Podcasts about Midwife

Today on The Natural Birth Podcast I will be the guest. Usually on this podcast I am the host and I interview mamas from around the world who've had a natural and empowering birth experience. The intention with this podcast was to spread an alternative birth narrative to the dominant fear based medicalized one. And I've come to be known as The Spiritual Midwife around the world doing so. And that is what I am here to talk about today. Because I will no longer be called The Spiritual Midwife, but the The Spiritual Midwitch. As of this year 2023 I am no longer a registered midwife and can therefor no longer legally call myself a midwife. And so in today's episode I will share my her story. My journey of becoming a midwife to then the choice to de-register and taking on the title of Midwitch. I will start with reading a part of the chapter HerStory in Rachel Reed's book Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage to set the scene and this will then weave in perfectly into the reasons why I am stepping out of the system and why I can no longer call myself a midwife due to the powers to be who have stolen the word and made it criminal for me to do so. If you want to understand why our birth culture is the way it is then this episode will explain that to you. And if you'd like to know more about our her story, about midwives and how our birth culture came to be as it is today, then I invite you to read Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage and/or download HerStory by Jane Hardwicke Collings from the links below. This episode will introduce you a bit deeper to me, your host, Anna The Spiritual Midwitch. Curious about me? Find me on instagram as @thespiritualmidwitch This episode is sponsored by Informed Pregnancy Plus. Try Informed Pregnancy Plus absolutely free of charge. Just visit informedpregnancy.tv and start watching these inspiring documentaries and films already today. Find All of Anna's Links & Resources Here: ⁠⁠www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com/links⁠-podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenaturalbirthpodcast/message

Childbirth education is a way for pregnant individuals to learn about the process of birth and what options may exist. It does this through expelling fear and increasing knowledge. In addition, it teaches pregnant people how to advocate for their wishes. However, the role of the doula and the role of the childbirth educator seem very similar but the approach to providing information is actually quite different. The sequence of support for doulas is emotions first, feelings second, what do they need or want to know, then what do they want to do. Childbirth educators start with information first.  What do their learners want or need to know or what do they already know. Then how do they feel about the options/information presented. Finally, what are they going to do with the information they have learned. What decisions will the make about their preferences with the information they have learned? Come join us as we discuss the process and value of childbirth education and how we can form connection and community as educators.

This week's Inspiring Back to Work Story is a throwback featuring the origin story of the brilliant Illy Morrison - aka, @mixing.up.motherhood. Illy is a Midwife, Mum of 2, Birth Trauma and Debrief specialist AND published author (as well as being a huuuuge thought leader on Birth Trauma on instagram).  Themes discussed: Birth trauma, home birth, c-section, self-advocacy, confidence, racism, medical intervention, hypnobirthing, midwifery and birth debriefing. Recorded in 2021.

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Lauren Buntin and Ashley McKay-Wolff, of the Midwife Crisis Podcast. https://www.midwifecrisispodcast.com/Ever dreamed of starting your own podcast? We share our humble journeys of remote podcasting, from battling with sound quality to the joy of finding the right tools. We also explore the changing dynamics of the workforce - discussing the role of technology, the significance of freedom and loyalty, and the challenges facing two-income families struggling with the cost of childcare.Then, turning our attention to personal experiences, we reflect on the trials and triumphs of parenting, unmask the intriguing dynamics of modern dating, and scrutinize the impact of food regulations. So, tune in for our lively, candid, and sometimes hilarious chat - it's a ride to The County Line you don't want to miss!MIDWIFE CRISIS PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.midwifecrisispodcast.com/----------------------------------------------------------------------Where's The County Line:Website: https://www.countylinepodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/countylinepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/countylinepodcastmsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecountylinepodcast/aboutSubmit content, questions, and topics you would like to hear on The County Line to: countylinepodcast@gmail.com----------------------------------------------------------------------(0:06) Starting a Podcast and Overcoming Challenges(11:36) Degrees, Certifications, and Workforce Development(21:44) Remote Work and Employee Incentives(28:39) Challenges of Affordable Childcare and Dating(40:55) School Shootings, News Media, Government Corruption(54:35) Podcast Plans and Importance of Friends(1:08:04) Education and Institutionalization(1:23:43) Trump's Idolization and Media Control(1:30:29) Regulating Social Platforms and AI Development(1:34:18) Technology's Impact on Societal Issues(1:47:53) Parental Concerns and Social Media Exploitation(1:53:59) Babysitting, Parenting, and Food Regulations(2:01:59) Commercials, TV, and Dating in 6 Words(2:10:20) Discussion on TikTok and FameSupport the show

