00 PM EDT. We'll be answering your questions about who is eligible to apply, what the application process looks like, and the support and training you'll receive as an EBB Instructor. Whether you're thinking about teaching the EBB Childbirth Class or leading EBB Pro Workshops, this is a your opportunity to learn more. Can't make it live? Register anyway and we'll send the replay straight to your inbox. Just head to ebbirth.com/instructor to attend. Want to listen to a few podcast episodes about being an EBB Instructor? EBB 310: Joyce Dykema, EBB Instructor & Doula, talks about teaching the EBB Comfort Measures for L & D Nurses Workshop! EBB 222: Jen Anderson, Nurse, Doula, and EBB Instructor, breaks down for us how she tailors her EBB Childbirth Class to high-risk birthing families EBB 226: Dana Patterson, Doula & EBB Instructor, joins her client Mandy on-air to talk about serving as both her client's doula and childbirth educator! EBB 252: Leslie Green, Doula & EBB Instructor, explains how the EBB Childbirth Class has advanced her ability to advocate for her clients EBB 283: EBB Instructors Tania Silva Meléndez, Doula, and Tamara Trinidad González, Certified Professional Midwife, share how they use EBB Instructor resources in Puerto Rico.
In 2018, Amanda Chandler became the first licenced black Certified Professional Midwife in the state of Indiana, and in 2020 the first in Kentucky. Amanda is a trailblazer, nature lover, and birth geek extraordinaire. In this episode we talk about how closing rural hospitals' OB units impacts her work as a community midwife, her path to midwifery, career trajectory, challenging state policies, and so much more. I could think of no better way to celebrate Black Maternal Health Week than celebrating with the brilliant Amanda Chandler CPM.
HeHe is joined by Amanda, a certified professional and licensed midwife in Mississippi, to discuss the challenges and intricacies of maternity care in a state with high birth-related statistics but limited healthcare options. They explore the current state of midwifery in Mississippi, including the types of midwives, their credentials, and the lack of state regulations. Amanda shares her experiences and insights into providing holistic, client-focused care, the importance of informed consent, and the benefits of potential state licensure for midwives. They also delve into the logistics of home births, handling emergencies, and the process of hospital transfers. The conversation highlights the need for improved healthcare access and the integration of midwives into the broader healthcare system to address Mississippi's maternal and infant mortality rates. Challenges of Maternity Care in Mississippi Understanding Midwifery Credentials Certified Nurse Midwives vs. Certified Professional Midwives Regulations and Licensure Issues The Importance of Asking the Right Questions The Role of Doulas and Certification Challenges Benefits and Controversies of Licensure Handling Emergencies and Transfers Lab Work and Postpartum Care Informed Consent and Vitamin K Options Respecting Parental Autonomy in Healthcare Decisions Challenges in Hospital Systems and Provider Autonomy Navigating Hospital Transfers Advocating for Yourself in the Hospital Legislation and Midwifery in Mississippi Guest Bio: While supporting her sister during labor and delivery in 2012, Amanda knew for certain that God was calling her to the ministry of birth work. In early 2014, she began serving families professionally during the childbearing years as a DONA Certified Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator. In July of 2017, Amanda began the process of becoming a Certified Professional Midwife with the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM). From 2018-2022, she worked as a Student Midwife in an apprenticeship with Jennifer Green, CPM of Organic HomeBirth in Colorado Springs. After completing the Midwife To Be academic program, fulfilling all of the Clinical Requirements, and passing the NARM exam, she earned the designation of Certified Professional Midwife in May of 2022. Amanda considers it an honor to walk with families through pregnancy, childbirth, and into parenthood. Amanda has been married to her husband Jason for 20 years, and she homeschools their five children. INSTAGRAM: Connect with HeHe on IG Connect with Amanda on IG Connect with HeHe on YouTube BIRTH EDUCATION: Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience! Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone! LINKS MENTIONED: https://www.hattiesburgmidwifery.com/
Nurses Out Loud with Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN – The U.S. leads the world in cesarean sections, with 33% of births ending in surgery. Maggie Leo, a Certified Professional Midwife, shares insights on the benefits of home birth, the importance of understanding the physiological birth process, and how a holistic approach to prenatal care can lead to better outcomes for both mothers and babies.
Nurses Out Loud with Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN – The U.S. leads the world in cesarean sections, with 33% of births ending in surgery. Maggie Leo, a Certified Professional Midwife, shares insights on the benefits of home birth, the importance of understanding the physiological birth process, and how a holistic approach to prenatal care can lead to better outcomes for both mothers and babies.
April Kline is a Certified Professional Midwife, educator and speaker, helping people heal and thrive in private sessions, both in-person and remote, utilizing techniques including trauma resolution, craniosacral therapy, trigger point, myofascial manipulation, somatoemotional release, meditation, nutritional support and whole-person listening. Together April and Garrett cover April's journey to midwifery, and rewrite Garrett's birth story with Decklen as April walks us through ways we can flip our trauma story to one with empowered language. Learn more about how to move through fear around giving birth, and somatoemotional release! April's Website Instagram: @love_aprilkline THE WELL - Book your in-person or remote session! _____________ @kozekozemama on TikTok Purchase Nip Gloss or Pre-Order the kozēpee peecup (for ovulation and pregnancy testing) with code THANKYOU20 Want commission + discounts to kozēkozē products? Apply here to be an affiliate and kozēkozē insider :) Sign-up for the kozēkozē newsletter here. *********** Connect with our host on IG: @garrettnwood Follow kozēkozē on IG: @kozekozemama Podcast Instagram for details on past guests: @kozekozepodcast If you like Garrett's voice, check out her meditations here. Email garrett: garrettkusmierz@kozekoze.com
We have a special surprise interview with Doran Richards. Doran is a Certified Professional Midwife serving women and their families through maternity, birth, and postpartum. She also is the author of a curriculum for girls titled Maidens by His Design. She is also the author of The Blessings of Maidenhood, Maternity & Menopause: Celebrating God's Incredible Design for Women. She is a speaker and has been to several international locations where she has used her gifts and passion for holistic women's health. She is also a Shepherd for the Northeast Region for Holy Yoga Instructors. Her yoga training includes Trauma, Pre/Post Natal, and Yin. She holds a Masters in her yoga certifications. www.blessinggodsway.com www.holyyogasv.com www.gracemidwifery.com
Handcrafted Therapy Podcast: A Podcast for Massage Therapists
