Podcasts about unassisted birth

Today's episode explores infertility, childbirth trauma, and empowerment, featuring Dr. Elizabeth Wade, who shares her transformative birth experiences—a traumatic first birth followed by a calm, solo home birth. The discussion covers various topics including: overcoming infertility, trusting intuition, the global fertility decline, the impact of birth control, gut health's crucial role in fertility, and the importance of preconception education. Dr. Wade details her solo home birth, contrasting it with her first experience, emphasizing the importance of feeling safe and connected to one's body during labor. #pregnancy #fertility #womenshealth Dr. Elizabeth Wade IG: @dr.elizabethwade === Thank You To Our Sponsor! Jaspr Go to jaspr.co/DRG and use code DRG for $300 off for a limited time. === Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Fertility, Birth, & Lessons 03:00 - Home Birth Experiences 12:25 - Unassisted Birth & Power 18:33 - Comparing Births & Development 24:10 - Home vs. Hospital Birth 32:30 - Declining Fertility Rates 41:44 - Womb Wellness & Pelvic Care 56:52 - Trauma & Fertility 1:00:27 - Healthy Periods & Hormones 1:12:43 - Optimizing Fertility Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Sign up for our newsletter! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/

I am finally back, sharing my most recent birth, 6 months postpartum! I actually recorded this months ago but didn't have it in me to edit & share until now. I hope you all enjoy hearing my reflections as I vulnerably share about healing from birth trauma and finding my power to birth at home with just me and my husband. Let's connect: https://beacons.ai/tiffanyholmesIG: @tiffanychristinah

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

Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have Emma.Emma is a mama of three from Michigan, USA.She is a doula who used her three births to educate herself and spur a love for feminine energy, birth, and helping other women. From a ‘failed' home birth, to a doula-protected, unmedicated hospital birth, to an unassisted birth with just her and her husband, Emma's greatest teachers in life have been birth and her children.And today she shares about all of her three births.Curious about Emma? Find her on instagram as @fairylightsdoulaWant to work with Anna or join The Sacred Birth Worker Mentorship?Find Anna's Website, about her Mentorship & How to Work with Her, as well as all Links & Resources she mentions in the episode here:www.sacredbirthinternational.com/links-podcast

Podcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Your Baby, Your Way: Medical Freedom, Unassisted Birth, and More with Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D.Episode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she sits down with Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D., award-winning science journalist, author, and advocate for medical freedom and safe vaccination practices. In this episode, Jennifer shares her experiences as a mother of four, navigating hospital, midwife-assisted, and unassisted births, and discusses the importance of parental intuition, making informed decisions, and creating a vaccine-friendly birth plan.Jennifer's work as a writer and educator has taken her across the globe, championing the rights of women, children, and families while shedding light on the hard truths about for-profit medicine. Together, they dive into topics like wild pregnancy, advanced maternal age, Stokholm syndrome in medicine, and midwife interventions, offering listeners tools and insights to reclaim autonomy in pregnancy and parenting.Key Topics Discussed: 1. Your Baby, Your Way • The inspiration behind Jennifer's book and how it empowers parents to take charge of their pregnancy, birth, and parenting decisions. 2. Navigating Birth Choices • Jennifer's personal experiences with hospital birth, midwife-assisted birth, and her powerful journey to an unassisted birth. 3. Medical Freedom and Safe Vaccination • Insights into the importance of informed decision-making and advocating for personal medical choices for your family. 4. Parenting Intuition and Fear • How to trust your instincts during pregnancy and overcome fear-based decision-making. 5. Wild Pregnancy and Unassisted Birth • Exploring the concept of wild pregnancy and taking radical responsibility for your birth experience. 6. Advanced Maternal Age and Birth Planning • How to navigate societal pressures and medical interventions as an older parent. 7. Sitting on Hands and Minimal Interventions • Jennifer's thoughts on when intervention is necessary and when less is more. 8. Hard Truths About For-Profit Medicine • An honest look at how the medical industry impacts women's health and autonomy.About Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D.:Jennifer Margulis is an award-winning science journalist, author, and advocate for medical freedom and safe vaccination practices. She is the author of the book Your Baby, Your Way: Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Parenting Decisions for a Happier, Healthier Family. A mother of four, Jennifer has firsthand experience with various birth settings, including hospital, midwife-assisted, and unassisted birth.Jennifer's international work includes: • Advocating for child survival campaigns in Niger, West Africa. • Championing the rights of child slaves on live television in Paris. • Teaching non-traditional students in Atlanta. • Promoting medical freedom and education in Copenhagen.Her work empowers parents to trust their instincts, make informed decisions, and embrace autonomy in pregnancy and parenting.Connect with Jennifer Margulis: • Website: www.JenniferMargulis.net • Substack: Jennifer Margulis on Substack • Facebook: Personal | Your Baby, Your Way Book • X: @JenniferMarguli • LinkedIn: Jennifer Margulis on LinkedInListen to the Episode: • Podcast Link: Spotify • Instagram: @sophiabirth, @bayareahomebirth, @bornwildmidwifery • Facebook: Podcast LinkFinal Thoughts:Jennifer Margulis's work is a call to action for parents to reclaim their autonomy, challenge societal norms, and trust their instincts. Her experience and advocacy bring fresh, empowering perspectives to the topics of pregnancy, birth, and parenting.Stay Wild