WE ARE SO BACK! Jeff and Joey reunite after a month off and quickly get into this week's Kraken Reaction (3:15) which features coverage of the first two pre-season games played the night before against the Calgary Flames, the two-day Rookie Camp and key notes to keep an eye out for as the Seattle Kraken gear up for the regular season, and how Coachella Firebirds Coach Jessica BOOF Campbell made history the night before. Next, the boys' breakdown a controversy with longtime NHL Head Coach and Stanley Cup Champion Mike Babcock and his resignation with the Columbus Blue Jackets, how the information leading to his resignation came out, his problematic history in the NHL, and future predictions. Next, No Dumb Questions (36:45) features member of the Kraken Pod Fam Daniel Reyes asking whether or not the Seattle Kraken will elect a Captain for the 2023-2024 season and Jeff and Joey go into their personal predictions for what they believe Ron Francis and the organization is attempting to do as the team moves forward into the future. Three Stars of the Week has everything from Taylor Swift and a semi-conspiracy theory to Call the Midwife, hard rock country, the Colorado Buffaloes, Jeff's transition into a west coast guy, and Joey's epic recap of his travel abroad this summer. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week. Subscribe: On All podcasting apps, rate & review on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Presented by The Hockey Podcast Network with new episodes every week.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram at @KrakenPod Release the Kraken! #SeaKraken Draft Kings disclaimer: Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), Gambling Problem? Call 877- 8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA) 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS).  Bet $5 Get $150 offer (void in MA/NH/OR): Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pre-game moneyline bet. Bet must win. $150 issued as six (6) $25 bonus bets. Promotional offer period ends 5/28/23 at 11:59PM ET.  No Sweat Bet: Valid 1 per customer. Opt-in req. NBA same game parlay bets only. Min 3- leg. First bet after opting-in must lose. Paid as one Bonus Bet based on amount of initial losing bet. Max. wagering limits apply. Ends at the start of the final NBA game each day when offered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Milena, the daughter of a licensed German midwife, grew up around babies, pregnancy, discussions about birth, and even attended births with her mom. When it came time for her to give birth the first time, she chose a midwife assisted home birth. But the second time she became pregnant, she was strongly drawn towards having a wild pregnancy and to freebirth. In addition to hearing her two birth stories, we talk about why there's really no such thing as a “normal” labor pattern, and what it was like  for her to choose to free birth as the daughter of a midwife. Do you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast? I would love to hear from you! Email me via the contact page at www.healingbirth.net. You can find our new e-book, “Did I Really Need a C-Section?” on our website at www.healingbirth.net/shop Intro / outro music: Dreams by Markvard Transition music:   Take Me Back by Strength to Last

Is one way to birth “better” than another? Sometimes there are misconceptions and unhealthy conversations floating about in the birth community around natural vs. medicated birth or hospital vs. home. That one is better than the other or there's a sense of superiority or higher moral code to choose one over the other. And competition comes in as a factor, like there is something to prove or defy. This topic is relevant for the conversation we have today with Lillie Cooke, sharing her birth story with us. Lillie and her husband Josh planned for a home birth with their first child, son Judah. Along the way towards planning for the birth, Lillie noticed little things that indicated she wasn't really connecting deeply with her midwife. There was also a big fear of going to the hospital, seeking to avoid that at all costs. This fear stemmed from, as Lillie put it “hearing terrible hospital stories and only fairy tale home birth stories from the homebirth community.” Labor began at 40 weeks and 6 days. After laboring for 4 days, things started to feel chaotic and the midwife's hands-off approach wasn't very helpful for what Lillie needed. Lillie made the choice to transfer because of pain and exhaustion. What helped make the transfer a less fearful event was the great experience she had with the staff there. They were respectful and she felt empowered, calm and peaceful.  Some words from Lillie: “I ended up having so much better care and such a peaceful birth. The OB was more of a midwife than my own midwife! We ended up with a peaceful vaginal delivery. She also didn't check on me until 3 weeks after my birth. After I just felt abandoned and not welcome in the home birth community. I felt the one in our area was not very inclusive to all births and made it feel like you didn't have a good enough or “superior” birth if it wasn't at home. My experience woke me up from the tunnel vision I had before from being in that community and showed me that none of that was true. That's why I love this podcast because it is the only homebirth podcast that is inclusive with ALL births and shows the pros AND cons of homebirth. I want to share my story to other first time mamas so they have a better perspective and know there is no superior way or place to birth despite what people promote. And there are good stories and traumatic stories at home just like at the hospital. But no one lets people come on and talk about that with home births and that's a shame. Everyone's experience is so powerful. Birth is so powerful. I've learned a lot from my first birth and would just love to share my story and my thoughts surrounding it.”  And - Lillie is currently pregnant with her second child. What birth plan are they creating? Listen in to find out! Topics we cover in this episode: Business of Being Born, Ina May Gaskin, relationship with your midwife, choosing a care provider that's best for you, Miles Circuit, hospital transfer, epidural Links From The Episode: The Miles Circuit: http://www.milescircuit.com/ 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

