Podcasts about Placenta

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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. 

In this re-aired episode, HeHe sits down with Dr. Heather Florescue for an incredibly important and deeply educational conversation about stillbirth prevention, placental health, and the warning signs families deserve to know during pregnancy. Together, they unpack why conversations around stillbirth are so often avoided, how education can empower—not scare—parents, and what proactive care can look like when we truly prioritize maternal and fetal health. Dr. Florescue explains the role of placental function in pregnancy outcomes, why estimated placental volume matters, and how recognizing changes in fetal movement and maternal intuition can be life-saving. She also shares current research, discusses risk factors that are often overlooked, and highlights protocols used in places like the UK and Australia that have helped reduce stillbirth rates through earlier intervention and better patient education. This episode is not about fear. It's about informed awareness, advocacy, and helping families understand that paying attention to your body and your baby matters. If you've ever felt dismissed during pregnancy or wondered whether you were “overreacting” to a concern, this conversation is such an important reminder that your instincts deserve to be heard.   Guest Bio: Dr. Florescue is an ob.gyn. in private practice at Women Gynecology and Childbirth Associates in Rochester, N.Y. She delivers babies at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY.  She received her medical degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, completed her internship and residency in obstetrics & gynecology at the University of Rochester Medical Center.  She is certified by the American Congress of Obstetrics & Gynecology.  She and her husband are parents to a set of triplets.  Dr. Florescue is passionate about the prevention of pregnancy and infant loss and the care for families who suffer these terrible tragedies.  SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with HeHe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tranquilitybyhehe/  Connect with Dr. Florescue on IG: https://www.instagram.com/drflorescueobgyn/  BIRTH EDUCATION: Learn how to stay in control of your birth and reduce the risk of unnecessary interventions in our Avoid a C-Section Webinar. HeHe breaks down the cascade of interventions, explains what's really happening in the hospital, and shares practical strategies to protect your birth plan, advocate for yourself, and navigate labor with confidence. Perfect for anyone who wants a positive, informed hospital birth experience: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/csection Feeling nervous about speaking up in labor? Our Scripts for Advocacy give you the exact words to handle the most common conversations that can make or break your birth experience. From declining unnecessary interventions to asking the right questions about procedures, these scripts empower you to stay in control, speak confidently, and protect your birth plan — even when the pressure is on. Think of it as your personal toolkit for advocating like a pro, so you can focus on your baby, not the stress: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/Scripts-for-Advocacy And if you haven't grabbed it yet… Snag my free Pitocin Guide to understand the risks, benefits, and red flags your provider may not be telling you about, so you can make informed, powerful decisions in labor: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/pitocin Join The Birth Lounge for judgment-free, evidence-based childbirth education from HeHe that shows you exactly how to navigate hospital policies, avoid unnecessary interventions, and have a trauma-free labor experience, all while feeling wildly supported every step of the way: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/ Want prep delivered straight to your phone? Download The Birth Lounge App for bite-sized birth and postpartum tools you can use anytime, anywhere: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/app   LINKS MENTIONED: Star Legacy Foundation: https://starlegacyfoundation.org/ Count the Kicks: https://countthekicks.org/ PUSH Pregnancy: https://www.pushpregnancy.org/ Tommys.org: https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information Saving Babies Lives Care Bundles: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Saving-Babies-Lives-Care-Bundle-Version-Two-Updated-Final-Version.pdf

Happy Spring! And welcome to the May Q&A!We start with a listener email we loved, followed by a discussion on creativity and why it matters, especially in the early years of motherhood when it can feel completely out of reach.Then we get into your questions.We talk about postpartum hemorrhage and how it's defined, including whether 500 cc of blood loss is truly cause for concern, and the use of Pitocin and Cytotec in that context, particularly for VBAC mothers. We also revisit RhoGAM and walk through when it may or may not be necessary, especially if you're not planning future pregnancies.One listener asks how to handle being the only one in the family making different choices around birth and parenting. We share our thoughts on boundaries, restraint, and when saying less is often the stronger position.In quickies, we cover induction at 42 weeks, complete placenta previa, vitamin D for breastfed babies, pelvic floor therapy access, low libido in pregnancy, newborn weight checks, birth combs, and how to get through the third trimester in the summer.Finally, when one fan asked our opinion on which of us may be the better driver, one of us shares an old story of getting a reckless driving ticket!**********Send us Fan Mail Cozyearth: Use code DTB for 20% offNeeded

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The Second Trimester, Real and Unfiltered with Dr. Nellie BalfourOn this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we sit down with Dr. Nellie Balfour for a conversation that is second trimester, real and unfiltered. Dr. Balfour is a paediatrician navigating her own second pregnancy in real time. She brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to every topic covered. This is the second episode in an ongoing real-time pregnancy series. It is honest, practical, and deeply reassuring for any expectant parent.The Second Trimester: A Different Pregnancy EntirelyNellie describes the second trimester as her favourite season of pregnancy. Energy returns. Appetite is restored. The baby bump becomes visible and joyful. For Nellie, whose nausea extended to 22 weeks, the relief of the second trimester was particularly profound. Meg and Nellie discuss the hereditary nature of hyperemesis gravidarum,and address nutritional concerns for mums who lose weight in the first trimester.Baby Kicks: What Is Normal and What to Watch ForFeeling your baby move is one of the most treasured moments of pregnancy. Nellie explains that movement is typically felt between 16 and 20 weeks. In subsequent pregnancies it often occurs earlier. Placenta position plays a significant role in how strongly kicks are felt. The general guideline is to feel around 10 kicks within an hour. If movement is reduced, eating something sweet or lying on the left side usually prompts activity.Alcohol, Teratogens, and Foods to AvoidMeg and Nellie are fully aligned. Alcohol is an absolute no during pregnancy. South Africa carries the highest rates of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder in the world. There is no proven safe amount of alcohol at any stage of pregnancy.Tests and Scans in the Second TrimesterNellie walks listeners through the key screenings offered in the second trimester. For mothers over 35, NIPT is often completed in the first trimester. For lower-risk pregnancies, the triple or quadruple test screens for Down syndrome and other chromosomal conditions. Vaccinations in Pregnancy: Protecting Your Baby Before BirthSouth Africa is ahead of many countries in vaccinating pregnant women. Nellie outlines three vaccines now recommended during pregnancy: RSV, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. Each of these illnesses can be life-threatening for newborns. This conversation is second trimester, real and unfiltered, and it may genuinely save lives.Illness, Toddlers, and TORCH InfectionsRespiratory viruses are generally manageable with hydration, fever control, and pregnancy-safe medications. The more serious TORCH category includes toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes, and syphilis. About Our Guest:Dr. Nellie Balfour is a mom and Specialist Pediatrician with a focus on neonates, newborns, and early childhood development. Dr. Nellie is passionate about empowering parents with credible, evidence-based information so they can make the best decisions for their children. You can find her and her popular Q&A sessions on Instagram at @drnelliepaedsEpisode References and Links:

What happens when your carefully planned, low-intervention birth transforms into something entirely unexpected? In this replay episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker revisits her conversation with Leah Bergman, a graduate of the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class, and her birth story of navigating a surprise diagnosis of fetal growth restriction (sometimes called intrauterine growth restriction or IUGR) in late pregnancy. Together, they unpack the emotional rollercoaster of changing birth plans, wrestling with uncertainty, and making tough decisions around induction while still finding space for empowerment, advocacy, and joy. Leah opens up about leaning on evidence-based education, support from her husband and doula, and a compassionate midwifery team as she faced a challenging induction process complete with surprises, setbacks, and two trips to the hospital. You'll also hear practical strategies for advocating during labor, the realities of taking a break from an induction then "starting over", and how to build a positive birth experience even when things go off script. Content Note: Discussion of the risk of stillbirth associated with fetal growth restriction. (03:44) Discovering Evidence Based Birth® (09:15) Deciding to induce labor(10:43) Placenta health and birth timing(14:50 Discussing timing of delivery(17:41) Labor induction experience(23:29 Beginning stages of labor induction(25:55) Advocating for rest during labor(28:48) Unexpectedly quick delivery experience(31:51) Managing baby's low birth weight   For the full list of resources from this epiosde, click here. 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.

Placenta previa occurs when the placenta covers the cervix, increasing the risk of bleeding during pregnancy and delivery. In this episode, San Diego Health host Susan Taylor discusses this condition and other placental complications with Dr. Daniela Gomez, an OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Scripps Clinic. They cover symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and when to seek urgent care. Placental complications discussed include placental abruption, placenta accreta, placental insufficiency and retained placenta.

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Dr. Hom traces the history back to the Flexner Report, the pharma takeover of medical education, and why chiropractors have been historically targeted for being the main exit door out of the system. The episode ends on a note of hope and sovereignty: rebuilding health from the ground up, honoring the miracle of conception, and protecting our children from a system that doesn't always act in their best interest.   Highlights: "Tylenol is just poison."   "If you don't have a doctor who believes you are a miracle, you probably need a new doctor."   "We're not just creating two genders, we're creating two species: those stuck in the system and those building new ones."   "Your kid's 'sickness' isn't a mistake. It's an intelligent response from the body trying to heal."   Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 02:37 – Meet Dr. Stanton Hom: From West Point to Pediatric Chiropractic 03:03 – Are People Sicker Than Ever? Geoengineering, EMFs & Pandemic Fallout 10:06 – Can You Even Catch a Cold? Germ Theory vs. Terrain Theory 17:16 – Tylenol, Glutathione & Autism Risk 23:43 – How Not to Get Sick: Lifestyle, Supplements & Cod Liver Oil 32:55 – Synthetic vs Whole-Food Vitamins & Why Fortified Foods Are a Trap 37:07 – You Are More Microbiome Than Human 40:35 – Chiropractic, Spinal Hygiene & the Nervous System–Immune Connection 55:44 – ADHD, Red Dye 40, Meth-Derived Meds & Medical Kidnapping 1:02:21 – Why Parents Fear Pediatricians After COVID 1:10:15 – Chiropractors as the Exit Door from the System 1:18:12 – Birth Control, Hormones & Infertility 1:23:55 – The Miracle of Conception & Incalculable Odds of Existence 1:31:20 – Are C-Sections Reprogramming Birth Out of Our Species? 1:37:01 – Placenta, Delayed Cord Clamping & Stem Cells 1:49:33 – Epidurals, Spinal Cord Trauma & Postpartum Back Pain Resources:   Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!   Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom    Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/  Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc   Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/     The desire to go off grid and have the ability to grow your own food has never been stronger than before. 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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is a multi-award-winning British chef, writer, broadcaster and campaigner, best known as the creator of River Cottage. He joins the Go To Food podcast fresh from the release of his new book, High Fibre Heroes, before settling into a gloriously wide-ranging conversation full of stories from a life spent cooking, eating, questioning and occasionally causing national outrage.Hugh looks back on childhood in Gloucestershire, learning to cook alongside his mother, helping make shepherd's pie from leftover roast lamb, and later becoming the “pastry chef” for her 1970s dinner parties. He shares tales from Oxford dinner parties, smoked haddock obsessions, and his time at the River Cafe, where he made lemon tart for Rose Gray and secretly doubled the chocolate in Elizabeth David's chocolate cake — only to be politely rumbled by Elizabeth David herself.The conversation also revisits Hugh's early television years, from Cook on the Wild Side to TV Dinners, including the infamous placenta pâté episode that earned an Ofcom complaint and became part of British food TV folklore. He reflects on the beginnings of River Cottage, moving from London to Dorset, learning from farmers, foragers and local characters, and building a world that helped change the way Britain thought about food, farming and self-sufficiency.Along the way, there are stories of roadkill rumours, wild boar charcuterie, Gordon Ramsay's pigs, Jamie Oliver, school food, restaurant culture, barbecue hogget, decorative garnishes, and why you should never put an oyster shell on mashed potato. Funny, thoughtful and occasionally surreal, this is Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall at his storytelling best.Order Hugh's new book High Fibre Heroes - https://shorturl.at/9Wk19Watch and Subscribe To Our Youtube Videos Here - https://www.youtube.com/@gotofoodOrder Ben's Incredible Book - All You Can Eat - By Clicking Here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-You-Can-Eat-British/dp/1805221523Get 2 Months of Blinq For Free - With Code - GOTOBLINQ - https://blinqme.com/Order The Greatest Meat In The Country From HG Walter Here & Have Restaurant Quality Meals From Home - www.hgwalter.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Taylor shares her journey from a breech caesarean to a VBAC that, on paper, had almost everything people fear: induction, fetal distress, instrumental birth, retained placenta, postpartum haemorrhage...And yet, her story is not one of fear or trauma.Taylor speaks about what it felt like to be informed, make decisions in real time, and hold her ground when it mattered. But also when to shift when it felt necessary.There's a thread running through this conversation that so many women need to hear:It wasn't the absence of intervention that made this birth feel positive. It was the presence of choice.We also talk about:– navigating pregnancy after loss and the weight that brings– the deep dive so many women go on when planning a VBAC– advocating for yourself in a system that doesn't always expect it– how “risk” isn't one-size-fits-all– and why knowing your options changes everythingThis is one of those brilliant stories that challenges the idea that a “good birth” has to look a certain way.Because sometimes, everything can go “wrong”, and still be empowering. When women's choices are respected and decisions are made by them and not for them, it can still be incredible.Taylor shares:"I have experienced two very different births that I look at positively, despite some complications. I planned for my VBAC for many years and although I was equipped with as much knowledge as possible, my baby had other ideas. A great reminder that we can only control so much when it comes to birth. I love all things pregnancy and birth and enjoy sharing birth stories with other women. I hope to empower other women with my story so that ‘intervention' doesn't always needs to be looked upon as negative or related to trauma. The power of informed consent cannot be understated. "

