Podcasts about Midwife

In this episode of Life of a Midwife, Giovanna shares the extraordinary journey of one midwife who turned her own hardships into a lifelong calling. From an orphaned child to an abandoned mother of triplets, to becoming the midwife she once desperately needed herself.If you're interested in being part of the next series of Life of a Midwife we'd love to hear from you! Just drop us an email at midwives@pixiu.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"If my gut is telling me something is wrong, something is wrong."This week we hear from two midwives who know the power of following their instincts.If you're interested in being part of the next series of Life of a Midwife we'd love to hear from you! Just drop us an email midwives@pixiu.co.ukLinks from our midwives:Midwife Pip: The Home of Trusted Pregnancy, Birth and Postnatal Support For Parents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this April/May recap episode, Sophia and Eva reflect on four unique home births, including a retained placenta transfer, a severe preeclampsia diagnosis discovered during labor, a successful VBAC after multiple uterine surgeries, and a surprise baby boy born into a family with two daughters.They also discuss neonatal resuscitation training, fetal heart tone reviews, newborn screening skills, postpartum recovery, and the lessons birth continues to teach them as midwives.If you are in the Sonoma County Ca area and interested in home birth support: www.bornwildmidwifery.com Some of Sophia's FAV products to support you through pregnancy and beyond: ▶︎Afterease Tincture by Wish Garden Herbs: ▶︎Sitz Bath Herbs by Motherlove Organics: ▶︎HIRO diapers: ▶︎Mioberry Organic Muslin Swaddle sets & more: Save 15% with code: Bornwild15This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice.We are not providing medical or legal guidance, nor are we encouraging listeners to engage in any practice that may be unsafe or unlawful in their jurisdiction. Birth choices, medical care decisions, and midwifery practices are highly regulated and vary by state and country.Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified, licensed professionals and to research the laws applicable to their location before making any health or birth-related decisions.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions and actions.The show notes may contain affiliate links. IF you click and purchase product or service I might be compensated. Thank you for your support. 

Sami from Saskatoon, SK is a naturopathic doctor and joins us on this episode of Moony Birth Stories. Sami was followed by the midwives throughout her pregnancy, but when her water broke at 34 weeks + 3 days she was transferred to the care of OB's for delivery. Sami went on to have an unmedicated delivery that was augmented with pitocin. Her daughter spent 22 days in the NICU as well. At around 6 weeks postpartum, Sami experienced bleeding and retained products of conception which led to a D&C. Find us on Instagram: @moonybirthstoriespodcast @alivitrihSupport the show

Trigger warning: this episode incudes challenging experiences relating to baby loss. If you feel this may be a difficult listen please consider choosing another episode

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has urged the competition watchdog to look into hidden extra charges some parents have encountered when trying to access Government-funded childcare. The Department for Education said 'too many' parents have reported being asked to pay extra to secure a place – including waiting list deposits, compulsory add-ons or additional hours to access what they are entitled to. So what impact is this having on parents? Joeli Brearley, founder of Growth Spurt and a campaigner for working parents, explains to Nuala McGovern.Young people want more age-specific protections for online spaces, according to new research from the Ada Lovelace Institute. Aged between 14 and 24, those who took part in the Nuffield Foundation's Grown up? Journeys into adulthood programme – say they want to make sure future generations are not exposed to the same online harms they have experienced. Octavia Field Reid, Associate Director of Public Participation at the Ada Lovelace Institute, joins Nuala to discuss their findings.Care for the elderly, whether in hospital, a specialised residential setting, or a person's own home, is one of our most pressing social issues. Not regularly looked at by the entertainment industry, a new play is addressing this topic. Most familiar in her role as Phyllis Crane in Call the Midwife, Linda Bassett is as an unwilling new arrival in a decidedly unglamorous care home in CARE, now on stage at the Young Vic in London. She speaks to Nuala.Maria Semple is the bestselling author of books including Where'd You Go, Bernadette, which was shortlisted for the Women's Prize. Her latest novel, Go Gentle, focuses on Adora Hazzard - a Stoic philosopher and divorcee living on New York City's Upper West Side. She has a job as a moral tutor for an old money family. She is assembling a ‘coven' of like-minded single women living on the 6th floor of the legendary Ansonia building. But then a chance encounter with a charming stranger threatens her joyfully curated life. She joins Nuala to discuss the idea of ‘invisible' women who are just getting started. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Kirsty Starkey

OA1264 - Sherise Doyley was in the early stages of labor, in a hospital bed, preparing to deliver her baby, when nurses wheeled in a computer. On the screen was a judge, notifying her of an emergency order by the State of Florida to attempt to force her to undergo a C-section, instead of first attempting vaginal delivery. For 3 hours she advocated for herself, without an attorney, barely covered in a hospital gown. How was any of this legal? What is happening? Jenessa breaks down the history of our rights to make our own medical decisions and how that is legally modified in pregnancy, Lydia shares her own birth experience and how these situations could be handled with actual compassion, and Thomas holds very still in hopes our eyes are based on movement (just kidding, Thomas is very supportive and also outraged). Come rage against the machine with us and hopefully breathe life into a revived pro-choice movement, before it's too late. Amy Yurkanin (Mar. 14, 2026), They Didn't Want to Have C-Sections. A Judge Would Decide How They Gave Birth, ProPublica. Video clips of Doyley hearing, provided by ProPublica's Facebook page Anuli Njoku, Marian Evans, Lillian Nimo-Sefah, & Jonell Bailey (2023). Listen to the Whispers before They Become Screams: Addressing Black Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in the United States, 11 Healthcare 438. Brad N. Greenwood, Rachel R. Hardeman, Laura Huang, & Aaron Sojourner (2020), Physician–patient racial concordance and disparities in birthing mortality for newborns, 117 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 21194. Maternal Mortality Prevention (Dec. 18, 2025). Data from the Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System, CDC. Bracey Harris & Elizabeth Chuck (Jan. 9, 2026), 'Her worst fear has come to pass': Midwife who advocated for Black women dies after giving birth, NBC News. Camila Domonoske (Apr. 17, 2018), 'Father Of Gynecology,' Who Experimented On Slaves, No Longer On Pedestal In NYC, NPR. Megan L. Swanson, Sara Whetstone, Tushani Illangasekare, & Amy (Meg) Autry (2021), Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reparations: The Debt We Owe (and Continue to Accumulate), 5 Health Equity 353. Nicole Loy (May 16, 2025), Pain and Gynecology: Raising Standards of Care, The Healthcare Review at Cornell University. Jess Mador (July 29, 2025), A Brain-Dead Pregnant Woman Was Kept Alive in Georgia. It's Unclear if State Law Required It, KFF Health News. (June 2025), Pregnancy Exceptionalism: A Review of Restrictions on Advance Directives, Pregnancy Justice. U.S. Const. amend. IX Jacobson v. Massachusetts, 197 U.S. 11 (1905) Rochin v. California, 342 U.S. 165 (1952) Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Dep't of Health, 497 U.S. 261 (1990) Washington v. Harper, 494 U.S. 210 (1990) Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973) Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey, 505 U.S. 833 (1992) Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, 597 U.S. 215 (2022) Heller v. Doe, 509 U.S. 312 (1993) State Dept. of Human Services v. Northern, 563 S.W.2d 197 (1978) Lane v. Candura, 6 Mass. App. Ct. 377 (1978) Koskenoja v. Whitmer, Mich. Ct. Cl. (2026) (Apr. 20, 2026), Michigan Pregnancy Exclusion Law is Unconstitutional, Compassion & Choices. Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!  

