Podcasts about gentle mothering

Episode 66 shared by Tegan in Queensland. This episode unfortunately, is a roller coaster & I'm so grateful to Tegan for sharing her story. It's difficult to summarise Tegan's story into a quick intro, but how's this - after being accepted and excluded from the local publicly funded program MULTIPLE times in her pregnancy with her second baby, Tegan made the decision to birth at home, unassisted. We talk about so much in this episode too, like GBS diagnoses, antibiotics, gut health, breastfeeding, Cervical ectropion and more. Resources: Short cervix info Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Dr Sarah Buckley Cervical EctropionFirst 1000 Days of Life: Consequences of Antibiotics on Gut MicrobiotaThere is SO much info out there on this topic - this is just one article Born at Home: The Documentary Pacific Mother (See the Trailer) Thrush in PregnancyGBS (Group B) Testing About Group B Strep (GBS) Support the showConnect with me, Elsie, the host :) www.birthingathome.com.au @birthingathome_apodcast@homebirth.doula_birthingathome birthingathome.apodcast@gmail.com

Welcome back to The Mama Village podcast! I'm your host, Ellen, and joining us is Laura, whose journey through conception and motherhood is nothing short of extraordinary. Laura opens up about the challenges that she faced from the start, including a heart-wrenching ectopic pregnancy that led to the rupture of her right fallopian tube, and the complex layers of grief that followed. She sheds light on the crucial role language and medical attitudes play in a mother's experience of loss and how these moments of grief are deeply personal. Laura's story continues with her first full-term pregnancy, where she was faced with the unexpected diagnosis of gestational diabetes, just barely over the threshold. This label, though small in number, had a significant impact on her pregnancy and birth, turning her journey into a battleground where she fought to protect her space and her birth experience. Despite a long labour and a water birth that, on paper, looked perfect, Laura felt a deep internal struggle, questioning if she ever wanted to give birth again. But Laura's story takes a beautiful turn with her second baby. This time, she chose a home birth with a private midwife, and the experience was a profound departure from her first. Laura describes her second birth as intense and empowering, a journey that unfolded with a sense of magic and pure wonder. The contrast between her first and second births highlights a powerful transformation, showing how deeply personal and extraordinary the experience of bringing a new life into the world can be. Join us as Laura shares her powerful journey, the lessons she's learned, and how each experience has shaped her understanding of birth and motherhood. Don't forget that if you like the podcast, please subscribe! For Music: https://soundcloud.com/emotionetoile/kevin-macleod-easy-day-no-copyright-music-103 Resources mentioned in this episode: The Midwives Cauldron Podcast on gestational diabetes episodes: 1.        https://open.spotify.com/episode/4s2vnvz6ZUtxoZXZ6Mj58p?si=5dzuTTiDRZadKvCf7l5ytw 2.        https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uFokd2PlitplZUdHRZ5Ts?si=zJ0SXznYTK6DG_EjbJKR7g The Great Birth Rebellion episode on gestational diabetes: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cnhNfsp4ZYmwiGJ86VxuU?si=MRoEiOX_QVi89zsvcONYXQ The Great Birth Rebellion episode on small/big babies including accuracy of scans in late pregnancy for estimating baby's size: 1.        https://open.spotify.com/episode/1S52SSNWKwdejR9T7Mdht4?si=x6h2uv97RjSfNqoXpxl45Q 2.        https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iAqN2NyhzWhmmQRwuIWFy?si=XxOcdMLmQq6XslUtHBmcqg Dr Rachel Reed's blog - Midwife Thinking Books: Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage by Rachel Reed Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah J. Buckley Ten Moons by Jane Hardwicke Collings Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, and this is not medical advice. Any information discussed in this podcast should not replace the advice of your professional healthcare provider. This podcast is designed for general information only and is not specific to individual needs. Please seek advice from your professional healthcare provider if you have any concerns regarding your pregnancy, birth or postpartum.

Dr Sarah Buckley, academic and author of the best selling book ‘Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering, joins Mel on the podcast to discuss how the brain works during labour and it's interaction with the body. We speak about how to optimise brain function in labour in order to optimise birth physiology. Sarah is an invited speaker to the Convergence of Rebellious Midwives Conference happening in Sydney, Australia in August 2024. Click here to see more about this event and buy tickets For more about Sarah: Website: www.sarahbuckley.com FB: @DrSarahBuckley IG: @SarahJBuckley Twitter: @Sarahjbuckley To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com Premium podcast members Hub Being a premium podcast member gives you access to the transcript and additional resources for each episode AND the 'ask Mel a question' button so you can submit questions for the monthly 'Ask me anything' episode. Only available in the premium podcast members hub Find out all the details here You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife Disclaimer: The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it's application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional. The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to suppl ement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content. This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical c

In this episode we speak with private midwife Clare from @tobirthbeautifully_ about the births of her four boys by caesarean section, and her various experiences of both labour and theatre. Choosing midwifery-led care (via MGP) for her first pregnancy, Clare takes us through her first labour and birth, and the choices she made which she feels contributed to her first caesarean section, setting the path for the three experiences that followed. Clare continued to seek a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) in her second, third and fourth pregnancies, while also developing her preferences around caesarean section. For the birth of her fourth baby earlier this year, by then a privately practising midwife with a passion for homebirth, Clare considered homebirth, before ultimately choosing private obstetric care with a provider who respected and honoured the very clear preferences she had for not only the timing of her caesarean (and her desire to labour), but for the caesarean itself and the management of both her and her baby. Clare reflects on how her experiences and development as a midwife contributed to the choices she made in her various pregnancies, labours and births, evolving alongside her and her practice. We touch on positive postpartum, the experience of honouring rest while wrestling with feelings of loneliness, and the self and external judgement that can come as a midwife birthing your babies by caesarean. LinksVisit Clare on Instagram and via her websiteDr Sarah Buckley's “How to have the best caesarean” and book “Gentle birth, Gentle Mothering”