In this episode, Megan Prichard provides deep insights into the profound honor she feels in assisting women through childbirth and the critical support needed during the postpartum period. She shares valuable advice for massage therapists on assessing conditions like diastasis recti, and offering relief for breastfeeding-related strain. Megan also delves into the importance of addressing taboo subjects in women's health and her unique approach to holistic care, which combines somatic work, myofascial release, and trauma-focused therapy. We explore the concept of rebirth sessions for mothers and babies, a delicate process aimed at physical and emotional healing. Join us as we discuss Megan's journey from registered nurse to midwife, and the pivotal role of creating safe spaces for women to heal and thrive. This episode is a serious and heartfelt exploration of the physical and emotional complexities of childbirth and postpartum care, providing essential knowledge and empathy for both practitioners and mothers alike. In this episode, Julie and Megan discuss: The Joy of Midwifery Advice for Massage Therapy Professionals Techniques for Postpartum Care Training and Certification in Midwifery Resources mentioned in this episode: KeKino Healing Institute More about Megan Prichard Megan Prichard is a dedicated healthcare professional with a holistic approach. With 15 years of experience in the field, Megan has been instrumental in bringing a comprehensive perspective to healthcare. Beginning her career as a Registered Nurse in 2008, Megan specialized in caring for newborns and pediatric patients. However, after the birth of her first son in 2012, she felt a strong calling towards birth work. This led her to dive deeper into natural health modalities, recognizing their significant impact on healthcare. Motivated by her passion, Megan pursued further studies and became a Certified Professional Midwife. Currently, Megan serves birthing families in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma as a practicing midwife. Drawing from her extensive knowledge and expertise, she provides compassionate care and support throughout the entire birthing process. In her quest to enhance her ability to aid women and families, Megan recognized the importance of incorporating bodywork into her practice. As a therapist at Ke Kino, she specializes in pre & post pregnancy, bodywork for mothers and babies, and intrapelvic attunement along with women's and family care. Intrapelvic attunement involves the utilization of gentle internal bodywork techniques to align the pelvic floor, both physically and energetically. This approach is available to women in all stages of life, providing them with a safe and sacred healing experience. Megan is commitment to holistic healthcare, coupled with her dedication to helping others, sets her apart in her field. By integrating her expertise in midwifery, bodywork, and natural health modalities, she strives to empower women and families to achieve optimal wellness and to birth with power through a myriad of techniques such as: ● Midwifery ● Pre and Post Pregnancy Care ● Pediatric Bodywork ● Intrapelvic Attunement
February 7, 2024 - For today's episode, we are highlighting one of our favorite home birth podcast episodes with the replay of a 2020 conversation with student midwife, Isis Rose, about her very own home birth. If you are inspired during this listen, please support Isis in her midwifery journey! She is currently accepting support via her GoFundMe page and Venmo. ----- In this episode I talk with Isis Rose, a full spectrum doula, home birth mom, certified lactation counselor, and placenta encapsulation specialist. She lives in Urbana, Illinois. Isis is starting midwifery school in July, with plans to become a Certified Professional Midwife, and she's a member of the Illinois Council of Certified Professional Midwives. Isis co-hosts the Homecoming Podcast alongside Chae Pounds, which launched in 2018 to tell stories of Black families who give birth at home. Isis and I discuss her birth story, including her unique approach to prenatal care, and hemorrhaging she experienced immediately after her home birth. We also talk about the ongoing advocacy work seeking licensure for CPMs in Illinois, and the latest research on the safety of home birth in the U.S. Content Warning: Black maternal mortality, postpartum hemorrhage, infant death, stillbirth ----- Ways to support Isis through her midwifery journey: Follow her: www.instagram.com/urbanamidwife GoFundMe Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-isiss-final-year-of-midwifery-school Isis also accepts funds to go towards midwifery school via Venmo @isis-rose (since GoFundMe takes a percentage of each donation). Midwifery Supplies Registry Link: https://www.myregistry.com/wishlist/isis-rose-urbana-il/2754220/giftlist Isis Rose, MA, CLC Buy Me a Coffee Student Midwife and Doula Co-Founder and Executive Director at BIPOC for Better Birth Isis A. Rose, Birth and Postpartum Services www.isisarosebirth.com Homecoming Podcast: Black Home Birth Stories www.homecomingpodcast.com For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Ready to get involved? Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) and our Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class.
Esther McCant, founder and CEO of Metro Mommy Agency, opened up about her five pregnancies, which included a miscarriage that would push her to self-advocate with her medical provider.Esther's first pregnancy happened within the first few months of her marriage. Six weeks later, she learned that she had a blighted ovum and her provider prepared her to miscarry. She had the choice to let the ovum pass or go to the hospital for a DNC. She stayed home as long as she could but eventually went to the hospital. Esther recalled the doctor taking quite a while to see her, and when she did she insisted that Esther still needed a DNC even though everything had passed. She felt threatened by the doctor about the potential that she could bleed out. This interaction helped Esther to trust herself. She chose to leave and go home. The grieving process started; she became pregnant again within a few months. The hospital miscarriage experience led her to want to explore other birthing options. Her sister-in-law invited her to her calming water birth; which helped her see a new vision. Esther found a midwife who resonated with her and a doula who could support her choices. The midwife was able to support her in a birthing center.Walking around the neighborhood of the birthing center helped move her labor along. Their family started to arrive and became overwhelmed. The midwife asked some of the family members to leave to clear the space. Her mother stayed and it was after the birth and looking at pictures from her doula that she was able to see the relationship she had with her mother in a different light. Her mother, who had only given birth surgically, had an opportunity to bring healing for herself as she fed Esther and cared for her during her labor. Baby would arrive with a nuchal hand and in the OP position by squatting.The third pregnancy brought on changes that would impact her nutrition, wellness, and the birthing environment she desired; which included a water birth. Feminine energy filled the birthing space by inviting her sisters-in-law. Her son's birth was challenging as she had back labor. She regrets not getting chiropractic care and having a doula this time. Postpartum was filled with engaging with other women as opposed to the more isolating experience she had after her first birth.They had moved from Florida to Alabama, and the difference in provider options was vastly different. In Florida, Esther could have a Certified Professional Midwife, a Certified Nurse Midwife, or a Licensed Midwife deliver her baby. Unfortunately, Alabama did not have those options at the time in 2014. Alabama has terrible birth outcomes and race relations. She could only deliver with a midwife if an obstetrician was present during the labor and delivery. Esther felt low during the pregnancy because they were living with her parents and living paycheck to paycheck. Esther decided to leave the state when she was ready to give birth. She provided much of her prenatal care until she found a midwife in Tennessee. Her midwife helped her be more proactive about her health and nutrition; including lowering toxins in their environment and skin care. Postpartum preparation was top of mind as she would be traveling to give birth.When Esther thought she was in labor they made the two-and-a-half-hour trek to Chattanooga to no avail as the baby was not ready. They turned the trip into a babymoon and would make the trip again a couple of days later. Esther and her husband brought the kids along to meet up with