In this week's episode I am chatting with the inspirational Shellie Poulter, about how birth partners and doulas can support you alongside your care providers. She explains how to take into consideration your nervous system, and what might be going on inside you, as well as trying to make sense of care providers and their trauma responses.Shellie's perspective is enlightening, and she offers great suggestions on how to ensure that anyone supporting you in labour can stay calm and relaxed and ask questions in an appropriate and effective manner where necessary. Apologies for the poor sound quality - but the episode is pure gold - so well worth a listen. You can find Shellie - https://www.theserenitydoula.co.ukFolllow her on Instagram - @theserenitydoulaIf you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/LabourofloveThe Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9dfPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmOPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'- Colour version https://amzn.to/3GknbPFYou can also purchase a copy via my website - www.birthability.co.uk Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner @birthabilityBook a 1-2-1 session with Sallyann - https://linktr.ee/SallyannBeresford Please remember that the information shared with you in this episode is solely based on my own personal experiences as a doula and the private opinions of my guests, based on their own experiences. Any recommendations made may not be suitable for all listeners, so you should always do your own research before making decisions.

The one where Amber's going at it alone... but she's joined by the first guest in a while, the incredible Sophie Martin, aka The Infertile Midwife. Join Amber as she talks to Sophie with a very poignant conversation about her 11 cycles of IVF, including the fear from deviating from the 'life plan', the death of her two sons, Cecil and Wilfred, and the turbulent road of IVF and pregnancy after loss. You can buy Sophie's book - The Infertile Midwife: In Search of Motherhood now. @the.infertile.midwifeFollow us at: @amber.izzo | @annabelgurnett

***TRIGGER WARNING*** This episode talks about baby loss and infertility. If this is a trigger for you, it may be best to skip this one.  Welcome to this episode of Motherkind, the show that gives you all the tools, ideas and validation you need as you navigate your life as a mother.  Sometimes the hardest things that we face, are also the things that we most need to talk about because it's often those things that we don't have the words for. Sophie Martin, in her job as a midwife, helps women every day achieve their dream of motherhood - all while having faced unbelievable challenges on her own journey to motherhood.  11 rounds of IVF and the tragic loss of two babies. Sophie shares with us what we all NEED to know, because even if we haven't experienced loss or IVF or miscarriage ourselves then we know someone who has. It is so easy to say completely the wrong thing, so please share this episode. This education just isn't out there, but we can get it out there so please share this episode with at least three people in your life if you think they need to know what Sophie shares with us here. Special thanks to our sponsor ATHLETIC GREENS Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list

In this episode, Nate and Sebastian interview Cheryl Etiang! As a Doula, Midwife, and Mother, Cheryl speaks on her experiences working in the medical field abroad and in the United States and about the importance of having an advocate during the journey of pregnancy and childbirth. Follow Cheryl on IG: @heyy.cheryl and Tiktok: @heyy..cheryl Find her recommendations here: Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love https://www.amazon.com/Attached-audiobook/dp/B07ZJW6DWR/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=580750232102&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9052497&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8396548765774536367&hvtargid=kwd-967307536705&hydadcr=22562_13493218&keywords=attached+-+amir+levine&qid=1695175614&s=books&sr=1-1 Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supernatural-Common-People-Uncommon/dp/B08KHCVRZZ/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=598659518347&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9052497&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7906096477243757309&hvtargid=kwd-319360686600&hydadcr=22561_13531225&keywords=becoming+supernatural&qid=1695175577&sr=8-1 The Body Is Not an Apology, Second Edition: The Power of Radical Self-Love https://www.amazon.com/Body-Not-Apology-Second-Self-Love/dp/B08SQ2QRHF/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=409997132285&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9052497&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9012123719515391324&hvtargid=kwd-350243969715&hydadcr=24628_11409971&keywords=the+body+is+not+an+apology&qid=1695175418&sr=8-1