In today's episode we speak with Dr. Sarah Buckley on the science of natural and undisturbed birth. Dr. Sarah Buckley is the author of the best selling book Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering, the author the report Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing (January 2015), and all around natural childbirth expert.  We are honored and grateful to have Dr. Sarah Buckley join us on the Doing It At Home Podcast for many reasons. To start, her book "Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: A Doctor's Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices" was a huge influence on us during our pregnancy. Sarah (our Sarah...Sarah Bivens that is) started reading Dr. Buckley's book while we were still planning for a birth with an OBGYN in a hospital. We learned about Dr. Buckley from her appearances in a DVD series called "Happy Healthy Child" (another resource we highly recommend and link to in the show notes.) Dr. Buckley's extensive research and evidence based information on pregnancy and birth, along with her own accounts of her 4 home births left quite the impression on us. It got the wheels turning and prompted us to think about the elements we wanted in our birth. Overtime we found that the best way to experience all of that would be at home. So we're very grateful to Dr. Buckley and the work that she does, because it's like she's been a part of our journey. Dr. Buckley integrates what would seem like differing philosophies at first glance: in the mindset of a medical background, training, practice and care, and natural, holistic, unassisted, physiological birth. Dr. Buckley talks about physiological birth as the type of birth that's in alignment with how the body is designed to work. And low tech models of care support this process. Home birth is an ideal situation to allow for this. We also talk about the core requirements for birth and what a woman needs to feel private, safe and unobserved. And if you didn't know or fully understand the hormonal cocktail that a woman experienced in natural birth, you will by the end of this episode. Want to know what ecstatic birth is? Listen to this episode. One of the key takeaways here is the potential to reclaim power in the experience of birth. That with a healing birth, we can heal the earth! Links From The Episode: SarahBuckley.com Sarah Buckley on Facebook HappyHealthyChild.com Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: A Doctor's Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices by Sarah Buckley Hormonal Physiology Of Childbearing (report) Pain In Labor (ebook) Ecstatic Birth (ebook) Offers From Our Awesome Partners: Needed: https://bit.ly/2DuMBxP - use code DIAH to get 20% off your order Splash Blanket: https://bit.ly/3JPe1g0 - use code DIAH for 10% off your order Esembly: https://bit.ly/3eanCSz - use code DIH20 to get 20% off your order More From Doing It At Home: Send us your birth story: https://bit.ly/3jOjCKl Doing It At Home book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJcPmU DIAH Website: https://www.diahpodcast.com/ DIAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doingitathome/ DIAH YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pzuzQC DIAH Merch: www.diahpodcast.com/merch Give Back to DIAH: https://bit.ly/3qgm4r9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary: Leanne Tran and Chelle Griffin have made this episode a homage to the greatness that is Matt Haig. Books: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig The Comfort Book by Matt Haig Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig How To Stop Time by Matt Haig Other Mentions: Paeds in a Podcast hosted by Leanne Tran                                               - Ep 8 Adjusting to Parenthood: Losing Sleep with Chelle Griffin                                                                                                             - Ep 9 Adjusting to Parenthood: Expectations with Chelle      - Ep 10 Adjusting to Parenthood: Self Care with Chelle Griffin Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Dr Sarah Buckley Sliding Doors movie starring Gwyneth Paltrow What does Troy Bolton have in common with Trent Dalton.... nothing really apart from in Leanne's mind!! Trent Dalton wrote Boy Swallows Universe and also All The Shimmering Skies. Troy Bolton was a lead character in High School Musical played by Zac Efron who also has grown up and created the Netflix documentary, Down to Earth. Confused much! Chats 10 Looks 3 Podcast hosted by our illustrious leaders Leigh Sales & Annabel Crabb Before The Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi Vintage 1954 by Antoine Laurain F Scott Fitzgerald wrote The Great Gatsby The Binding by Bridget Collins The Betrayals by Bridget Collins You can find us over on Instagram @betweenthelinespodcast_au and feel welcome to follow us @leannetranpsychology and @_michellegriffin_ We love and appreciate 5 star reviews as it helps raise our profile. Please also feel welcome to share this episode with friends and family that you think may resonate. And remember, keep reading and we'll see you Between The Lines!

April's midwife Amanda made a significant impact on her home birth experience, so we had to invite her on the pod to get a glimpse into her "why" and hear her perspectives on physiologic birth and more!We kick things off by learning about how Amanda got her start in midwifery. Amanda shares her philosophy on physiologic birth and interventions during pregnancy. The three of us discuss our theories on why women and society as a whole doubts our bodies' ability to birth naturally. Amanda tells us about her least favorite interventions for completely healthy moms with normal pregnancies, and more importantly, why these are her least favorite. Because at MOTR we are all about bodily autonomy and empowered decision-making, we are huge fans of HBACs (home birth after cesarean) and VBACs (vaginal birth after cesarean). We learn about some of the implications and roadblocks involved in being a midwife in the state of Georgia vs. other states and share some ideas for how to find an HBAC-supportive practitioner. Also, we can't ignore the elephant in the room— at least among the crunchy mom community— and that is the rise in MEDwives and dwindling of midwives. We each hypothesize why medwives are becoming more ubiquitous, and no; they're no longer primarily tied to the hospital system. We wrap up our conversation with a rapid-fire Q&A from YOU, our loyal instagram followers.Consult with Amanda & Debbie at Dawning Life Midwifery Follow them on Instagram @DawningLifeMidwifery Phone: 678-223-3195Resources mentioned: @homebirthaftercesareanGentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah BuckleyIna May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May GaskinHolistic Midwifery by Anne Frye Shared Decision Making : Bring Birth Back Into the Hands of Mothers by Dr. B BootstaylorYou can view our resources here.If you have a question or would like to work with us 1:1, please book with us here.For discounts across our favorite products and services, check out our affiliate links/codes.If you're feeling philanthropic, please consider making a financial donation— even $5 goes a long way in helping us reach a wider audience to help other moms and soon-to-be moms think more critically and have the courage to mother against the mainstream. We're currently just a couple of moms bootstrapping our podcast; your support means everything. Thank you! We appreciate you subscribing and tuning in! Feel free to leave us a rating and written review if you enjoyed today's episode. See you next time.

