Podcasts about homebirth

Host Shiphrah sits down with Kavita Sahai, founder of Vibes Tribe, to explore her journey from burnout and brain fog to vibrant health and grounded purpose. She shares how a simple shift in mindset—prioritizing wellness over hustle—led her from finance to natural wellness. We talk about the power of small daily practices, why midlife is such a profound (and often overlooked) period of transition for women, and how stacking five-minute habits can change everything. From meal planning to hormone shifts, from fiber to essential oils—this is a candid, practical, and empowering conversation for anyone seeking a more vibrant life. Whether you're in your 30s, 50s, or simply feeling the need for change, this episode reminds us: your well-being is a worthy goal—and you're not alone in the journey.Feeling burnt out from birthwork? You need to take our Boundaries for Birthworkers class online!  Access the community at vibestribe.co

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Join us on this episode of the Birth Journeys as Ruth shares how she always had a desire to homebirth. She shares her first sons birth at home and what she learned through that experience as well as a miscarriage birth and finally how her third pregnancy was a planned homebirth with twins but she unexpectedly gave birth in the hospital preterm and had a two week nicu stay. This episode covers homebirth, miscarriage, hospital birth, medical assault, preterm birth and NICU stay.Resources: Birthing instincts podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IYrdNqDATUbK7FDAk2EKc?si=HPLdu81PSXG3uExOEvnREAWork with Dr. Stu: https://www.birthinginstincts.com/workwithstuhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2IGK3JDmaHkVkjxQw0Q4ig?si=_j1JyvXFSp-GRGDRnuiAVw

After a transformative homebirth experience, Olivia was shocked to discover an astonishing gift: she could communicate with spirit babies—the souls of our children before they come to Earth. She now uses her mediumship skills to guide women who have experienced baby loss or infertility through conception, pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Today, she shares a beautiful message from the spirit babies, especially for anyone struggling with loss or a long preconception phase. Connect with Olivia on Instagram @mystical_birthing If you love the show, I would greatly appreciate a review on  Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Follow me on Instagram @healingbirth Do you have a birth story you'd like to share on the podcast, or would like to otherwise connect? I love to hear from you! Send me a note at contactus@healingbirth.net Check out the website for lots of other birth related offerings, and personalized support: www.healingbirth.net Intro / outro music: Dreams by Markvard Podcast cover photo by Karina Jensen @karinajensenphoto

Join host Sarah Marie Bilger on this episode of Entering Motherhood as we dive into a heartfelt conversation with Maryn Green, a mother of 10 and a home birth midwife. Discover Maryn's insights on the power of trusting the birthing process, the significance of somatic education, and the treasured lessons she has learned from her children. Explore the balance between intuitive parenting and setting healthy boundaries, and how Maryn challenges conventional norms in both her family life and professional work as a midwife. Gain a unique perspective on the realities of being a birth worker while raising a large family and the journey of empowering mothers to embrace their own paths. This episode offers a rich blend of personal stories and professional wisdom, providing listeners with inspiration and guidance on their own motherhood journeys. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Vision Planner Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more.  Connect with Maryn Green: indiebirth.org maryngreen.co Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

Rane and Jo welcome Claire Holloway back for her second appearance on the Flow Artist Podcast, where she shares her evolving journey as a yoga teacher and activist in Perth, Western Australia. Since her last visit, Claire has expanded her focus to include perinatal care, home birthing support, and community-based yoga programs. One of her notable achievements has been securing a local council grant to provide subsidised postpartum yoga, making her services more accessible to those who need them most. The conversation takes a powerful turn when Claire discusses her recent activism work, particularly her involvement in organising "Mothering During a Genocide," an event that amplified Palestinian and Indigenous voices. Her approach to activism is deeply intertwined with her role as a mother, viewing it as a nurturing, long-term commitment to social justice. As she puts it, "Start with a willingness to learn" - a philosophy that guides both her teaching and activism. The episode also delves into some sobering realities about birthing rights in Australia, with Claire sharing that "one in three people who birth in Australia are experiencing birth trauma." Her work in the home birth community and advocacy for birthing rights demonstrates her commitment to addressing these systemic issues. Throughout the conversation, Claire maintains a balance between acknowledging the gravity of social justice issues while offering hope and practical steps for creating change, emphasising that meaningful impact often starts with small, consistent actions rather than grand gestures. Links Website: https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au/ Instagram https://instagram.com/yourbrightbeginning Yoga for Homebirth: https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au/yoga-for-homebirth Homebirth Community Catchups: https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au/homebirth From Mothering During a Genocide Shifa Project: https://shifaproject.org.au/ Perth Mums for Palestine: https://www.instagram.com/perthmumsforpalestine Louise O'Reilly: https://www.instagram.com/louise.oreilly.shieldandconch/ Dr Samah Jabr: https://www.instagram.com/jabrsamah

In this episode, newly graduated midwife Adilah Yelton joins host Shiphrah Israel to reflect on her journey from student to practicing midwife. She shares openly about the complexities of shifting from student to colleague, navigating preceptor relationships, and the deep need for self-care, community, and nervous system regulation along the way.Adilah also recounts the unexpected discovery of a brain tumor just as she was preparing for her NARM exam—and how rest, community support, and cultural postpartum traditions helped her recover and slowly return to practice.Based in Houston, Texas, Adilah provides culturally rooted postpartum care through Malay Postpartum Spa and Wellness, alongside her midwifery work with Tulip Midwifery.