Most of us like a good story. I have found that the best stories are those that draw us in with emotion. They're usually about relationships and often contain a story within a story. I've got one of those for you today that I'm pretty sure you're going to like.  Welcome to You Were Made for This If you find yourself wanting more from your relationships, you've come to the right place. Here you'll discover practical principles you can use to experience the life-giving relationships you were made for. I'm your host, John Certalic, award-winning author and relationship coach, here to help you find more joy in the relationships God designed for you. To access all past and future episodes, go to the bottom of this page to the yellow "Subscribe" button, then enter your name and email address in the fields above it. The episodes are organized chronologically and are also searchable by topics, categories, and keywords. Today's relationship story The story I want to tell you today comes from a listener response to my recent August 8th email to those on our email list. The email was about that line I love from the PBS TV show, Call the Midwife,  “We learn most when we listen to others” Linda Crouch, a retired missionary now living in North Carolina, wrote to tell me how she's come to appreciate the great value of people listening to one another. I was so fascinated by what she had to say and the story she told that illustrated the value of listening, that I thought it would make a great podcast episode if I interviewed her. Linda graciously agreed to the interview that you'll hear in just a minute. As you listen, I'd like you to see if you can identify the predominant emotion in the story. The relationships you'll hear about are pretty obvious. But see if you can pick up on the emotion that makes hers a great story. And then also, what do you hear as the story within her story? See if you can pick that out. So let's get into it right now. [I know some of you prefer to read rather than listen to what comes next, but I'm sorry there is no transcript of this best stories episode.] Why today's story is one of the best stories I've heard in a while I don't know about you, but what Linda just shared is one of the best stories I've heard in a while.  What an amazing thing she did in organizing a trip for her children and grandchildren to go back to a place where she and her  husband spent almost 4 decades of their life. It's where her kids grew up and where it formed such an important piece of her identity, and there's as well.  She could have gone by herself, but she wanted her children to go back with her to experience the joy she experienced. I'm not going to do this, but it would be oh-so interesting to interview 1 or 2 of her adult children, and the same with a couple of the grandkids. To hear how this trip impacted them. Another thing that made this one of the best stories I've heard this year is listening to Linda describe the joy she felt in returning to Nigeria with her family. This is the predominant emotion I heard. Joy. I also love how she talked about “the joy of resilience.”  What a breath of fresh air to hear this perspective. And then there was her motive in going back, to say “thank you” to the people she worked with in Nigeria whom she and her husband Jim worked with and ministered to. I love that.  Just recently we hosted a missionary couple who retired this year after 50 some years working in a camping ministry who have been taking a “thank you tour” across the US. They're meeting with those who have supported them for all these years and who made possible the work they were called to. All to say “thank you” for their faithful support. What a great idea. The story within the story Finally, what made this one of the best stories I've heard this year is the story within Linda's story. It's the story of Meg and how she blessed Linda by being such a good listener to her sharing her story. For me, that was quite a powerful story within a story. I loved how Linda described the way Meg entered into her story and even though she was a missionary herself, she practiced that great line that Linda quoted, “Be stingy with your own story” when listening to others. What a great line, “Be stingy with your own story.”  May that be true of all of us when we are listening to others. If you got distracted and missed any of this may want to replay this part of the episode.  Because someone listened… I'll conclude by reminding you of that new feature we're trying out this season, Because Someone Listened… Send me an email, or fill in the comment box at the bottom of the show notes, where you complete the sentence because someone listened…  Describe a time when someone listened to you well and the impact it had on you.  Closing In closing, I'd love to hear any thoughts you have about today's episode. I hope your thinking was stimulated by today's show, to be part of someone's best story that they experience. For when you do, it will help you experience the joy of relationships God desires for you. Because after all, You Were Made for This. Well, that's it for today. If there's someone in your life you think might like to hear what you just heard, please forward this episode to them. Scroll down to the bottom of the show notes and click on one of the options in the yellow “Share This” bar. And don't forget to spread a little relational sunshine around the people you meet this week. Spark some joy for them.  And I'll see you again next time. Goodbye for now. Other episodes or resources related to today's shows 139: Why Should I Listen to This Podcast? 021: The Most Important Relationship of All Last week's episode 201:Three Relationship Tools to Remember in September Our Sponsor You Were Made for This is sponsored by Caring for Others, a missionary care ministry. The generosity of people like you supports our ministry. It enables us to continue this weekly podcast and other services we provide to missionaries around the world.

Stephanie shares her two birth stories, both of which took place in a hospital staffed only by midwives, in rural Australia. Her first birth experience cracked her intuition wide open, and she says that it initiated her into the person she was meant to be. Her second birth was a different kind of initiation, which included a complication at the end. During both experiences, she felt very cared for and supported by the midwives. We also discuss how much our relationships shift and change when we first become parents, and how the surrender that birth requires of us is the perfect initiation into the next phase of the unknown - parenthood! Do you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast? I would love to hear from you! Email me via the contact page at www.healingbirth.net. You can find our new e-book, “Did I Really Need a C-Section?” on our website at www.healingbirth.net/shop Intro / outro music: Dreams by Markvard Transition music:   Together by Justhea  

For the past 20 years, Lindsey Meehleis has worked in healthcare but found herself often in the shadows. In the shadows of the night helping women discover their own strength through psychedelic, transcendent experiences while they birth their babies in power at home. As well in the shadows of death as a Midwife who helps people cross the rainbow bridge. Her hands have touched the lives of many as they take their first and last breath. She has woven the stories of thousands of births throughout these 20 years. Trained traditionally and licensed through the Medical Board, she quickly learned that what is needed in the magic and mystery of birth and death can't be found in a book. She serves families from womb to tomb, like many medicine women have done throughout time, with a deep remembering that many of these witches were burned at the stake for their threat to the standard industrialized medical complex. She has witnessed a drastic shift in healthcare since 2020 and looks forward to co- creating a new future of what true medicine always was. She gets down to the nitty-gritty of LIFE and everything it brings and illustrates the power that we have within, showing that birth, life and death are pivotal rites of passage that deserve to be held in sacred deep reverence.

Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023, looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/blogger David Walters and audiobook narrators Travis Baldree, Colin Mace, Luke Arnold, Emily Woo Zeller and Robin Miles for a TBRCon2023 panel on "Audiobook Narration 101." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sffaddictspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ABOUT THE PANELISTS: David Walters is the founder of TBRCon and the FanFiAddict book blog. Find David on Twitter or FanFiAddict. Travis Baldree is the bestselling author of Legends & Lattes, as well as a professional audiobook narrator. Find Travis on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Audible⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠his personal website⁠⁠. Colin Mace is a British theatre, film and TV actor that has appeared in Call the Midwife, Foyles War and the acclaimed ITV drama The Lost Honour. He has narrated for books such as The Shadow of the Gods, The Painted Man and more. Find Colin on Twitter, Audible and IMDB. Luke Arnold is an actor and fantasy author of The Fetch Phillips Archives, including The Last Smile in Sunder City, Dead Man in a Ditch and One Foot in the Fade. Find Luke on ⁠Twitter⁠, Audible, ⁠Amazon⁠ and ⁠his personal website⁠. Emily Woo Zeller Emily Woo Zeller is the voice of Panam Palmer in Cyberpunk 2077, and has done voice work/audiobook narration for The Last of Us Part II, Star Wars, This is How You Lose the Time War, Ninth Step Station and more. Find Emily on Twitter, Audible, IMDB and her personal website. Robin Miles is an American actor, casting director, audiobook narrator and audiobook director. She has acted in Broadway shows and on TV shows including Law & Order and Murder by Numbers. She has narrated for books such as The Fifth Season, Binti and more. Find Robin on Twitter, Audible and IMDB. FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict Book Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC: Intro: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Into The Grid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by MellauSFX Outro: “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Galactic Synthwave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠” by Divion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sff-addicts/message

In this episode: Having a conversation with yourself in your head Priming for the outcome of a future conversation Asking questions that don't have answers Having a hospital birth vs. a home birth Informed decision making when it comes to birth Advocating for the birth you want and will your doctor listen The medicalization of birth

The season five opener of Hadassah On Call is discussing all things labor and delivery from the vantage point of two Hadassah expert perspectives; a doctor and head midwife.

On this episode of the Evidence Based Birth podcast, I talk with Marea Goodman of Restore Midwifery and Ray Rachlin of Refuge Midwifery, all about their work and their new book Baby Making For Everybody- A Guide for LGBTQ+ and Solo Parents.   Marea Goodman, CPM, pronouns she/her/they, is the licensed midwife specializing in pregnancy, birth, postpartum and conception care for the LGBTQ+ community. She's the co-author of the new book Baby Making For Everybody- A Guide for LGBTQ+ and Solo Parents and the founder of PregnantTogether, an online community for queer people and their allies throughout trying to conceive pregnancy and the postpartum.   Ray Rachlin, she/they, is a licensed midwife, certified professional midwife, author, and founder of Refuge Midwifery. Since 2017, Ray has been providing fertility care, home birth care, and community education throughout the greater Philadelphia area and South Jersey. Ray is also co-author of the book Baby Making For Everybody, which just came out in April 2023. Ray and her family live in West Philadelphia.   Marea and Ray join me to discuss their practices as queer midwives and the work they are doing to make the fields of midwifery, fertility, and reproductive health more inclusive, more transparent, and more accessible to the clients they serve. Through their new book, they have demystified and provide comprehensive education on everything regarding baby making from nutrition to legal matters. Their work is the definition reproductive justice – by inviting more families to be included and safe in this space.   Resources: ·       Follow Marea's work on Instagram @Restore_Midwifery ·       Follow Ray's work @refugemidwifery ·       Follow the impact of Marea and Ray's new book on Instagram @babymakingforeverybody and check for additional information and resources on their blog  ·       Join the community PregnantTogether  and on Instagram   Check out the following books: ·       Complete Lesbian Conception Pregnancy Birth. ·       Taking Charge Of Your Fertility    For legal information about family formation near you, check out Family Equality here https://www.familyequality.org   For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on:  TikTok Instagram Pinterest Want to get involved at EBB?  Check out our Professional Membership (including scholarship options) here  Find an EBB Instructor here  Click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class.