her family who would care for them. They didn't make it there on time due to a flat tire problem. Esther gave birth within 6 hours of leaving their home and although she felt distracted by having the other children there and wondering where her family was. Esther's Haitian roots welcomed the Haitian bath, teas, and essential oils, and started the restoration process with her mother coming to support her.When Esther had her fourth son, she was a trained birth doula. She envisioned a waterbirth with her partner, two midwives, and two doulas present. The birth and pregnancy were heavy in dealing with the ongoing race issues in our country and the experiences of Black men and boys. Giving herself space to release those feelings during long labor allowed her to relax in her body and give birth smoothly. Her vision would come true as she delivered her son in a haze of joy.Adding value to herself and the clients she serves now catapulted Esther to take a deep and intentional dive into more doula training and become a Certified Lactation Counselor. Additionally, she serves other doulas in the country as a mentor in birth work and business. Resources: Metro Mommy Agency | serving women with support and education to navigate through their journey into motherhood
Are you eager to tackle health issues such as ear infections, fevers, splinters and such, using natural remedies? If you desire natural wellness but need more practical and specific instructions on what to use and what works, then this podcast episode is perfect for you. Our guest today, Jessica Bingaman from Blooming Generations is coming back on the show and we'll delve into natural solutions found within your own home or that are readily available at your local grocery store. Whether you have a little one with symptoms, or simply want to build a natural medicine cabinet instead of relying on medications, Jessica has the knowledge to guide you. She is wise beyond her years, having worn many hats throughout her life. She is a Certified Professional Midwife, a La Leche League Leader, a teacher of traditional remedies, a homeschooler, a raptor rehabilitator, and was even a restaurant owner. Jessica is a seasoned multitasker ready to share her wealth of knowledge and experiences with you. Join us and you'll be amazed to discover surprising natural remedies, plus you'll learn how and when it's best to use them! Connect with Jess on Facebook & Instagram Hear Jessica's interview "Parenting Through The Teenage Years" on Epsiode #16 of this Podcast! **Stay informed by subscribing to the 'Know Better | Do Better' Newsletter. Receive exclusive guest notifications and special content available only to our subscribers. Don't miss out, SUBSCRIBE NOW! Connect with Autumn on Instagram Facebook TikTok Discover the 'Know Better | Do Better' Storefront on Amazon!
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In today's episode we deal with the difficult topic of pregnancy loss. Rebekah shares many important insights about dealing with loss at different stages of pregnancy. Rebekah Mustaleski is a Certified Professional Midwife with Roots & Wings Midwifery in Knoxville, TN, where Rebekah promotes evidence-based maternity care for families seeking an out of hospital delivery. She is working to improve maternal outcomes during the childbearing year and to promote a sustainable business model for midwifery practices across the country. Rebekah is owner and woman-in-charge of Roots & Wings Midwifery and the Maternal Compression Director for Motif Medical. Outside of work, she loves to read, drink coffee, and have all sorts of adventures with her 4 kids, 3 cats, 2 dogs, and 10 chickens. Today's episode is sponsored by Tempdrop. Tempdrop makes fertility awareness accessible to all women - even if you don't have regular cycles or sleeping patterns. Save 10% when you use code FertilityFriday at check out! Today's episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2023! Early-bird registration is officially open for next year's class of 2023. Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! [powerpress] Topics discussed in today's episode: Rebekah's menstrual cycle history What lead Rebekah to Fertility Awareness Method into her practice How common miscarriages are among women Why pregnancy loss is not often talked about What can we pregnancy when miscarriages happen early Different stages of pregnancy loss How to deal with pregnancy loss and miscarriages Connect with Rebekah: You can connect with Rebekah on her Facebook, Instagram and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 386 | Fertility Challenges & Recurrent Miscarriage | Gluten Intolerance, Celiac & Fertility | Justine Bold FFP 375 | MTHFR, Folic Acid, Fertility, and Miscarriage | Summer Replay Series | Diane Keddy FFP 324 | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Overcoming Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss & Stillbirth | Christine McAlister FFP 102 | Abortion, Menstrual Extraction | Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, Still Birth | Molly Dutton-Kenny Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!
Frances Coleman, Andie Wyrick, and Jaelin Stickels – Nutrition and Placenta Health FRANCES COLEMAN, MPH, LM, CPM Mrs. Coleman is owner of Full Circle Family Services in Houston, Texas. In addition to being a Certified Professional Midwife, she holds a … Continue reading →
Episode 22:32 Being Pregnant Is NOT A Disease (So Why Does The Alabama Department of Public Health Treat It As One?) A woman should have the right to decide the type of health care she wants. Especially during pregnancy. A right to receive care from a medical doctor OR a Certified Professional Midwife. In the state of Alabama that right was only granted to women five years ago (2017). Now this right is being threatened. Not because of poor quality of care. Not because of poor outcomes. Not because of any complaints against midwives. Instead, the right for women in Alabama to choose a Certified Professional Midwife is being threatened by the Alabama Department of Public Health. Why? Nobody knows. But we can make some pretty good guesses. On this episode we sit down with Jessica Smith, president of the Alabama Birth Coalition, to discuss how the Alabama Department of Public Health is trying to keep women from having access to optimal care during pregnancy and delivery. We discuss the long and hard battle women in Alabama have faced in trying to obtain health care rights… the progress that was made leading up to a law being passed to give women those rights… and how those rights are now being threatened by the very organization that should be defending them. Please give this episode a good listen as it is not only about the health care rights of pregnant women, it's about the rights of ALL people who live in Alabama. Thanks! ————— Want to learn more? Continue the conversation regarding this episode, and all future episodes, by signing up for our daily emails. Simply visit: GetHealthyAlabama.com Once there, download the “Symptom Survey” and you will automatically added to our email list. ———————- Also, if you haven't already, we'd appreciate it if you'd subscribe to the podcast, leave a comment and give us a rating. (Thanks!!!) On Facebook? Connect with us at Facebook.com/GetHealthyAlabama * This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. Please consult with your health care provider before making any health-related changes.
The Combat Midwife weighs in on natural vs. hospital child birth, circumcision and more... Jessica served in the armed forces as a medic and has been teaching the Midwife art since 2004. Mickey and Jessica go deep into child birth history and current practices today. Jessica Arno is a Certified Professional Midwife, Paramedic, & EMS educator. You can follow her on Instagram at @combatmidwife or check-out CombatMidwife.com. ► Support Carry Trainer RELATED PODCASTS: Who will carry the Torch of Liberty? | Higher Line Podcast #180 Food Myths, Fads and Lies, What You Need to Know | Higher Line Podcast #170 Scared of Needles? | Higher Line Podcast #168 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.