What happens when your water breaks at 36 weeks—and your midwife legally can't attend your birth?In this episode of the Pain Free Birth Podcast, Karen Welton interviews Lindsey  Cantu, a chiropractor, doula, and founder of BirthFit, who shares her incredible story of navigating an unexpected early labor, trusting her body, and giving birth outside under the stars in a peaceful, unassisted birth.Tune in to hear:How Lindsay got pregnant naturally at 40 after years of waiting What most women misunderstand about training during pregnancy How to support the pelvic floor for birth and postpartum Why strong doesn't mean tight—and why softening is vital How movement, breath, and nervous system connection prepare you for     laborBirthFit Prenatal Package (Get 20% off with code: PAINFREEBIRTH) BirthFit Basics Free Video TrainingWebsite: https://birthfit.comGet 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course HEREGrab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE 

Let's take a deep dive together and chat about all things home birth transfers. We'll discuss FAQs like the most common reasons for transfers, the midwife's role, and coping emotionally when birth doesn't go as planned. Whether you've transferred in labor before, or are planning a home birth and want to understand transfers better, this episode offers essential insights and support.01:09 Today's Topic: Home Birth Transfers02:21 Personal Anecdotes on Disappointment07:55 Diving into Home Birth Transfers09:00 Common Reasons for Non-Emergent Transfers12:26 Handling Emergencies and Complications18:24 Importance of Communication and Trust21:52 Questions from Listeners30:16 Discussing the Role of Midwives in Hospital Transfers31:02 Coordinating with Hospitals During Transfers32:10 Navigating Hospital Transfers During COVID-1933:05 Preparing for Hospital Transfers: What to Expect34:44 Understanding Hospital Policies and Staff Interactions36:57 Balancing Birth Plans and Necessary Interventions39:50 Managing Expectations and Emotional Processing45:16 Processing Birth Experiences and Moving Forward50:03 Preparing for Future Births After a Transfer55:21 Conclusion and Community SupportLinks We Chat About:How Midwives Handle Complications at HomebirthsProcessing Birth Disappointment: Ep 74Our Weekly NewsletterOur Childbirth Education Course, use code RADIANT10 for 10% offOur Monthly MembershipBe sure to subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. Follow us on Instagram for extra education and antics between episodes at: @beautifulonemidwifery

Haley came to me after experiencing a traumatic c-section with her first baby, nearly ten years ago — a birth where, in her own words, being the "good patient" caused her to stay quiet, go along with the system, and ultimately watch her dreams for birth slip away. But this time? She chose a different path. Through my program, Haley prepared for an HBAC — a homebirth after cesarean — and not only did she have a beautiful, redemptive homebirth, but she did it with the full understanding and wisdom of both sides of the coin — as a nurse and as a mama standing in her authority. We also dive into the complicated emotions that can come up when you work inside the medical system, but choose something different for yourself. Her story starts with her waters breaking early — what the hospital often labels as "premature rupture of membranes" — and how that moment could've easily led her down the same old cascade of interventions… but because she was prepared and supported, she stayed home, stayed confident, and brought her baby into the world in the way God designed. It's such a powerful conversation, especially if you're navigating fears after a c-section or feeling tension between your job in healthcare and your personal birth choices.   LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR THE DIVINE DESIGN HOMEBIRTH RETREAT: Kissimmee, FL  Sept 5th-8th, 2025 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & TO APPLY   if you're looking for ongoing support and mentorship, I'd love for you to apply to the Peaceful Homebirth Collective — my signature group coaching program where we go deep into radical responsibility, brain rewiring, and faith-based preparation for birth and postpartum. If you're ready to do birth differently and walk this journey in a powerful, Holy-Spirit-led community, the Collective is for you. You can apply now at peacefulhomebirth.com/collective.     If today's conversation resonated with you and you're looking for deeper support than a standard homebirth course can offer — real-time coaching, a Christ-centered community, and mentorship from me inside a safe, sacred space — I want to personally invite you to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective. It's where women just like you are preparing not only for a beautiful homebirth, but for transformation in their hearts, homes, and families.  CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PHC Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol

Megan's first birth was a traumatic and violating hospital experience. Afterward, her baby developed a serious infection—something Megan suspects was caused by a novel procedure performed during the delivery. Though she deeply desired another child, she knew she had healing to do. A pivotal moment in that healing journey came when she attended a friend's home birth as a doula. Witnessing a peaceful birth and the respectful, culturally rooted care provided by midwives who serve the local Indigenous community was deeply moving. Not long after, Megan conceived her second baby and hired the same midwives to support her at home. She says this second birth helped rewrite the long-standing belief that something about her body was broken or flawed. It also, as birth so often does, revealed the depth of her own strength. If you love the show, I would greatly appreciate a review on  Spotify or Apple Podcasts!  Follow me on Instagram @healingbirth Do you have a birth story you'd like to share on the podcast, or would like to otherwise connect? I love to hear from you! Send me a note at contactus@healingbirth.net Check out the website for lots of other birth related offerings, and personalized support: www.healingbirth.net Intro / Outro music: Dreams by Markvard Podcast cover photo by Karina Jensen @karinajensenphoto

Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have JasmineJasmine is a mama of one from Auckland, New Zealand. She works as a HR Business Partner while studying law and she used to be a professional nanny which gave her a deep appreciation for caregiving and family dynamics .She's very connected to her spirituality, and that connection gave her the confidence to trust her body and have a home birth. It was the best decision for her and she is so proud of herself despite many opinions and comments made around her and to her during her pregnancy which continued post birth - the experience taught her many lessons and pieces of wisdom she wishes to share to inspire other women to chase their dreams as they can come true.Curious about Jasmine? Find her on instagram as @mumwithnannywisdomWant to work with Anna or join The Sacred Birth Worker Mentorship?Find Anna's Website, about her Mentorship & How to Work with Her, as well as all Links & Resources she mentions in the episode here: https://www.sacredbirthinternational.com/links-podcast

In this episode of the MamaDoc BabyDoc Podcast, OB/GYN Dr. Renda and her daughter, pediatrician Dr. Rachel, dig into one of the most talked-about—and often misunderstood—topics in childbirth: home birth vs hospital birth. We break down the actual data, risks, and benefits behind each setting. Who qualifies as a good candidate for home birth? What are the emergency backup plans? How do outcomes compare for moms and babies? We'll talk evidence, safety, and the importance of having a birth plan that matches your personal needs and medical reality. No judgment, just facts—with a dose of experience, compassion, and a few surprising insights along the way. Whether you're weighing your options or just curious, this one's for you.

A stunning positive birth story for you all ❤️Eva gave birth at home, surrounded by love and calm.She wanted to share her story to inspire others who are thinking about a home birth - to show what's possible when you feel informed, supported, and connected to your instincts.