In this juicy episode of "The Boob Business Podcast with Milk Diva," we delved deep into the incredible world of Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) and their superpowers in women's health with Emily Darnall and Jess Good from Moontower Midwifery.From those awkward teenage years, through the miraculous childbearing phase, and gracefully into the wisdom of menopause, CNMs are like the trusty sidekicks of every woman's journey. They've got your back!But wait, there's more! We didn't stop there. We embarked on a thrilling adventure through the labyrinth of birthing choices. Picture this: the serene vibes of a birth center, like your cozy home away from home, guided by CNMs, versus the more traditional hospital setting. It's a showdown of epic proportions! But it's not just about battles; it's about choices. We're all about informed decisions, ladies! We want you to own your birthing experience and make it uniquely yours. So, whether you're curious about CNMs offering complete GYN care or pondering the perfect birthing environment, this episode is your treasure map to navigating the exciting world of women's health. Tune in and let's have some fun discovering your superpower! Connect with Emily And Jess at Moontower Midwifery:Website: https://moontowermidwifery.com/Instagram: @moontowermidwiferyEmail address: moontowermidwifery@gmail.comFollow Milk Diva:www.MilkDiva.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/milk_divaFB: https://www.facebook.com/MilkDivaAustin/ This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have on Milk Diva's podcast or website.

Welcome to season 5!! This episode we have the marvelous Dr Sara Wickham back in the cauldron with us talking all about what's in her new book Plus Size Pregnancy. Sara talks to us about:·      How women and families want, need and deserve better answers to their many questions about higher BMI and birth, and that midwives and birth workers need to know what the evidence says. ·      Clarification of what is the BMI and as Sara says “it's a racist, sexist, classist” index created for complete different reason than for health! ·      We look at why a higher BMI comes with so many tests and limitations for birth and Sara talks us through the existing evidence.·      Are women with a high BMI more at risk of caesarean section, and if so what are the real reasons behind this?·      Why the phrase morbid obesity is utter nonsense and rooted in a much darker context.·      Sara delves into diet culture, it's myths and the marketing behind it. ·      Weight bias and fat shaming in healthcare.·      And why using BMI is problematic in maternity care.You'll hear all this and much more in this fabulous episode. LINKS:Plus Size Pregnancy bookDr Sara Wickham websiteSara on Instagram  @drsarawickhamSara on Facebook sarawickham.com Get 10% off Katie's Breastfeeding & Lactation: the fundamentals online course today with code POD10 at checkout. Support the show Please support the show via Patreon or BuyMeACoffee MERCH here! Music Joseph McDade Like this podcast? Leave us a review here Want more from Katie and Rachel? Katie's website Rachel's website DisclaimerThe information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute medical or legal advice; instead, all information available on this site are for general informational purposes only. The Midwives' Cauldron podcast reserves the right to supplement, change or delete any information at any time.The information and materials on the podcast is provided "as is"; no representations are made that the content is error-free. Whilst we have tried to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information we do not warrant or guarantee the accurateness. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss or damage howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.

The more you talk about egg freezing, the more questions it raises. Liz and Michelle are joined by author, speaker and midwife Marley Hall in this episode to talk about egg freezing, IVF, why fertility shouldn't be just a woman's problem and how to approach the thought-provoking topic of fertility with your grown-up children. KEY TAKEAWAYS Jennifer Aniston recently opened up about her own struggles with fertility and how much she wishes she had been told about egg freezing. Over time, egg freezing and fertility planning in your 20s will become ‘the norm'. There is a fine line between supporting your child and meddling, especially regarding a topic like fertility, yet there are many stories of the ‘grandparents' paying for their daughter's eggs to be frozen. There is always the risk of mistakes being made, there are multiple stories of the wrong eggs being fertilised which is devastating for the families involved. There are a lot of emotional implications to egg freezing as well as societal and moral ones too, particularly if you are religious. It's frightening that many of the regulations surrounding egg freezing and associated fertility treatments are not keeping up with the speed the services are being used. Even the best planning and large financial outlay don't guarantee a baby. Fertility tests should be used with caution, they can only paint some of the picture and the accuracy is questionable. Women who may struggle to conceive usually have signs, such as irregular periods.  BEST MOMENTS  “Egg freezing has gone up 64% in two years” (HFEA) “How involved should we be with our kid's fertility journey?” “If grandparents are paying, do they own the eggs?” “There's no guarantee it's going to work” “She had gone all those years believing the fertility issues were her but actually it was more likely it was her husband” If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, and review it on your podcast platform. We read every email sent to us at twowomenchatting@gmail.com so please get in touch! Check out our supporting blogs on this topic at www.twowomenchatting.com. EPISODE RESOURCES  https://www.twowomenchatting.com/resource-activities/first-steps-in-fertility-treatment%3A-ivf-%26-egg-freezing Midwife Marley's Book Midwife Marley on Instagram Gaia Family - financial planning for IVF Jane Plan - weight management system - listener code TWC50 for £50 off ABOUT THE HOSTLiz Copping is a networking pro & event consultant, leaping out of her comfort zone to co-host this podcast.Liz@twowomenchatting.com Insta @lizcoppingtwcMichelle Ford is a professional voice actor and empty nester pressing reset, enjoying a new career in podcasting!michelle@twowomenchatting.com Insta @michellefordtwc CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/twowomenchatting/ https://twitter.com/ChattingTwo https://www.facebook.com/twowomenchatting This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