Infant sleep is one of the most polarizing topics in the baby community, and in true MOTR fashion, we do not hold back.We break down all the sleep myths including how you can't “train” your baby to sleep and bed-sharing leads to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (it is actually protective against it!). Yes we're biased, however don't just take it from us; we cite our sources who are the actual experts in this field including James McKenna Ph.D. of “Safe Infant Sleep” and Dr. Sarah Buckley of “Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering.”We explore the perceived “risks” the predatory infant sleep industry wants you to believe and share the myriad benefits (for mom and baby) of bed-sharing, and if that's not your cup of tea, co-sleeping. For sleep deprived moms, we discuss our favorite creative ways to catch up on sleep that do not involve sleep training your baby, watching the clock or letting your baby "cry it out". Oh, and we answer a couple of interesting questions our listeners submitted- we've got your backs! We recognize infant sleep is not a one-size-fits-all approach for every family, however it's also not as black and white as putting your baby in a crib “drowsy but awake”. You can view our resources here.If you have a question or would like to work with us 1:1, please book with us here.For discounts across our favorite products and services, check out our affiliate links/codes.If you're feeling philanthropic, please consider making a financial donation— even $5 goes a long way in helping us reach a wider audience to help other moms and soon-to-be moms think more critically and have the courage to mother against the mainstream. We're currently just a couple of moms bootstrapping our podcast; your support means everything. Thank you! We appreciate you subscribing and tuning in! Feel free to leave us a rating and written review if you enjoyed today's episode. See you next time.

What would you do to get the birth you want? Change plans at 33 weeks, talk to different providers, get your partner on board? These are all themes of today's story with Kseniya Gadh. Her first birth was a bad experience in the hospital. For her second birth, she switched to a home birth plan around 33 weeks, even with circumstances like gestational diabetes and previous preeclampsia. Kseniya is an example of pushing for the birth you want, despite odds being against you. Things we talk about in this episode: Gestational Diabetes Preeclampsia Switching care providers Craniosacral therapy Challenges with the birth pool Links From The Episode: Happy Belly Pregnancy program: https://happybellypregnancy.com/ Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Dr. Sarah Buckley: https://amzn.to/3sEPQIZ Business of Being Born: https://www.thebusinessof.life/   Offers From Our Awesome Partners: Needed: https://bit.ly/2DuMBxP - use code DIAH to get 20% off your order or DIAH100 for $100 off a Complete Plan   More From Doing It At Home: Doing It At Home book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJcPmU DIAH Website: https://www.diahpodcast.com/ DIAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doingitathome/ DIAH YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pzuzQC DIAH Merch: https://diahpodcast.com/merch Give Back to DIAH: https://bit.ly/3qgm4r9

In this episode, I have a beautiful and thought-provoking sit down with Michelle Piccione, founder and face behind Mushaboom Traditional Midwifery and Sovereign Birth. Serving families and mothers entirely outside of the allopathic medical system, she practices outside of the medicalized midwife community as well. This show is jam-packed with truths surrounding the differences between the types of midwifery and caretakers, as well as valuable information regarding the the physiological birthing experience. We chat about her own journey and what led her to this line of work, the potential fears surrounding home births, and she gives an abundance of advice to those who may want to explore this topic, or simply just gain knowledge on birthing options outside of a hospital setting. There is no right way to do things surrounding pregnancy and the birth process, and I believe today's show is a wonderful and gracious reminder that as a whole, we are not always aware of ALL of our options regarding big health decisions. I personally learned so much during this very candid, very honest conversation, and I am certain you will find this episode an informational and intriguing one.Michelle Piccione on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mushaboomyyc/Website: www.mushaboomyyc.comPDF resource on Interview Questions for Your Midwife: www.mushaboomyyc.com/single-post/resource-getting-clear-on-your-birth-vision-interviewing-your-birth-support Book recommendation: Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah J. Buckley, M.D.Song, Mushaboom by Feist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYF0qU5WSew&ab_channel=FeistVEVOShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