In this episode, Cassandra chats with Author and Transformation Coach, Dr. Gertrude Lyons on how to rewrite the mother code — they dive into the cosmic codes we can unlock when we tap into our own ‘mother energy' and both mother ourselves internally as well as our loved ones, community and world externally. It's a powerful and intimate chat where Cassandra also shares never before heard insights on her own sacred home birth journey to becoming a mother as well. In Rewrite the Mother Code: From Sacrifice to Stardust - A Cosmic Approach to Motherhood, Dr. Gertrude Lyons challenges limiting beliefs and expands the concepts around what it is to be a mother.Throughout her book, Gertrude blurs the lines that pigeonhole women into limited roles that ultimately disempower them. Rather than operating within a narrow conception of what mothering is, she invites readers to open themselves up to what is possible and see the truth: That all women mother, and that mother energy is accessible to all of us—including men.Rewrite the Mother Code is a celebration of motherhood, bringing spirituality and community back into the experience and empowering women to be what they truly are—the ultimate creators of their lives. Grab the book here: https://amzn.to/4k8uax2Unlock all of your FREE audio book bonus rituals here: https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/book-rewrite-the-mother-codeLearn more about Dr. Gertrude Lyons here: https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/Follow her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgertrudelyons/ Join the FREE Manifestation challenge in the DDYL Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/divinelydesignyourlife Apply to work one on one with Cassandra or in an small group:https://forms.gle/xS6LfD5tM3zVApuy5 Grab my FREE Divinely Design Your Life Meditation Bundle to help amplify your manifesting practice and reinvigorate your spiritual connection here:https://www.divinelydesignyourlife.com/meditation-bundle Join the conversation on my “You with Intention” substack where I share my personal insights on what it looks like to be consciously creating your life first hand as well as my best advice on how to do it yourself right along with me. :)https://cassandrabodzak.substack.com/ Grab the “Amplify your Magnetism” 40 day guided manifesting through meditation journey here:https://www.divinelydesignyourlife.com/offers/9W5F4G7C/checkout Grab your copy of “Manifesting Through Meditation” the book here: https://amzn.to/2TZkX49 Grab your copy of “The Spiritual Awakening Journal” here: https://amzn.to/3IJe8Jd Love audiobooks like me? Join audible: https://amzn.to/2W4RcO3 Say Hi to Cassandra on social media!http://facebook.com/cassandrabodzakhttp://twitter.com/cassandrabodzakhttp://instagram.com/cassandrabodzakhttp://youtube.com/cassandrabodzakTV

In this deeply moving and multifaceted episode, we sit down with Jen to explore her extraordinary journey through six births and five miscarriages, with a diagnosis of hyperfertility. Jen shares openly and honestly about her experiences, the medical complexities and the fierce resilience that led to her reclaiming her birth and deeply trusting her intuition, shaping her motherhood story. Jen leads us through her first two births, both vaginal births with doula support, and includes a run over of some of the complexities she experienced (retained placenta in her first birth and a snapped cord in her second). Jen then shares about her third birth where she experienced a shoulder dystocia - a complication that would weigh heavily on her decisions for her future pregnancy.Following her shoulder dystocia experience and another experience of miscarriage, Jen conceived her next baby, a pregnancy involving more complexity with multiple bleeds, a subchorionic hematoma and lots of discussions around risk of shoulder dystocia for this baby's birth. Jen shares of her anxiety throughout this pregnancy and the eventual decision to agree to a planned caesarean birth, but her journey didn't end there.With her next pregnancy, Jen embarked on a path of deep research and self-advocacy, culminating in a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) that she describes as incredibly healing. She walks us through her path leading back to her intuition, her advocacy for herself and her babies and how she came to the decisions she did as she navigated a high risk pregnancy that she felt was anything but. Finally, Jen shares her final birth of her sixth baby, a planned homebirth supported by a privately practising midwife who trusted her intuition and listened to her every step of the way. Jen describes her decision to transfer to hospital, how she was supported through this and her journey from feeling that she failed at homebirth to recognising that this was a successful homebirth, despite the transfer. Throughout it all, Jen's story is one of profound loss, strength, and reclamation. She speaks candidly about her experiences with miscarriage, the complexities of hyperfertility, the trauma and triumphs of birth, and how she ultimately found her voice and autonomy as a mother.Please join us on our journey to bringing you all kinds of VBAC stories from across the country from here on in by subscribing and following us on social media, @australianvbacstories on Instagram and Australian VBAC Stories on Facebook. If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love to rate or review, and tell your friends!If you are feeling that you might benefit from mental health support after listening to our podcast, please reach out to one of the organisations below:PANDA ⁠⁠⁠https://panda.org.au/⁠⁠⁠Gidget Foundation ⁠⁠⁠https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/⁠⁠⁠COPE Australia ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cope.org.au/⁠⁠⁠If you've experienced mistreatment or disrespectful care in your pregnancy, birth or postpartum and are seeking advocacy support, please contact one of the following organisations:Maternity Choices Australia ⁠⁠⁠https://www.maternitychoices.org/⁠⁠⁠Maternity Consumer Network ⁠⁠⁠https://www.maternityconsumernetwork.org.au/⁠⁠⁠Thank you for tuning in to our podcast.

Vanessa was born and raised in Brazil, a country with sky-high cesarean rates. Moving to the US inspired her to pursue her doula career, even before she became pregnant herself. Vanessa's own birth experiences were very different. Her first birth was a Cesarean after a birth center transfer. While it was medically necessary, it was very unexpected and traumatic. After a lot of processing and birth trauma therapy, she was ready to give birth again. Vanessa pursued a home birth for her second birth that was wonderfully straightforward and beautiful, surrounded by the people she loved most!She now lives just outside of Boston with her husband, two daughters and her mother. Her passion is to support other immigrant women in her community navigate the US healthcare system, and to know they have options when it comes to childbirth, especially when it comes to VBAC. Vanessa's WebsiteVanessa's InstagramVanessa's FacebookNeeded Website: Code VBAC20 for 20% OffCoterie Diapers - Use code VBAC20 for 20% OffHow to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for ParentsOnline VBAC Doula TrainingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week's episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, Augustine Colebrook sits down with Indie McDowell—a classically trained anthropologist and clinically trained midwife with a truly global journey.Indie began her career working with UNICEF's Maternal and Neonatal Health Team in Kyrgyzstan before returning to the UK to complete her midwifery training. From there, her path led her to clinical work in Cambodia and Malawi, ultimately drawing her to Ethiopia.After a year and a half leading neonatal services and emergency obstetric care at a busy referral hospital in rural southwest Ethiopia alongside her colleague Atsede Kidane, the two chose to build something different: their own clinic, rooted in compassion and centered on women's needs.Stories from their work in Ethiopia is beautifully captured in the book With Two Souls, co-written by Indie McDowell and Atsede Kidane.We also dive into what it means to truly commit to place, community, and long-term impact in global birth work.Are you a midwife called to work beyond borders? Join us for our upcoming Traveling Midwife Webinar —a 4-part, 8-hour CEU event designed for aspiring and experienced birthworkers who are exploring midwifery on the move. Led by Augustine Colebrook, and guest traveling midwives, this immersive series will cover legalities, logistics, and cultural considerations of traveling birth work—both international and domestic.