Today on The Social, Ted Turner – the creator of the 24-hour-news cycle – has passed away. Are we better off because of his work? Then, is it okay to skip an invite with a dress code? And, Sting isn’t planning to leave his kids an inheritance. Is this fair? Plus, singer Kesha had a necklace made with her own placenta! And, bye bye boy bands, hello man band era! Featuring actress and comedian Emma Hunter.

Continúo el relato de mi tercer parto, porque la historia no termina cuando nace el bebé.Comparto el alumbramiento de la placenta, el cuerpo recolocándose y las primeras horas de posparto.

Jump in with Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta on episode 285 of Jumpers Jump. This episode we discuss: UFO Whistleblower found dead, Amy Eskridge, Mandela effect technology, Dark matter technology, Project looking glass theory, Seeing into the future, the 3 body problem movie, Paul movie, Free energy, Missing scientists in China, Time travel theories, Knowing movie, Fallen angels theory, Religion & extraterrestrials, Advanced civilization theories, Futurama, Trump assassination attempt theory, Masonic MTV theory, Scientology runs, D4vd Celeste Selena Gomez theory, Dark Hello Kitty meaning, Donald Trump Time traveller theory, CERN rituals caught, Placenta theory, Dolphin birth, Kobe Kill Bill theory, Canadian Mafias, Swae Lee Alien theory, Philippines stories and much more! -Sign up for your $1 per month trial at https://www.shopify.com/jumpers  -Get your free online visit at https://www.hims.com/jumpers -Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/wh9pmopc#CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Cash App Green, overdraft coverage, borrow, cash back offers and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures Follow the podcast: @JumpersPodcast Follow Carlos: @CarlosJuico Follow Gavin: @GavinRutaa Check out the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/JumpersJumpYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miguel del Pino dedica su sección del Día de la Madre a las madres placentarias y el milagro de la placenta. ¡No te lo pierdas!

La vida de Alessandro Volta, la tecnología como excusa con Jesús Alcoba, las madres placentarias y Hermanas Kawaii.

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Dr. Thomas Jansson, the 2026 winner of the March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal-Fetal Nutrition, the Vice Chair of Research for the University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the department's Florence Crozier Cobb Endowed Professor and Chief of the Division of Reproductive Sciences, discusses his research showing that contrary to popular belief, it is not the fetus, but a placental protein signaling hub called mTOR, that is the primary architect of fetal growth.

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 4-23-2026: Dr. Dawn highlights ARPA-H-funded breakthroughs: Duke researchers created injections enabling cartilage cells to divide and remodel bone, UC Boulder developed intermittent-burst delivery of a repurposed drug that reversed rabbit arthritis in 4-8 weeks, and Columbia printed a living 3D knee using stem cells on biodegradable scaffolding. She notes the agency's budget was cut by $945 million despite requiring human trials within 18 months of funding. A cord blood study across 200 countries links phthalates—found in food packaging, vinyl flooring, shampoos, and toys—to placental disruption and premature birth. Dr. Dawn warns that removing specific chemicals just leads to untested replacements, and urges avoiding microwaving in plastic. An emailer asks about microbiome and exercise motivation. Dr. Dawn describes research showing Veillonella atypica bacteria eat lactate produced during exercise and trigger dopamine production via the vagus nerve, creating a reward loop. Bred "super-runner" mice ran three times longer than average, but antibiotics reduced their running by 21%, implicating microbiome involvement. Dr. Dawn expands on cortisol dynamics: levels should rise gradually from 3 a.m., spike threefold at waking to synchronize hormones, then decline throughout the day. Chronic stress keeps cortisol elevated, while burnout from sustained overproduction eventually exhausts the adrenals and disrupts circadian rhythm, requiring 6-12 months to restore. An emailer asks about food-based detoxification for skin and inflammation. Dr. Dawn explains that plant bioflavonoids—originally insecticides—trigger enzyme production that also breaks down synthetic pollutants, with sulfur-containing vegetables (crucifers, onions, garlic) particularly important. Colorful fruits and vegetables scavenge free radicals that damage DNA and collagen. Dr. Dawn explores red and near-infrared light therapy (600-1100nm), which boosts ATP production by energizing cytochrome c oxidase in mitochondria. The FDA approved a device for dry macular degeneration, and red light is recommended for chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis. She notes modern buildings filter these wavelengths, potentially starving us of light our bodies evolved to need. Dr. Dawn shares research on unsupervised childhood play, citing psychologist Peter Gray's finding that independent play develops internal locus of control—the belief you can influence outcomes. such as youth anxiety and depression, as children no longer learn to self-soothe through tolerating boredom.