In today's episode we talk about intuition with Certified Professional Midwife, Reiki Master-Teacher, Licensed Massage Therapist, and visual artist (who designed this year's beautiful Tend Her 2.0 journal cover), Monica ...
It just so happens that I've helped thousands of women to address HPV over the past 22+ years, and I'm here to share what I've learned with you. Your doctor may have told you… -HPV (especially the high risk types) can cause cancer -HPV can go away (negative on a test) on its own within 2 years (90% do) -Come back in 6-12 months to do another pap and see if it's still there -If HPV remains or if it causes abnormal cells, your doctor will offer medical procedures to remove the cells (or part of your cervix and/or your uterus) What your doctor likely did NOT tell you… -Removing the abnormal cells (or cancer) doesn't kill the virus – abnormal cells can recur -Repeat procedures can increase risk of miscarriage and other issues -There is no pharmaceutical/medical treatment to kill HPV -Most all of us have been exposed to it – that's part of being a sexually active human -Stress and stressing about HPV makes you more susceptible to HPV -There are effective treatments for HPV and to get it to negative on your test results -Your cervix can heal and grow new healthy cells after abnormal cells are removed -It's possible for HPV to go to negative and stay negative - And what your doctor may have told you that I have found only makes you more stressed: It's your fault for being exposed to HPV by having sex You are human. Humans have sex. Humans get exposed to HPV (and other microbes, and emotions, and energies) when having sex. Whether HPV exposure causes abnormal cells or cancer is completely related to your susceptibility to the virus. What I do is teach you to understand what is making you susceptible to the HPV virus, and then what to do to change that situation. - And it's NOT just about taking a whole bunch of AHCC! Yes, AHCC is a mushroom extract that has been studied and shows effectiveness at improving immune function again viruses. However, I don't suggest putting all your strategy on one supplement. And I don't suggest taking a whole bunch of supplements for the rest of your life either. That's not the point. - The point is… -Stress exposure (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, energetic, chemical, toxins) causes imbalances in your body -Those imbalances may include imbalanced hormones, nutrient levels, neurotransmitter levels, digestion, gut bacteria, vaginal bacteria, mindset, self-talk, energy, prioritization, etc. -When we are imbalanced due to stress, we become susceptible to the effects of HPV (and other viruses) -We need to look at you as an individual, figure out what is out of balance, and rebalance it (all). - Important notes: -If you have cancer cells, they must be treated by an oncologist -If HPV is testing positive (whether abnormal cells or not) you can take steps now to prevent it from causing abnormal cells (again) -It is important that you go back for a pap/colpo in the recommended time frame to make sure the protocol you are following is effective for you My protocol is different because it… -Puts the focus on you and what makes you unique -Helps you prioritize yourself -Puts you in the driver's seat of your health and future -Gives your body what it needs to rebalance -Fends off HPV because you become healthy -Teaches you what your body needs in order to stay healthy going forward -Takes the focus off of exposure and puts the focus on what you can do to heal - It's important that you know that my protocol… -Involves diet changes and nutrients using clinical nutrition doses because I'm a Clinical Nutritionist -Involves diet, herbs, homeopathy, peptides and other natural approaches because I'm a Naturopathic Doctor (licensed in AZ, CA, WA and CT) and Certified Professional Midwife -Teaches you about testing that is not available in the regular doctor's office or lab so that we can determine what your body needs in order to heal -Addresses your whole body, not just your cervix or vagina -Addresses your whole self, not just the physical level -Has been used by thousands of women successfully - However, if you only follow my protocol partially, or you make modifications based on what you do or don't want to do, then the success rate decreases. My protocol requires that you… -Are willing to look at yourself, your patterns, and what makes you susceptible to HPV -Are willing to be with your feelings, fears, and process them -Are willing to prioritize yourself in terms of time, emotionally, and financially -Put your focus on healing, knowing yourself, and changing what is making you susceptible - Sign up for my 5 days to Heal HPV Workshop – it is free and the next workshop begins July 18th https://drdoni.lpages.co/free-live-5-day-online-workshop/ - When you sign up, you'll get access to sign up for a 10-minute call with me where I'll review your pap/colpo results and provide my impressions. I offer several ways to access my protocol… Say Goodbye to HPV 12-week online program with 2 live group calls per month https://drdoni.lpages.co/hpv-12-week-program/ - Work with me one-on-one in a consultation program which includes testing and follow up sessions. Start here: https://doctordoni.com/work-with-me/ Or a combination of the two – HPV Priority Solution. 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Darlene Scrivner Darlene Scrivner is a Certified Professional Midwife who holds both state and nationally recognized licenses and has been in private practice since 1992. She continued her education with EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) training in 1997. She remains current … Continue reading →
Tiffany Townsend is a Certified Professional Midwife, connected to her ancestral land and roots. Her early experiences with her Abuela, an OBGYN in the Dominican, had her involved with birth early in her life. As a young Mom herself, she saw first hand how many misconceptions and misunderstandings there were in the birth world, and committed herself to educating herself through the birth and raising of her first four children.Through the misconceptions, myths and pure ignorance about Black people and pregnancy and breastfeeding, Tiffany's commitment to providing holistic support became paramount. She is proud to say that she is the first Black CPM in West Michigan - but we'll talk about the importance and unspoken weight of what that means to Tiffany today. She celebrates uniqueness and aims to create comfort through authenticity and by offering heart-filled humanity, medical, physiological, emotional, spiritual support. -----Shout Out: @doctor_midwife Tiffany on Instagram: @delaflormidwifery Tiffany's Website: www.delaflormidwifery.comNPR Article: "Black midwives and doulas in Michigan work to improve maternal and infant health" Row House Publishing on Instagram: @rowhousepubPodcast Transcriptions Available: www.rowhousepublishing.com/podcast Learn more about Row House Publishing and our mission to Raise the Volume on Voices That Matter™: http://rowhousepublishing.com Original Book Stoop theme: anonymousCover art: Danielle Pioli (https://www.daniellepioli.com)