Send us a textIn this week's episode, I am chatting with Leonie Rainbird Savin who is sharing her experience of wild pregnancy with her 4th child.She describes how different this pregnancy was in comparison to the other 3, and how as it progressed, she began to feel instinctively that she may end up needing medical intervention regarding the birth. In the end, Leonie became unwell and went into hospital to seek care and discovered that she was carrying two babies. This is a fascinating story of surrender with Leonie accepting a C-section after 3 homebirths - and what that was like for her and her husband Dhi. You can follow Leonie on Instagram @birthwise.withleonieListen to her Podcast - Normal Boring Freebirth on all platforms If you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://bmc.link/sallyannberesfordIf you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/LabourofloveThe Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9dfPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmOPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'- Colour version https://amzn.to/3GknbPFYou can find all my classes and courses on my website - www.sallyannberesford.co.uk Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner Book a 1-2-1 session with Sallyann - https://linktr.ee/SallyannBeresford Please remember that the information shared with you in this episode is solely based on my own personal experiences as a doula and the private opinions of my guests, based on their own experiences. Any recommendations made may not be suitable for ...

Doula and perinatal dance instructor Kemeera Nimahat has given birth four times and is the self-proclaimed queen of ignoring early labor. She shares with Adriana how tuning into her intuition has been pivotal in deciding where and with whom to give birth (she switched from homebirth to hospital for her first) and the deep work she did in preparation for her most recent birth, which was surprisingly fast, and pain-free. NEEDED - Get 20% off at ThisIsNeeded.com with code BIRTHFULHONEYLOVE - Get 20% off at HoneyLove.com/Birthful AQUATRU - Get 20% off at AquaTru.com with code BIRTHFULARTIFACT UPRISING - Get up to 20% off at ArtifactUprising.com with code BIRTHFUL through December 31.IXL LEARNING - Get 20% off a membership at ixl.com/TODAYGet the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links on its show notes page.  If you liked this episode, listen to our episode on Is Homebirth for You? and our interview on Big Babies and Shoulder Dystocia. You can connect with Kemeera on Instagram @MammaJammaDance. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast on Instagram or email us at podcast@Birthful.com. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana's Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course at BirthfulCourses.com.Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Check out FamilyAlbum: family-album.com* For 20% off your membership, go to www.ixl.com/TODAYSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this birth story episode, Kelly and Tiffany recount the incredible birth of a planned homebirth following an unplanned unassisted birth. They discuss their own personal experiences in this birth, the profound moments shared with the family, and the unique dynamics of the birth process. You are sure to love this sweet birth story!00:00 Introduction and Summer Reflections02:43 Listener Review04:41 We Heart Nutrition Highlight12:54 The Birth Story Begins13:25 The Birth Moment and Father's Role18:01 Post-Birth Reflections42:25 Final Thoughts and AnnouncementsLinks to all the extra good stuff:We Heart Nutrition- code BEAUTIFULONE for 20% off: HEREChildbirth Education Wait List: HEREJoin our email community: HERESubmit your answer-on-the-show questions: HERE

