Podcasts about Childbirth

In this week's episode Steph sits down with KICBUMP's very own women's health educator & physio, Ash Mason. Ash is a holistic physio and mind-set coach who genuinely loves empowering others to feel confident and is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things women's health! Ash shares her tips, tricks and tools on exercising during pregnancy, looking after your body post-birth, abdominal separation and other common women's health symptoms, mental health, burnout and feelings of overwhelm throughout all stages of early motherhood. To wrap up the episode Ash takes us through a pelvic floor exercise that you can literally do anywhere!  SPECIAL GUEST Ash Mason  @thewomenslifephysio SPECIAL SHARE Blueberry & Cinnamon Porridge  via the KIC app.  Want to try KICBUMP? Get 60% off with our Black Friday Sale. Just $7.80 for your first month. Head to www.keepitcleaner.com to redeem this offer. Sale ends midnight tonight!  SPONSOR SHOUTOUT Use the code KICPOD2021 to save an extra $30 off Cubo Ai's Black Friday Sale. Save up to $170. Safe Sleep for Babies. Peace of Mind for Parents! Hurry, sale ends midnight, Tuesday, 30th November. getcubo.com

November is National Adoption Month and so we continue the second part of our Supporting Adoption series. In this episode, we take a look at how to support adoptive parents who will welcome a new baby to their family in the days or weeks after birth. As doulas, it is important to understand that there may be different psychology at play for adoptive parents. Come join us as we take a look at the ins and outs of supporting adoptive parents!

When you mention adoption, for most individuals it brings to mind a solution. A solution for infants and children who are in need of homes and loving families. Yet what rarely comes to mind is the psychological and physical impact of adoption on adoptees. Adoption, specifically the separation of an infant or child from their biological mother creates what is called the primal wound. Come join us as we take a deep dive into the trauma of adoption on adoptees as our guest Isaac, and Angela share their stories.

About Sarah:Womb Alchemist. Dreamer and birther of Down to Birth Midwifery. Gypsy soul. Birth keeper. Space holder. Wellness promoter. Midwife. Passionate advocate for women, birth and breastfeeding.Since 2013 Sarah has immersed herself into everything pregnancy, birthing, nutrition, wellness and healing. She holds an unwavering trust in our abilities to grow, birth and nurture our babes. With the belief that knowledge is power, she is a passionate sharer of stories and information.Sarah's gypsy soul has taken her around the world. Her interest in birth has lead her to learn both modern and traditional practices from the countries she's explored. She has experienced birth in Australia, India, Cambodia and Vanuatu and incorporates these experiences into her practice.She has created a holistic lifestyle for herself and this emanates in her care and support. Through nutrition, exercise, body work, breath work, self-healing and energetic practices, she has successfully improved her health and wellbeing and actualized many achievements in her fulfilling career. She believes in the power of these positive lifestyle changes and incorporates these tools in the support she provides.Connect with Sarah:Website: https://downtobirthmidwifery.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/down_to_birth_midwifery/

Zoe Davenport is the founder of The Haven Collective. A high-frequency container for creators of the New Earth Paradigm who are ready to come together & amplify the field through the potency of collective group consciousness. She is a gifted Multi-Dimensional Channel, Psychic Visionary for Leaders, Author, Speaker & Coach. https://www.instagram.com/iamzoedavenport/ www.zoedavenport.com   Topics discussed in this episode: Path to Transformation [3:54] Awakening [8:36] How To Take Steps Toward Your Calling [11:50] Patrick's Activation Story [18:05] Entering Into Higher States of Consciousness [21:45] Frequency, Dimensions & The Quantum Field [26:28] The Trauma of Childbirth [32:11] Collective Trauma [34:32] Doing The Inner Work [36:38] Tuning Into Inner Guidance [44:52] The Importance of Critical Thinking & Discernment [48:41]

*content warning: pregnancy, pregnancy loss, childbirth trauma, and some graphic and potentially distressing imagery* Rachel talks about finding peace and love from within before jumping into this week’s conversation with Kelly. Kelly walks Rachel through her journey to motherhood: from the decision to have a baby, to struggles with infertility, to her traumatic experience giving birth. Episode Notes: Conversation with Kelly begins at 00:12:22. Kelly’s Woman’s Support Circle Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/150724176608150 Mayo Clinic article about placenta accreta: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/placenta-accreta/symptoms-causes/syc-20376431MedLine Plus article about hypovolemic shock: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000167.htm US ranks #1 in maternal death out of all developed countries: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2020/nov/maternal-mortality-maternity-care-us-compared-10-countries --------Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine@allportsopen.com!Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers).Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.