Midwifery is an art. One in which Stephanie Mitchell, is well versed. She is a Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife and founder of Birth Sanctuary Gainesville On this episode Stephanie talks about practicing midwifery, representation in the field, the ludicrous legal hoops Alabama has set up for midwives and rural reproductive healthcare. We also talk about Birth Sanctuary Gainesville, Alabama's first freestanding birth center. The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Margaret Charles Smith, the midwife who "who never lost a mother, and rarely lost a baby". The Things That Pissed Us Off are Instagram/Social Media and a constant dripping in a wall. Resources: The Birth Sanctuary Gainesville IG: @birthsanctuary , @doctor_midwife
Individualization!One of my favorite things to do is educate both my clients and healthcare providers about fitness in the perinatal period. There is so much that needs to change so much about the way we approach this discussion in the clinical setting. Sometimes it doesn't happen at all and often times it is brief, inaccurate, and instills fear in the people who are trying to get moving or who want to stay moving. My guest today is Rachel Mast. She is a Certified Professional Midwife at the New Beginnings Birthing Center in Meridian, Idaho. Rachel is a gymnast, a crossfitter, and also does jujitsu- Competitively! She is a CFL2 and a P&PA coach herself. Note: Rachel and I start off discussing her experience with hyperemesis and a bit about the very special practice that she works in which is a mixed practice of CNMs and CPMs. Guest: Rachel MastResourcesPelvic GuruFor consumers: International Directory of providers and fitness professionalsFor professionals: Amazing continuing ed and resources includingThe Female Athlete Level 1 and level 2 with Antony Lo- who I mention anytime I talk about fitness. Follow him @physiodetective on IGPregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism (Brianna Battles): Education for professionals and pregnant and postpartum people(Article) Morning Chalk up: From pregnancy to podium, the Queen of Iceland returnsBirth It Up By Leisel Teen, Mommy Labor Nurse, check out her podcast, episode #74 to hear our conversationOnline Childbirth Education. Choose the program that is right for you! Pop Up Courses for people with Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and professionalsSupport the show
Joyce Kimball has been the Owner and Primary Midwife of Joyce Kimball Birth Services, a full-service childbearing-year care service started in 2000. Prior to Birth Services, Joyce spent 15 years working in Human Resources for Massachusetts corporations. After the home birth of her second child, she completed the apprenticeship process to certify and practice as a Certified Professional Midwife. Joyce holds an MBA, a Certificate in Midwifery, an Associate's Degree in Nursing and a Registered Nurse's license.Joyce practices as a homebirth midwife, birth doula, childbirth educator, birth counselor, and belly caster. She is active in the Massachusetts birth community - answering many questions on the MassDoula email list, connecting families with appropriate childbearing-year services, serving in various capacities with the MA trade organization - Massachusetts Midwives Alliance, precepting student midwives, nurses, and doulas, and talking with anyone and everyone about birth, supporting birth choice and reproductive justice. When she is not doing birth work, she's listening to podcasts, at the gym or spending time with her family and friends eating, talking, listening, dancing, laughing, sharing and eating dark chocolate.Connect with Joyce:https://birthservices.net/Resources:La Leche League: https://www.llli.org/maternal mortality rates: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8055191/https://www.statista.com/statistics/1240400/maternal-mortality-rates-worldwide-by-country/mother + baby health:https://www.americashealthrankings.org/explore/health-of-women-and-children/measure/IMR_MCH/state/ALL
HeHe sits down to chat with Tatiana Koontz- Licensed Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife, monitrice (advanced birth doula), postpartum doula, placenta encapsulator, and childbirth educator. Tatiana owns a home birth practice in San Diego, CA. Tatiana and HeHe have PLENTY in common as birth workers, but today they are connecting on their shared experiences as birth workers without children or personal birth experience. Tatiana has devoted her life to birth and postpartum work since she trained as a doula in 2006 and has been privileged to walk with hundreds of families on parts of their special journeys. She has a deep love for postpartum support, helping families transition as they integrate their babies and overcome challenges. Tatiana has a passion for birth options, informed consent, improving connections within families, and aiding them in building their community both before and after birth. Tatiana is a dog lover that is fluent in Spanish after living in South America for several years. She loves to travel whenever possible, watch movies outdoors, and enjoy the sunshine. Follow along with Tatiana: https://www.birthwavesmidwifery.com/ Facebook or Instagram
Cheryl is Certified Professional Midwife in Colorado and owner of Your Thriving Pregnancy (links below). Cheryl shares her journey and career path that has now culminated into starting Your Thriving Pregnancy, a fantastic online resource for pregnant families! Listen to hear more! Links: This is the link to the app and the Your Thriving Pregnancy Roadmap: Free 5 week Challenge: http://onelink.to/yourthrivingpreg (This link will take them to the web, Apple, or Google Play Store depending on their device) They can also find out more about us here: https://yourthrivingpregnancy.com/ Instagram: Your Thriving Pregnancy (@yourthrivingpregnancy) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: Your Thriving Pregnancy | Facebook
Advocates for this law hope this will create more birthing options and regulation. Reset checks in with a Certified Professional Midwife about why licensure wasn't previously available, what impact this law will have and a Certified Nurse Midwife about equity.
Jessica is a Certified Professional Midwife in Anchorage, Alaska and co-founder of the Pacific Birth Institute created to train birth assistance. This episode IS about Jessica's journey, or her call to midwifery, but also about the dynamics of midwifery education and salary, some of the thoughts behind maternal mortality and morbidity and lots about community birth care. (there are a few curse words in here, just a few...in case you need to know that) Links below mentioned in the show: https://pacificbirthinstitute.com/ Use the code “JOURNEY “ for 10% off! https://www.facebook.com/pacificbirthinstitute https://www.instagram.com/pacificbirthinstitute/?hl=en
Deidre DeGrado is a wife, mother, and Certified Professional Midwife practicing in the Wichita Kansas area. Deidre shares her calling to midwifery with a passionate and powerful story. She has been in the world of midwifery for over 30 years!