In this episode of the Pain Free Birth Podcast, Karen welcomes first time mom Brenna Burkins to share her extraordinary 4-hour pain-free home birth story. What makes Brenna's birth so remarkable? Not only was it her first baby, but she labored with joy, laughter, and zero pain after intentionally preparing—spiritually, mentally, and physically—for a supernatural birth experience.Brenna opens up about the moment she first believed pain-free birth was possible, after hearing a testimony that challenged everything she'd been taught about childbirth. From there, she immersed herself in faith-building resources like Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize and partnered with her husband in prayer and belief.Tune in to hear:How Brenna rejected fear from the start of her pregnancyHer experience using Scripture and worship music as labor toolsWhat happened when pain began to creep in—and how she stopped it through prayerThe moment she felt the fetal ejection reflex and her body took overLaughing during pushing (!!) and the overwhelming joy when her son was bornWhy this birth radically impacted her faith, her confidence, and her identity as a momResources Mentioned:Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie MizeBrenna's labor worship playlistKaren's worship playlist for laborWatch Brenna's birth video on InstagramConnect with Brenna:@brennaburkins on all platforms - instagram, Tiktok, YouTube, +  Pinterest Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course HEREGrab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE 

Send us a textIn this episode, we speak with Rebecca, a mother of two from Perth, Western Australia. Rebecca shares her powerful and deeply personal birth stories — from her first homebirth to her second birth, a freebirth.Rebecca begins by taking us through her pregnancies, both of which were marked by hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) lasting up to 20 weeks. She opens up about the physical and emotional challenges of navigating pregnancy while managing HG.For her first birth, Rebecca chose a homebirth with the support of a private midwife, opting not to go through the Community Midwifery Program (CMP). She went into labor at 40 weeks and 6 days, and during labour, performed a forward-leaning inversion to help reposition her baby, who wasn't quite in an ideal position. She chose a managed third stage for this birth.With her second pregnancy, Rebecca decided on a wild pregnancy — choosing not to engage in routine medical care or monitoring — and ultimately had a freebirth. She experienced several days of prodromal labour leading up to the birth and gave birth to her second baby at 41 weeks and 6 days — on Christmas Day.Support the show@homebirthstoriesaustralia Support the show by buying us a coffee! Please be advised that this podcast may contain explicit language. Listener discretion is advised.The information, statistics, and research presented in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. All information discussed can be found online and is provided in the links in the show notes. It is always recommended to conduct your own research and make informed decisions. We advise you to discuss any topics or concerns with your healthcare provider. While we strive to incorporate the most up-to-date research in our episodes, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information discussed on the show.

What if your homebirth preparation wasn't just about supplies and birth plans — but about stepping into the unique roles God designed for you as husband and wife? In this episode, we explore how both masculine and feminine protection reflect the heart of God — and how embracing those roles creates safety, unity, and peace in your homebirth. Whether you're wondering how your husband can practically support you, or how to guard your mindset and protect the atmosphere for your baby's arrival, this conversation will equip you with biblical insight and practical tools to prepare for birth — together. You'll learn: ✅ How God reveals Himself as both Protector and Nurturer ✅ The difference between masculine and feminine protection in birth ✅ The husband's role as spiritual and physical protector ✅ The wife's role in guarding her heart, womb, and home ✅ How unity and understanding create a peaceful birth space This is more than birth preparation — it's walking in God's design for your family. Ready to go deeper? Join us for the Divine Design Homebirth Retreat, happening in beautiful Florida, September 5–8, 2025 — a sacred space for couples to prepare spiritually, practically, and emotionally for birth as God intended. Click for details and to apply if you're looking for ongoing support and mentorship, I'd love for you to apply to the Peaceful Homebirth Collective — my signature group coaching program where we go deep into radical responsibility, brain rewiring, and faith-based preparation for birth and postpartum. If you're ready to do birth differently and walk this journey in a powerful, Holy-Spirit-led community, the Collective is for you. You can apply now at peacefulhomebirth.com/collective.     If today's conversation resonated with you and you're looking for deeper support than a standard homebirth course can offer — real-time coaching, a Christ-centered community, and mentorship from me inside a safe, sacred space — I want to personally invite you to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective. It's where women just like you are preparing not only for a beautiful homebirth, but for transformation in their hearts, homes, and families.  CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PHC Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol

Joanna was deep in labor at home, attended by midwives, when she hit a breaking point and asked to transfer to the hospital. Nothing was medically wrong, but her labor was long, and she sensed the midwives were ready for it to be over. She gave birth shortly after arriving at the hospital and still got to experience the euphoric post-birth high she had hoped to feel at home. While her birth didn't unfold exactly as she had envisioned, Joanna reflects that she was still born into motherhood—as we all are—and that the initiations came in ways beyond the birth itself. If you love the show, I would greatly appreciate a review on  Spotify or Apple Podcasts!  Follow me on Instagram @healingbirth Do you have a birth story you'd like to share on the podcast, or would like to otherwise connect? I love to hear from you! Send me a note at contactus@healingbirth.net Check out the website for lots of other birth related offerings, and personalized support: www.healingbirth.net Intro / Outro music: Dreams by Markvard Podcast cover photo by Karina Jensen @karinajensenphoto

Hosts Shiphrah and Susanna sit down with Sophia Ortiz, an independent midwife based in Corfu, Greece, to explore what it truly means to walk the path of midwifery.With over a decade of experience and more than 100 births attended, Sophia brings a deep reverence for birth as both a physiological marvel and a spiritual rite of passage. She shares how her journey—from drama school to midwifery school in the UK, to her current work supporting families in Corfu—helped her realize what she had always known deep down: she is and has always been a midwife.Learn more about Sophia on her website: https://www.birthingwisdomcorfu.com/