If you are one of those people who run to the clinic to see a doctor for any little ailment, or just to get endless check ups to make sure you are all right; well, you are doing it all wrong my friend!  No offense, but medical interventions are usually the cause of more harm than good.Iatrogenesis is the term that defines this: it means death by doctor.  This means that the treatment or examination you undergo causes harm.  Hippocrates, the founder of Western medicine from 2500 years ago in Greece, had as his fundamental tenet to early healers to first, do no harm!  In modern times, this prime directive has been discarded…Death by doctor is now the third leading cause of death!  Now, does this make you want to visit your doctor more often?  I certainly hope not: I would advise you to live as people used to live until around the 1970's in the US at least.  Back in the 50's and 60's, when I grew up, we only went to the doctor if we were gravely injured or on our deathbed from a real sickness.  Doctors could do things like set broken bones, or remove a ruptured appendix, or take a bullet out of your body.  They were like human bodywork mechanics, similar to their car repair similar types of workers.  Nothing fancy, they just tried to get the job done.Now though?  Doctors and hospitals, which throughout time were places to avoid as much as possible, are now depicted as places to go to become and remain healthy.  We are all urged endlessly to go in, get examined (even if we feel great), and to search for ways to be ‘improved' by medical interventions: drugs and surgeries; endless drugs and surgeries!It is never mentioned that drugs, and surgeries- all have side effects.  Endless side effects, that are often far worse than the imagined ‘conditions' we are told we have!  It has reached the point where, if you go in to get ‘checked out', based upon only your age, say: they will prescribe all kinds of drugs to you!  (With all kinds of side effects that treat your supposed ‘conditions' that the doctor has found within you.You have to ask yourself this- do humans need drugs and surgeries to survive?  If this were true, we would have died out long ago- our grandparents never had this stuff done to them, and they lived long and happy lives, generally.  Childbirth was very dangerous in the old days, for both mother and child, and that has been largely solved.  Mainly by early discoveries of sanitation like washing hands between autopsies and deliveries, things like that…But overall, our health since the 1970's or so has steadily worsened.  The medical recommendations of low fat, high carb and sugar along with limited red meat has resulted in epidemics of heart disease and cancer, along with a skyrocketing of diabetes!This is largely because we now have a health care system that is government regulated, and financed as well via employer insurance along with Medicare and Medicaid. Because we the public perceive that now we no longer have to pay for it- why, we will go to the doctor all the time!  It's free, after all.  So, the health care costs go up and up and up, far beyond what a normal person could really pay-  but we don't care.  It's “free”!  We agree to any shot or procedure, and surgery or bodily mutilation and especially to free drugs.  Drugs that mess with our minds and bodies beyond what anyone could have ever imagined just  a few decades ago…All of this has even become political- the Leftist Democrat party of Big Government running  everything has destroyed our collective health in a huge way, and now recommend massive injecti

Like most topics we discuss, there is a lot of nuance surrounding how to support adoption. There are many choices that are available to the birthing parent. Will the adoptive parents be present for the birth?  During the immediate postpartum period will they want to hold and/or feed the baby? Do they desire no contact with the baby? Come join us as we take a deep dive into the ins and outs of supporting birth parents through pregnancy, labor and birth."

Common Man Progrum HOUR 1 --Carson Wentz opting for football over child birth? --Body Clock Debate --Toad The Wet Sprocket

Spiritual health is as important as your nutrition (ok we know it's far MORE important!!).  With this episode we look at how to bring your baby into this world in God's presence.  What is supernatural birth? How can it be accomplished?  Guest host, Kierra Blaser, will walk you through what it looks like to birth without fear and in the Lord's light.     Links and Coaching Info   www.aheavenlywelcome.com @aheavenlywelcome

Lala's assistant, Jessica, has lots and lots of questions about all things pregnancy and childbirth for Lala and her mom, Lisa! And these two do not hold anything back! They cover everything from morning sickness and puking to catheters and enemas to placenta and mucus plugs! They also get real about post-partum depression, post-baby bodies, adult diapers, the healing process down below, and sex after baby! Hear their takes on breastfeeding, formula, colicky babies, and cravings! Plus, Lala shares some thoughts on the most recent #PumpRules episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Queens discuss pregnancy and child birth with Lady Mel of Ask The Preacher's Wife www.askthepreacherswife.com.

Most people think of it as a "breathing technique" that helps women during labor and delivery. However, Lamaze is much more than that. Through the years, this childbirth education method has evolved into a philosophy that builds women's confidence and prepares them for pregnancy and birth. So, what are the main principles of Lamaze? And what can you expect to happen during a Lamaze class? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UPDATE: The episode file was cutting off after 30 minutes. This has now been fixed. Chris Revill is the founder of the Let's Chat Club (an online community for podcasters), the host of the Let's Chat with Chris Revill Podcast, and a frequent collaborator with The Broken Brain. He cohosts The Broken Chat, a monthly show for our dear Patreon members.   Chris joins me today to discuss his powerful experience with PTSD following the near-death of his wife Victoria at the birth of their daughter. His journey through this psychological crisis was aided by supportive family, therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy.   

Stephanie is the author of 37 Seconds: Dying Revealed Heaven's Help. In 2013, when Stephanie was pregnant with her second child, she began receiving mysterious but strong premonitions that she would die during delivery. Stephanie did everything that she could to inform physicians and her family about what she knew was coming; no one believed her. When Stephanie gave birth to her son, she flatlined and died on the operating table for 37 seconds.

We've been a little distracted this season of the podcast & I'm thrilled to FINALLY get to share what's been going on! Major life updates in today's episode and our amazing listeners are the first to hear. Thank you for tuning in! DAILY DELIGHTS Shannon- Morning walks on the beach while in Hawaii Nessa- Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease Nessa's Instagram @nessa.black Episode Website