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and founder of Innate Fertility, Chloe and Keshia, from the Road to Wisdom podcast as they discuss their fertility and birthing journeys..In this episode, you'll learn about:How Chloe & Keshia birthed The Road to Wisdom podcastHow they're both preparing to each go from 4 kids to baby number 5How Chloe & Keshia are each preparing for their own birthsChloe's fertility journey and experience with the hormonal birth control pillKeshia's fertility journey and experience with trying to conceiveChloe's birth experiences, from good midwives to bad midwivesKeshia's birth experiences, from giving birth in a conventional hospital setting to freebirthingHow to choose the right birth setting for yourselfHow to create trust in yourself regardless of where you birthThe importance of re-evaluating the relationships in your life during pregnancy and howAnd so much more!Episode Links:Chloe's IG: @chloepaceyKeshia IG: @Keshia_tognazzini The Road to Wisdom Podcast IG: @theroadtowisdom.podcastThe Road to Wisdom Podcast available on all podcast platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-road-to-wisdom-podcast/id1688912558The Road to Wisdom Podcast episode featuring Loren: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-circle-nourishment-loren-sofias-path-from-conception/id1688912558?i=1000631517751The Road to Wisdom Podcast Website: www.theroadtowisdompodcast.comThe Road to Wisdom Podcast Youtube: @TheRoadToWisdomPodcast/videosMore Resources

Enter to win the 100k giveaway! Closes 6/8 at 11:59PM CST! Leave a review- scroll down to where in purple it says “leave a review.” Rate and review SCREENSHOT BEFORE you click send. Post the screenshot in the Peaceful Homebirth group on Facebook- facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Bonus points screenshot you sharing your favorite episode on social media to the group!   The choices we make as mothers can have a profound generational impact! Ruthe is the daughter of Tera who was on the show last week sharing her 9 homebirth stories! Ruthe saw the example of her mother and chose to do an unassisted birth with her first baby. She explains how an unexpected diagnosis during pregnancy could have really thrown her plans off and then goes into the story of birthing her baby. This story reminds me that birth is just birth… birth happens and it can be the most normal thing in the world if we allow it to. I know you're going to love this story!   Join the Homebirth Hub Waitlist- bit.ly/PHHwaitlst   Get 10% off Araza Beauty Products using code "empowered birth"   Get 10% off 8sheep Organic Products using code "ALY32903"   Join the Peaceful Homebirth Group- Facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth   Get your free Homebirth Essentials Checklist- https://birth-bliss-beyond.ck.page/a775623bb3

In this episode, we delve into the topic of unplanned free births, also known as unassisted births, and why it's crucial to prepare for them, even if you're planning a birth with a midwife. This episode aims to empower listeners with knowledge and confidence, ensuring they can handle any birth scenario calmly and effectively. If you have further questions or need more resources, reach out via Instagram for additional support. Enjoy this podcast episode! Ashley x I'm thrilled to run a live round of my 8-week home birth group program. We will work intimately in a small group to discuss free birth and home birth, addressing fears and focusing on mindset, how birth works, and how your body works through the process. You'll build more confidence, trust, and belief in yourself, so by the end, you'll know exactly what your plan is, who your birth team is, and how to feel calm and confident. This program is currently available at half the price, with an early bird special at $147 AUD. If you're in the US, that's roughly $97 USD. If you're interested, check out my Instagram and slide into my DMs to reserve a spot. One lady has already snapped up one of the early bird spots, so don't miss out. More from Ashley: ⁠⁠The VBAC Village⁠⁠ Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleywinning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here ⁠⁠⁠