Considering homebirth but your partner isn't on board (yet)? Join us for an honest conversation about aligning your parenting decisions creating a supportive, united front in your journey toward a natural and empowered birth experience.00:00 Introduction to Kelly and Tiffany's Podcast01:09 Podcasting Again: Updates and Reflections02:20 Life Changes and Prioritizing Family04:29 Childbirth Education Course Launch06:08 Engaging with the Audience10:06 Life-Changing Amazon Purchases16:54 Getting Your Partner on Board with Home Birth29:19 Creating Emotional and Clinical Safety Together30:33 Collaborative Decision-Making in Relationships31:17 Engaging in Research and Education as a Couple33:21 The Importance of Communication and Understanding34:52 Navigating Emotional Conversations42:59 Practical Steps to Get Your Partner on Board46:01 Leveraging Resources and Community Support57:18 Final Thoughts and EncouragementLinks We Chat About:Blog: What Helped My Partner Say Yes to HomebirthOur Weekly NewsletterOur Childbirth Education Course, use code RADIANT10 for 10% offOur Monthly MembershipKelly's Favorite Amazon Purchases Recently: Percolator + Weeding ToolTiffany's Favorite Amazon Purchase Recently: Laundry SupportNatural Labor Tools +  Essentials Business of Being Born TrailerEvidence Based BirthBe sure to subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. Follow us on Instagram for extra education and antics between episodes at: @beautifulonemidwifery

A while back I posted a 5 minute birth vizualization. I had many requests for more so here we are! Today will be a 10 minute vizualiation so get somewhere nice and comfy and quiet!

In this episode of The Hypnobirthing Podcast, I'm joined by listener Katie, a first-time mum who laboured for a long time at home but ultimately ended up giving birth in hospital due to the presence of meconium in her waters. Katie shares her beautiful and empowering story, walking us through her mindset as she prepared for a home birth and how she navigated the unexpected changes with calm and confidence. Even though her plans changed, she felt in control and supported throughout, thanks to her hypnobirthing techniques and a strong connection with her birth team. We talk about: How Katie prepared mentally and physically for her home birth The moment her plans changed and how she handled the transfer to hospital The role of her birth partner and support network Using hypnobirthing tools to stay grounded and calm during labour Reflections on her experience and advice to other first-time mums Katie's story is a wonderful reminder that birth doesn't have to go exactly to plan to be a positive, empowering experience. To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to say thanks, you can now buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenurturenest View my birthy book recommendations here https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/influencer-e2ad919d  Follow me on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/the_nurture_nest/ Follow me on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/thenurturenesthypno Get 10% off your birth pool here https://go.referralcandy.com/share/JKHGBJ3 Get 10% off a BabyCare TENS Machine. USE CODE 10NURTURENEST http://babycaretens.com?afmc=46

This is the 70th birth story and it's shared by Haley mum of 2 living on Awabakal country. After a traumatic first caesarean with her first baby Nora, Haley eventually chose to hire a private midwife and plan her homebirth and vaginal birth after caesarean with baby Remy. Haley shares her pregnancy journey, her labour at home and ultimately the decision to transfer into hospital, which ended up resulting in a second caesarean. Haley's story really is incredible, whilst we laugh a lot, this story really shows how valuable private midwifery care can be as it really influenced how amazing her experience was, despite everything, finding herself for the second time having a surgery she didn't plan to have. In this episode we do talk about birth trauma in reference to her first birth so please be mindful when listening. I hope you enjoy this story as much as I do. Resources: Support the showConnect with me, Elsie, the host :) www.birthingathome.com.au @birthingathome_apodcast@homebirth.doula_birthingathome birthingathome.apodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we have another home birth story for you! This time we're talking with soon-to-be mom Jennifer Sanchez. Jennifer lives a vegan lifestyle and so we were super curious about how that has played into her pregnancy and home birth planning. Jennifer was a lot of fun to talk to and we're excited to have her on the Doing It At Home Podcast. Jennifer is currently 6 months pregnant and planning for her first child. Her passion is about “helping others to live healthier, more compassionate and eco-friendly lives through the power of making plant-powered choices.” This has also influenced her process of choosing home birth. After making the shift into self-improvement and personal development about 7 years ago, she's been more focused on being informed and doing research when it comes to life decisions. She watched the Business of Being Born (like a lot of our home birth moms...Ricki Lake if you're out there, we want to talk with you!), and thought, “this is what it's supposed to be like, this is motherhood.” She reached out online for home birth resources and came across the Well Rounded Momma, a source of support and information for her throughout the pregnancy. Jennifer is taking care of herself through meditation, taking time to bond with baby, prenatal yoga and releasing any fear-based thinking that's going to create unnecessary anxiety around birth. Wishing her and her partner Jose all the loving, peaceful vibes for welcoming their baby in the next few months. Stay tuned! Links From Our Episode: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/veganconsultant/⁠ ⁠http://www.wellroundedmomma.com/⁠ ⁠http://www.thebusinessofbeingborn.com/⁠ Offers From Our Awesome Partners: Needed: https://needed.sjv.io/XY3903 - use code DIAH to get 20% off your order More From Doing It At Home: Doing It At Home book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJcPmU DIAH YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pzuzQC DIAH Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/doingitathome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a part of the homebirth around the World Series. In this episode, I chat with Renee, a community midwife or a ‘LMC' on the North Island of Aotearoa  ‘New Zealand'. I was really excited to chat with Renee as New Zealand is often looked up to in terms of its midwifery care and homebirth access. Renee shares her journey to becoming a midwife and how the system works in Aotearoa. We cover homebirth rates and access, the challenges, risks and a bit about funding. Homebirth Aotearoa New Zealand College of Midwives - you can find a definition of an LMC here too https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/health-workforce-development/midwiferyReferral Guidelines Support the showConnect with me, Elsie, the host :) www.birthingathome.com.au @birthingathome_apodcast@homebirth.doula_birthingathome birthingathome.apodcast@gmail.com

In this powerful episode, hosts Shiprah and Susanna sit down with Adelaide Adubouffour—renowned Perineal Specialist Midwife and founder of Peri Health London—to talk about one of the most overlooked aspects of postpartum care: perineal trauma.Drawing from her work at West Middlesex University Hospital and nearly a decade of teaching and clinical leadership, Adelaide shares why perineal health matters, how we can improve outcomes for birthing people, and what inspired her to create a globally recognized training program for midwives and doctors.If you care about pelvic floor integrity, respectful repair, and empowering providers to do better, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.Learn more about Adelaide's work here:https://perihealthlondon.com/