My guest for episode 13  is Ziggy Makant, and we are talking all things pregnancies, babies and motherhood! Ziggy is a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor with a background in psychology and life coaching. Ziggy is a mother to two boys, and prior to her first pregnancy, her fitness focus was mainly on strength & conditioning, body composition, and body transformations. After the birth of her first son in 2016, Ziggy's passion turned towards true Women's Wellness and Pre- and Post-Natal Fitness. She went on to become a Certified Pre and Post Natal Coach in 2018. Ziggy's work helps to prepare women for labour, childbirth and the postpartum period. A comparison she uses is: you wouldn't just rock up to a marathon or even a 100m sprint without any prior training, and labour and childbirth are also physical, emotional and mental events.  In this episode, Ziggy shares her personal pregnancy journeys and focuses quite a bit on the early postpartum period which Ziggy states is much more demanding than childbirth. We also talk about the myth of ‘bouncing back' after you give birth, when is the right time to get active again, how do you know what's right for you. Ziggy explains how bodies are much more than what they ever were because they have brought a new life into the world! Thank you, Ziggy for sharing so candidly! Ziggy -IG: https://www.instagram.com/zig.fitmama/Website - https://www.zigfitmama.com/Mom Body Soul Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/mom-body-soul-podcast/id1519962345?l=enMy Social Media -Cissy:  https://www.instagram.com/cissrad/In The Changing Room: https://www.instagram.com/inthechangingroompod

Anyone who's been through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) will tell you about the huge costs, extensive medical intervention, and if they are lucky enough to be successful, how happy they are, but what if you go through all that and still come out the other side without a baby? Talking about the toll on your mental health as a result of IVF is much more difficult for many people than discussing the physical or financial impacts, so what do those women who have tried desperately to conceive wish they'd known beforehand? The Quicky speaks to a woman who went through years of IVF and a medical specialist to find out what prospective parents should know before they embark on this journey, and how to care for their mental wellbeing before, during and after, no matter what the outcome. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Alice Almeida - Founder and Managing Director The Amber Network who spent three years trying to conceive her first child through IVF which took a huge toll on her mental health, marriage and self-esteem, and then suffered from secondary infertility as well. You can read more about Alice's story here Dr Karin Hammarberg - Senior Research Fellow in Global and Women's Health at Monash University, and a Registered Nurse with 20 years experience as clinical co-ordinator of IVF programs Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are so excited to release our very first KICBUMP KIC POD episode! Every fortnight, Steph will be chatting with an incredible line-up of experts, friends and like-minded mums to explore all things motherhood.To KIC' things off, Steph speaks with the most inspirational mum in her life, Wendy Smith; her very own mum!The mother-daughter duo dive into Wendy's pregnancy and birth stories (warning for those who envy easy, breezy births!), the differences and similarities they experienced and Wendy shares an insight into raising baby Steph!Join the KICBUMP Facebook Community SPECIAL GUESTWendy Smith, Steph's Mum!STEPH'S SPECIAL SHAREThe Wonky Donkey by Craig SmithSPONSOR SHOUTOUT This week's episode is brought to you by Cubo Ai Baby Monitor, an award winning smart baby monitor created by an IVF mom & a paediatrician. Safe Sleep for Babies. Peace of Mind for Parents! Available online at getcubo.com

Today's episode has our first content warning, since I am going to talk about potentially upsetting subjects. Namely, miscarriage, abortion and infanticide. If this sounds too disturbing you can skip this episode; if not I encourage you to listen since these are essential topics to understanding pre-modern society and are often sorely under-studied. [Intro Music] […]

A question we see often in doula forums is about sliding scales. How do you determine the low & high end of the scale? How do you make sure that those who can afford to pay, are honest about their ability to pay? Many doulas underestimate the amount of time involved in setting up a sliding scale. Then there is the maintenance & moving prospective clients through the application & verification process. There is much more than this to consider. Come join us as we discuss the ins & outs of sliding scales.

In Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood, beloved childbirth educator, doula, and author Bailey Gaddis offers real, safe, savvy, and nonjudgmental answers to the most personal questions about pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood. And, for added support, Bailey enlisted a team of experts for up-to-the-moment scientific and professional information for many of the questions. What is that smell? Is the fetus okay when I have sex? What should I do if I'm sad about my baby's gender? Why do I feel aroused when breastfeeding? Is it normal to be jealous of my baby? Unfortunately, women who summon the courage to ask these questions online are frequently met with unwelcome judgments or inaccurate information. "There are thousands of us slipping away from prying eyes to scan chat rooms and forums, flip through books, and make our fingers numb with Google searches as we look for answers to the same things you came to this book wondering about," writes Bailey. "I don't want you to feel like tracking down answers is a full-time job. I want you to have all the answers in one place, from a friendly, accurate source. I also want those answers to come from a friend who would never judge or make you feel like a weirdo for asking that 'TMI' question. So…can we be friends?" We talk about Pregnancy and sexPost artum depressionOrganismic birthDefine a birth doulaEating the placentaCord blood bankingThe boob hammockJealousy of other womenThe capacity for loveReveal partiesMiscarriageAbortionBabies and petsBreastfeeding Bailey Gaddis is the author of Asking for a Pregnant Friend and Feng Shui Mommy. She is a childbirth preparation educator, birth doula, and hypnotherapist and a regular contributor to media outlets including Working Mother, Fit Pregnancy, Pregnancy, and Newborn, Cosmopolitan, Woman's Day, Disney's Babble, and more. She also volunteers for a program where she offers in-home support to parents of newborn babies, specifically single mothers and babies with special needs. Visit her online at http://www.baileygaddis.com.  