Certified nurse midwife Roxanne explains placenta previa—when the placenta covers or sits very close to the cervix (complete, partial, or low-lying)—usually found at the 18–22 week anatomy scan. While it can show up in 10–30% of pregnancies early on, most resolve as the uterus grows (about 90–95% for low-lying/partial and ~70% for complete), with follow-up ultrasounds commonly around 28, 32, and sometimes 36 weeks to decide delivery plans. The big concern is sudden, painless, often heavy bleeding from placental shearing, which can mean hospitalization, earlier delivery, and often a C-section if it persists at term, plus higher hemorrhage risk. Management includes pelvic rest (no vaginal insertion) and individualized activity limits—especially if bleeding occurs—with aerobic exercise generally avoided and lighter/moderate, more anaerobic options discussed with your provider.00:00 Placenta Previa Explained01:04 Diagnosis and Odds01:42 Types and Resolution02:44 Why It Matters Bleeding04:26 Monitoring and Delivery Plan05:59 Pelvic Rest Basics06:54 Exercise and Activity Limits09:53 Safe Movement Guidelines11:10 Recap Key Takeaways14:40 Coping and Next Steps15:09 Subscribe and Resources————

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Is the “ick” factor of cannibalism nature or nurture? What does history tell us (& how much of it is a lie)? Bill Schutt, a PhD zoologist & author of Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History, answers these questions by sharing the history of human cannibalism. We discuss why accounts of historic cannibalism may have been exaggerated, cannibalism in Europe, eating placenta & taking holy communion. This episode originally aired July 11, 2022. If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 327: HE ATE HIS OWN FOOT?! GRIEF, FRIENDSHIP & FOOT TACOS [REMASTERED] Guest:https://a.co/d/0aFrqU73 https://billschutt.com/https://www.facebook.com/BillSchutt1/ Sponsors: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/starterpacks/ https://www.historicpensacola.org/about-us/  03:27 — Europe's hidden cannibal past04:06 — Columbus' narrative shift05:23 — Cannibalism as a colonial weapon06:22 — Undoing historical indoctrination08:09 — “You weren't dealing with humans”09:16 — Eating enemies vs loved ones09:37 — The Waray perspective flip10:53 — Communion as cannibalism?11:14 — The transubstantiation debate12:05 — Flipping ideas on their head12:50 — Europe's “mummy medicine”14:34 — Placenta as modern cannibalism17:45 — Cooking and tasting placenta20:04 — Is disgust learned?21:55 — Curiosity over judgmentRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert

This is one of those topics that can feel a little uncomfortable, but also really important to think through.consuming the placenta after birth has become pretty normalized in natural birth spaces. It's often framed as instinctual, nourishing, even necessary for recovery. We've both had our own journeys with this. Asking, “Is this actually how the body was designed to function?”A lot of the arguments for it sound really convincing. Mammals do it, blood loss during birth, iron replenishment. Then there's hormone balancing. The idea is that consuming the placenta helps smooth out the hormonal drop after birth. But that drop is part of the design. It signals the body to shift into postpartum mode. Reintroducing those hormones may actually interfere with that process instead of supporting it.There's also the claim that it helps prevent postpartum mood disorders. That's a powerful pull, but the research is mixed and largely anecdotal. Postpartum mental health is influenced by so many factors that it's not something one practice can reliably control.Something we both experienced, before we could fully explain it, was just a sense of hesitation. That feeling of, “I'm not sure about this.” And sometimes your body is picking up on something before your mind has words for it.For us, this ultimately came down to alignment—physiologically, nutritionally, and spiritually.We aren't just like other mammals or animals. We uniquely bear God's image. The postpartum hormone shift is intentional, not something to override. Animals consume the placenta largely for survival reasons, which doesn't apply to us. And scripturally, the only reference to anything like this is in a context of desperation, not wisdom.There's also the reality that the placenta acts as a filter during pregnancy, holding onto substances from the environment. That's something to consider in today's world.The needs behind this are real—women need support after birth. But there are ways to meet those needs that work with the body: nutrient-dense foods for iron, rest and adequate nourishment for hormones, and strong support systems for mental health.At the end of the day, this isn't about fear or judgment. It's about slowing down, asking better questions, and making decisions from a place of clarity—not pressure.Eating the placenta after birth carries no health benefits, new study finds SHOW NOTES:The Sanctifed Womb article: Why You Might Want to Think Twice About Consuming the Placenta Postpartum as an Orthodox Christian — The Sanctified WombPlacenta is a dumping ground for genetic defectshttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03345-1Deuteronomy 28 Christian Standard BibleIn Search of Human Placentophagy: A Cross-Cultural Survey of Human Placenta Consumption, Disposal Practices, and Cultural BeliefsEating the placenta after birth carries no health benefits, new study findsConnect with the Holy Wild Birth team:Email us to say hi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holywildbirth@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Put in a request for future topics and/or submit a question for future Q&A episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fill out the form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to tell your birth story on the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Holy Wild Birth Podcast : Guest Application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hang out with us and other Holy Wild Women in our FREE, private community (off Facebook):⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hearthmother Ministries Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a holy, wild birthkeeper with us this fall inside ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hearthmother Journey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠From Lauren:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midwifery consults: Email  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedinedenpma@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠From Brooke:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trust God, Trust Birth Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - a 5-part high-level roadmap to a confident home birth (pay what you can)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Faith-Filled Home Birth Workshop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- a free, 3-part video series delivered to your inbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Embrace Birth Journey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- comprehensive and holistic faith-based home birth preparation (courses + private community)

Water birth has long been controversial, but more recently, a wave of claims has emerged from the natural birth community that water birth is dangerous for babies and disruptive to the physiologic process of birth. In this episode, we sit down with midwife Barbara Harper, the world's leading expert on water birth and founder of Waterbirth International, to explain the preponderance of evidence supporting the safety of water birth and to dispel circulating fallacies.We talk about the idea that babies can aspirate water, whether the diving reflex can fail, and the claim that water immersion interferes with a mother's ability to respond to her baby during birth. Barbara explains what actually initiates a baby's first breath, how the transition from fetal to newborn circulation works, and why arguments that water immersion causes a disruption to physiology that compromises babies don't hold up when you truly understand the physiology. Join us for yet another educational and fascinating discussion with Barbara.Catch our other episodes with Barbara here:#200 | Physiologic Birth of the Placenta in Water, Optimal Cord Clamping and Preventing Postpartum Hemorrhage with Barbara Harper#122 | Provider Green Lights: Interview with Barbara Harper on Holistic, Respectful & Supportive Birth Providers#100 | The Benefits of Water Birth: Interview With Barbara Harper**********Send us Fan Mail Needed