Send us a textIn this episode, we speak with Tate—midwife, mother, and passionate advocate for physiological birth. Tate takes us through her path to becoming a midwife and her time working within the system as an MGP midwife, where she came face-to-face with the harsh reality: the system is not set up for true woman-centred care. Hospital policies, rigid protocols, and the fact that maternity care operates like a business often leave women and midwives disempowered.When Tate became pregnant with her first baby, she experienced hyperemesis gravidarum from just five weeks and required several ED visits for fluids. She shares how this intense time challenged her physically and emotionally, and how she leaned on supports like acupuncture and regular sessions with her psychologist to get through.Tate also opens up about experiencing bleeding in her first trimester, and how a diagnosis of a “short cervix” brought pressure from the hospital to start progesterone—something she declined, trusting in her baby and body instead.As a midwife herself, Tate reflects on how difficult it was to switch off her clinical brain and instead midwife herself through the process. Links:Intuitive Birth Collective - MidwifeJerusha Sutton - Birth PhotographerSupport the show@homebirthstoriesaustralia Support the show by buying us a coffee! Please be advised that this podcast may contain explicit language. Listener discretion is advised.The information, statistics, and research presented in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. All information discussed can be found online and is provided in the links in the show notes. It is always recommended to conduct your own research and make informed decisions. We advise you to discuss any topics or concerns with your healthcare provider. While we strive to incorporate the most up-to-date research in our episodes, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information discussed on the show.

Hi, On this very special episode of Where's Your Bump At, I'm delighted to be joined by the incredible Dr Golly. Dr Golly is a massive resource for education for all Mum's and Mum's to-be so I knew I had to get him on as soon as I started this project. Today, I'm asking Dr Golly all things private, public or homebirth. What are the differences? Is private worth it for the differences involved? What are some of the misconceptions behind these options? We unpack it all and I'm so grateful for Dr Golly's time and resources! All my love, Anna xxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Kelly—educator, mother, and holistic parenting advocate—to talk about her journey through cesarean and home birth VBAC, navigating severe pregnancy complications, and supporting a failure-to-thrive baby through breastfeeding challenges and supplementing. Alex shares how her background in holistic dentistry and integrative health shaped her parenting and recovery, and why she's passionate about helping parents trust both natural and conventional approaches to care.What You'll Learn: • The importance of laboring before a cesarean vs. scheduled cesarean • Alex's experience with postpartum hypertension and hospital readmission • How sleep-breathing disorders and tongue/lip ties can affect children • The role of nutrition, baby aspirin, and L-arginine in pregnancy • Why baby position matters during labor (hello, long pushing stage!) • Insights into holistic dentistry and navigating conventional medicine with balanceAlex Kelly is passionate about educating parents to parent in a naturally-minded way, without letting it cause unnecessary fear or anxiety. Raised by a holistic dentist and a first-generation American mom, she blends holistic and conventional wisdom in her approach to parenting, pregnancy, and health. Alex shares openly about her C-section and HBAC experiences, breastfeeding journey, and commitment to making informed, empowered choices for herself and her family.Links and Resources Mentioned: • Instagram: @thenaturalmindedmama • Website: thenaturalmindedmama.com • Dr. Hal Stewart (Alex's father) – Expert in sleep breathing disorders and oral tiesIf Alex's story resonated with you, tag us and share your takeaways on Instagram! Have a story of your own you'd love to share on the podcast? Reach out—we'd love to hear from you.Connect with Us:@sophiabirth@bayareahomebirth@bornwildmidwiferyStay Wild

Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have Patricia. Patricia is from the US now living in South Korea and is a former Air Force military, now a veterinarian, birth doula and yoga teacher.Her and her husband are a military family stationed in South Korea due to her husband's job. They moved there when Patricia was 35 weeks pregnant and today we get to hear about her fast unplanned home birth with just her husband and doula present. And her dad somewhere in the mix too, but she'll tell you all about it ;)!Curious about Patricia? Find her on instagram as @birthandbreathe_inkorea Want to work with Anna or join The Sacred Birth Worker Mentorship?Find Anna's Website, about her Mentorship & How to Work with Her, as well as all Links & Resources she mentions in the episode here:www.sacredbirthinternational.com/links-podcast

In this special episode, we're sharing the incredible story of our third baby's arrival—one we'll never forget. From an early surprise at 38 weeks to discovering he was breech during labor, this home birth took an unexpected turn. We walk you through the emotions, the prayers, the wild moments, and the gratitude we feel for a safe delivery. Whether you're into birth stories, home birth prep, or just love hearing real-life miracles unfold—this one's for you. LINK Membership Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/  LMN Mastermind Sessions (Use code Brian). LMN Landscape Software (Interested in checking out LMN and giving it a free Trial? Use our link or the code "Brian" to get the best savings and signup experience possible). Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian's Lawn Maintenance On Instagram www.brandedbullinc.com  www.CycleCPA.com mention code: Brian to save $200. www.PostcardMania.com/Brian Zero to $100K!: The Complete Guide on How to Start a Successful Lawn Care Company Brian's Lawn Maintenance "MERCH" Together In The Trades - The Summit for Couples in Business - Savannah, Georgia August 14 - 16, 2025 EQUIP Expo - Oct 21-25, 2025 (Save 50% with code Brian)   Our Affiliate Partners: www.EquipmentDefender.com (Brians10 Save 10%) www.KujoYardwear.com (Brians10 Save 10%+Free Shipping!) www.ISOtunes.com (Save 10%) https://bit.ly/3wzhaI4 www.ProvenLocks.com (Brians10 Save 10%) www.DarwinsGrip.com (Brians10 Save 10%) www.Plow-Right.com (Brians10 Save 10%) www.Ballard-Inc.com (Brians10 Save 10%) www.EarthWay.com (Brians10 Save 10%) www.RhinoHitch.com (Brians10 Save 10%) www.SureCanUSA.com (Brians10 Save 10%) www.ComfortTrim.com (Brians10 Save 10%)