How significant is the role of oxytocin in our bodies during labor and after birth? Dr. Sarah Buckley joined us in Episode 4 to talk about the hormones of Love, Sex and Childbirth. Today, Dr. Buckley is back to get in-depth on the roles of hormones when interventions are needed and on how to fill the hormonal gap in labor and after birth. Today is essential information to help you make informed decisions about induction and understand the differences between natural and synthetic oxytocin.  Dr. Sarah Buckley is trained as a GP (family physician) with qualifications in GP obstetrics. She has been writing and lecturing to childbirth professionals and parents since 1997 and is the author of the internationally best-selling book Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering. Sarah has a special interest in the hormones of physiological labor and birth and the impacts of interventions. In 2015 she completed an extensive report on this topic, Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing, published with Childbirth Connection (US). She is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Queensland, researching oxytocin in labor and birth and the impacts of maternity-care interventions. She has co-authored several papers on oxytocin in labor, birth, and breastfeeding. Sarah is also the mother of four children, all born at home and now in their teenage years and beyond. She lives on the semi-rural outskirts of Brisbane. In this episode: Hormones of labor and birth include oxytocin, which is responsible for contractions, pain relief, stress reduction, and reward and pleasure activation. Oxytocin is released in the brain during labor and breastfeeding, and it helps reduce stress, and switch on dopamine receptors. Interventions in childbirth can create hormonal gaps that impact sexual arousal, orgasm, and breastfeeding. Having a birth companion, such as a midwife or doula, can help birthing moms feel safer and more secure. Low doses of oxytocin infusions do not increase the mother's oxytocin levels much above what she would naturally produce in labor. When doses get high, synthetic oxytocin could counteract the calming and natural pain relief, causing stress for the mother. Hypoxia (low oxygen levels for the baby) is inevitable during labor and babies have evolved mechanisms to protect themselves. Synthetic oxytocin can cause strong contractions to be closer together and compromise the baby's ability to cope. The physiological onset of labor is a complex process that is influenced by many different factors, including hormones. If labor is induced, the mother's readiness is not as high and she may need to use more stimulating methods to induce labor. Epidurals can interfere with the hormones that are necessary for the onset of labor, leading to a slower or even stop in the process. Skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding are important ways to fill in the gap.   Key Takeaways: Oxytocin, the well-known hormone of labor and birth, is susceptible to hormonal gaps A private and safe space is needed to release oxytocin Being in an unfamiliar place can make labor slow down Labor is designed to overall be a positive experience Be wary of synthetic oxytocin as it may disrupt hormonal balance When the mother is not ready to induce labor, stimulating methods are needed The hormonal gap needs to be filled after birth to help the mother and baby reconnect   Tweetable Quotes:   “Labor is designed to overall be a positive experience.” - Dr. Sarah Buckley   “Both skin-to-skin contact and suckling is the magic ingredient for the hour after birth, it's going to help both mother and baby to release oxytocin and reconnect.” - Dr. Sarah Buckley   There are signals that pass between mother and baby that they are ready for labor, they are coordinated. Preparation for labor includes a dramatic increase in oxytocin receptors in the uterus. The mother's uterus becomes very sensitive to oxytocin in the lead up to labor so in her natural physiologic onset she doesn't need to produce much oxytocin to trigger contractions   but when being induced it's a different scenario you don't have that peak readiness    Connect with Dr. Sarah Buckley!   Website: https://sarahbuckley.com/  Connect with Debra!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debra.pascalibonaro  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/  Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to have fulfilling and enjoyable births. Check out the film Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world! Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting, and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.    Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life. 

Today, I'm finally sharing the highly-requested home birth story of our daughter, Lila. This is a tell-all episode with no intimate details spared.  In this episode, I recount my birth journey — from choosing our midwife, the days leading up to the birth, the moment I knew I was in labor, the feelings and sensations moving through my body during the whole experience, all the way up to the birth when we finally met our daughter. If this episode moves you, please let me know by reaching out by email, Instagram, or leaving a review to let me know your thoughts!  If you're curious about what my husband James & I offer, visit us at www.integratedintimacy.co. Time Stamps:(00:00 - 5:12) How we chose home birth, navigating family and cultural expectations, and the secret our midwife didn't tell us at first (5:15 - 6:00 ) The calm before labor begins - a quiet moment with God and the Universe  (6:01 - 10:00) Realizing labor is starting (on my exact due date!) (10:01 - 15:00) How my birth team made me feel like a true goddess, channeling my primal power in the late stages of labor (15:02 - 16:05) Connecting deeply with my husband in the moments before Lila was born (16:08 - 17:57) Channeling pain into pleasure as I started pushing (17:58 - 19:26) Pooping during labor: let's talk about it (19:35 - 22:02) The final pushes, and the indescribable joy of finally meeting our daughter (22:03 - 22:53) Bonding with Lila through baby-led breastfeeding (22:54 - 25:30) Post-birth: stitches, catheters, placentas, and cutting the cord together as a new family (25:31 - 27:27) Reflecting on the feelings of empowerment after giving birth and final thoughts Birth Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Books“Transformed by Birth” by Britta Bushnell “Ina May's Guide to Childbirth” by Ina May Gaskin“Nurture” by Erica Chidi Cohen“Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering” by Sarah J Buckley“Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful” by Gurmukh“Give Birth Like a Feminist” by Milli Hill“Expecting Better” by Emily Oster  Instagram @painfreebirth Where to Find Megan:@megandlamberthttps://www.megandlambert.com/

Dr. Sarah Buckley really need no introduction but for those of you who are yet to come across her work, she is a New Zealand-trained family physician with additional qualifications in obstetrics and family planning. She is the mother of four home-born children, and currently combines motherhood with her work as a writer on pregnancy, birth and parenting. Her book, Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering has played a huge role in my life and today we really just touch the surface of Sarah's work, exploring oxytocin and just how importance our hormone physiology is during labour. This is an incredible episode that takes a deep dive into birth as a neuro-psycho-social event and allows us to consider how this can continue to motherhood and beyond.  Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/381 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