“What if it is better than you ever imagined?“ This is the counter idea and affirmation to the question “What if something bad happens?” which is a common question we hear a lot when our clients talk to us about home birth. Home birth is an opportunity to experience your true potential and witness not only your baby being born but yourself as a new woman being born and this experience can set the stage for the rest of your life!We are so excited to have Rachel Hart on our show to share about her journey into midwifery and what she does to help support birthing people in their unique path to giving birth. Rachel Hart wears many hats, she is an incredibly gifted and hard working mother to 5 children. She is a Certified Professional Midwife providing support for home births. In this episode, we talk about all things home birth, midwifery, the safety of home birth, known risks, and how she handles issues in the rare event they arise. She also shares her top tips and resources for having a safe, healthy, and empowering home birth experience. This episode provides a sneak peak into the life of a midwife and home birth. Even if you have never considered home birth as an option for your birth, this is a great episode full of helpful information. Our goal is to share this conversation with you so that you can feel more empowered and confident to make decisions that align with your ultimate desires for your birth.The resources mentioned in this episode are listed below:Mama Natural Pregnancy Guide by Genevieve HowlandConnect with Rachel Hart, CPM:Website: Birthing Way Homebirth Midwifery Care Facebook Group: Birthing Way FamiliesInstagram: Birthing Way MidwiferyBe sure to listen to part 2 of this conversation airing next week where we talk with Rachel Hart about her life coaching business, ReConnected to Life, which focuses on educating about self-care and redefining what it means to be self-centered through quarterly workshop, retreats, private coaching, community spotlights, and so much more! You don't want to miss it!This podcast was created from a desire to share conversations and interviews about topics from pregnancy and birth to motherhood and the importance of a healthy body and mind through it all. Our goal is to bring you fun, interesting, and helpful conversations that excite you and make you want to learn more.If you like what you are hearing and you don't want to miss our newest episodes, be sure and hit subscribe. Your support is greatly appreciated.Follow us on Instagram:Aligned BirthDisclaimerThe information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. The podcast hosts take no money from affiliate links provided in the show notes. Podcast Editing by: Chris Godfrey of Godfrey SoundMusic: "Freedom” by Roa
Annnnd we're back!!! Sorry for the unexpected break but had to take a moment to make it legit. I'm officially a BlerdDad!!! And on this episode we give thanks and chat with the person that helped our birthing vision become reality. Ryann Morales has been attending births since 2012 and has been to over 750 births. She graduated from Birthwise Midwifery School and became a Certified Professional Midwife in 2017 and attends births in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Ryann attends births as a home birth midwife and also provides doula support for home and hospital births.. She provides DC-area families with an intimate, tailored experience. Ryann pronounces her name [ryan], like the boy's name (her mom named her after the old soap opera, Ryan's Hope, and Ryann suspects the extra “n” was added just to make it confusing). She lives in Alexandria with her husband, three kids, dog, mother in law, and tia (auntie). In her free time, Ryann enjoys hiking, skiing, paddleboarding, CrossFit, and running—often with her kids. We will talk home births and babies. You won't want to miss this one!!! Watch The Blerd Dad Podcast LIVE! Mondays at 8:15PM EST on Facebook: @levelupcomedydc Twitch: @levelupcomedy Twitter: @GinnyMac25. . Got an intereseting perspective on parenting? Want to nerd out about fatherhood? Need to vent about these damn children? Drop us a line at bookings@levelupcomedy .com . #blerddad #blerd #blerdlife #podcast #blerdpodcast #blerddadpodcast #TeamLevelUp #nerdy #BLERDS #dad #dadlife #newdad #newdadlife #comedy #funnydad #levelupcomedy #glennlawrence #fatherhood #blackdads #blackfathers #comedy #parenting #parentingtips #comedian #content #theymademewearit #birthing #Midwife #doula #homebirth #delraymidwifery #birth #baby #babies --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Self development can mean different things to different people. Generally, it's about taking steps to better yourself such as learning new skills, overcoming bad habits, developing capabilities, or making efforts towards self-fulfillment either through formal or informal studies. In today's episode, you'll meet Rachel who's on the path of self-development through her studies to become a Certified Professional Midwife.Show Notes:Your goals should be in alignment with your Personal Vision - your long term vision of your best self and life.Break down epic-sized goals into milestones, to help create your roadmap to achieving it incrementally over time.As you start working towards achieving earlier milestones, you will learn more and get feedback to help refine that roadmap to keep moving forward.Let go of being a perfectionist, it's better to make progress than get frozen waiting for things to be perfect. They never will be.Visit http://www.agileselfdevelopment.com and click "Free Guide" in the top menu to start creating your own personal vision statement.Interested in starting your own podcast? Take a Podcasting Course from Wit & Wire like I did! Please note the podcasting course is an affiliate link. If you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.You can also visit Rachel's Etsy store where she offers homemade herbal products to promote well-being: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StitchandWitchHerbs
In this episode of La Verdad Duele Podcast, our guest Carmen Mojica, a Certified Professional Midwife discussed with the host the conversations that should take place before one decides to become a parent such as establishing relationships with mental health professionals, financial stability, intentional research, building a support system, and the impact of inter-generational traumas within family structure. The conversation covers the differences between a gynecologist, ob-gyn, obstetricians, and midwifery. Ms. Mojica also talks about giving birth at a birth center, hospital, or at home which of these fits once respective scenarios. Take a listen and share. Our Social Media (IG): @laverdadduelepod Join Our Listserv: LVD Podcast Listserv Guest Carmen Mojica's IG @ semidiosa.negra Guest Carmen Mojica's website: https://www.thesewatersrundeep.com/ Book Resources: "the complete book of pregnancy and childbirth" by Sheila Kitzinger "Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition" by Lily Nichols
Season 1 Episode 5 features an interview with Carmen Mojica. We discuss her journey into birthwork and motherhood, the history and current practice of midwifery, and what it will take to achieve birth justice in the Bronx and in New York City. Carmen Mojica Bio:Carmen Mojica CPM, LM CLC is an Afro-Dominicana born and raised in the Bronx. She is a midwife, mother, writer and reproductive health activist. The focus of her work is on the empowerment of women and people of the African Diaspora, specifically discussing the Afro-Latina identity. She utilizes her experience as a midwife to raise awareness on maternal and infant health for women, highlighting the disparities in the healthcare system in the United States for women of color. She is a cofounder of Bronx Rebirth and Progress.References During the Episode:Donate to Bronx Rebirth and Progress via PayPal and through their registry on TargetPregnancy and Postpartum in the time of COVID-19: NYC Resources[Book] Birthing Justice: Black Women, Pregnancy and Childbirth edited by Julia Oparah and Alicia Bonaparte[Book] Killing the Black Body by Dorothy Roberts[Book] Medical Apartheid by Harriet Washington[Book] Born in the USA: How a Broken Maternity System Must Be Fixed to Put Women and Children First by Marsden WagnerTypes of midwives: Certified Midwife, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife, Certifying institutions: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)Robert Woods Johnson Foundation's County Health Rankings and Road MapsQuestions to Consider After the Episode:How can we make midwifery more accessible in our City, namely Certified Nurse Midwives? What are ways our City can provide resources for people to give birth outside of hospitals? This can be in people's homes and in birthing centers.How can we shift conversations that focus solely on maternal mortality to take a look at the broad scope of how maternal healthcare is not serving the needs of pregnant and birthing people overall?Created and Hosted by Taja LindleyProduced by Colored Girls HustleMusic, Soundscape and Audio Engineering by Emma AlabasterSupport our work on Patreon or make a one-time payment via PayPalFor more information visit BirthJustice.nyc This podcast is made possible, in part, by the Narrative Power Stipend - a grant funded by Forward Together for members of Echoing Ida.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TajaLindley)