Trigger warning: this episode contains descriptions related to childbirth that may be distressing or upsetting to some listeners.Purpose isn't always comfortable. Sometimes it takes you somewhere extraordinary.This week we delve into the inspiring stories of two midwives whose paths were shaped by a pull they simply couldn't ignore.If you're interested in being part of the next series of Life of a Midwife, we'd love to hear from you — just drop us an email midwives@pixiu.co.ukLinks from our midwives:Donate to Médecins Sans FrontièresBabySZN™ is a platform built to help women train specifically for fertility, pregnancy from a birthdual-qualified midwife and performance trainerFrontline Midwife by Anna Kent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian, actor and writer Dawn French is best known as one half of one of the UK's most successful comedy double acts, and as the fictional vicar Geraldine Granger. She's also a bestselling author, and her latest book, Enough, is her fifth novel — her eighth book in total. It blends dark humour with some tougher themes she thinks are important to explore. She joins Nuala to discuss.More than 10,000 pregnant women and girls, primarily unmarried mothers, passed through mother and baby homes in Northern Ireland from the 1920s to the 1990s. Survivors have long campaigned for compensation and have criticised Stormont's proposed redress scheme. The current bill limits compensation to the families of victims who died after 29 September 2011. Yesterday, an amendment to remove the cut-off date was not selected for debate at the Assembly. Campaigners say this excludes many women who were 'failed in life and now failed in death.' The legislation will also establish an inquiry into the institutions. Nuala is joined by BBC Ireland Correspondent Chris Page and Mechelle Dillon from the campaign group Birth Mothers and their Children for Justice.There were 35,000 assaults on staff in Scotland's schools in the last academic year, according to a BBC investigation. New figures suggest assaults by pupils have increased by 55% in just two years. Unions say the true total is likely to be far higher, as not all incidents are recorded. Nuala is joined by the BBC education and social affairs correspondent in Scotland, Lucy Adams, who's been investigating the issue, and Mandy MacDowell, UNISON Scotland's education lead, which represents support staff. Two Weeks in August is a new BBC One drama series centred on a group of old university friends who reunite in Greece for what's meant to be a relaxing holiday, but when an illicit kiss sparks escalating tensions, things unravel in unexpected, even slightly supernatural ways. Nuala is joined by its writer and creator Catherine Shepherd and one of its stars, Jessica Raine, known for Call the Midwife, Wolf Hall and The Devil's Hour.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Dianne McGregor

Transforming healthcare delivery in resource-limited contexts around the world calls for compassionate, innovative solutions. Learn how The Luke Commission is bringing healthcare to the most isolated and underserved in Eswatini through a scalable model for advancing health equity.

Are Sleep Coaches Safe? A Midwife and Nurse Explain The baby sleep industry is under scrutiny and if you've seen the recent headlines, you probably have questions. In this episode, I'm joined by Gem, a paediatric nurse and sleep expert from Calm and Bright Sleep Support, to have the honest conversation most people in this space are avoiding. We're not here to debate sleep training. We're here to talk about something more important: safety, regulation, and what it actually means to get qualified, evidence-based support for your baby's sleep. Because the truth is this industry is unregulated. Anyone can call themselves a sleep coach. And when parents are exhausted, desperate, and vulnerable, that matters. In this episode we cover: Why the lack of regulation in the baby sleep industry is a real problem and what the consequences look like The red flags to watch for when choosing a sleep support professional Why baby sleep is never one-size-fits-all and why any advice that ignores your baby's individual needs should be questioned What good, genuinely evidence-based support looks like in practice How to trust your instincts when the noise online is overwhelming If you've been feeling confused, unsure who to trust, or shaken by recent news in the sleep space, this episode will cut through it. You are the expert in your baby. This conversation will help you feel like it. Extra Resources:

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Sinem shares the journey behind her two very different birth experiences and how motherhood transformed the way she viewed birth, fear, and trust in herself.After entering her first pregnancy feeling deeply fearful of birth, she reflects on the experiences, decisions, and challenges that slowly reshaped her understanding. From private obstetric care and an early arrival with her first baby, to choosing a very different path during her second pregnancy, Sinem's story highlights how knowledge, support, and lived experience can influence the choices we make as mothers.She also speaks candidly about the realities of breastfeeding, the lessons she learned between pregnancies, and the mindset shifts that led her toward a more instinctive and empowering second birth experience.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 does it feel like to hold a life for the first time?In this episode of Life of a Midwife, three midwives tell us what it feels like to catch a baby!If you're interested in being part of the next series of Life of a Midwife, we'd love to hear from you — just drop us an email midwives@pixiu.co.ukLinks from our midwives:BabySZN™ is a platform built to help women train specifically for fertility, pregnancy from a birthdual-qualified midwife and performance trainer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as guest speaker Lauren Cibene discusses the creative resistance of motherhood. She explores female and maternal imagery throughout the Bible, while celebrating all mothers. See more of Lauren's work! Website: https://laurencibene.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurencibene/

What is cultural distress? It is a negative response rooted in a cultural conflict where the patient lacks control over their situation. It results in more physiologic effects on the body resulting in allostatic overload. To prevent this, healthcare practitioners must use strategies such as cultural humility to help patients navigate healthcare. Come find the best ways to deliver culturally sensitive care in any setting.