A year has passed and Grayson is now 1 year old.  I decided to re-release this episode to reflect on the experience of his birth.  Here's the original description: In this episode my wife and I speak about the experience of welcoming our second-born child home.  We speak pregnancy, delivery, recovery, leaving the hospital during COVID times, the scary experience of her having to be re-admitted into the hospital postpartum, and much more!   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing & Random Rants, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.  *Original Release Date: Nov 12, 2020*    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode:   Check out all of the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support   Check out my Books: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way & FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft.  I'll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/    Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: http://www.amazon.com//ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?&tag=sputod0c-20&camp=216797&creative=446321&linkCode=ur1&adid=104DDN7SG8A2HXW52TFB&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spuntoday.com%2Fcontact%2F   Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10   Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, T-Shirts and more: https://viralstyle.com/store/spuntoday/tonyortiz   Outro Background Music: https://www.bensound.com   Spun Today Logo by: https://www.naveendhanalak.com/   Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk   Listen on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Google Play | YouTube

Welcome Back Friends to your 40 Weeks of Pregnancy. This week your baby's nervous system is continuing to develop. Please listen and let me know if you have any questions. Be sure to subscribe here to my Podcast and to check out my YouTube Channel as well for additional information about your Pregnancy, Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Postpartum, and Baby Care. Thank you for listening- Have a great day! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/BabyBumpLife/support

It's always best to know some of the local customs and laws if you are traveling or moving to another country. But what about laws that are so strange you wonder if they can actually be true or are ever enforced? With Japan now introducing new guidelines for residents to enjoy going out to restaurants and bars in cities following a dramatic drop in COVID-19 case numbers nationwide, Ben and Burke decided to look at some of the country's strangest laws related to marriage, divorce, childbirth, transportation, social drinking, clothing, and more.Referenced articles from TimeOut Tokyo and The Smart Local. Voices in Japan sponsors:Bearfoot BarA variety of Japanese made craft bottled beers. A range of whiskeys and basic cocktails also available. Burgers and pub style snacks. Friendly English and Japanese speaking staff. Located in downtown Sapporo, walking distance from the subway station. https://www.facebook.com/bearfootbarThe Red HouseLocated in the heart of Rusutsu Ski Resort, just cross the main road and it's behind the Seicomart Convenience store. The restaurant features a mix of Japanese, Asian fusion, and western Style dishes, including shabu-shabu with wagyu beef and Hokkaido wagyu beef steak. Open winter and summer, 12-3pm for lunch, 5-9pm for dinner, with prices ranging from under Yen 1000 to about Yen 5000. https://theredhouse.jp/Rusutsu LodgesOpen all year round. Located 5 minutes walk to the main Rusutsu Ski Resort Gondola. There are Japanese, Western, and apartment style rooms with breakfast packages available. There's a Japanese sento (public bath), two convenience stores less than a minute walk, ski room and tune up tables, free pick up available from the bus stop, plenty of free parking space, and summer BBQ packages available. Check out the website for more information and availability. http://rusutsulodges.comHokkaido GuideEstablished over 10 years ago, written by locals for locals and international tourists. There's information regarding all things Hokkaido such as sightseeing, nightlife, events, services, food and restaurants, entertainment, outdoor activities, and more. Currently offered in English and Thai, advertising space available. https://hokkaidoguide.comUse our Buzzsprout affiliate link to start your podcast today!Website: https://www.voicesinjapan.com/Follow us and check out our other content:https://twitter.com/voicesinjapanhttps://www.facebook.com/voicesinjapan/https://www.instagram.com/voicesinjapan/Get in touch:voicesinjapan@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/voicesinjapan)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/voicesinjapan)

Heyy Doula! This week I am catching up with one of fave doulas Joini James. We met online during the pandemic and became fast friends bonding over starting out as solo doulas during 2020, and so many other things! She is the most certified doula I know! Literally earning certs as a birth doula, postpartum doula, bereavement doula, Childbirth educator, yoga instructor, herbalist, and the list goes on. We dive to this and so much more as we reflect on our journey so far on the other side of doula training. We Cover: Training for training sake Boundaries Setting up the business Contracts Payment Doula-ing without children Moving on from IC work Burnout Things we wish we knew AND SO MUCH MORE!!!!!! Nneka Hall P.A.I.L Advocate Training on IG @nnekahall Kris Bailey Birth & Baby Services Ravae Sinclair (Lawyer & Doula) https://www.ravaesinclair.com/product/birth-contracts-basics-bundle/ Free Training: How To Become A Certified Doula     http://my.community.com/jarriel Sign up if you want the roadmap for   making you're dreams of becoming a certified doula a reality. Connect With Our Guest: Joini James The Resting Garden  Web: https://www.therestinggarden.com/ Do You Doula? Training https://www.therestinggarden.com/do-you-doula-2 IG: https://www.instagram.com/therestinggarden/ Connect with The Host: Jarriel Campbell Email: Doulastartup@gmail.com IG: @doularoadtrip