In this latest episode of the Listening to Midwives series, Michelle has a conversation with Jae Rowan and Rhione Zeixchel, owners of Sanctuary Birthing. If you are a fellow birth worker, get ready to hear some of the names of some of the icons in our birth world being mentioned as they share their 60+ years of combined experience as midwives. Rhione and Jae remind pregnant women that their birth can be in their hands if they receive respect, consideration, and informed choice. Women can take back birth. Yet, they caution not to be naive and think you will be handed it, because you will not… not with this current medical system. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and settle back to soak up the wisdom of these sage birth keepers and the brilliant project they are up to now. “Your body talks to you. I think that in our really, really fast paced media oriented, screen oriented culture we stop listening or maybe we never learned to listen. And yet, every pregnant woman, her body will start to talk to her almost from the beginning. ... It's an important thing. Start listening to your body. Your body is talking to you.”— Jae Rowan “I would hope that each woman before, during pregnancy would take some time. Take some time to be still, sink in, connect with a deeper layer underneath all the mind chatter. Just even 5 minutes. Begin making time. Start listening. Because I believe that that inner knowing can inform us in the BEST possible way from this day on. And your baby is counting on it. It can change your baby's life. And it can change the world, one baby at a time in that way.”— Rhione Zeixchel About Jae Rowan: Jae, Certified Professional Midwife, and Oregon Licensed Midwife began her study of midwifery in 1985. She has attended 100's of births over the last 31 years. Her path as a woman and mother has been intertwined with her study of yoga, midwifery, parenting, and communication, skills that she brings to the care she provides to families. Jae learned that pregnancy and birth are normal and natural processes from her grandmother, who birthed 13 children at home. Jae believes that the way we bond to our baby during pregnancy and the way we birth set a foundation for the life of our child, and for our life as a mother. She offers Arvigo Mayan Abdominal Massage sessions along with personalized prenatal, birth preparation and early parenting coaching. About Rhione Zeixchel: Rhione, Oregon licensed midwife, has attended hundreds of births since 1981. As an apprentice-trained midwife, she has been privileged to learn from many teachers in the wise-woman tradition. Rhione utilizes the benefits of homeopathic medicine and intuition-based practices she describes as “deep listening” to the unborn. Certain key tenets guide Rhione's love of this work: knowing that the natural birth process is innately healing; understanding newborn babies as fully conscious beings in little bodies; and believing that a woman's way to natural birth is paved with her own listening and trusting. Mothers' own ecstatic birthing stories inspired her to become certified in HypnoBirthing in 2001. With midwife friend Jae Rowan, she co-created Three Sisters Midwifery in 2012. Connect with Jae & Rhione: Website: sanctuarybirthing.com Facebook: Sanctuary Birthing Instagram: @sanctuarybirthing Free Resource: Sanctuary Birthing Workbook Connect with Michelle Smith: Website: BirthEaseServices.com Facebook: Birth Ease, The Birth Ease Podcast Instagram: @ birtheasemichellesmith YouTube: Birth Ease LinkedIn: Birth Ease Michelle Smith Pinterest: Birth Ease Show: Birth Ease
Learn all about what it takes to become a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), the skills they possess, and whether or not this kind of midwife might be the best fit for you. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
A Certified Professional Midwife talks about fertility, birth options, and more with September Burton from the Colorado Fertility Conference --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cofertilityconference/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cofertilityconference/support
In this episode I chat with Rosemary Loperena, a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) from Aguadilla, PR. Rosemary attended and graduated from Birthingway College of Midwifery in Portland, OR after first spending 10 years working as an Industrial Engineer. She felt her call to Midwifery while completing her training to become a Licensed Massage Therapist and Doula. Rosemary offers so much wisdom in this episode about navigating birth, particularly in Puerto Rico. She even provides us with a list of resources for childbirth classes, doula services, midwifery care and midwifery education across the island. We dove into how she juggled making an income while in school, working at four different midwifery practices in order to gain all the skills she needed to take the NARM exam, her upcoming trip to Haiti with Mama Baby Haiti, and the tension she feels in serving her beloved community in Puerto Rico and the Latin community in Portland, Oregon. You can support the midwives and mothers giving birth in Haiti on the Mama Baby Haiti website and support Rosemary's trip to Haiti here: https://www.gofundme.com/help-rose-loperena-serve-pregnant-woman-in-haiti. Rosemary is currently enjoying the ocean back home in Puerto Rico, specifically Crashboat Beach, which is a gorgeous strip of coast on the western side of the island, with turquoise blue water and an uber fresh fish shop right on the sand. She's also been into gardening, sleeping (birthworkers, you know!), knitting, playing pingpong, and reading Diana Gabaldon's, The Fiery Cross. You can connect with Rosemary on Facebook and email here at roseloperena@yahoo.com. Links & Resources from the Episode: 1. Debbie Diaz, CPM Escuela Dar a Luz https://escueladaraluz.com 2. Zayelit Budet Meléndez, Childbirth Educator San Juan, PR 3. Mujeres Ayudando Madres (MAM) Child Ed and many other services in the San Juan area http://mujeresayudandomadres.com 4. Heidi Hernández, CNM Childbirth Educator and Midwife in Moca https://www.facebook.com/casaarje/ 5. Gina Dacosta Rivera, CPM Midwife & Childbirth Educator in Manati: GROW Pregnancy & Parenting Center https://www.facebook.com/pg/GrowPPC/about/?ref=page_internal 6. Zally Santos Child Ed and Breastfeeding Support Umanize on FB 7. Yarilis García Ramos, Certified Professional Midwife in Caguas & San Juan, PR https://www.facebook.com/doula.bebe 8. Mumu Marianne Charline, Partera in Cidra, PR https://www.facebook.com/parteramumu/ Would you like to be a guest on the podcast? Email me here and tell me where you live and what you're up to: hello@anjelicamalone.com. You can also connect with me on Instagram or my website www.anjelicamalone.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anjelica-malone/message
Conversation with Texas midwife Meredith Braudaway, CPM, LM. We talk about the PEP midwifery training process, how she came to midwifery, her relationships with other midwives, addressing maternal mortality & racism in healthcare, opening Birth and Wellness Center of Arlington, her hurdles and triumphs along the way, and what she's currently loving. You can connect with Meredith at birthandwellnesscenter.com and at @birtharlington on Instagram. Connect with me, Anjelica Malone at anjelicamalone.com and on Instagram at @anjelicamalone. Know a midwife I should interview? Have them email me here: hello(at)anjelicamalone.com. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anjelica-malone/message
Gina Gerboth on The MindMill Podcast Gina Gerboth is a Professional Midwife, Certified Lactation Consultant, and Childbirth Educator. Today we are with Gina Gerboth; Professional Midwife, Certified Lactation Consultant, and childbirth educator. Gina is an absolute wealth of knowledge, and has been on the front lines of natural birth advocacy for decades. Her career as a birth worker has brought her all over the world, where she has absorbed a global view of birthing techniques and surrounding cultural norms. In this episode, Gina and I discuss the array of options and common pitfalls that new parents face when first becoming pregnant. We also dive into the life of a birth worker and where birthing professions are heading. I found this interview fascinating and am so grateful to Gina for providing her insight and time. So lets get into it, the MindMill Podcast with Gina Gerboth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OpRC0J26_Y&t=1s SHOWNOTES Gina's Bio Gina Gerboth, MPH, RM, CPM, IBCLC is a Certified Professional Midwife (registered in the state of Colorado) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, living in Denver. She has a home birth practice and is also core faculty at Midwives College of Utah. She is married to her high school sweetheart, and is the mother of three sons, two of whom were born at home. When not busy with her practice, teaching, family, or other responsibilities, she enjoys knitting, reading, watching too too much tv, yoga, and long walks on the beach (okay, long walks anyway…). www.midwifegina.com 720-588-4462 gina@midwifegina.com Gina Gerboth on The MindMill Podcast Thanks so much for listening to The MindMill Podcast! For all MindMill Episodes Click Here! Support The MindMill Podcast. LEAVE A REVIEW!