In this explainer episode, we've asked Kate Stanbury, research midwife on the Generation Study, to tell us more about the vital role that midwives play. You can also find a series of short videos explaining some of the common terms you might encounter about genomics on our YouTube channel. If you've got any questions, or have any other topics you'd like us to explain, let us know on podcast@genomicsengland.co.uk. You can download the transcript or read it below. Florence: What does a midwife do? My name is Florence Cornish, and today I'm joined by Kate Stanbury, who is a research midwife working on the Generation Study, and she is going to be explaining the vital role that midwives play. So, to start off with Kate, I'm sure that most of our listeners will have heard of midwives before or maybe even like come across them in healthcare settings, but it would be good to hear from you more about what a midwife actually does. Kate: Yeah, absolutely. So, a midwife is someone who provides care and support to birthing people and their families during pregnancy, labour, and after birth as well. A lot of people just think of midwives as delivering babies, but we do a lot of other stuff around that as well. There are lots of different types of midwives as well, so we've got community midwives that might come out to your home and see you and your baby. We've got specialist midwives who might have a certain medical condition that they're experts in. And then we also have people like myself who are research midwives as well. Florence: So, you talked about a couple of different types of midwives there. Could you tell me more about the specific type of midwife that you are? Kate: Yeah, so a research midwife, as the name suggests, does research, so I also look after women during their pregnancy as well. A lot of the research that we do relates to sort of high-risk pregnancies, and so we approach women for specific research studies that might have a particular characteristic that we are investigating. We also recruit patients to these studies. We look after them during their pregnancies when they're taking part in the studies, and then we follow them up after their birth as well to collect data and see if what we've done as part of the research has had an impact. Florence: And so you are working on the Generation Study, and if any listeners want to learn more about that, then they can check out our previous Genomics 101 episode, What is the Generation Study? Kate, could you tell me a little bit more about what led you to become a midwife? Like what was the journey that you took to get to this point? Kate: Yeah, so I started my degree in midwifery straight out of college. So, I was quite young at the time, I was 18. I went to university, did a three-year degree to get a bachelor's of midwifery. That is probably the most common route that people go through in terms of to become a midwife, but some people choose to do adult nursing first, and then they can do a conversion course into midwifery, which is about 18 months long as well. So that's usually the most common route. I was sort of drawn to the occupation because one of my close friends, her mum was a midwife, so I used to see her in their lounge. They used to have lots of cards and things that she would display from patients that she'd looked after, which was really nice. Florence: And so what makes you passionate about working in the Generation Study and what motivates you in your role? Kate: I think being able to have an impact on how we can improve care, I think that's really important. Obviously everything that we do is evidence-based, so that's what really drew me to become a research midwife and being able to take part in research studies that we can look back on in the future and say, “oh, I was part of that, and because of that we've been able to improve the lives of families and babies going forward.” That's really important to me. Florence: Yeah. And, and just building off of that, have there been any specific moments that have like stood out to you during your time working on the study? Kate: Yeah, I think being able to see it from its starting point, so as a research midwife as well as working on the Generation Study. I sort of see people in clinics, I tell them about the study and then they might sign up to it.  But then the other half of my role is a re regional results coordinator for the Generation Study. So I might then see that patient come through to me with a condition suspected result, and being able to follow that family through their sort of patient journey, from consent taking part in the study to getting their baby into NHS care, that potentially we might be able to give treatments really quickly for a baby that might have a really rare genetic problem. And being able to see that that process works really well and improves those outcomes for that baby and that family. That's really, really something that's amazing to see and what I'm really looking forward to in the future as well. Florence: Yeah, I can imagine that like getting to experience the kind of like end to end, like see it. Kate: Yeah, absolutely. Yeah. Florence: Super cool. Kate: We don't often get to follow the babies up in my line of work, so it's really nice. Florence: Yeah. Yeah. I'd also be curious to know has being involved in the Generation Study changed how you think about the space? So whether that's genomics or research or even your role as a midwife, do you see any of those things differently now? Kate: Yeah, absolutely. I think before I started this role with the Generation Study, genomics was sort of there, but I didn't really know the full details and like much in depth knowledge about genomics and how that could impact on people's health and their pregnancies and their health going forward into the future. But since doing this job, I think it's really opened my eyes to how much of an impact it can have and how much I think it could potentially improve the lives of generations to come. Florence: Well, thank you so much, Kate. I think we'll finish there, but I really appreciate you taking the time to come on our podcast. Kate: Thank you. Thanks for having me. Florence: If you want to hear more explainer episodes like this, you can find them on our website at www.genomicsengland.co.uk or wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening.

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of MamaDoc BabyDoc, we dive into one of the most polarizing topics in modern maternity care: free birth—the choice to give birth without a medical provider present. Why are more women considering this path? We explore the real reasons behind the movement—ranging from prior birth trauma and mistrust in the healthcare system to a deep desire for autonomy, control, and a more intimate, undisturbed birth experience. But this conversation doesn't stop at understanding. As physicians who care for women and babies every day, we also share what your OB/GYN and midwife genuinely want you to know. Not from a place of judgment—but from a place of safety, experience, and advocacy. We break down the medical realities, the risks that often go unspoken, and the critical moments in labor where having trained support can make all the difference. This episode is about bridging the gap—between fear and trust, autonomy and safety, lived experience and medical insight. Whether you're expecting, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the evolving landscape of childbirth, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

De historische roman De dorpsdokter, het eerste deel in de serie van Felicia Otten, is een echt feelgoodverhaal en perfect voor de fans van Call the Midwife, de Valerie Lane-serie en Dokter Deen. Uitgegeven door Xander Uitgevers B.V. Spreker: Saskia Lammers