How does the experience of one birth influence the plans for births that follow? Today we chat with Emilee Petrill, and we pack a lot into a sub-hour conversation. Emilee has experienced a hospital birth with her first son Corbyn, a birthing center for her son Penn and finally a home birth for her son Moxy. She walks us through the processes and decisions around each of those experiences.  Then we get into the details of her home birth, and why she's thinking about a free/unassisted birth for a future baby.  Bonus topics in this conversation include Emilee's experience with consuming her placenta and why she's a big advocate for it, the 10,000+ oz of breast milk she has donated and how the Doing It At Home podcast and community has impacted her body image and sex life! Links From The Episode: Business of Being Born: http://www.thebusinessofbeingborn.com/ Ina May's Guide to Childbirth: https://inamay.com/books/ Hypnobabies: https://www.hypnobabies.com/ Hypnobirthing: https://us.hypnobirthing.com/ Offers From Our Awesome Partners: Needed: https://bit.ly/2DuMBxP - use code DIAH to get 20% off your order Splash Blanket: https://bit.ly/3JPe1g0 - use code DIAH for 10% off your order Esembly: https://bit.ly/3eanCSz - use code DIH20 to get 20% off your order More From Doing It At Home: Send us your birth story: https://bit.ly/3jOjCKl Doing It At Home book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJcPmU DIAH Website: https://www.diahpodcast.com/ DIAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doingitathome/ DIAH YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pzuzQC DIAH Merch: www.diahpodcast.com/merch Give Back to DIAH: https://bit.ly/3qgm4r9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess is a Mama of three, Doula, Placenta Encapsulator, and Lactation Counselor! During our chat she shares about all three of her birth stories, how she got into the homebirth world, and why for her most recent birth she ultimitely decided to go with midwifery care after experiencing both a hospital birth and an unassisted homebirth with her previous births. Follow Jess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewomanmidwifery/ Visit her shop: https://wisewomanco.myshopify.com/ Follow Esmeralda on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/birthsathome/⁠ My website: ⁠https://birthsathome.com/⁠ Save your seat in my live workshop: ⁠https://birthsathome.com/products/the-path-to-your-empowered-homebirth⁠ More links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/birthsathome⁠

Was it a Free Birth, Sovereign Birth, or Unassisted Birth...? How do you identify the birth you are planning or had? Who is defining these concepts and terminology? Do these terms have owners or authorities presiding over them? Join Brooke and Lauren as they discuss the current hot topic of defining birth terms. Prayerfully, this can be a jumping-off point to help us all come to a place of unity and mutual respect for one another as each shares her own story of the transformative experience that was her birth, whatever that might look like. Listen with an open mind and a gentle curiosity. Be sure to get the accompanying freebie Brooke made for you! This 11-page workbook aims to help you get free from dogmatic subscription to these terms and labels and to get in touch with what matters to you in your birth plans! From Lauren: ⁠Instagram⁠ Midwifery consults: Email  lauren.rootedineden@gmail.com From Brooke: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Trust 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 inbox --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holy-wild-birth/support

Today we chat to Sara about her two birth experiences which took place during COVID.Sara experienced the cascade of interventions in the hospital system with her first birth and went on to have an incredible precipitous labour at home with her second baby.  Sara also talks to us about the issues with living in a more rural/country location and how that had an impact on where she was able to give birth and changing care providers at 32 weeks in her second pregnancy. Sara's second baby was diagnosed with PHPV- an eye condition that was diagnosed with after the 6 week check-up. Links:Core and Floor Restore Support the show@homebirthstoriesaustralia 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.

Join as Jessy shares her story of choosing home birth to birth her breech baby as well as her insightful wisdom - both from both her perspective as a mother and as a trained and licensed midwife. She has been in birth work since 2016, first as a doula and then as a midwife. She strongly believes that babies are born how they are conceived: in peace, safety, and comfort. Jessy loves using natural medicine to help heal the body and aid throughout pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. She has two beautiful girls and spends her free days outside on the mountainside of Utah or reading a good book. Check her out on Instagram  @two_heartbeats_midwifery www.twoheartbeatsmidwifery.comIf you would like to feel more confident in your knowledge of delivering a breech baby at home connect here at Breech Without Borders https://www.breechwithoutborders.org/Support the show

Today we chat to our host Aimee about her two births.  Aimee gives us a brief overview of her first birth which took place in the hospital where she experienced the cascade of interventions.  Aimee became more informed leading up to her second pregnancy and birth. Her photography business took her into the world of birth where she saw her first physiological home birth. From that point on, Aimee decided that a home birth was for her. Be sure to hit subscribe so our podcast downloads straight to your inbox!Instagram: https://instagram.com/lifelaidbarephotos?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==Birth Photographer: https://www.emmjade.com/Perfect potion - new bloom pregnancy oil - https://natonic.com.au/en/perfect-potion-new-bloom-pregnancy-body-oil-100ml?srsltid=AfmBOoq36LjnjyScKpxqFl3qMkzgH6Z6CuVTRtViIz494WNaUic8jIw0IgESupport the show@homebirthstoriesaustralia 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.