Are you planning for a baby in the near future and need some guidance on the best next steps to take?Dr. Nathan Riley returns to Living 4D along with Angie Chek to share some important advice about choosing the right physician, the low intervention birth process, the three stages of childhood development and how to handle fevers in this gentle conversation.Learn more about Nathan's work at his Beloved Holistics website and podcast.For Living 4D listeners: Save $50 on your first consultation with Nathan or 10 percent on a time-bank purchase at Beloved Holistics by using the code CHEK10. For health professionals, consider Nathan's Collaborator Program. Show NotesDo you have a real relationship with your doctor? (7:53)What does a low intervention birth process look like? (19:30)Childbirth is a rite of passage and spiritual process, not a medical procedure. (27:15)Why the health of a Mom's gut microbiome is so important, especially for her baby. (36:53)Doctors don't have all the answers. (44:07)The Golden Hour of bonding between a Mom and her baby. (1:02:43)Does your baby sleep in bed with you? (1:15:09)Nathan's stages of childhood development. (1:24:39)Potty training. (1:34:30)The purpose of fevers in children. (1:43:47)“Life has to be seen as an adventure, not an outcome.” (2:00:48)ResourcesCartesianismGut and Psychology Syndrome by Natasha Campbell-McBrideThe Bitter Pill by Ellen GrantThe Soul of Discipline by Kim John PayneThe Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care by Sally Fallon Morell and Tom CowanThe work of Ehrenfried Pfeiffer and Marie-Louise von Franz Biochemical Individuality by Roger WilliamsScience in Agriculture: Advanced Methods For Sustainable Farming by Arden AndersenThe Biology of Transcendence by Joseph Chilton PearceThanks to our awesome sponsors: Cymbiotika (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK15 at checkout), Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code chek15 at checkout), BiOptimizers (save 10 percent on your purchase by using the code Paul10 at checkout, PLUS, for a limited time, BiOptimizers is also giving away free bottles of their best-selling products, P3OM and MassZymes, with select purchases) and Essential Oil Wizardry (save 10 percent on your purchase by using the code living4d at checkout).As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases.

We have comedians, podcasters (Common Ground), married couple, & new parents Rachel LaForce and Alex Gettlin along with baby Jonah, explaining how the baby made it through birth, then how his mom made it. Rachel goes in depth on her first-time mom journey. Everything is going great, so great that the baby won't come out. Rachel gets induced, has a long labor, delivers, then starts to severely hemorrhage & needs emergency surgery. In between we learn about doula's, birth plans, advocacy, massages that become vision quests, shaman women, why OB's are super chill all the time, how to stop a pregnant woman bleeding with your arm, NICU's, giving birth on the nurses last day at work, where to put placentas, what "Full Frat Dad" mode is, plus Danny tells some stories where a home birth went wrong. Rachel & Alex are great guests & really funny, & baby Jonah joins us for the whole show but didn't chime in much. This episode goes full term.  

NO, Angie is NOT pregnant again (yet), and Papa D is remaining steadfast to the plan to be a Cool Uncle For Life. On this week's episode, Amanda gives Kyle lessons about the labour and delivery process, and Angie backs her up while Papa D cringes. Angie also analyzes Kyle's recent behaviour and theories on it, both she and Papa D remain amazed that Devin is leading the vet alliance, and they give Ed a proper sendoff for an amazing pole wrestle!Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5cpN7te6IumEd78olqcuVkApple Pods - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bananas-toast/id1507615062Google Pods - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMDA0ODk2LnJzcw==Follow us on Twitter!:@TheAngieChu@PapaD618

When giving birth, many women may either tear or have an episiotomy. Learning more about how childbirth impacted your body can make the postpartum recovery process go more smoothly. What are the various degrees of a perineum tear or episiotomy? What household items increase your comfort while recovering? And is there anything you can do to make sex more enjoyable while you heal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome Back Friends to your 40 Weeks of Pregnancy. This week your baby is continuing to grow more and more muscle tone! For you mama, you can expect to have your Gestational Diabetes Test soon. Please listen to learn more and let me know if you have any questions. Be sure to subscribe here to my Podcast and to check out my YouTube Channel as well for additional information about your Pregnancy, Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Postpartum, and Baby Care. Thank you for listening- Have a great day! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/BabyBumpLife/support

Today's special episode examines the often undiscussed topic of birth trauma. Our guest Teela Tomassetti, a therapist for over 15 years specializing in trauma, had decided to pursue a PhD in birth trauma in dedication to a close friend's traumatic birth experience. She did not know at the time that she would be facing a birth trauma of her own. Teela generously shares her personal story with us, discusses with Dr. Sarah how birth trauma can be defined, and how you might reach out for help if you feel you may have experienced it. Teela Tomassetti IG: @theteaonbirthtrauma Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience: Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass 

Do you know what to look for to know it's labor time?! This week on the podcast, I talk about what those things are but also give you some detail on how they can show up for moms because, let's be honest, some moms may see certain signs and still wait a week or two before hitting active labor. Tune in and enjoy!Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads.  Looking for all the FREE downloads and links mentioned in this episode? Go to www.myessentialbirth.com/podcast, click on this week's episode, scroll to the bottom of the page and download away!

Further intel on a mistruth being spread by social media - that COVID-19 vaccines can cause both male and female infertility. With males, the COVID disease can cause infertility, the COVID vaccines do not. The false claim about female infertility was that the vaccine would make the woman's own immune system attack her natural proteins. No studies have proved this claim.

In this episode, Boonie is joined by Isis -- a Pregnancy and Birth Doula and Calm Birth Instructor. We have a conversation about the maternal mortality rate for Black women in the U.S, the benefits of having a doula, and why she helps women focus on their spirit during the pregnancy.  Follow Isis here: Twitter: @IsisTheDoula Website: https://www.isisthedoula.com/ Support for today's episode comes from WeVibe Womanizer - it uses pulses of air and pressure waves — similar to the sensation of oral sex.  Use the code VIP20 to save 20% - code expires 11/30/2021. Shop here: bit.ly/BoonieWeVibe The hashtag for the podcast #TheBoonieBreakdown. Share with others using the hashtag #PodIn. Join Boonie over on Patreon for exclusive content and events here: Patreon.com/TheBoonieBreakdown  Have something to say? You can ask your questions, send comments via email to thebooniebreakdown@gmail.com or submit here: www.thebooniebreakdown.com/contact/.   Follow The Boonie Breakdown on Social Media: IG: @TheBoonieBreakdown Twitter: @BoonieBreakdown  Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBoonieBreakdown

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As birth workers, one of the most common concerns families face is the health and well-being of their babies. Understanding SIDS is a topic of great importance to doulas & parents alike. SIDS is the sudden death of an infant under one year of age. The death is unexpected and has no known cause. Come join us as we discuss the difference between SIDS and SUIDS and learn how to discuss how to reduce risk with families via the Safe to Sleep practices.