To celebrate the international day of the midwife we've got something very special for you — the very first episode of our brand-new miniseries!Every Thursday, we'll be sharing powerful stories from midwives, past and present, as they reflect on the moments that have shaped their lives and careers.In this first episode, we'll trace the moments two women were pulled into midwifery.We'll return to our regular guest episodes next Tuesday xxIf you're interested in being part of the Life of a Midwife series, we'd love to hear from you — just drop us an email midwives@pixiu.co.ukLinks from our midwives:Little Light Support offers independent, trauma-informed birth debriefs for women and families — particularly those who've had complex, confusing or difficult experiencesPetition · Make birth safer: protect midwives' working hours - United Kingdom · Change.orgHard Pushed: A Midwife's Story and Womb: The Inside Story of Where We All Began Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, when we think about medicine in the past, we often imagine something primitive, even dangerous—a world of leeches, superstition, and doctors who didn't quite know what they were doing. But that version of history leaves out a much bigger story.Long before modern medicine as we know it, women were not just caring for the sick in their homes; they were treating illnesses, delivering babies, experimenting with remedies, and in many cases, providing the majority of medical care in their communities. While some women built reputations as trusted healers, others became something far more controversial—entangled in stories of poison, power, and the fear of what that knowledge could be used for. So today, we're looking at the real role women played in early modern medicine; how they learned, how they practiced, and why so much of their work has been overlooked.To help us unpack this world, I'm joined by historian Alanna Skuse, author of The Surgeon, The Midwife, The Quack: How to Stay Alive in Renaissance England, whose research reveals just how central (and complex) women's roles in medicine really were. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

hearing against the FACE (Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances) Act convened by anti-abortion extremists on the House Judiciary Committee! If you could stomach the question, “What's your favorite type of abortion?” WE TOOK A ZOFRAN AND BARRELLED THROUGH IT FOR YOU! PLUS, Tennessee's Attorney General just CANCELED a Very Very Important lawsuit challenging Tennessee's near-total abortion ban that literally everyone and their mother has been waiting for. Meanwhile, scientists have made sure a male birth control with ZERO side effects exists, AND it may reverse aging, AND other cool perks! Take that, ladies! We hate it here. GUEST ROLL CALL:   Lupe M. Rodríguez, Executive Director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, is here! Lupe drops her knowledge and expertise on the intersectionality of immigrant and reproductive justice, combatting stigmas against immigrants, changing hearts and minds, AND gifts us some marching orders on multiple ways YOU can help during this devastating ICE occupation.   PLUSSSSS! Comedian Max Higgins drops by to deliver the hehes and hahas we so desperately need! Tune in and hear all about his coming out story, using jokes and comedy as medicine, his special “The Underdog,” AND find out just how much he loves Phish!   Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by clicking HERE for past Operation Save Abortion trainings, your toolkit, marching orders, and more.   HOSTS: Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.social Moji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social   SPECIAL GUESTS: Lupe M. Rodríguez IG: @LupeMRodriguez @LatinaInstitute Max Higgins IG: @Max_HeadGear   GUEST LINKS: The Latina Institute Website ACTION: Adopt A Day Labor Corner Max Higgins' Website Max Higgins' Linktree WATCH: Max Higgins' Burlington Half Comedy Special   NEWS DUMP: Tennessee's Abortion Ban Won't Go On Trial as Attorney General Taps New Law After Abortion Ruling, Powell City Councilman Calls for ‘Hanging Bad Judges' Scientists May Have Finally Created a Male Birth Control Pill—So Far, It Shows Very Few Side Effects From Tool to Weapon: The Face Act and the Dangers of Federalizing Criminal Law Three Years Post-Dobbs, Abortion Providers Experience High Levels of Violence & Disruption   EPISODE LINKS: ADOPT-A-CLINIC: Jane's Due Process 5/9 Jane's Due Process Bundles of Care Event Volunteer RSVP 6 DEGREES: Ruby Bridges Has a TikTok SUBSTACK: Abortion Access Front Operation Save Abortion Expose Fake Clinics BUY AAF MERCH! EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist Buzzkills AAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist   FOLLOW US: Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFront Bluesky ~ @AbortionFront TikTok ~ @AbortionFront Facebook ~ @AbortionFront YouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFront   TALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE! PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more!  DONATE TO AAF HERE! ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE! VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE! ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE! GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!   When BS is poppin', we pop off! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We've got a special delivery coming your way… a brand-new miniseries! Life of a Midwife brings you raw, honest, and deeply personal stories from midwives — past and present — as they share the moments that shaped not just their careers, but their lives.Our first episode drops on Tuesday 5th May, perfectly timed to celebrate International Day of the Midwife! And new episodes delivered every Thursday after that.So join us as we honour the voices behind some of life's most extraordinary moments

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!*** Correction: "I did notice one mistake at the end of the conversation regarding a statistic. I said that maternal mortality is 4 women per 1,000 live births in The Netherlands versus 1,000 out of 1,000 live births in other countries. What I meant to say was 4 per 100,000 and 1,000 per 100,000 live births." - LiselotteMay 5 is International Day of the Midwife and the theme this year is "One Million More Midwives". The message is simple but urgent: the world is facing a critical shortage of midwives, and without investment in the workforce, women and newborns will continue to pay the price. Every two minutes, a woman dies from pregnancy or childbirth complications, most of them preventable. Evidence shows that with one million more midwives, we could prevent 67% of maternal deaths, 64% of newborn deaths and 65% of stillbirths — saving more than 4.3 million lives by 2035. To discuss all of this and more, our guest this week is Liselotte Kweekel - a midwife with 15 years of experience in community-based care in the Netherlands, including home births and running an independent midwifery practice. She currently works as a Midwife Advisor at the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM). Alongside her clinical work, Liselotte has worked for and with midwives' associations for many years, supporting their development and strengthening their role at national and international level. She has extensive experience building partnerships through twinning, supporting long-term exchange, learning, and collaboration between midwives across different countries and care settings. In recent years, her work has focused on supporting midwives and midwives' associations in humanitarian and crisis-affected contexts, working closely with UN partners and national stakeholders to strengthen midwifery leadership and response capacity. Liselotte also volunteers with Doctors of the World in the Netherlands, supporting undocumented migrants in accessing appropriate sexual and reproductive healthcare. She is also a mother of two daughters.Where to find more information:International Confederation of Midwives website: https://millionmore.org/ICM petition: https://millionmore.org/petition/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/world_midwives/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-confederation-of-midwives/posts/?feedView=allSupport the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks!