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast's Birth Story Friday, Grace Ann shares her experiences of having two home births, including dealing with a postpartum hemorrhage. Midwives expertly managed the situation, ensuring the safety of both mother and baby. Grace Ann highlights the importance of having midwives capable of handling emergencies and discusses her preparation, labor, and postpartum journeys. The hosts, Gina and Roxanne, perinatal fitness trainers, birth doulas, and healthcare professionals, emphasize the significance of understanding emergency plans with your care provider when opting for home births.Check out our episode all about Community Birth here!: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/wk1uGVZ0XTb00:00 Introduction to Grace Ann's Home Birth Story00:17 Meet the Hosts: Gina and Roxanne01:21 Grace Ann's Birth Preparation Journey02:20 Choosing Home Birth and Finding a Midwife05:45 End of Pregnancy and Beginning of Labor07:59 Labor Progression and Early Contractions10:43 Support Techniques During Labor11:57 Challenges and Frustrations in Labor14:52 Pushing Phase and Delivery20:27 Postpartum Hemorrhage and Midwife's Response23:20 Postpartum Recovery and Reflections23:57 Postpartum Challenges and Recovery24:55 Second Pregnancy and Unexpected Bleeding28:28 Labor and Delivery of Second Child38:11 Postpartum Experience with Second Child40:22 Reflections on Home Birth and Advice44:45 Podcast Conclusion and Resources——————————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

I'm joined by Elle Klink, a first-time mom, a chiropractor, and a woman who knew from the start that homebirth was the path for her. You'll hear how she labored while still seeing patients, how her birth unfolded in such a straightforward and peaceful way, and why she's already dreaming of doing it all over again. Elle's story is a beautiful reminder that when we partner with our bodies and with God's design, birth doesn't have to be scary...it can be joyful. Connect with Elle: IG- @klinkchiropractic  & @elleklink ✨ Ready to prepare for your own God-centered, fear-free homebirth? Apply now for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective—my high-level group coaching for Christian women who want to birth with confidence and Holy Spirit-led peace. CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PHC Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Grab your Prenatal Wellness Protocol

Kayleigh's first two births took place in a hospital, but her third—at a birth center with midwives—was a turning point. The contrast in care, both during pregnancy and birth, sparked a passion for natural childbirth and ultimately led her to become a childbirth educator. Six years later, when she became pregnant with her fourth baby, Kayleigh knew exactly what she wanted: a peaceful home birth, surrounded by her husband and older children. Find Kayleigh at www.kindacrunchykayleigh.com And on Instagram @kindacrunchykayleigh If you love the show, I would greatly appreciate a review on  Spotify or Apple Podcasts!  Follow me on Instagram @healingbirth Do you have a birth story you'd like to share on the podcast, or would like to otherwise connect? I love to hear from you! Send me a note at contactus@healingbirth.net Check out the website for lots of other birth related offerings, and personalized support: www.healingbirth.net Intro / outro music: Dreams by Markvard Podcast cover photo by Karina Jensen @karinajensenphoto

On this episode of The Birth Geeks, we sit down with Katie Shannon, a certified nurse midwife and entrepreneurial powerhouse. Katie takes us through her inspiring journey from grad school to running her own successful home birth practice in the DC metro area. She shares lessons on building a business, finding balance, overcoming burnout, and the importance of partnering with the right people. Katie gives us a behind-the-scenes look at serving diverse clients and navigating licensing challenges, proving that with passion and dedication, you can create a thriving, meaningful business that truly supports families. Don't miss these insights on resilience, growth, and redefining care.

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What if you were told your baby was breech—and you still gave birth at home, unmedicated, and without fear? In this episode of the Pain Free Birth Podcast, Tayler Magee shares how she dismantled years of fear around childbirth, trusted God's design for her body, and delivered her breech baby at home as a first-time mom.   Timestamps: 00:00 – Her mindset shift: “Your body births even in a coma” 05:01 – From fear of birth to home breech birth 13:18 – How she dismantled fear & found faith in God's design 18:15 – “I chose not to tell anyone—protecting my peace” 28:25 – Going into labor early & her peaceful home environment 34:00 – Mastering the rhythm of contractions without fear 36:59 – Transition & vocalizing fear: “I'm afraid” 43:18 – The pushing stage: “It felt like reverse vomiting” 47:00 – Breech baby born—calm, powerful, and fast 50:00 – The power of shutting off your brain and trusting your body 54:45 – Tips on choosing providers, preparing mentally, and creating safety   Connect with Taylor: www.taylershealthhub.com   Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/   Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE https://painfreebirth.com/healing-birth-trauma/   CONNECT WITH KAREN: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731 Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in

With six births across nearly every setting—from hospital to birth center, homebirth to freebirth—Sarah brings a rare depth of experience to this conversation. She shares her powerful stories and the hard-earned wisdom each birth offered, painting a grounded portrait of what it means to birth on your own terms. If you love the show, I would greatly appreciate a review on  Spotify or Apple Podcasts!  Follow me on Instagram @healingbirth Do you have a birth story you'd like to share on the podcast, or would like to otherwise connect? I love to hear from you! Send me a note at contactus@healingbirth.net Check out the website for lots of other birth related offerings, and personalized support: www.healingbirth.net Intro / Outro music: Dreams by Markvard Podcast cover photo by Karina Jensen @karinajensenphoto

Jenni shares her two different homebirth stories with us, one being long and hard and ending in a postpartum transfer, the other being short and fast and absolutely redemptive!Important Links + Resources✨ Explore The Homebirth Vault – your all-in-one space for homebirth preparation:⁠⁠ ⁠https://birthsathome.com/pages/the-homebirth-vault⁠⁠⁠

What happens when you choose to step away from mainstream expectations and reclaim your family's destiny? Mary Wainwright's journey from conventional life to intentional living offers a roadmap for those feeling trapped in industrial systems.Mary returns to share insights from her new book "Taking Back My Life," which chronicles her radical transformation across every aspect of family living. She takes us through the stark contrast between her traumatic hospital birth and her subsequent empowering home births, revealing how this experience catalyzed her entire lifestyle shift. Rather than presenting her choices as the "right way," Mary simply illuminates alternatives many families never consider.The conversation explores how modern society has systematically disconnected us from fundamental knowledge in just one or two generations. From growing food to understanding natural remedies, we've surrendered our self-sufficiency to systems that often prioritize profit over wellbeing. Mary shares practical steps anyone can take - starting a small garden, learning to make bone broth, or questioning medical interventions - that gradually build toward greater independence.Perhaps most powerful is Mary's reflection on community building. She describes creating a "tribe" where families barter skills, share resources, and collectively raise children. This interdependence makes sustainable living not just possible but deeply fulfilling, addressing the isolation that drove many women away from traditional roles decades ago.The conversation continually returns to fear as the controlling mechanism that keeps us compliant within industrial systems. By recognizing this pattern and making intentional choices about time, education, health, and community, Mary demonstrates how families can create lives aligned with their deepest values rather than external expectations. Her parting question resonates: "Are you living the life you want your children to replicate?"Ready to reclaim aspects of your family's life? Check out Mary's book through her website marywainwright.com or leave a comment sharing which part of her journey resonates most with your own family's situation.Mary's Book, Taking Back My Life which you can also purchase on Amazon !What is the most important thing we can teach our kids?HOW TO HANDLE AN EMERGENCY!This could mean life or death in some cases!Help a child you know navigate how to handle an emergency situation with ease:Let's Talk, Emergencies! -and don't forget Support the showInstagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast Facebook: The Homeschool How To Podcast