Today we chat with Jess about her two homebirths and what birthing outside the hospital system can do. Jess, being a midwife and hypnobirthing practitioner herself, knew when she fell pregnant that she didn't want to birth in a hospital and this decision led her on a journey of total surrender and empowerment. Be sure to hit subscribe so our podcast downloads straight into your inbox! Links: https://www.mothermoonhypnobirthing.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothermoon_hypnobirthing/Birth Photographer: https://www.olivejuicelifestylephotography.com/Support the show@homebirthstoriesaustralia 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.

The birth of my daughter shifted my entire timeline in this life. In honour of her first birthday, on the 21st, I wanted to share her incredible journey to Earth with all of you. She was born at home, on my own, with no one else present, and it was absolutely perfect...and planned to be this way! Her birth story is one of MANY from empowered women around the world included in my new book Women of the Wild. Our beautiful tribe of wise women have shared pieces of their hearts and souls through this project and I am honoured to have connected with each of them. You can find Women of the Wild for purchase HERESupport the show

Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have Tayla. Tayla is mama of one from Victoria, Australia. She is a diesel mechanic turned pilates instructor. In today's episode she shares about her decision of having an unassisted birth due to living in an area that didn't have home birth as an option through the regional hospital and also no independent home birth midwives. She sought out a doula and educated herself enough to make the decision to birth with just her partner and her chosen support team at home. At 41+3 weeks she went into labour and had her baby in the water just like she always wanted. Curious about Tayla? Find her on instagram as @tayla_kayy Find All Links & Resources here: www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com/links

Alia Wright is a doula who attends FreeBirth/Unassisted Births. Alia talks with me about why women may choose to deliver without a midwife or OBGYN present, and why people view free birth as dangerous. Alia is a wife, mom of 3(one special needs), homemaker, and birth worker. She is multi-passionate but overall loves supporting women in all facets of life in a very holistic and intuitive way. Resources from Episode: The Scientification of Love Homebirth on your own Terms Birth in the Squatting Position Violent suicide and obstetric complications Alia's Instagram Access your FREE Guide on mastering 5 Techniques to Conquer the Fear of Birth. As a bonus, discover a collection of mindfulness tools curated to quell anxiety and fear during pregnancy and childbirth. ⁠Grab Your Guide⁠. Live long, loud, and in prosperity-dear members of the "RebelBirth Crew."  Until we cross paths again, thrive unapologetically! ⁠Instagram⁠  ⁠Website⁠  ⁠Submit a Topic⁠  ⁠Be My Guest⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthrebel/support

#LegallyClueless Ep203 Join the Legally Clueless Africa community here: www.legallycluelessafrica.com/ Legally Clueless on Instagram: www.instagram.com/legallycluelessafrica/ Legally Clueless on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@legallycluelessafrica Subscribe to the Legally Clueless YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/c/LegallyCluelessYoutube Want to share your story on Legally Clueless? Fill out this form: forms.gle/kMn7Wae5N563JFGQ8 Check out the "Shea Butter On Melanin" playlist here: open.spotify.com/playlist/3kZ1aDj…s4RGKteZbTbc2qMw The song of the week is Still Waiting by Laura Mvula: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo7xA-5PHhI On #100AfricanStories Nasieku shares her story of 2 hospital births and one unassisted home birth.