What would you do if the pregnancy you carefully prepared for suddenly took an unexpected turn?In this powerful and deeply meaningful birth story, My Essential Birth Mama, Sarah, joins me to share the journey of her second pregnancy — one that began with a clear vision for a very different birth experience after a difficult first birth.Determined to do things differently, Sarah switched providers, chose midwifery care, hired a doula, and intentionally prepared both mentally and physically for the low-intervention birth she hoped to have. But during a routine ultrasound, everything changed. Faced with devastating news about her baby's health, Sarah and her husband had to navigate the emotional reality of carrying their son while not knowing how much time they would have with him.When labor began naturally at 31 weeks, something unexpected happened. Sarah experienced the calm, peaceful, unmedicated birth she had worked so hard to prepare for. After Benson was born, she and her husband were able to spend precious moments holding and loving their son, moments that would hold both heartbreak and healing.I'm so grateful Sarah was willing to come share Benson's story. This episode is about advocating for yourself in pregnancy, preparing for the birth you want, trusting your body, and finding meaning even in the hardest moments of motherhood.Here are some highlights from the episode:• Why Sarah chose to switch from an OB to a midwife after her first birth experience • How she and her husband prepared together for a different kind of birth • The daily mindset and physical preparation she focused on for an unmedicated birth • The routine ultrasound that revealed something unexpected about her baby • What it's like navigating pregnancy after receiving devastating news • How labor began naturally at 31 weeks • The peaceful, low-intervention birth experience she had hoped for • The precious moments they were able to spend holding and loving their son • How this birth brought both heartbreak and unexpected healing • Sarah's encouragement for mothers facing difficult pregnancy newsSarah's story is one that will stay with you long after the episode ends. It's a reminder that even when birth doesn't unfold the way we expect, it can still hold  love, meaning, and beauty.If this episode touches yourDon't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast!Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >> On Apple PodcastsFind “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcastSelect “Ratings and Reviews”Click the stars!Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved! On SpotifyFind "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcastClick the 3 dots "..."Select "Rate podcast"Click the stars and write a quick review!FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier!Here's how to do it in just 2 seconds:On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page.On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titlesLet's Connect!Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstartedEmail: hello@myessentialbirth.com.  Follow @myessentialbirth on INSTAGRAM! 

The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Gail Macrae, BSN, RN – A nurse midwife explores gaps in maternal care, blending hospital expertise with holistic, root-cause approaches. She highlights rising chronic illness, preventable pregnancy risks, and the need for preconception health. The conversation urges integrative care, patient advocacy, and a shift from reactive treatment to proactive, whole-person wellness for mothers and babies...

In this week's episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Ariel Lawhon's 2023 novel The Frozen River. Topics include the latest hot goss on Disney/Marvel vs Dune 3, cover gripes, the real Martha Ballard and the “mom-ness” of the book, the continuing injustice for women, Taylor's soapbox on women and medicine, the return of Puritanical hypocrisy, and the inclusion of Doctor and Native medicine. Plus, Taylor finally watched Sinners!! This week's drink: Safety Meeting by Stowe CiderINGREDIENTS One (1) can Safety Meeting cider, ice coldINSTRUCTIONS:Crack open the can and pour into a chilled glassCurrent/recommended reads, links, etc.:A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812 by Laurel Thatcher UlrichThe Once and Future Sex: Going Medieval on Women's Roles in Society by Eleanor Janega Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John MandelFollow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com.Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we read Goodbye Without Leaving by Laurie Colwin

In Episode 623 of the Fertility Friday Podcast, Lisa sits down with Harriet Thorn, a Switzerland-based midwife and recent graduate of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship (FAMM) program, for a wide-ranging conversation about cycle charting in midwifery practice. Harriet shares her personal journey from biotechnology PhD to midwife — including her own experience navigating heavy and painful periods, hormonal contraception, and eventually discovering fertility awareness charting as a tool for both personal and professional use. The conversation explores why midwives, despite being primary caregivers for women across the full reproductive lifespan, receive minimal training in fertility awareness — and how the FAMM certification has helped Harriet build the structure, confidence, and clinical protocols to support her clients more comprehensively. Lisa and Harriet also dive into a thoughtful discussion on research literacy, including the importance of reading full study texts, understanding researcher bias, and the challenges of accessing fertility awareness research in non-English-speaking countries. Harriet reflects on how her FAMM training has expanded her practice beyond prenatal and postnatal care to include menstrual health support — and why she views cycle charting as a foundational skill for any midwife committed to truly holistic, women-centred care. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book, Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!

In this incredible birth story, My Essential Birth parents Christa and Morgan take us through one of the most incredible journeys I have ever had the honor of sharing on this podcast. From a heartbreaking miscarriage to living on the road during pregnancy, to refusing a life flight and driving eight hours home, to an unmedicated delivery nobody saw coming (and a 32-week baby who left every nurse in the NICU completely speechless) this story will stay with you long after you finish listening.This episode is PROOF that when you prepare, advocate, and work together as a couple — you can have an amazing experience no matter which twist and turns pregnancy and birth take. I promise, this is one you do not want to miss!Here's some highlights from the episode:

Postpartum care wasn't always rushed, clinical, or isolating. In many African-American communities, the weeks after birth were treated as sacred time where families and communities gathered to care for the mother so she could focus on caring for her baby.   In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker talks with renowned midwife, cultural historian, and author Shafia Monroe about the traditions documented in her new book Mothering the Mother: African-American Postpartum Traditions, Recipes, and Healing. Mama Shafia shares how historically rooted postpartum practices—from the 42-day "lying-in" period to nourishing soups, herbal teas, and hands-on community support—helped mothers rest, recover, and bond with their babies.   They explore what's missing from the modern Western postpartum model, how traditional wisdom from Black midwives supported physical and emotional recovery, and why caring for mothers is essential for healthy families and communities.   (02:43) Why Shafia wrote Mothering the Mother and the lack of resources on African-American postpartum traditions (07:47) The love letter to Black mothers and words of affirmation for postpartum parents (11:56) What's missing in modern postpartum care and how Western systems differ from traditional community care (19:06) Hypervigilance, stress, and supporting postpartum healing (21:26) The 42-day "lying-in" period and traditional postpartum rituals (25:45) Postpartum food traditions, soups, and healing foods from African and African-American culture (33:50) Why these traditions matter for all families, not just one culture (37:45) "Mother wit": trusting intuition about your body and your baby (41:25) Advocating for yourself in healthcare and trusting your body during pregnancy and birth   Resources Get Mama Shafia's book, Mothering the Mother: African-American Postpartum Traditions, Recipes, and Healing: shafiamonroe.com/mothering-the-mother/ Learn about the International Center for Traditional Childbearing (ICTC): thenaabb.org/ Read about SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training: smcdoulas.com/ EBB 152 – Shafia Monroe on Traditional Black Midwifery, Spirituality, and Community Advocacy   For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with Laura, postpartum doula, dance teacher, and mother, as she shares the story of her first birth.Laura takes us behind the scenes of what it really looks like to plan a homebirth as a first-time mum, speaking to how she navigated the process and advocated for her choices. She also shares her experience with PUPPPs toward the end of her pregnancy.Her labour began at 39+1 with her waters breaking and unfolded quickly, with her son arriving in just under three hours. Laura speaks openly about the intensity of a fast birth, as well as the moments immediately after, including her baby receiving oxygen support.She also reflects on aspects of her care during labour and after birth that did not align with what she had hoped for, an experience that shaped the way she approached finding care providers this time around, interviewing multiple midwives to find the right fit and feeling more anchored in what matters most to her.Links:Laura's Instagram Laura Lushington - Website Ova Acupuncture Ellen Freeman Aaria - birth keeper and ceremonialist QLD homebirth directory 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. 