In this episode we're talking with Charlotte Knee -- a brand spanking new mom, hailing all the way from Ireland, who welcomed her little bundle of joy in a home birth. In this episode we get to hear some perspective on home birth in Ireland! Charlotte was kind enough to chat with us while her 6-week old baby daughter Iza hung out in the background. We understand the life of fresh parenthood, and we know time is one of the most precious things at this state. So we consider it an honor that she spent some of it with us to share her awesome story. Charlotte's story is an example of how we continue to stay fascinated with birth in general, especially home birth. Because it's so different everywhere you go. Living in the states, you just tend to hear about the variations in laws and practices from state to state. But there's a whole big world out there! Charlotte has never been a big fan of hospitals. And get this - she was born at home! So continuing the tradition, she hired a private midwife and she and her husband Max planned for their home birth. Another cool part of Charlotte's life - she and her husband live in a shared house. So community is very important to her, and has played a big part in her journey of pregnancy and motherhood. We learned all kinds of new stuff from her - like using a tens unit and laughing gas during labor. We're totally inspired by Charlotte's style. And you need to check the show notes on the website because she and her family are pretty adorable! Links From The Episode: Ina May Books Offers From Our Awesome Partners: Needed: https://needed.sjv.io/XY3903 - use code DIAH to get 20% off your order More From Doing It At Home: Doing It At Home book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJcPmU DIAH YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pzuzQC DIAH Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/doingitathome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Birth Story Friday, Mikala shares her experience of a planned home birth that necessitated a hospital transfer due to her baby's elevated heart rate. Mikala discusses her extensive preparation for an unmedicated home birth, her quick labor progression, and the challenging decision to transfer to a hospital. Despite the hospital transfer and some minor frictions, Mikala's story emphasizes the importance of preparation, flexibility, and surrendering to the process of birth. The episode also highlights the significance of creating comprehensive birth plans, being well-informed, and having support systems like doulas. Tune in for insights on navigating unexpected birth experiences and maintaining a positive outlook!00:00 Introduction to Birth Story Friday01:16 Meet Mikala: Preparing for a Home Birth06:00 The Unexpected Turn: Hospital Transfer13:21 Labor and Delivery at the Hospital24:42 Post-Birth Reflections and Advice36:52 Conclusion and ResourcesOther episodes about choosing your birth team/location:102: Empowering Birth: Insights from OB/GYN Nicole Rankins: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/yWJX1Dt3zTb93: How to Choose Your Birth Team for an Empowering Birth: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/bWYaf9D3zTb71: Community Birth: Giving Birth Outside of a Hospital Setting: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GTCoK60mqTGYRqyY1oLyc?si=gwpRPprQQgipF-PymysNgA55: Birth Planning Tips from Labor & Delivery Nurse and Doula: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/lKE6f2T3zTb

In this intimate reunion episode, I sit down with international Love and Relationship Coach for Women, Alex Croxford - five years after first crossing paths in a Conscious Conception Tarot Reading Alex booked with me, in which the message of her infedility also came through. (Yes we recap that - and the messages that came through from her gorgeous Spirit Baby!)What unfolded for Alex after 2020 became the catalyst for a profound unraveling and reawakening in Alex's life.We explore the rarely voiced story of a woman's journey in both infidelity - and infertility. Alex shares how cheating on her ex-husband, whilst walking through the pain of an IVF journey, became the doorway to her deepest healing.Alex opens up about how that unraveling led to divorce, a spiritual awakening, celibacy, quitting her career as a TV Executive, a new relationship, pregnancy loss, her viral reel thats been viewed over 7 million times, the creation of her business and healing retreats - where she now guides other women through the same dark terrain she once walked alone.We speak about the shame and secrecy surrounding women and cheating, what drives someone to cheat, soul contracts and how many women - like Alex - reach their breaking point after years of self-betrayal and emotional suppression.This conversation goes deep into the territories of grief, guilt, personal reckoning and ultimately - transformation.You'll hear about the sacred transformation that becomes possible when truth is finally spoken and how Alex's medicine from her own personal healing journey now supports other women in their own reclamation.Alex's InstagramAlex's Website Alex's PodcastAnita's InstagramBook a Private Reading HERE

In today's episode we're answering a listener email. This one comes to us from Hannah who is looking for feedback on how she can amicably part ways with her OBGYN.  Matthew and I LOVE our listener emails. Seriously, they energize us and inspire us to keep bringing you all awesome content. On the days when we're feeling under the weather (like Matthew is in this episode - notice the deep, raspy voice) and sleep deprived, we remember your questions and beautiful words of affirmation. They remind us of our mission - to create empowering conversation around home birth and to inspire other moms and families to choose the birth plan that resonates most with them after understanding their options. Enter a great listener email from Hannah. Hannah and her husband were going the hospital birth route, until the details and stipulations around the birthing plan didn't jive with them. On top of that, they're exploring how to have the conversation with their general doctor on moving forward with care for baby after birth. You see, their doctor doesn't support home birth. So how should they move forward? Should they continue to work with the doctor in hopes she'll be comfortable with treating baby, despite not being on board with home birth? Or do they even worry about it, given all the other things going on? Matthew and I read our response to them and share our feedback. We also give some clear action items for how Hannah and her husband can proceed with their plan from a space of love and understanding. Offers From Our Awesome Partners: Needed: https://needed.sjv.io/XY3903 - use code DIAH to get 20% off your order More From Doing It At Home: Doing It At Home book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJcPmU DIAH YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pzuzQC DIAH Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/doingitathome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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