In this episode we are joined by the women of Welcoming Dawn Midwifery Olympia McCutchan and Tracy Lough Olympia McCutchan is a California Licensed Midwife and a Certified Professional Midwife. Additionally, she is a Wilderness First Responder, Reiki 1 certified, a student herbalist and mid-level Spanish speaker. She is a mother or two children, both born at home with the care of Midwives. She teaches Holistic childbirth education classes and will begin teaching Health classes for children and young adults in the Fall 2018. Her studies have taken her from University in Santa Cruz, CA to a Midwifery apprenticeship in Bristol, Vermont, to a Midwifery clinical residency in El Paso, Texas. Returning to her childhood home of Humboldt County, she has brought midwifery care to both town and rural areas of the county. In total, she has attended over 190 births. Tracy Lough, LM, CPM, is a local home birth midwife with Welcoming Dawn Midwifery. She is owner of the “Birth Yurt” located in Fieldbrook, CA. Tracy meets each birth experience with gentleness, respect and safety while supporting the mother and family's needs and wishes. She was inspired by her own birthing experiences with midwives and has been able to provide a high standard of pregnancy care coupled with a more caring, personal and intimate birth experience. She feels welcomed in as a guest for each birth to ensure mother and baby's safety or is able to provide doula support at the hospital if that is the safest place for a baby to arrive. Tracy offers affordable care because she believes low-risk pregnancies often achieve the best outcome with home birth and every women desiring to have their baby at home with a midwife should have that option. In addition to her midwifery practice, Tracy is able to provide Craniosacral Therapy for mothers and babies, teaches hypnobirthing, offers placenta encapsulation and runs a Waldorf-Inspired Outdoor Nature Preschool on her homestead.
If you freeze, shy away from, feel numb or disconnected from pleasure, this episode is for you. In episode 11, April Kline and I talk about how we can explode our blocks to pleasure simply by connecting and listening to our body. As a body worker, April points out that we are conditioned to stray away from what doesn't feel good in the body as much as we stray from what does feel good. We've all been taught that our bodies are something to be ashamed of, to fear, to not trust…that the body's pleasure is sinful even. But in today's conversation, we explore the alternative view – what if the body is a portal to everything we ever wanted? What if pleasure ultimately leads us to our highest good? We discuss why it is that we're terrified of our own multiorgasmic potential and ecstatic nature and how our powerful sexual nature is a threat to society. We discuss why we freeze instead of flow and how completing stress cycles can help us get past our own blocks to pleasure. April is an intuitive bodyworker with an extensive background in therapeutic massage, Craniosacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, birth trauma release, Therapeutic Touch and Myofascial Release. She has studied with the Upledger Institute, the Ohashi Shiatsu Institute and is also a Reiki Master and Teacher. April is certified in prenatal massage, newborn and infant massage and is a Certified Professional Midwife and Doula. She teaches at the Midwives College of Utah in the undergrad and graduate departments and wrote and runs inBalance, a 28-day program that helps people balance their hormones which can help heal their guts, remove brain fog, reduce systemic inflammation, find their ideal weight and regain energy and vitality. April truly believes that health is wealth. She practices what she preaches by purposefully nourishing herself everyday with healthy food, daily prayer/meditation, regular massage and doing work that she loves. Mentions: Peter Levine Clarissa Pinkola Estes – Women Who Run With the Wolves You can find and connect with April at: www.aprilkline.com Sign up for my free online training, 5 Days to Exquisite Connected Sex for Couples at bit.ly/Connectedsex
Today I so enjoyed chatting with local midwife, Chelsea Fredlund. Chelsea is a Licensed Midwife and Certified Professional Midwife at Placerville Midwifery. Her practice offers full-scale midwifery care for women who choose to birth at home, including prenatal visits, home birth, and postpartum visits. She also offers Birthing from Within childbirth education classes for clients and other families planning a natural childbirth in or out of the hospital. She is mom to one 4 ½ year old girl named Mariah and currently lives in Placerville, CA with her daughter and husband. In her episode we chat about: How nice it can be to come in and out of birth work while parenting young kids Having her partner home for 3 months after birth Her process of going from being a doula to a midwife in recent years The importance of nutrition and exercise during pregnancy Nursing challenging Shifting your lifestyle around sleep A "good" baby is not a sleepy baby The difference between midwifery (particularly home birth midwifery) care and hospital care Ways that you can use a midwife both for prenatal and postpartum, even if you plan to birth in a hospital The importance of emotional support around your own parenting decisions during postpartum Be ready to shift expectations! This episode of the postpartum Podcast is sponsored by ICON UNDIES. Did you know that 1 in 3 women experience little bladder leaks when they run, jump, sneeze, or laugh? This is especially true for new moms. But because of Icon, You don't have to worry! Their undies feel like a regular, beautiful pair of underwear, but can hold up to 6 teaspoons of liquid without the bulky, bunchy plasticy feel of a pantyliner. Icon is also offering listeners of the podcast $5 off your order with code postpartum at checkout. *** As always, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on iTunes here. Your reviews really help the show out because they allow it to be more visible so that we can reach more moms. Do you shop on Amazon? Use this link and do your shopping as you always would and the show will get a teeny tiny kickback. The podcast is also sponsored by Audible.com. To get your FREE audiobook and 30-day trial, please go tohttp://www.audibletrial.com/postpartum You can also support the show by becoming a patron on Patreon. No donation is too small, for as little as $1 per episode, you can make a huge difference for the show. Click here to learn more. Thank you SO much for your support!
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