Hormones play a huge part in our bodies and because of this, one of the things we can do is make sure in the early stages of labor, women are as comfortable as possible.   How do we ensure that our hormones help to facilitate successful labor and birth?   Dr. Sarah Buckley talks about the changes that occur in the brain during labor and birth, how hormones play a role, and how oxytocin levels are highest near the end of labor.Dr. Sarah Buckley is trained as a GP (family physician) with qualifications in GP obstetrics. She has been writing and lecturing to childbirth professionals and parents since 1997 and is the author of the internationally best-selling book Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering. Sarah has a special interest in the hormones of physiological labor and birth and the impacts of interventions. In 2015 she completed an extensive report on this topic, Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing, published with Childbirth Connection (US). She is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Queensland, researching oxytocin in labor and birth and the impacts of maternity-care interventions. She has co-authored several papers on oxytocin in labor, birth, and breastfeeding. Sarah is also the mother of four children, all born at home and now in their teenage years and beyond. She lives on the semi-rural outskirts of Brisbane. In this episode: Sarah talks about her unexpectedly fast home birth, which she describes in further detail in her book Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering. The foundation of hormonal physiology is that first, it's designed for us to conduct successful birth. We're perfectly designed for a successful labor and birth. Sarah explains that oxytocin is responsible for inducing labor, increasing the sensitivity of the uterus to contract, and causing an "ecstatic" and "orgasmic" feeling. Labor is a process that involves many preparations, including the mother's body being maximally sensitive to oxytocin in her uterus, babies also having peak oxytocin levels, and the whole process of oxytocin being magical.  Hugs, touches, and sexual activity can help to get labor started and help women get into an adequate state of readiness. Oxytocin has a pain-relieving and calming effect on the body.   Key Takeaways: The presence of oxytocin during the labor process contributes to the magical feeling Doulas can help by ensuring good oxytocin flow Sexual activities can promote the release of your own oxytocin Tweetable Quotes: “The hormonal processes of labor and birth are actually designed to change our brains.” - Sarah Buckley   “The foundation of hormonal physiology is that it's designed to be successful. Birth has evolved to be successful.” - Sarah Buckley    Connect with Sarah:  Website: https://sarahbuckley.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-j-buckley-51ab1316/?originalSubdomain=au    Connect with Debra!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debra.pascalibonaro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/ Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to have fulfilling and enjoyable births. Check out the film Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the World!   Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting, and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.    Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life. 

I have Mel from Little Flies Hypnobirthing with me today to discuss all things birth and how to remove the fear for a more empowered birthing experience. Mel is a nurse, midwife and hypnobirthing practitioner and trainer. We discuss the perception of birth in mainstream society and how understanding your options can shift everything. To learn more about her courses go here: Website Literature recommended by Mel: Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah Buckley The Positive Birth Book by Milli HIll Birth with Confidence by Rhea Dempsey Reclaiming Childbirth as a right of Passage (NEW) by Rachel Reed Why Induction Matters by Rachel Reed The postnatal depletion cure by Oscar Serralach Why breastfeeding matters- Charlotte Young The First Forty Days: The essential art of nourishing the new mother by Heng Ou --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura4712/message

As I'm sure you're all aware, Ella and I are terrified of giving birth. Now that we're officially over 30, the chat around having babies comes up at least once a day. There are so many overwhelming moving parts to consider: fertility, pregnancy, physically giving birth and after all that, actually doing the parenting for THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. Stefani is a longtime friend of the pod, with her husband Tom Birmingham being the co-host of Hello Sport with Ella's fiance Eddy. As a Mother of two beautiful girls, Evie and Zoe; Stef's two birth stories could not be more different. From trauma to euphoria, Stef talks us through the radically different experiences she had giving birth to Evie and Zoe and her advice along the way. We could listen to Stef speak for hours on end. Her knowledge, insight and advice on the process was so considered and thoughtful, we left the chat feeling pretty hopeful about it all (and that's a lot for us!). We hope you find this chat as enlightening and special as we did.KOLIDE ADVICEStefAustralian Birth Stories - Podcast Hypnobirthing by Marie Mongan The Conscious Parent by Dr Shefali Tsabary Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Dr Sarah Buckley Steph My Body by Emily RatajkowskiEllaClasspass For all our local advice and recommendations check out @kolideinsta and our website kolide.com.au and to keep up to date with our work, you can find us @theardentco. If you like what you hear, we'd LOVE for you to subscribe, rate and review. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of Valentines Day today we are talking all about pelvic floors including prenatal and postpartum sex! This is going to be a good one answering your questions!   Pelvic floor health is so important for every woman to know about and become familiar with. The owner and Physical Therapist of Nebraska Core + Pelvic Therapy Kierra Larsen and PT Assistants Britnee Hoffner and Jessica come on the show today and have a girl chat with me all about pelvic health. They both specialize in women's pelvic health, predominantly prenatal and postpartum treatment.  Connect with them: nepelvictherapy.com  https://www.facebook.com/nebraskacorepelvictherapy https://www.instagram.com/nebraskacorepelvictherapy   Connect with Aly:  IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast FB: facebook.com/empoweredmamasguide Patreon: patreon.com/empoweredbirthpodcast   JOIN NOW! **Sign up for Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering book study starting Feb 21st!** Sign Up at any amount!   

My partner Ed is back on the nourishing podcast to have a conversation about pregnancy and everything that comes with it! With both a feminine & masculine perspective to the unique journey that pregnancy can be, we share our thoughts, perspectives, stories, experiences, and what we feel is most important to prepare, move through, and support each other as we get ready to welcome a new baby into the world. In this 2nd part (of two), we cover the 3rd trimester, birth, and the 4th trimester (early postpartum period). And just as a disclaimer, nothing shared in this episode (or any episode) of the nourishing podcast should be considered medical advice. We share our personal experience having a wild pregnancy and preparing for a free birth because that's what we choose and that's all there is to it. This is us. You do you. Here are my favorite resources for everything pregnancy: Books: Real Food for Pregnancy & Real Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah Buckley Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage by Rachel Reed The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson Other amazing resources from Free Birth Society: Free Birth Society Podcast (inspiring birth stories of all kinds!) The Complete Guide to Freebirth (whether you're planning a freebirth or not, this is the best pregnancy & birth information out there!) Sovereign Birth (powerful meditation, journaling inquiries & rituals to prepare to birth in power) Free Birth Society Membership The work of Yolande Norris-Clark has also been so inspiring to me and you can find her here. The truck stop analogy comes from her and I whole-heartedly share her feeling! And you can find more about my partner Ed here: His own podcast "Money Leverage Matters" On Instagram @theonlyedever And stay tuned for the 2nd part! With much love, Aglaée