TW: Topics of SA and r*pe between the timestamps of 14:26-23:00.   Abobolandia is a dumpster fire of sexpest-maxxing this week and Lizz and Moji are diving into it all for you. Plus…. Word on the street is the newly-released abortion DOJ “investigation” mentions AAF – god forbid a girl has hobbies. Plus Unpacking Swalwell is and the CNN R*pe Academy story. This episode is bound to piss you off, so buckle up and raise some rage and awareness with your Feminist Buzzkills.   GUEST ROLL CALL: ALL RISE… CHRISSA SPARKLES IS HERE!!! The comedian and musical artist is bringing the laughs and all the tea on becoming an accidental political POP STAR, being first-gen Filipino, resisting the system, cultural appropriation-maxxing, unapologetically finding her voice, and her show “Delulu!” We are obsessed.    PLUS! Dr. April Lockley, Medical Director of the Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline, talks about all of the ways the hotline supports people who may have questions when self-managing their abortions and miscarriages, free from judgment. We get into how to use the M+A Hotline alongside other great resources to avoid criminalization, the siloing of abortion care from healthcare, and envisioning the world we want to see for abortion and miscarriage care. We love M+A and you need to know about them!   Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.    OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by clicking HERE for past Operation Save Abortion trainings, your toolkit, marching orders, and more.   HOSTS: Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.social Moji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social   SPECIAL GUESTS: Dr. April Lockley IG: @MA_Hotline / @AprilMarie84 Bluesky: @mahotline.bsky.social Chrissa Sparkles IG/Youtube: @ChrissaSparkles   GUEST LINKS: CALL OR TEXT M+A HOTLINE: 833-246-2632 Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline Website  DONATE: M+A Hotline Plan C PIlls Reprocare Exhale Pro-Voice Repro Legal Helpline Chrissa Sparkles Website Chrissa Sparkles Linktree Fuck ICE Song   NEWS DUMP: Justice Department Reveals the Biden Administration's Weaponization of Federal Law Against Pro-Life Americans Separating Fact From Fiction in FACE Act Enforcement Bill Creating $1M Penalty for Abortion Providers Passes Tennessee Senate CNN Exposes “Rape Academy” Eric Swalwell's Exit Helps Democrats in California Governor's Race Abortion Pills, the Budget, and RFK Jr.   EPISODE LINKS: ADOPT-A-CLINIC: BEA at Peace Abortion Doulas 6 DEGREES: ChatGPT's ‘Adult Model' Being Shelved Reveals a Much Bigger AI Problem Operation Save Abortion SUBSTACK: Abortion Access Front Expose Fake Clinics BUY AAF MERCH! EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist Buzzkills AAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist   FOLLOW US: Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFront Bluesky ~ @AbortionFront TikTok ~ @AbortionFront Facebook ~ @AbortionFront YouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFront TALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE! PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more!  DONATE TO AAF HERE! ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE! VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE! ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE! GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE! When BS is poppin', we pop off! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each Wednesday, we've been discussing an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. We stay on the island for this entire episode, but jump between two timelines just to keep things interesting. To Terri's dismay, the love quadrangle of Sawyer/Kate/Jack/Juliet is back in action. Mentioned: Call the Midwife and a pertinent scene from The Princess Bride.We're wrapping up our recaps of Lost here, but we may not be quite done blathering about TV in general (and Lost in particular; Catherine can't stop watching now!). Keep an eye on our social media and Terri's Substack for updates.  We'll be back tomorrow with our final weekly roundup.

Fruitful domestic and international medical missions overlap in multiple ways. Both require cross-cultural skills, a willingness to work with limited resources, courage in the face of potentially dangerous situations, and possible disapproval from friends and family. Each is excellent preparation for the other. Many international workers spend furlough time working in American Christian health centers--and vice-versa.

Gina (perinatal fitness trainer and doula) and Roxanne (certified nurse midwife) break down what labor & delivery nurses do versus midwives, OBs, and some family medicine providers, including who typically handles low- vs high-risk care and which interventions midwives can't do. They explain why some people choose midwives versus OBs, and note midwives can provide full-spectrum women's health care. Roxanne outlines three midwife paths—CPM (apprenticeship plus education/exam; licensing varies by state), CM (non-nurse bachelor's plus grad midwifery; limited states), and CNM (nursing degree to grad midwifery, boards, state licensure, collaboration requirements). They discuss clinical hour/birth requirements, costs, licensing logistics, and how Roxanne used ROTC and the GI Bill to pay for school, then end with a top tip: attend births (even on YouTube) to see if the calling is real.00:00 Welcome and Episode Setup01:17 Feeling Called to Midwifery02:40 Nurse vs Midwife vs OB07:15 Choosing Midwife or OB13:06 Midwives Beyond Birth Care14:54 Three Midwife Types Overview15:47 CPM Path and Licensure17:57 Unlicensed CPM Tradeoffs22:13 Certified Midwife Route24:19 CNM Training and Nursing Paths29:06 Midwifery School Format and Clinicals33:16 Clinical Skills and Birth Requirements39:02 Clinical Volume Matters40:04 Choosing the Right Provider41:40 Certification Exam Reality45:20 State Licensure and Reciprocity48:46 Midwife Training Pathway50:48 Costs and Barriers52:52 Military Funding Options58:49 Paying for Grad School01:03:53 Labor and Delivery Nursing Route01:06:08 Best Tip Attend Births01:09:23 Wrap Up and Resources————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

Frequent Radio Kerry contributor Seán Lyons from Tralee wrote to The Irish Times about the last fuel shortage in the 1970s. He remembers what he saw taped to a petrol pump in his native Mayo. Could we be heading back to those times?