Já ouviu falar de uma complicação grave na gestação chamada placenta prévia acreta?É uma condição rara, mas que pode trazer riscos importantes, como hemorragias graves ; uma condição que pode colocar a vida da mãe em risco.Helena já era mãe da Dora, de 10 anos, quando descobriu que estava grávida do José e que a gestação seria marcada por essa complicação.Ela conta aqui o medo de morrer, como lidou com a angústia e como precisou preparar a filha para a delicada cesária.“Por que comigo? O que eu preciso aprender com isso?” foram as perguntas que a acompanharam durante a gestação. Com ela, falamos de violência obstétrica, de anestesia, de cesárea programada e dos ensinamentos que a maternidade lhe trouxe.Obrigada, Helena, por compartilhar um relato de esperança. Um relato de algo que deu certo.

Send us Fan MailMilk supply can feel mysterious when you're tired, sore, and staring at a hungry newborn. We sit down and make lactogenesis practical by walking through what's happening in the breast during pregnancy, what flips hormonally right after the placenta delivers, and why “milk coming in” usually peaks around days 2 to 5. Along the way, we translate the science into the questions we hear every week: Is leaking in pregnancy a good sign? Why does engorgement happen? When should we worry about a lump, redness, or nipple discharge? We also get honest about the lived experience of feeding in the real world. We talk delayed lactogenesis and the common culprits like retained placental fragments, postpartum hemorrhage and pituitary effects, PCOS, cesarean timing, and edema from heavy IV fluids that can make latch feel impossible. Then we shift into lactogenesis 3, where supply becomes locally regulated and milk removal drives production, including the role of the feedback inhibitor of lactation. If you've ever panicked because your breasts suddenly felt soft or you stopped leaking around week 3, we explain why that can actually be a sign your body has calibrated beautifully. Letdown is its own puzzle, so we dig into oxytocin, what blocks it (stress, fear, pain, cold), and simple tools that help, including warmth before feeds, cold after, and the “three Ws” that support pumping and letdown: warmth, water, and watching. We wrap with fast myth-busting and one of our favorite postpartum interventions: teaching partners and families how to protect the “oxytocin bubble” so the feeding parent can focus on rest, baby, and recovery. Subscribe for more evidence-based midwifery conversations, share this with a friend who's feeding a newborn, and leave a review with your biggest milk-supply question.#TheGoldenHour #Breastfeeding #ChestFeeding #NourishingNewborns #DemandAndSupply #Lactogenesis #BreastfeedingJourney #ProtectTheOxytocinBubble #Support

Orchid and Pat are joined by specials guest Padraig and Marilyn. and talk all things from CMLL, the observer and which US president you want to do the nasty with.you another day of wacky adventures here in our humble town of  Placenta, California 

Podcast family, welcome to Quickie #4. This one will be fun: A. Medicine changes, and changes fast. I trained with and learned the Grannum grading placental system (grades 0-III based on ultrasound appearance). Is that still a thing? We recently found a “grade III placenta at 34 weeks” as an incidental finding. Is there specific management considerations for this? Listen in for details. B. What do we do when a patient has “two GBS results” in one pregnancy hat are discordant. Listen in for that as well!1. Jaiman S, Romero R, Pacora P, et al. Disorders of Placental Villous Maturation Are Present in One-Third of Cases With Spontaneous Preterm Labor. Journal of Perinatal Medicine. 2021. 2. European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology. 2017. Sentilhes L, Sénat MV, Ancel PY, et al. Prevention of Spontaneous Preterm Birth: Guidelines for Clinical Practice From the French College of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians (CNGOF).3. Brink LT, Roberts DJ, Wright CA, et al. Placental Pathology in Spontaneous and Iatrogenic Preterm Birth: Different Entities With Unique Pathologic Features. Placenta. 2022. 4. Chitlange SM, Hazari KT, Joshi JV, Shah RK, Mehta AC. Ultrasonographically Observed Preterm Grade III Placenta and Perinatal Outcome.International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: The Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. 1990. 5. Mirza FG, Ghulmiyyah LM, Tamim H, et al. To Ignore or Not to Ignore Placental Calcifications on Prenatal Ultrasound: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine : The Official Journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians. 2018. 6. Quinlan RW, Cruz AC, Buhi WC, Martin M. Changes in Placental Ultrasonic Appearance. II. Pathologic Significance of Grade III Placental Changes. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1982. 7. Karen M. Puopolo Group B Streptococcal Disease. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5581-8825; Published February 25, 2026 N Engl J Med 2026;394:896-905ACOG 797

The crew goes live and immediately loses the plot after a "stanky" weekend of Oscar ballots and pinball punch cards. Between Jeff finally watching a "bisexual" cinematic classic only to call it "fine" and Coral preparing to dodge Americans in Scotland, this episode turns into a chaotic debate over the nutritional benefits of placenta and why Hulu is doing Buffy dirty.This Week's Insanity:Anniversary Aftermath: 78 dedicated nerds are still in the running for free pinball, leading to a debate on how many "tongue punches" it takes to fill a card.The Placenta Debate: A photo of flank steak spirals into a discussion on gold-plated umbilical cord necklaces, placenta capsules, and whether Jeff would try a "placenta shake" if it were mixed into a Hailey Bieber smoothie.Gay News — The Mummy: Jeff finally addresses his lack of cultural lore by watching the 1999 Brendan Fraser classic, only to enrage Joe and Coral by calling it "a little boring".Movie Brain: Coral tackles The Big Lebowski for the first time because of the new pinball machine and determines that while the rug is cool, the movie didn't make her laugh .The Buffy Tragedy: The group mourns the canceled Buffy reboot, accusing Hulu and Disney of "doing the director dirty" for political reasons.Coral's Corner (Scotland Edition): Coral prepares for her first international trip to Glasgow, planning to hunt for redheads, eat "vile" haggis, and potentially punch JK Rowling in the mouth.Loose, chaotic, and deeply stanky — this episode is what happens when you watch the Oscars without a crowd and realize you have absolutely no taste in "bonafide" cinema.New episodes every week.Only at Revenge Of — where the flank steak is questionable and the librarians are dangerous.