My partner Ed is back on the nourishing podcast to have a conversation about pregnancy and everything that comes with it! With both a feminine & masculine perspective to the unique journey that pregnancy can be, we share our thoughts, perspectives, stories, experiences, and what we feel is most important to prepare, move through, and support each other as we get ready to welcome a new baby into the world. In this first part (of two), we cover the stages of pre-conception as well as the 1st and 2nd trimester of pregnancy.  And just as a disclaimer, nothing shared in this episode (or any episode) of the nourishing podcast should be considered medical advice. We share our personal experience having a wild pregnancy and preparing for a free birth because that's what we choose and that's all there is to it. This is us. You do you. Here are my favorite resources for everything pregnancy: Books: Real Food for Pregnancy & Real Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah Buckley Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage by Rachel Reed The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson Other amazing resources from Free Birth Society: Free Birth Society Podcast (inspiring birth stories of all kinds!) The Complete Guide to Freebirth (whether you're planning a freebirth or not, this is the best pregnancy & birth information out there!) Sovereign Birth (powerful meditation, journaling inquiries & rituals to prepare to birth in power) Free Birth Society Membership The work of Yolande Norris-Clark has also been hugely inspiring to me and you can find a very informative and thought-provoking video here on the topic of ultraounds in pregnancy. And you can find more about my partner Ed here: His own podcast "Money Leverage Matters" On Instagram @theonlyedever And stay tuned for the 2nd part! With much love, Aglaée

Martina is a Mum of 3 crazy, fun, loving and uber cheeky kids! She is a midwife, runs Calmbirth courses, and has just completed her IBCLC certification. She offers her full spectrum services through her business, Hey Baby! Birth & Breastfeeding Support. In this episode Martina shares the stories of her three beautiful homebirths and her breastfeeding journey through her baby raising years. She brings a unique perspective through her expertise in all things birth and breastfeeding!   Martina recommends: Birth with Confidence by Rhea Dempsey. Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah Buckley. Give Birth like a Feminist by Milli Hill. The Midwives Cauldron podcast The Aware Parenting Podcast And this Episode of Rockstar Birth Magazine with Sarah Buckley: https://podtail.com/da/podcast/rockstar-birth-radio/ep02-dr-sarah-buckley-undisturbed-birth/   You can find Martina on instagram here.   Support Keep Birth Wild on Patreon here.

4: Positive Birth and Loving the Journey | Jacqueline Moore Welcome to women's circle, we are so excited to have you here today. This week we are speaking to Jacqueline Moore a mother of two and incredible career woman. Jacqui has been a friend of mine since childhood and though we are different in many ways, we have always connected on matters of life and love and everything in between. This is an insightful interview, especially for positive birth experiences and getting pregnant easily after ovarian cysts.We will be discussing: -       Ovarian Cysts at 13 years old and management of this condition-       Connecting to your body to make intuitive choices around your birth-       Water birthing -       Birthing with confidence -       Guilt around comparison of ‘good' mother experiences -       Parenting hacks for harmony amongst chaos-       Getting on the level of our kids with communication and understanding Welcoming you to the space.Love, CarlieFounder, Mumma Got Skillswww.mummagotskills.com.auInstagram: @mummagotskillsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mummagotskills Resources and links: Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah Buckleyhttps://www.booktopia.com.au/gentle-birth-gentle-mothering-sarah-buckley/book/9781587613227.html Yoga Baby, Active Birth https://www.yogababy.com.au/ Birth Time: The Documentaryhttps://www.birthtime.world/

In today's episode we speak with Dr. Sarah Buckley on the science of natural and undisturbed birth. Dr. Buckley is the author of the best selling book Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering, the author the report Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing, and all around natural childbirth expert. We are honored and grateful to have Dr. Sarah Buckley join us on the Doing It At Home Podcast for many reasons. To start, her book "Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: A Doctor's Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices" was a huge influence on us during our pregnancy. Sarah (our Sarah...Sarah Bivens that is) started reading Dr. Buckley's book while we were still planning for a birth with an OBGYN in a hospital. We learned about Dr. Buckley from her appearances in a DVD series called "Happy Healthy Child" (another resource we highly recommend and link to in the show notes.) Dr. Buckley's extensive research and evidence based information on pregnancy and birth, along with her own accounts of her 4 home births left quite the impression on us. It got the wheels turning and prompted us to think about the elements we wanted in our birth. Overtime we found that the best way to experience all of that would be at home. So we're very grateful to Dr. Buckley and the work that she does, because it's like she's been a part of our journey. Dr. Buckley integrates what would seem like differing philosophies at first glance: in the mindset of a medical background, training, practice and care, and natural, holistic, unassisted, physiological birth. Dr. Buckley talks about physiological birth as the type of birth that's in alignment with how the body is designed to work. And low tech models of care support this process. Home birth is an ideal situation to allow for this. We also talk about the core requirements for birth and what a woman needs to feel private, safe and unobserved. And if you didn't know or fully understand the hormonal cocktail that a woman experienced in natural birth, you will by the end of this episode. Want to know what ecstatic birth is? Listen to this episode. One of the key takeaways here is the potential to reclaim power in the experience of birth. That with a healing birth, we can heal the earth! Links from this episode: SarahBuckley.com Sarah Buckley on Facebook HappyHealthyChild.com Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: A Doctor's Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices by Sarah Buckley Hormonal Physiology Of Childbearing (report) Pain In Labor (ebook) Ecstatic Birth (ebook)