Rachel's sister Carmen arrives from Chicago with a lawyer, a journalist, and a plan to get Rachel out of Coldbrook. But when Rachel goes to confront Ben at Mrs. Holloway's house, her water breaks three weeks early. Labor begins in the worst possible place—Mrs. Holloway's birthing room, surrounded by forty years of stolen children. As contractions intensify, Rachel begs Ben to see the truth: the forged documents, the stolen babies, his own origins. When he finally demands proof, Mrs. Holloway's mask slips. Ben catches his own daughter as she's born. Mrs. Holloway calls the sheriff to take the "unstable mother" away—but Carmen bursts in with a Tribune journalist, breaking the siege. They escape. The investigation takes three years. Forty-seven stolen children are identified. Mrs. Holloway dies in prison. And Rachel, holding her daughter every night, remembers how close she came to losing everything. Some monsters wear warm smiles. Some prisons look like nurseries. And some mothers will burn down the world to keep their children safe.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Join Christine Darg on the Jerusalem Channel for an insightful Bible Prophecy Update. Explore topics like UFOs, the Third Temple in Jerusalem, and the signs of the end times. Understand the spiritual implications of current events and the role of defiant faith. Learn about the historical and prophetic significance of the Temple Mount and the preparations for the Third Temple. Gain insights into the theological perspectives on the Antichrist and the abomination of desolation. Witness the inspiring story of Stanisława Leszczyńska, the Midwife of Auschwitz, whose faith and courage saved lives during WWII. This episode encourages strong faith and preparedness for the imminent return of Jesus.

Are you feeling the pull toward something more — but too afraid to call yourself a witch?Many women sense that their healing gifts, their intuition, and their connection to nature are something powerful — but years of cultural conditioning have taught them to shrink from it, hide it, or call it something safer.Eileen March was a midwife for over a decade before burnout sent her searching for a different path. What she found was a calling she'd carried her whole life — energy healing, cyclical living, and the reclamation of her Celtic witch lineage. Now she guides women back home to themselves.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:Why midwives are the original witches — and how the demonization of wise women was a deliberate tool of patriarchal controlHow slowing down and getting quiet is the most radical and powerful thing you can do when you feel stuck but don't yet know what's nextWhat cyclical living really means and how embracing your bleed as sacred — instead of shameful — can transform your relationship with your body and your fertilitySend us Fan Mail Liked this episode? Share it with your TTC friends!Love the show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review.Join the FREE Make A Baby Community to see exactly where you are blocked in your fertility and learn what healing can help you. Follow Carolina for more fertility & womb healing tips: Website | TikTok | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook  This podcast is for informational and spiritual purposes only and does not constitute medical or any professional advice. Review our full Privacy Policy here and Disclaimer here.

Links: Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour.  Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (use code 100OFF for $100 off) Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Get more episodes and extra perks via Patreon! 

April is Cesarean Awareness Month and Women of Strength, we are aware of YOU. All month long, we are bringing you VBAC stories & discussions featuring these most common reasons for cesareans:• Big babies• Failure to progress• Twins• Breech• Fetal heart tonesAnd for our CBAC and RCS mamas, we've got a special episode all about maternal assisted cesareans, so stay tuned!! In today's episode, we talk with Katie, a Certified Professional Midwife from Oregon, whose journey into midwifery began after her own VBAC. Her first birth began spontaneously at the start of COVID and ended in a cesarean with an asynclitic, sunny side up baby. Her second birth was a healing VBAC at a freestanding birth center with midwives.Her third birth at home was longer than her previous VBAC and required her to let go of expectations and trust the process. This birth ended in a successful VBAC with a shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, and a second degree tear. We'll let you listen to the episode to find out just how big her record-setting baby was!Katie talks about just how different births can be, what it takes to become a CPM, ways to manage postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia maneuvers, safe transfer from out-of-hospital to hospital care, and recent policies that impact midwives attending VBACs. Katie reminds us to choose your birth team wisely, the mind is a powerful thing, and sometimes letting go of expectations is the only way through.VBAC Certified Doula FinderThe VBAC Link Supportive Provider ListThe Ultimate VBAC Prep Course for ParentsOnline VBAC Doula TrainingSubmit Your VBAC/CBAC StoryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Anna is a Former Midwife, Woman's Work Facilitator, Yoga Teacher and Coach who's spent over a decade holding sacred space for women in Circle, One on One Sessions and walking alongside women and their families through the Transformational Rite of Passage that is Birth. In her Sacred Birth Worker Mentorship Program, Anna teaches about natural, physiological birth and how to hold a safe, sacred and spiritual birth space. Today, she educates and coaches thousands of women on a daily basis through her online courses, coaching, mentorship program, podcast and social media platforms in claiming their rite of passage and optimizing their chances of having an empowering and natural birth and a nourishing postpartum. Aly & Anna spoke about Aly's very medical birth and the process around how to stay empowered when things don't go the way you want.  To listen to Aly's birth story on Apple Podcasts click here (also available on all podcast platforms): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/courageous-wellness/id1395464655?i=1000728168958 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, Sophia, and her students, Aly, and Eva, share a February recap from the practice, including two beautiful and surprisingly quick births. They reflect on a second-time mama who worried about repeating her long first labor but ended up having her baby so fast the team didn't make it in time, and a first-time mama whose birth brought important lessons around newborn transition, placenta delivery, postpartum recovery, and rest.They also share behind-the-scenes insight into midwifery care, including estimating blood loss, individualized hemorrhage support, postpartum healing, and the nuance of caring for each family based on their needs and preferences. This episode is full of real stories, practical wisdom, and honest reflection from life on call.If you live in the Sonoma County area and are interested in home birth check out www.bornwildmidwifery.com Chapters00:00 Life as a Doula: Balancing School and Prenatals10:26 The Birth Experience: Challenges and Triumphs15:33 Resuscitation: A Calm Approach to Crisis18:01 Postpartum Care: The Importance of Rest25:09 Navigating Postpartum Challenges35:39 Building a Comprehensive Picture: Prenatal to PostpartumProducts we love to recommend: HIRO diapers Motherlove Organic productsWish Garden Herbs This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice.We are not providing medical or legal guidance, nor are we encouraging listeners to engage in any practice that may be unsafe or unlawful in their jurisdiction. Birth choices, medical care decisions, and midwifery practices are highly regulated and vary by state and country.Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified, licensed professionals and to research the laws applicable to their location before making any health or birth-related decisions.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions and actions.The show notes may contain affiliate links. IF you click and purchase product or service I might be compensated. Thank you for your support. 