For many, the pushing phase of labor is an exciting yet scary part of the labor process. Many individuals have concerns or fears surrounding the pushing phase of labor. From tearing to their infant's safety, a doula is needed for emotional and physical support. Supporting a client through this phase begins during pregnancy. Here, we can help clients explore how they would like to push and what positions they may prefer to give birth in. This is a process of discussion and discovery for the client. Many may not be aware of the multitude of options and positions that exist when it comes to this stage of labor. There are many options, from passive descent to coached pushing to standing, squatting, side-lying, or semi-sitting. It is also important to remember that preferences before pushing begins may change once the pushing process begins. Join us as we discuss the nuances of supporting clients through the second stage of labor.

In today's episode Leila shares her beautiful birth stories; her first at home, and her second which was a twin birth in hospital at 41+2. Leila thoroughly educated herself about birth and postpartum in her first pregnancy so when it came to her twin pregnancy, she was well aware of how she wanted to be supported and opted for a private midwife to help her navigate the hospital system. Despite going well beyond her estimated due date, she achieved what she calls “homebirth in the hospital” with her twins. She'll be back in a few weeks time to tell us all about her postpartum experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tanya Tringali is the host of Motherwit Maternity and the Motherwit Podcast– but she wasn't a perinatal provider powerhouse 20 years ago when her daughter was born and she was 20 years ago and she experienced systemic inequities while giving birth. She was in school determined to change those inequities close to the towers on 9/11. She could not figure out where her baby was under the care of a close friend. This changed the course of her breastfeeding journey. On this episode you will hear Tanya discuss: The breastfeeding information she did and did not receive prenatally Cracked nipplesPumping starting 6 weeks postpartum once she returned to workLow Supply with the pump (and her reflections about why this was– now over 20 years later)Lack of Support for all during birth and postpartum Systemic failures that impact families and practitionersTrying to maintain Milk Supply during a tragedyYou can hear my Episode The Mother Wit Podcast on Apple and on Spotify. Head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify for more Milk Making Minutes episodes!To see all of Tanya's services, visit her website. Follow Tanya on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mother.wit.maternity/To get delicious home cooked meals delivered right to your door in Ma, CT, RI Maine or NH go to the Feast and Fettle Website and use the code MILK for $30 off your first week! To book a lactation consultation with me, visit my website: www.quabbinbirthservices.com. In many cases I can bill your insurance, or create a superbill for you to submit for reimbursement. I offer virtual consults for clients outside of my service area! Make your voice heard on The Milk Making Community Group on Facebook!Want to read Dr. Jack Newman's new book in collaboration with Andrea Polokova called What Doctors Don't Know About Breastfeeding and benefit The Milk Making Minutes? Purchase here: https://bookshop.org/a/85294/9781946665560To purchase other books about breastfeeding, birth, or parenting that I love and help support the show, go here. Head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify for more Milk Making Minutes episodes!Listen to Episodes of The Milk Making Minutes on Amazon Music too!Follow me on IG https://www.instagram.com/lonigrosh_ibclc_podcast_host/ to laugh about baby feeding (so you don't cry) and to see photos of guests. Follow me on TikTok to answer questions of the day and ponder systemic inequities together: htttps://www.tiktok.com/@lonigroshibclcThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5834691/advertisement

For decades, Inuit women in northern Quebec had to travel south to give birth, far from family and support. That started to change in 1986 when the North's first midwifery clinic opened in Puvirnituq. Duncan McCue takes us into that maternity centre with his documentary, Hands of a Midwife.

WAHOOOOO! A whole new season of How To Fail, and WHAT an opening guest we have for you. Yes, it's the one and only Miriam Margolyes: actor, bestelling author and the nation's favourite talkshow guest. She's been described by Vogue as 'Britain's mischief-maker in chief' and started her career in radio and theatre, before moving into films (she won a Bafta for her role in Martin Scorcese's The Age of Innocence and is beloved by legions of younger fans for playing Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter movies). Margolyes is a TV regular in shows such as Blackadder and Call the Midwife and is just about to publish the second instalment of her memoirs, Oh, Miriam!Today, she joins us to talk about letting down her parents, the joy of friendship, her fear of letting her body down and the lifelong regret she has over telling her mother the truth of her own sexuality. A poignant, provoking and - yes - hilarious conversation. Enjoy!--You can order Miriam's new memoir, Oh, Miriam! here.--How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted and produced by Elizabeth Day. To contact us, email howtofailpod@gmail.com--Social Media:Elizabeth Day @elizabdayHow To Fail @howtofailpodMiriam Margolyes @mmargolyes