durée : 01:38:59 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Christine Goémé - En 1982, dans "La matinée des autres", Martine Baude s'était intéressée aux rituels et croyances qui entourent la naissance en interrogeant des ethnologues, des psychanalystes, des médecins. L'émission était intitulée : "Placenta : Le compagnon des profondeurs". - réalisation : Virginie Mourthé - invités : Michel Odent; Bernard This Psychiatre et psychanalyste, est l'un des fondateurs du GRENN (Groupe de recherche et d'étude sur la naissance et le nouveau-né) et des « Cahiers du nouveau-né »; Nicole Belmont Anthropologue française; Germaine Dieterlen Ethnologue française (1903-1999)

We start talking about the average number of days that Americans get a good night sleep that Bobby would kill for. Bobby also talked about a clip that went viral from the BobbyCast about a celeb eating their placenta. Then, Husband-and-wife duo MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge better known together as Thelma & James stop by. Bobby talks to them about music, marriage, and how they make it all work. They share the story behind the duo’s name, how they first met through songwriting, and what it’s like creating music together after 12 years as a couple. MacKenzie talks about balancing her music career with acting on the hit TV franchise 9-1-1:Nashville including the intense 15–16 hour filming days and how she landed the role of a doctor on the show. Bobby competes against Amy and Eddie in another round of Name the Celebrity on your head! Can you figure it out before they do?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ashley Adynah is a wife, mom of four boys (one bonus son and three birth stories of her own), and the creator behind The Parenting Strategy. She went into her first birth aware of the gap in Black maternity care, spoke up, and was assured by her team that she would be well taken care of. But Ashley's induction ended in a traumatic C-section compounded by a uterine infection, infected incision, passing out at home, and needing a home nurse. She was dismissed and not believed over and over again. 9 months later, Ashley became pregnant again, and knew she wanted a VBAC. She educated herself, switched providers at 38 weeks after being told she'd need another C-section for a “big baby,” labored at home, and was 8cm when she got to the hospital. She had a pain-free, unmedicated VBAC, delivering her 9 lb 6 oz son with no tears!Her third pregnancy brought new fears when her placenta grew into her previous C-section scar, aka placenta accreta. Lily, Paige, and Ashley dive into what placenta accreta is and what it means for birth. After meeting with lots of specialists and facing the possibility of serious complications, she leaned hard into her faith. During her cesarean, it was confirmed that her accreta had grown into her first C-section scar (and this is why preventing primary cesareans and having the option to VBAC matters!). But Ashley's placenta detached on its own, she was able to have a horizontal incision, and keep her uterus. Her little boy was 4lb, 11oz and spent 11 days in the NICU. Ashley is incredibly resilient, strong, and so inspiring! Keywords: Black maternal health gap, traumatic C-section, postpartum infection, VBAC story, unmedicated VBAC, placenta accreta, NICU, birth trauma healing, maternal advocacy, birth after cesareanVBAC Certified Doula FinderThe VBAC Link Supportive Provider ListThe Ultimate VBAC Prep Course for ParentsOnline VBAC Doula TrainingSubmit Your VBAC/CBAC StorySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Send a textOn today's episode, we're sitting down with Deb Flashenberg — certified doula, childbirth educator, founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC, and host of the Yoga | Birth | Babies podcast (heeeeey!). We'll chat about how her own postpartum experience, including some physical and emotional challenges after childbirth, shaped the way she teaches and supports others today. We'll talk yoga, perinatal mental health, community, informed consent, pelvic health, and radical self-care! So, without further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with our friend, Deb.Mentioned on today's episode:The Placenta & Umbilical Cord Explained: Functions, Risks & Birth Facts with Dr. Jessica VernonPodcast: Yoga | Birth | Babies; The Daily; The Official Gilded Age Podcast; The RetrievalsWatching: The Great British Baking Show; Ted LassoConnect with Deb: prenatalyogacenter.com; InstagramInterested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Connect by PSI - Download PSI's New App!Apple VersionAndroid Version Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262Free and confidential Hotline for parents, providers & support people in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for p...

In this episode, Kayleigh sits down with Annie to share her powerful story of birth trauma, medical complications, and the long road of postpartum healing. Annie opens up about how quickly plans changed, the fear and confusion that followed, and what it has looked like to process trauma while learning to parent. This conversation is honest, validating, and a reminder that trauma isn't defined by one moment.In this episode, we talk about:

Allison Champ is a mama of three and a VBAC Link Certified VBAC Doula serving families in the Dayton, Ohio area. Her first birth was an induced, epidural vaginal delivery with a premature manual removal of the placenta, which required a uterine scraping procedure. Allison, Lily & Paige chat about that third stage of labor and what is/isn't evidence based. Her second pregnancy began as a planned home birth but changed after a 20-week placenta previa diagnosis. Following multiple significant bleeds, she delivered by cesarean at 34 weeks, where placenta accreta was discovered. Allison walks us through what accreta is and what her doctor did to save her from having a hysterectomy. Her baby spent one week in the NICU and Allison shares how tough it was to not be able to go home to her toddler due to COVID.  For her third pregnancy, Allison planned a home birth (HBAC) with co-care. She had a fast labor, a surprise gender (boy!), and a shoulder dystocia that was smoothly resolved by her team. Her girls were right by her side taking pictures with their Polaroid cameras and cheering their mama on. Allison wraps up her episode by saying how each of her very different births have made her a better doula. She is thankful that the tough moments have helped her savor the sweet ones even more.Keywords: induction, cesarean, NICU, VBAC prep, co-care, placenta accreta, placenta previa, advocacy, third stage management Allison's Doula WebsiteVBAC Certified Doula FinderThe VBAC Link Supportive Provider ListThe Ultimate VBAC Prep Course for ParentsOnline VBAC Doula TrainingSubmit Your VBAC/CBAC StorySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