This is a bonus episode of What Was That Like. If this were a regular episode, you'd be hearing someone telling a story of how they survived a mass shooting, or when they got attacked by a grizzly bear, or that time they won $100,000 on Wheel of Fortune. We have guests on with all kinds of crazy stories, and they tell exactly what happened, first hand. But this episode is different. A while back, I asked my listeners to send in their stories about a specific topic: childbirth. What happened, what went right, and in some cases, what went wrong. This is real life, and not every story has a happy ending. I really enjoyed hearing these stories, and to those who sent one in, thank you.  And if you have a story about something unusual that's happened to you, not necessarily related to childbirth, but anything unusual or interesting, hang around and at the end I'll tell you how we might be able to use that here on the podcast in a future episode. This episode is sponsored by A Life's Story podcast – life stories of incredible people. Listen to it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Here is Sylvia's story about her experience with Postpartum Psychosis: My story starts after the birth of our first child. I developed a rare condition called Postpartum Psychosis which distorted my mind. This illness affects one to two women out of every 1000 births. After a very long day and night I gave birth to a healthy very big baby. Soon (maybe 5 days later), the only thing on my mind was finding the Wizard of Oz. I convinced myself that I was Dorothy. My new-born son was Toto. Every day, my mission was to cast all the colourful characters that lived in Kansas and Oz. The cast changed daily, determined by my visitor's personality and the colours they were wearing.  My overdriven mind was constantly re-arranging characters and scenes which led to many sleepless nights. I'd finally cast most of my main players like the Scarecrow, the Brave Lion, the Tin Man. I was going to rest now. But I still had to go to Oz. I also needed to find the red sparkly slippers to get Toto and me home. Finally, I arrived home with my new-born son. While my husband and seven-day old baby slept, I tried to rest and switch my brain off but every sound from a microwave oven, cell phone, creaky floors, barking dogs were all cues that would lead me closer to the Wizard of Oz and my red slippers. My husband realised something wasn't quite right with me. The Community Nurse did a home visit to check on our new baby. The nurse confirmed that something wasn't right with me. I was too elevated.  It was suggested I should see my doctor to arrange a visit to a psychiatrist.  Soon after, I found myself sitting in this psychiatrist bleak, ugly stale office. To diagnose me, he quizzed on mathematics. The psychiatrist prescribed medication for 5 days to help my mind switch off and whatever I was experiencing would disappear.  These drugs REALLY knocked me out. I was now officially a mum zombie.  After 5 days, I truly thought I was cured!! To celebrate, my husband was going to drive me to see my friend, but in reality we were driving to the public hospital. I ran away when we arrived. My husband chased me down and dragged me into the emergency department which made the Triage Nurse get the security guards.  I remember my husband screaming at the Triage Nurse: “She's not a drug addict, she's just had a baby - someone help her!”  I tried to convince nurses and doctors, I was having a great time searching for the Wizard of Oz and I didn't need to be locked up. In reality, I needed to be heavily medicated again and it was then admitted to the psych ward of this hospital, without Toto.  I don't remember how many nights I stayed at this hospital, but I knew that I missed my son and husband. I just wanted to go home. I wanted to start our lives together. I convinced myself, I could make my way home, if I do things properly in the right order, like floss my teeth, exercise daily, make the bed, talk, and save people and eat well. This hospital didn't offer healthy choices and it had a semi outdoor exercise, caged area, you could barely see the outside world – it was so prison like. I was trapped and felt like I never going to go home.  My brilliant, big sister found a baby and mother hospital which was located about 1.5 hours away from where we lived. It housed 8 mums and their babies. It was the only one in our state. I was admitted and this is where I was first diagnosed Post Natal Psychosis. I'd convinced myself that it would be okay because I was closer to Oz and I could take Toto with me. I wanted to party when I first arrived at this new hospital. New mums were not as euphoric, and I couldn't relate to them at all. I met mothers who were struggling after childbirth. One was on suicide watch, one played a jingle over and over in her head, one had to have ECT and one who couldn't bring herself to hold her baby.  I befriended them all because I could to fix them all. I spoke my mind, became irreverent and spent money without a care. I bought them all a pizza, each! To fix them! Doctors experimented with various medications to dampen my elevated state. Some drugs did nothing, some drugs made me feel so sick and some were so strong that I couldn't sit up or speak. Doctors settled on a medication that heavily sedated me. I slept a lot while the nurses looked after my baby.  I found a wonderful Psychiatrist. She wore my colours and enjoyed listening to my plan to visit the Wizard of Oz. I decided she could be cast as Good Witch Glenda. She seemed to appreciate this. She was quirky. I spent a lot of time talking about losing my dad, not grieving properly, not saying a proper good-bye. She really understood me. I was in good hands. I was beginning to accept holistic therapy. I practised mindfulness, which I loathed then (I love now) as well as healthy eating, cognitive therapy, resting, art therapy, proper medication and being kind to each other and ourselves. This is was the way forward for me. My new mission now was to run for Government to change women's health. I wrote hundreds of letters to government and prepared many speeches for I when I going to be elected. I was going to win for sure! My son and I stayed on at the hospital for over four months. I had put my amazing husband, our families, and our friends through a type of hell that I was totally oblivious to. We were given a 50% chance of Postpartum Psychosis reoccurring with another pregnancy. We took the gamble and decided to try again for a baby. My beautiful baby was born six weeks early, after a long, horrific pregnancy. My baby was very tiny and had to learn how to thrive, breathe and eat at the same time and was placed in ICU. I felt helpless and useless, so I was going to predict all the winning lottery tickets, while the nurses helped my baby thrive.  I played lotto over and over; not because I wanted to be rich, but because I wanted all my friends and family to be debt free. Five days later, I was getting sick again. My husband knew. I was in denial as I thought I just needed sunshine and a healthy baby to take home. We fought about it a lot. I lost the fight. When my baby was well and thriving, our bags were packed as the private hospital and my psychiatrist were ready. My hospital bed was pre booked.  Credit cards were put away. I was back at the mum and baby hospital with my beautiful daughter. My wonderful family looked after my son. My job was to rest. I was angry a lot. How could I have gotten sick again when everything was in place? I wanted to be home with my beautiful husband and my pigeon pair children.  It took a long time to accept my diagnosis. I slowly recovered again. We survived again. Thanks to my wonderful supportive husband and amazing family including my friends that are just like family. My big sister was incredible, and my little sister who kept me going when I was “locked up”, by phoning every day, telling me how much she missed and loved me. My beautiful, healthy daughter and I were in hospital for over 3 months. It took almost 2 years, from the birth of my daughter, to become medication free and I've made a full recovery. I enjoy healthy eating, plenty of exercise and being kind to myself. At times I get emotional when I think about what we went through.  Sometimes we can laugh, about trying to save people with pizza, wanting to run for government, lotto winning tickets, outlandish and useless on-line shopping purchases, and how many red slippers I own. I have enormous appreciation for proper post-natal care and The Wizard of Oz. That's our story. Yours Truly,  Dorothy/Sylvia from Oz/Australia.