Mrs. Holloway arrives for Rachel's prenatal visit—and drops the mask. She tells Rachel exactly why she's unfit: anxious, career-focused, unable to surrender control. She mentions the Hendersons, a couple who've been waiting five years for a baby. Rachel's baby. When Rachel confronts Ben with everything—Elaine Marsh, the birth certificate, the evidence that he was stolen at birth—he can't accept it. He leaves. That night, Rachel watches as Elaine is taken away in handcuffs, committed on Mrs. Holloway's word. At 3 AM, Rachel breaks into Mrs. Holloway's house and finds the records: forty years of "placements," documented in meticulous detail. Mrs. Holloway finds her there—and explains how this ends. Rachel can fight, but no one will believe her. The town protects its own. And by the time anyone listens, her daughter will be the Hendersons' child, bonded and loved, impossible to reclaim. Rachel runs. She sends the evidence to everyone she can reach. She has three weeks. Maybe less. The battle for her daughter has begun.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

The combat midwife is back—and this time it's war. She breaks down birth in chaos: volcanoes, disasters, no power, no help. Hygiene, survival, life-or-death calls. This isn't theory—it's field truth. She's infamous for a reason. Know what to do when everything collapses. Second round. No fear. Pure execution. #lookItUpENGAGE WITH COMBAT MIDWIFEWORKSHOP - THE COMBAT MIDWIFEEMERGENCY KIT

Welcome to Watch. Review. Repeat. This is the podcast where two best friends discuss the latest in film and television and then do it all over again the following week! Colton, Andrew, and producer Anna Mattis discuss the big winners at the 98th Academy Awards, including 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another'! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:45 - Andrew's Mythology Trivia Question of the Episode! 00:04:18 - 98th Academy Awards: The Nominations 00:05:49 - 98th Academy Awards: The Most Notable Snubs 00:08:49 - 98th Academy Awards: Fashion Report 00:10:33  - 98th Academy Awards: Rating the Telecast 00:19:58 - 98th Academy Awards: The Winners 01:38:19 - Catching Up With Anna and Colton ('The American President', 'Love is Blind' Season 10, Dropout TV) 01:52:13 - Catching Up With Anna ('Bridgerton' Season 4, 'Call the Midwife', 67 Shots: Kent State and the End of American Innocence by Howard Means) 01:54:04 - Catching Up With Colton (The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan) 01:58:19 - Catching Up With Andrew (The Lounge/The Analog Room, Storage Business Plans, Sinners (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Vinyl Record) 02:05:17 - Conclusion/Outro Visit our website! Support us on Patreon! Thank you for listening, and please send any feedback to watchreviewrepeat@gmail.com! Produced by: Anna Mattis Intro/Outro Credit: Mechanolith Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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What if the most powerful voice in your birth room isn't the doctor's — it's your husband's?In this episode, I sit down with Catalina Clark, a licensed home birth midwife in Sonoma, California, who has spent 11 years at the crossroads of spiritual midwifery, birth sovereignty, and the sacred side of birth that nobody in the hospital is talking about. From the father's role in the birth room to why Pitocin may be affecting us on a cultural level, we talk about it all — and I think you're going to want to listen to it more than once.I loved every minute of this conversation with Catalina. She has this incredible way of meeting you exactly where you are — whether you're planning a hospital birth, a home birth, or you're not even sure yet — and reminding you that you have far more power than you've been told. This is the kind of episode that makes you think differently, breathe a little deeper, and trust yourself a whole lot more.Here's some highlights from the episode:What spiritual midwifery actually means and why it matters for every birth, in every settingThe 3 pillars of authentic midwifery: authenticity, transparency, and integrityWhy the father's voice may be the most powerful one in the birth room — and exactly what to sayWhat birth sovereignty really means (hint: it has nothing to do with where you give birth)How to balance your intuition with medical advice when both are pulling at youThe surprising history of midwifery and why most of us have never heard of itWhat Pitocin is doing to the brain — and possibly to our culture at largeHow to bring intention, ritual, and sacredness into your birth spaceWhy birth is not designed to be as painful as we've been toldThe one thing Catalina wants every single mama to know: "What if this is not a problem?"Don't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast! Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >> On Apple Podcasts Find “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcast Select “Ratings and Reviews” Click the stars! Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved! On Spotify Find "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcast Click the 3 dots "..." Select "Rate podcast" Click the stars and write a quick review! FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier! Here's how to do it in just 2 seconds: On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page. On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titles Let's Connect!Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstartedEmail: hello@myessentialbirth.com. Follow @myessentialbirth on INSTAGRAM!

Outlouders, your usual Friday dose of Mamamia Out Loud will drop this afternoon but for now, here's a lil' treat from us to you. Enjoy. She’s 10 days on. She’s splitting her time and her heart between home and hospital, and she wants to share her story with you, Outlouders. Our beloved co-host Jessie Stephens gave birth to her boy-girl twins last week, earlier than hoped, and became a mum all over again. There will be so many of you who’ll relate to this story of terror-tinged joy, who will recognise the awe and exhaustion in Jessie’s voice, and who will want to send her so much love as she and her little family find their way through a new normal. Jessie’s rock, her twin sister Clare Stephens as well as Emily Vernem and Holly Wainwright are asking the questions:. How much time did she get “off” before the babies came? What was the first thing that happened when they did? How is Luna? How is Luca? Can she finally eat chocolate again? And how is she staying sane and hopeful? A very special episode. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Mia, Female Friendships & The '3-Word' Rule' Listen: A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV Listen: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana Listen: Beckham, Meghan & Jessie's Hospital Voice Note Listen: How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone Listen: Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat Listen: Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle & Jackie O Listen: Love Story Part 2: Jackie O, The Kennedys & That Fight Scene Listen: Uninvited Princesses & The Dating Story We're Yearning For Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: JESSIE STEPHENS: On being pregnant with twins. As a twin. With twin brothers. CLARE STEPHENS: 'I did everything to avoid a traumatic birth. Then I had one.' 'I was 3 days postpartum and holding my son. Then a nurse said 5 words that broke me.' 'I was home alone when I went into sudden labour. I'll never forget what happened 40 minutes later.' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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