You birthed your baby, and then you birthed your placenta. So, now what do you do with it? The hospital could whisk it away and discard it as hazardous material, or you could take it home with you... and perhaps eat it. What? It's true and moms all over the world (including some in our studio) are convinced it helped them after childbirth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The placenta is one of the most misunderstood organs in pregnancy, yet it plays a central role in implantation, miscarriage risk, fetal growth, preeclampsia, birth complications, and postpartum recovery.In this episode of Healthy As A Mother, Dr. Morgan delivers a clear, grounded crash course on the placenta: what it is, how it forms, how it functions, and what can go wrong. We unpack common myths, explain real risks without fear, and clarify why the placenta quietly determines so many pregnancy outcomes.This conversation is designed to replace anxiety with understanding and confusion with clarity, so parents can make informed decisions throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.In this episode, we cover:What the placenta actually is and why it's often called the baby's “twin”How implantation and early placental development affect pregnancy outcomesWhy male fertility and sperm health matter more than most people realizePlacental anatomy explained simply (chorion, amnion, Wharton's jelly)Common placental variations and what they really meanSerious placental complications and how they're managedFirst-trimester bleeding and subchorionic hemorrhagePlacental insufficiency, fetal growth restriction, and preeclampsiaThe third stage of labor and birthing the placentaActive vs expectant management and Pitocin useRetained placenta, postpartum hemorrhage, and recoveryWhat to do with the placenta after birth: encapsulation, burial, lotus birth, or disposalEducational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal medical care.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Why the placenta matters more than people think03:00 – Placenta development and implantation09:00 – Male fertility, sperm health, and pregnancy outcomes15:00 – Placental anatomy explained simply18:30 – Cord insertions and placental variants22:00 – Velamentous cord insertion and vasa previa27:00 – Placental positioning and placenta previa32:00 – Placenta accreta and surgical risks37:00 – Subchorionic hemorrhage and first-trimester bleeding42:00 – Placental insufficiency and fetal growth restriction45:00 – Preeclampsia explained48:30 – Placental abruption50:00 – Retained placenta and postpartum hemorrhage53:30 – Birthing the placenta (third stage of labor)56:00 – Pitocin and hospital management59:00 – What to do with the placenta after birth➡️ New episodes every WednesdayFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 10% at FondUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

Birth defects affect one in 33 babies, making them the top cause of infant death A study published in Environmental Research found that real-world PFAS mixtures can disrupt placental functions during the first trimester of pregnancy Other studies have also associated PFAS exposure with preeclampsia, changes in placental DNA, and nervous system defects during pregnancy Sources of PFAS at home include cosmetics, non-stick pans, infant clothing, and certain clothing Reducing PFAS exposure is challenging, but filtering water properly, making smart swaps in the kitchen, and opting for natural fabrics is a good start

Three facts are scientifically undisputed: Serotonin is essential for fetal brain development. SSRIs disrupt the serotonin system. SSRIs freely cross the placenta. So why are pregnant women being told these drugs carry "little or no risk"?In this rare head-to-head debate, Dr. Adam Urato—maternal-fetal medicine specialist and FDA expert panelist—faces off against Dr. Robert Chen, a psychiatry resident willing to do what most of his colleagues won't: step into the arena and defend the establishment position.What unfolds is a striking conversation where both physicians actually agree on more than you'd expect—including that informed consent is failing pregnant women, that the chemical imbalance theory is dead, and that "untreated depression" is a misleading frame designed to sell drugs. The uncomfortable question neither side can fully answer: If SSRIs are correcting depression, why does the research show worse outcomes for women who stay on them?This isn't anti-medication propaganda. It's the conversation your doctor isn't trained to have with you.Listen before you fill that prescription. Visit Center for Integrated Behavioral HealthDr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineDr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / XSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically GenuineConscious Clinician CollectivePLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine)10% off Lovetuner click here

Eating placenta is a postpartum tradition in many cultures around the world. A young woman's first period is celebrated with ritual. Postpartum healing is supported by the community. What time-tested traditions related to all of the above are we overlooking in our modern age? How can we embrace them once again?   Eyla Cuenca is a childbirth educator and doula with over a decade of experience supporting women through the transformational threshold of birth and postpartum. Today, she sheds light on how women were supported traditionally through childbirth and postpartum. She gets specific about how to avoid interventions during labor, how to celebrate our daughters' maturation process, and how to approach a vaginal birth after a cesarean. She brings us back to the body's innate intelligence, our personal sovereignty, and deepest inner knowing.   Visit Eyla's websites: uncoveringbirth.com and eylacuenca.com Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation at westonaprice.org Check out our sponsors: Hearth & Homestead, Optimal Carnivore and Lumiram

In this powerful Listener Series episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh is joined by Andrea, who shares her story of an unexpected pregnancy complicated by severe placenta accreta, a nine-hour delivery surgery, massive hemorrhage, ICU recovery, and a long, complex postpartum healing journey.Andrea walks listeners through receiving a terrifying accreta diagnosis at her anatomy scan, navigating the fear of life-threatening hemorrhage, and making the critical decision to transfer care to a specialized accreta center. Her story highlights the importance of self-advocacy, multidisciplinary care, and listening to your instincts, especially when your life is on the line.This episode also tenderly explores the emotional aftermath of survival: delayed bonding after general anesthesia, prolonged separation from her baby, months of physical complications, depression, and the long road to processing trauma once the body finally stabilizes.In this episode, we discuss:

After an induction at 41+3 weeks turned emergency cesarean with her first and a second cesarean at 42 weeks due to failure to progress, Irene had an unmedicated VBA2C with full placenta previa pregnancy that resolved at 30 weeks!Irene started her VBA2C pregnancy journey at a new practice that was not VBAC supportive and told her to schedule a cesarean at her first 8-week appointment. She switched providers at 20 weeks and owes her successful unmedicated VBA2C to the many different people and routines she incorporated into her pregnancy. Irene shares allll of her prep details with us including prayer, meditation, zoning out to Pink Floyd, and how she created a special labor visualization ritual so that when it was time for the real thing, she was excited, ready, and so at peace. She says, “If providers aren't informing you about all the resources out there that you can utilize to prepare for your VBA2C, they're likely not going to be very supportive during your birth.”Keywords: VBAC, placenta previa, birth stories, maternal health, pregnancy, women's empowerment, childbirth education, supportive care, doula, prenatal preparation The VBAC Link Blog: VBA2C: The Facts and StatisticsThe VBAC Link Blog: 6 Ways to Physically Prep for VBACThe Ultimate VBAC Prep Course for ParentsOnline VBAC Doula TrainingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join us at Wealthy as a Mother Bootcamp happening LIVE 1/19-1/22: https://themillionairemother.com/wealthy-as-a-mother Today's guest is taking us inside one of the most mysterious and powerful organs in the human body...the placenta. Dr. Sophia Johnson is one of the world's leading experts on the placenta-the temporary, intelligent organ that grows life, regulates hormones, and bridges mother and baby in ways science is still catching up to. For over a decade, she conducted research at the Placenta Lab at Jena University Hospital, where she studied placenta remedies through both a scientific and holistic lens. Dr. Sophia also shares insights from her book Placenta Power, including practical preparation protocols, postpartum nourishment recipes, and why every woman deserves access to information that allows her to make empowered choices about her body. This episode is a powerful invitation to reclaim postpartum wisdom, honor the intelligence of the female body, and challenge the systems that have dismissed women's lived experiences for centuries. Tune in to hear: What the placenta actually is and why it's essential to life, healing, and postpartum recovery Why placenta consumption (placentophagy) exists across cultures and why language around it matters How modern medicine has historically overlooked women's postpartum needs What Sophia discovered through laboratory analysis of placenta tissue, including hormones, trace elements, and microorganisms The connection between hormone withdrawal after birth and postpartum mood disorders Why many women report increased energy, improved mood, enhanced milk supply, and reduced bleeding after consuming their placenta The difference between raw, dehydrated, and steamed placenta preparations and how each impacts hormonal content How placenta remedies were historically used in both European and Chinese medicine The spiritual, energetic, and symbolic significance of the placenta as the "tree of life" Why informed consent and bodily sovereignty are central to postpartum care How women can choose what happens to their placenta (from encapsulation to burial to ritual) Connect with Sophia: Learn more about Sophia and her work: https://sophia-johnson.de/ Follow Sophia on Instagram: @dr_sophiajohnson_md Placenta Power      

In this deeply moving Listener Series episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh is joined by Kailee, who shares her story of infertility, recurrent placenta previa, NICU stays, medical trauma, and ultimately surviving placenta accreta with a life-saving hysterectomy.Kailee walks us through two high-risk pregnancies marked by hemorrhage, emergency cesareans, prolonged antepartum hospitalizations, NICU stays, and profound grief, alongside moments of advocacy, empowerment, and healing. Her story highlights how trauma can live alongside gratitude, and how reclaiming your voice can be life-saving.This episode is especially meaningful for NICU parents, those navigating placenta complications, birth trauma survivors, and anyone grieving the birth experience, or future, that was taken from them.In this episode, we discuss:

This week, Emilee is joined by Raquel, who shares her extraordinary first pregnancy and sovereign birth at the age of 39.Raquel speaks candidly about the profound transitions she navigated during this time. The death of her mother, leaving her job, moving homes, and entering into the work of congruency, boundaries, and privacy. Choosing a wild pregnancy, she hired a Radical Birth Keeper graduate to hold space as she walked this sacred path.She opens up about the challenges she faced postpartum with nursing and her child's tongue tie, reflecting on what she might do differently now. And she speaks with clarity about her sense of completion after one child, naming that she does not desire more.This conversation carries the archetype of the death of the maiden, a story of initiation, sovereignty, and the power of claiming motherhood on one's own terms.Donate to the podcast here. If you want to connect with Raquel, follow her on Instagram here and you can find her website here.Find more from Emilee on Instagram, YouTube and the Free Birth Society website.Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.

Curious about where your placenta is? Wondering what the deal is with different placenta positions? You are in the right place! I don't know about you, but the placenta fascinates me! Just think about everything it does. Not only does it provide oxygen and nutrients to help your baby grow, but it also eliminates waste.  For all intents and purposes, it is your growing baby's lifeline.   Listen in to learn ALL ABOUT this incredible organ.

Send us a textWelcome to the November Q&A! Today, we start with a topic that always stirs strong feelings—birth partners. From the gestures that truly helped to the ones that fell short, we chat about your experiences of your partner's support, presence, connection or not.Next, we respond to an emotional call for help from a sleep-deprived and emotionally exhausted mother whose husband threatens to call the cops on her for how she handled an overwhelming moment with her toddler. Today's episode includes a special guest appearance from Nancy Wainer, world-renowned midwife and the woman who coined the term VBAC. Nancy answers a listener's question about an anterior placenta in a planned VBAC and explains what her decades of experience tell us about how placentas behave in utero. We also discuss endometrial polyps and whether a biopsy could affect future fertility, how to handle conversations about home birth within a hospital work environment, and how to choose a midwife when you have numerous options and like them all. In Quickies, we cover making baby-wearing more comfortable, the myth that labor “starts” at one centimeter, chiropractic versus pelvic floor PT in pregnancy, relieving newborn gas, timing big changes during teething, postpartum nutrition, and even whether to skip airport scanners while pregnant. We end with each of us pondering which baby names we'd choose today and our favorite ways to spend a slow morning at home.VBAC: How to Plan for Success#257 | Labor & Delivery Nurses' Roundtable: How Their Hands are Tied to Doctors' Orders#273 | Special Q&A Featuring Nancy Wainer on VBAC and More********** Needed

Nine days before Rachel was to give birth to her first child, her beloved birth keeper, Candace, was tragically killed in a car accident. Grief-stricken, panicked, and suddenly faced with new decisions, Rachel chose to freebirth.What unfolded was the gentle, funny, and heartwarming story of a woman moving through her day with ease, allowing her birth to remain simple, quiet, and her own.*This episode is both a celebration of Rachel's first birth and a tribute to Candace Smith, a Radical Birth Keeper graduate and cherished member of our community whose memory continues to weave joy and service into all who knew her. Rest in power, beloved Candace—you are profoundly missed. ❤️✨Black Friday Deals - For just a few special days, our most beloved offerings become available at a rare, generous discount. Next week, you'll have the chance to get The Complete Guide to Freebirth, The Lighthouse & The Midwife Within with Sister MorningStar at 40% off for THREE DAYS ONLY. ✨Donate to the podcast here.If you want to connect with Rachel, follow her on Instagram at here. Find more from Emilee on Instagram, YouTube and the Free Birth Society website.Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.