Stephen A. Smith had some harsh words for Kyrie Irving and Pete Rose had even harsher words for a member of the Yankees. Plus, Knobservations, Did It Happen In Florida & someone on the show thinks they'd be "excellent" in child birth.

This week I had the pleasure of having  incredible home birth midwife, Angie, LM, CPM,  join me on the podcast. Angie, from the Long Beach, CA area, gives us some insight into what the process of taking care of a mother during pregnancy and birth is like as a home birth midwife. We also went a little deeper into birthing during a pandemic as well as the importance of informed consent. Informed consent is so important to her and I know when you take a listen you will understand why and feel empowered to stand up for yourself.It's true that when you birth at home you will be birthing unmedicated but it doesn't mean your midwife won't come prepared with life-saving medications, tools, knowledge, and skills to keep you and your baby safe. With so many misconceptions when it comes to home births, including the legitimacy and safety of the practice, Angie gives us the facts that can help tackle those misconceptions and may even have you looking up a local home birth midwife near you for care. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads.  Looking for all the FREE downloads and links mentioned in this episode? Go to www.myessentialbirth.com/podcast, click on this week's episode, scroll to the bottom of the page and download away!

How can you utilize the power and intention of prayer for your birth? Regardless of your faith, setting intentions for your birth experience can be a big part of preparation for the experience. Today's guest, Josephine Breen, weaves her faith into her birth story of her daughter Myriam. Josephine was born at home, and always remembers her mother being positive and open around the topic of birth. Then at 12 years old, Josephine got to witness the birth of her sister.  Josephine walks us through her pregnancy and birth, including a lot of the curve balls thrown in along the way.  Things we talk about in this episode: military family, being born at home yourself and then choosing home birth to have your children, education for your birth partner, preeclampsia, membrane sweeps, power of prayer, long labor without a lot of sleep, cervical lip, fetal ejection reflex, having community to support you, letting go when labor gets hard Links: Josephine's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magdalenarobes/ Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler: https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-Your-Fertility-Anniversary/dp/0062326031 Fertile Ground by Laura S. Jansson: https://www.amazon.com/Fertile-Ground-Pilgrimage-through-Pregnancy/dp/1944967605 Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin: https://www.amazon.com/Ina-Mays-Guide-Childbirth-Gaskin/dp/0553381156 Secrets of the Baby Whisperer by Tracy Hogg: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Baby-Whisperer-Connect-Communicate/dp/0345479092 Evidence Based Birth: evidencebasedbirth.com Aviva Romm: avivaromm.com  Our website: https://www.diahpodcast.com/ Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3jKtIYv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diahpodcast/ DIAH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoKeBfEZ143sWU7V9I5Gdg DIAH Store: https://yoursuccessfulhomebirth.com/ DIAH Merch: https://bit.ly/3qhwgAe  Donate to DIAH: https://bit.ly/3qgm4r9

We have several pretty good COVID-19 vaccines. They have enormously reduced the risks against getting sick, or dying from COVID. So why are people saying “no” to COVID vaccines? It seems the main reason for avoiding the very protective vaccines is wave after wave of misinformation and dis-information in social media. Let's make some aspects easier to understand.