Dr Jessica Hodgens is a wild mother mentor who teaches women all about physiologic birth, natural parenting and living with intention, in order to birth and mother with pleasure, purpose and power. She also happens to be my sister. Through her sacred work and online programs, and as host of the Wild Mother Podcast, Jess' advocacy and work for pregnancy, birth and mothering goes far beyond 'fighting the system'. She brings simplicity and tenderness to a world that can seem overwhelming (to say the least). I cannot wait for you to hear Jess speak and soak up all the medicine and wisdom that pours out of her. In today's episode we talk about: ➳ Birth + Pregnancy as a sacred rite of passage ➳ What exactly IS a rite of passage ➳ The incredible transformation that a mother goes through, not only physically throughout pregnancy and birth, but also emotionally, mentally and spiritually ➳ What's at stake for mother's (and the planet) when the experience of their rite of passage is disrupted or they are not consciously lead through it ➳ Why the place that you choose to birth really matters ➳ The deeper transformation that might sometimes be taking place when labour 'stalls' or 'fails to progress' - and why this is so often interrupted ☾ Plus so much more ☾ «««« ⎊ »»»» GET TO KNOW DR. JESSICA HODGENS: Download her free guide - 'The Four Things You Actually Need to Prepare for A Physiologic Birth' Sign up for Jessica's free masterclass - 'Reclaiming the Sacred Blueprint of Birth' Join the waitlist for The Wild Mother Pregnancy Journey Listen to The Wild Mother Podcast Connect with Jessica on Instagram @drjessicahodgens LUCIA'S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Dr. Sarah Buckley «««« ⎊ »»»» Be sure to screenshot and share the episode on Instagram and tag me @rachel.hodgens Find out more about my work at www.rachelhodgens.com «««« ⎊ »»»» WILD HEART 1:1 JOURNEY There is a wildness in you. Deep within you, the embers of Wild Woman's fire still glow. The Wild Heart 1:1 Journey is an immersive mentorship of re-membering and reclaiming your Feminine power. If your wild heart is awakening + feeling called to step onto this exclusive journey of self-reclamation, head to the link below and book your free discovery call. You can message me on Instagram or email with any questions you might have - but be sure to honour that intuitive tug quickly my love, because spaces are limited and will be gone before you know it ✨ Find out more about the Wild Heart 1:1 Journey here.

How do you build trust for the birth experience? This entire episode encapsulates and embodies this question. Heather and Chris join us to share their birth journey of their daughter Eliana. Heather was born at home, so having a home birth herself was something she always wanted. We walk through the process of Chris preparing and supporting the experience. Also how they assembled their team and how important it was for them to have a team they could trust and count on. Then the details of the birth itself, with an unexpected postpartum transfer that went much smoother than anticipated.  Things we talk about in this episode: Business of Being Born, birth plan, birth team pain management or comfort measures, intimacy in labor and birth, Spinning Babies, meconium in waters, postpartum transfer Resources that were helpful for Heather and Chris: Ina May's Guide to Childbirth “Pushed” by Jennifer Block “Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering” by Sarah Buckley Baby's experience of birth and tools for healing by Karen Strange - midwife, neonatal resuscitation expert  Spinning Babies  Why Not Home Documentary Business of Being Born Links: Doing It At Home book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098GVJ9KL?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 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

Today Mel and I are having a chat about her second VBAC with her third baby Emilia.Her birth was a surprise breech homebirth, which was somewhat poetic given her primary caesarean was due to her first baby being breech. Her second birth in a public hospital under caseload midwifery care was a successful unmedicated VBAC (You can listen to this story in episode 2).We talk about Mel's decision to homebirth, the implications of covid on her pregnancy, the complications she faced in Emilia's pregnancy when she was found to have a Ventricular Septal Defect at 20 weeks and how her third birth unfolded at home.~ Notes ~Books:Welcome Home by Alisha BourkeBirth With Confidence by Rhea DhempseyGentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah BuckleyAcupuncturist: Keely from Lawson Acupuncture Clinichttps://www.lawsonacupunctureclinic.comMidwife Thinking: midwifethinking.comSpinning Babies:spinningbabies.comHomebirth NSW:https://www.homebirthnsw.org.auBreech Birth Australia & New Zealand Support Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/233980109958642**VBAC Birth Stories features women's lived experiences. It is not intended to replace medical advice. Should you have any concerns during your pregnancy please always consult your healthcare provider.Please connect with us on Facebook or Instagram: @vbacbirthstories

In this episode we meet Jess who is a mother of four living in regional Victoria.Jess has a unique VBAC story to tell us.Her first birth was a vaginal birth in a private hospital setting- the fairly positive birth experience was somewhat overshadowed when doctors discovered her newborn daughter had a rare connective tissue disorder. Despite the challenges presented by her eldest's diagnosis, Jess embraced motherhood and was thrilled to discover she was pregnant with twins. When one twin was found to be breech Jess agreed to a planned caesarean for her second birth.In between each of her three births Jess experienced three miscarriages and she shares the very personal grief of these with us. Her fourth child and third birth was a VBAC journey she undertook through her local public hospital in the MGP with a dedicated midwife to support her through pregnancy and birth during Covid in 2020. She shares what she wanted to experience in this vaginal birth that was different to her first, and what tools she used to prepare herself physically and mentally to achieve this.Jess shows us a refreshing blend of positivity as well as resilience as she describes what it's like to raise a child with additional needs and navigate the usual and not so usual trials of parenting.~ Notes ~VBAC Course: VBAC Master Classhttps://www.empoweredtobirth.com.au/vbac-masterclassInstagram: @empoweredtobirthBook: Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah J Buckley, MDhttps://sarahbuckley.com/gentle-birth-gentle-mothering/Pregnancy Loss:https://www.bearsofhope.org.auhttps://rednosegriefandloss.org.auhttps://miscarriagesupport.org.au**VBAC Birth Stories features women's lived experiences. It is not intended to replace medical advice. Should you have any concerns during your pregnancy please always consult your healthcare provider.Please connect with us on Facebook or Instagram: @vbacbirthstories