Labor and Delivery nurse, Heather Knezic, is on this episode sharing about labor and birth options in the hospital setting. Are you planning a hospital birth and want to know some of your options? This is the podcast for you! Connect with Heather https://www.instagram.com/alifeinlabor/ https://alifeinlabor.com/ Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co   Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Sponsors: Lume new customers get $5 off Lume's Starter Pack with code CHAVA at LumeDeodorant.com Why Chava? Episode 248: https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/ep-248-welcome-to-morning-chava/id1343507855?i=1000593089125 Chava Meaning https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3506698/jewish/Inside-the-Name-Chava.htm

Join Midon as she talks with seasoned God-Centered Midwife, Carol Guatschi. Carol shares her personal childhood and adult traumas and how God used those experiences to mold her into an Intuitive Classical Midwife. https://gentlebirths.net/ Healing Trauma Mamas --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healingtraumamamas/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healingtraumamamas/support

This week I'm celebrating the birth of a new baby in my life with local urban legends submitted by a NorCal Lantern. Mentioned on this episode:Rose Hill CemeteryMary the Wailing Witch in the Black Diamond Mines Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com ⁠Pre-Order The Lantern's Way #2⁠ ⁠Order The Lantern's Way #1⁠ IAH Spotify Playlist ⁠Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon ⁠ ⁠Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation⁠ ⁠Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram⁠ ⁠Join the Local Lantern Society⁠ Music this week by Pete Byrnes and Scott Buckley

We are back for part 2 of Nikki's Reeds birth story along with her gorgeous midwife Abby Vidikan! In this half we discuss ‘The Vagina Whisperer' Johanna Storey's go-to methods of keeping your vagina tear free! How baby's can take some time to come “online.” Abby discusses what the one minute earth side transition is (and how that looks different in a home birth!) and Nikki walks us through her final hour of power bringing her baby home. What a delightful, funny, informative and moving wrap up to this two part episode celebrating incredible,  thoughtful care providers and the beauty and strength of birth.  A big thank you to our sponsor @needed for powering this week's episode. Visit thisisneeded.com and use code MOTHERDAZE for 20% off your first month of radically better perinatal supplements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We often see questions among doulas about agency interviews. There are a lot of specific questions about what to expect and what questions to ask the agency. Each agency will have specific questions that they feel are important to ask. So, what you may encounter will vary from agency to agency. However, some questions will overlap between businesses. It is common for agencies to want to know what training you have taken. If you haven't yet taken a training, they may point you in the direction of the training they prefer or may have the most need for to utilize you best. Presenting your authentic self in agency interviews is also important. Many agency owners deeply believe in how this prospective doula "feels." It's okay to feel nervous but coming to the table with your authentic self is important for both sides. When looking to join an agency, asking the agency what services are most in demand is a great way to assess if they offer what you want to provide. It will also help you determine what additional education you may want to pursue to offer more through the agency. Another important question often surrounds compensation. How much will you be paid for the services you provide? Join us as we discuss both sides of the agency interview and what that may look like.

In this session, It will seek to help guide you on how to respond to God’s Command and Commission, The quest for discovering and following God’s will and purpose for one’s life is often an illusion to many children of the Living God, Many believers resorts to imitating others and or live a hypocritical phantom life as they are tied down to daily engagements and undertakings of everyday life, It is hoped that discovering the reason for living your life with purpose is made easier. You will discover the purpose for which God design you and gain the confidence to fruitfully be where you belong, through the power of the Holy Spirit. You will be guided through a biblical process and principles to seeing exactly God’s intent for your unique being and person, as Gods design, where you will discover that It all began with God before the foundations of the earth. Ever since, before the fall of humanity, God has you in mind, and he designed you for a purpose and through a process, but as a result of the departure of humans from God, through disbelief, you became blind and were kept ignorant of His plans for you. However, you will discover that His Deep love and Great Mercy, God called you to salvation, you became a new creature and adopted as His Child, hence He qualified you, by being a new creature in His image, He desires for you to return and rediscover His plan and purpose for your life As He God Intended. Responding to Gods Command and Commission, is a call to be ready, Dressed for service fully equipped and Lacking in nothing as you Respond through Obedience, based on a biblical Principles, These herculean task by helping you identify your uniqueness within the body of Christ, and to enable you walk confidently and victoriously where you belong in the program of God through the enabling power of the Holy Spirit. Finally, through the Scriptures and the Power of the Holy Spirit, You will be exposed and guided to God’s Command and Commission, That you begin to instantly manifest the reality of your purpose for living, Emblemed and empowered with full of Zeal, Passion and Fruitfulness, Genuinely ready for all the good works God has designed you to accomplish – Loving God with all your heart, soul and strength and loving others through your service of obedience to his Commission, Praying, Evangelizing, Discipling, Equipping and living a lasting fruit to the Glory of God. Our focus will be what it does take to be dressed, ready for service from your call to salvation to your call to service, Exploring your Meditational life, Family Life and a life of Obedience to His Command and Commission. AS YOU RESPONDING TO GOD’S COMMAND AND COMMISSION