Friends, we’re back! Over the last few months, the three of us have been busy creating some things really close to our hearts, including growing babies and producing films. Small stuff! Hah! In this ep, Lindsay fills us in on how she’s been preparing herself for giving birth and all that she has learned. She’s about to pop and our hearts are about to burst! Topics We Discuss: Pregnancy Birth In the Episode, Lindsay shares: How she plans to switch gears from working to nesting. How she’s staying true to who she is as she prepares for giving birth and what that means for her. What she has learned about the different phases of labor. How she’s been mentally and spiritually preparing for birth. Her experience with hypnobirthing techniques thus far. All the incredible birthing podcasts she’s been tuning into. Resources: Lindsay’s IG Australian Birth Stories podcast and IG Doing it at Home podcast Happy Home Birth podcast Dr. Berlin’s Informed Pregnancy podcast Evidence Based Birth podcast Down to Birth podcast The Birth Hour podcast Conception and Pregnancy Coach Kate Caddle Eva Rose Birth IG The Naked Doula IG Spirit Babies by Walter Makichen Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin Affiliates: OSEA Malibu non-toxic skincare Living Libations organic and wildcrafted

Sunny and Sunmarie share their reason for wanting a family, and discuss the common concerns and challenges that are causing couple to opt out. https://famvestor.com/091

I can't wait for you to listen to this inspiring birth story with Anne, a My Essential Birth Course mama, who takes us through her journey from conception, pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. It is a perfect story about what it's really like to walk through everything pregnancy, birth, and postpartum for the very first time. Her and her husband did an excellent job preparing and supporting each other. I hope you will find something special and learn tons, for both you and your partner as you listen. Enjoy!!Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads.  Looking for all the FREE downloads and links mentioned in this episode? Go to www.myessentialbirth.com/podcast, click on this week's episode, scroll to the bottom of the page and download away!

How can fathers be prepared and support mothers during the pregnancy and birth experiences? This is the crux of David Arrell's work as he helps partners to be helpful, supportive, involved and all the other great adjectives that benefit both parents. So this episode is absolutely one to have your partner listen to - either on their own or listen together as a couple. We break down how fathers can be prepared for what lies ahead and some tips for creating a team approach. Remember the manta: attentive, calm and competent! Things we talk about in this episode: support for dads and partners for pregnancy and birth, different roles for a birth partner, how to educate birth partners Links: David's website: https://www.welcometofatherhood.com/ Our website: https://www.diahpodcast.com/ Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3jKtIYv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diahpodcast/ DIAH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoKeBfEZ143sWU7V9I5Gdg DIAH Store: https://yoursuccessfulhomebirth.com/ DIAH Merch: https://bit.ly/3qhwgAe  Donate to DIAH: https://bit.ly/3qgm4r9

We've got some exciting news!  The PGP family is growing. Kelsey's having a baby! Getting through your first trimester can be such a challenge. From morning sickness to fatigue to sleeping issues - your body is going through so many changes as you grow a human. We are sharing tips and tricks on how to get through those first trimester symptoms. We also are going to share the go-to resources that helped us learn and understand the changes our bodies are going through. Resources Mentioned: SmartyPants Prenatal (the proper form of folate) Cod Liver Oil with Butter Oil (wonderful source of DHA, Vitamin D, and Vitamin A) Desiccated Liver (lots of vitamins and minerals) Digestion GB (to help with protein and fat digestion) Magnesium (to help with sleep issues) Zetox Collagen for smoothies Morning Ease Ginger Lemon Drops from Traditional Medicinals Ava bracelet The Bump App The Bloom Method One Strong Mama Pelvic Floor Training Books + Podcasts Birth without Fear by January Harshe. She's had six babies with all different kinds of birth. Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care by Sally Fallon (take info with a grain of salt some anti-science stuff) Montessori Baby by Simone Davies, Junnifa Uzodik  Mindful Birthing, by Nancy Bardacke DIAH Podcast Motherly Podcast Maintenance Phase Podcast Birthing Courses Mindfulness-based Childbirth and Parenting Mama Natural Birth Course Shop our sponsor, The Earthling Co and get 15% off your first order here!

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Childbirth seems to be getting more and more medicalized, with C-sections and other interventions out the wazoo. But childbirth isn't a disease! So is all this medical meddling really necessary, or are doctors too trigger-happy with the scalpel? To find out, we talked to obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Sarah Osmundson, doula Shala Konomi, clinical scientist Dr. Sarah Stock, and obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Crystal Berry-Roberts. Here's a link to our transcript: https://bit.ly/3kxPO2j  Check out Shala's instagram here: Sajeandluna  This episode was produced by Meryl Horn with help from Wendy Zukerman, as well as Nick DelRose, Taylor White, Michelle Dang, Rose Rimler and Ekedi Fausther-Keeys. We're edited by Blythe Terrell with help from Caitlin Kenney. Fact checking by Angely Mercado and Taylor White. Mix and sound design by Bumi Hidaka. Music written by Peter Leonard, Marcus Bagala, Emma Munger, and Bobby Lord. A huge thanks to all the experts and we got in touch with for this episode, including Tammy Hall, Aza Nedhari, Dr. William Grobman, Dr. Ana Betran, Professor Vincenzo Berghella, Dr. Prabhcharan Gill, Kate Dirk, Carol Burke and Dr. Ellen Mozurkewich. And special thanks to Jack Weinstein, Navani Otero, the Zukerman family and Joseph Lavelle Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Routines and standardization are helpful for institutions. But they don't serve pregnant and birthing women. While care might look similar, you deserve to be seen as the beautiful, sovereign woman that you are. Here's how to find your voice - and create the pregnancy and birth that you want to have Topics I Cover in […] The post BBL 167 – How to Get Off the Childbirth Conveyor Belt (and have a Sacred Birth Instead) appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.