On today's show I have the privilege of interviewing Dr Sarah J. Buckley. Dr Buckley is trained as a GP with qualifications in GP obstetrics and has been writing and lecturing to childbirth professionals and parents since 1997. She is also the author of the international best-selling book "Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering" - which is available for purchase on the PBA website. Dr Buckley is well known for her groundbreaking report "Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing", the product of her ongoing interest and research on the hormones of labour and birth. Coming from a long line of GP's, she was influenced by her own experiences working in hospitals and by what she noticed with the birthing women there. Today we chat about her own four beautiful homebirths, diving deep into the hormonal blueprint of labour and birth, what types of things can interrupt that hormonal flow, and how we can fill in these hormonal gaps. Website: www.sarahbuckley.com Instagram: @sarahjbuckley Resources: Hormonal Physiology report: https://sarahbuckley.com/whats-so-great-about-hormonal-physiology/ BUY her book here: https://www.positivebirthaustralia.com/collections/all-products/products/pre-order-for-delivery-from-june-22nd-gentle-birth-gentle-mothering-by-dr-sarah-j-buckley

In this episode, we meet Dr Sarah Buckley! Dr Sarah Buckley is trained as a GP with qualifications in GP obstetrics. She has been writing and lecturing to childbirth professionals and parents since 1997 and is the author of the internationally best-selling book Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering. Sarah has a special interest in the hormones of physiological labour and birth and the impacts of interventions. In 2015 she completed an extensive report on this topic, Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing, published with Childbirth Connection (US). She is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland, researching oxytocin in labour and birth. She has co-authored several papers on oxytocin in labour, birth and breastfeeding. Sarah is also the mother of four children, all born at home and now all adults. She lives on the semi-rural outskirts of Brisbane. In this episode we discussed the power of hormones in undisturbed birth and how Oxytocin assisted in natural birth. As well as touching base on ecstatic birth and much, much more! Listen to this amazing episode now to help you prepare for your homebirth! You can keep in touch with Sarah on these platforms: Website www.sarahbuckley.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsarahbuckley/ Twitter: @SarahJBuckley Instagram: sarahjbuckley Show Notes: Sarah's blog on Epidurals with the oxytocin feedback loop diagram - https://sarahbuckley.com/category/blog/ And one on having the best caesarean! - https://sarahbuckley.com/how-to-have-the-best-cesarean/ Blog with recent findings on oxytocin - https://sarahbuckley.com/pitocin-side-effects-part1/ Blog from Gloria about the importance of parasympathetic (quiet and dark) - Gloria Lemay blog: - http://wisewomanwayofbirth.com/vbac-and-the-doula/ Study from British Colombia about VBAC at home BC midwifery guidelines allow VBAC with midwives and at home https://www.bccnm.ca/Documents/standards_practice/rm/RM_Policy_Statement_on_Planned_VBAC.pdf This is quite good too - http://www.midwiferygroup.ca/downloads/vbac/CMBC%20VBAC%20guidline.pdf Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing https://sarahbuckley.com/whats-so-great-about-hormonal-physiology/ Join our free Facebook Support Group HERE! And if you would like support during your pregnancy leading to your homebirth/ freebirth you can get in touch with Ashley on Insta or Facebook by sending a quick message @themotherhoodcircle HAPPY BIRTHING GODDESS! Ashley xx

Doula and women's coach Saima Kara @livewildbirthfree is on a mission to help women experience empowered, transcendent, and natural births. Episode Notes: Saima's background and love of childbirth from a small age Issues with hospital births The mainstream narrative of birth Menstrual cycles as the beginning of birth preparation Acknowledging fears and limiting beliefs before moving past them Medical intervention Why ultrasounds are harmful, and, unnecessary Emily's birth experience in a cast Conscious leadership tools and radical responsibility Infantilizing of women Practicing "no" Spirit Hacking by Shaman Durek Stepping into our power through the birth experience Herstory by Jane Hardwicke Collings Accessibility to a doula with limited or no resources Homebirth reservations + solutions Vaginal tears heal themselves Maidens transforming into mothers Nutrition tips Placenta benefits, encapsulation, rituals The First Forty Days by Heung Ho Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah Buckely Ina May's Guide to Childbirth Ina May Gaskin Freebirth Society podcast Search “Unassisted birth” videos on YouTube -- Where to find Saima: livewildbirthfree.com @livewildbirthfree on Instagram Book a free 30 min consultation with Saima 10% off any 1:1 session with code “healingcorner” Radical Birth Education Course starts July 13th 2021 Coaching and workshops (Menstrual Magic, Birth Coaching, Home Birth Doula, Postnatal Support) -- Where to find me: healingcorner.net @healing_corner on Instagram --

Our guest: Dr Sarah Buckley is a New-Zealand trained GP, with training in GP obstetrics. She is the author of the internationally best-selling book Gentle Birth. Gentle Mothering and the scientific report Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing, published with Childbirth Connection (US) in 2015. Sarah is also mother to four children, all naturally born and raised, now happy and healthy in their teens and twenties. Sarah's work supports parents to be well informed, and to listen to their hearts and instincts, and take their rightful place as the real experts in their bodies, babies, and families. Sarah is currently combines mothering with her work as a writer and lecturer on pregnancy, birth and parenting, and is also a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. See www.sarahbuckley.com and her Hormonal Physiology report at http://transform.childbirthconnection.org/reports/physiology/ Topics covered include: - What happens hormonally through the birthing process and what the role of these hormones are - What impacts oxytocin during labour or after birth - What happens to our hormones after giving birth? and how this relate to how women FEEL - What an ecstatic birth is - The main ways women can achieve an empowered ecstatic birth - Helpful resources for Mums to be

Här kommer del två av våra förberedelse-avsnitt: Praktisk och fysisk förberedelse.  Vi pratar såklart om vår verktygsväskas innehåll: Spinning babies/aktiv baby och FUR (Föda utan rädsla) men även om hur du kan må bra under graviditeten och känna dig mer redo inför att föda.  Ett avsnitt om bl.a huskurer, akupressur, perineum-massage (det nya knipa!), förlossningsbrev, fysisk aktivitet mm.  Boktips: Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering av Sarah Buckley. Hennes websida har massor av material och information, kika gärna in där: https://sarahbuckley.com    @doulapodden @doulagruppen