Hello and happy Monday everyone! Today I am grateful to share with you all Sandy's story. Sandy lives with a Genetic Condition EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa) that causes delicate skin, blistering and wounds. In today's episode we discuss the mental load of knowing your baby carries the same gene, Sandy's unassisted birth, retained placenta, PPH, how the importance of taking  care of yourself when you are having a bad health day ( go and get a haircut, make yourself feel cute etc etc) Sandy is a ray of sunshine and a joy to listen to and I know you will all enjoy. PS there are some technical issues early on in this podcast, I am blaming mercury being in retrograde at time of recording, and also the fact that I am not great with technology at the best of times! However I think it just adds to the beauty of the episode. PPS if you want to support the show hit FOLLOW on your Apple or Spotify platforms x

Is birth something to be managed? No. Birth is intelligent divine design come to life.  Today's episode encompasses this idea. We welcome back Katie McCormick to the podcast for the 3rd time, talking about her 3rd home birth - an unassisted home birth. Katie walks us through her wild pregnancy and the intentions she set for her birthing space. Plus how her husband Ryan was involved and how she had her other 2 children present at the birth. Things we talk about in this episode: Unassisted/free birth Wild pregnancy Connecting with your partner Having children present at your birth Birth affirmations Postpartum lessons Links From The Episode: Katie's first DIAH story: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doing-it-at-home/id1153134918?i=1000390555396 Katie's second DIAH story: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doing-it-at-home/id1153134918?i=1000394561583 Katie's website: www.bloomlikeamother.com 20% off Katie's course “Elevate Your Homebirth” with code DIAHBLOOM: www.bloomlikeamother.com/homebirth-course  Katie's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomlikeamother_/ Devi Prayer Katie mentioned: https://youtu.be/BUlcMJjboEo   Offers From Our Awesome Partners: Needed: https://bit.ly/2DuMBxP - use code DIAH to get 20% off your order C & The Moon Malibu Made Glow Oil with code DIAH15 for 15% off your order: https://bit.ly/3KWeGL1 Expectful - use the code DIAH25OFF for 25% off an annual membership: https://expectful.com/   More From Doing It At Home: The Home Birth Hub: www.diahpodcast.com/hub Doing It At Home book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJcPmU DIAH Website and sign up for our newsletter: https://www.diahpodcast.com/ DIAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doingitathome/ DIAH YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pzuzQC DIAH Merch: https://bit.ly/3qhwgAe  Give Back to DIAH: https://bit.ly/3qgm4r9

What does it look like to follow your instinct when it comes to birth? Today we're chatting with Lindsay Robinson about the details of her second and third home births. Lindsay joined us back in 2018 to share her first home birth story. Now we're talking about her desire to have a freebirth for her second, but she really loved her midwives and was still open to having them there for the birth. Spoiler alert: the midwife arrived after the birth! And then details from her third birth, where her midwife was present.  There are a lot of great details and themes throughout this conversation. To name just a few: Insomnia and depression during pregnancy Birth pool setup (aka shenanigans) Fetal ejection reflex Postpartum bleeding Ultrasound visits Prodromal labor Laboring on the toilet Meconium in waters when they break Nuchal cord Links: Episode 162 with Lindsay: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doing-it-at-home/id1153134918?i=1000416056522 Lindsay's Facebook: www.facebook.com/willowwilderphotography Lindsay's Instagram: www.instagram.com/willow.wilder.photography Offers From Our Awesome Partners: Needed: https://bit.ly/2DuMBxP - use code DIAH to get 20% off your order C & The Moon Malibu Made Glow Oil with code DIAH15 for 15% off your order: https://bit.ly/3KWeGL1 Expectful - use the code DIAH25OFF for 25% off an annual membership: https://expectful.com/   More From Doing It At Home: The Home Birth Hub: www.diahpodcast.com/hub Doing It At Home book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJcPmU DIAH Website: https://www.diahpodcast.com/ DIAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doingitathome/ DIAH YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pzuzQC DIAH Merch: https://bit.ly/3qhwgAe  Give Back to DIAH: https://bit.ly/3qgm4r9

McKenna shares 2 beautiful birth stories. Claire was an unassisted birth which was lovely. Sadly she died in an accident at 11 months old. McKenna discovered she was pregnant a month after Claire died and after a pregnancy filled with grief, she had a healing birth of Eden, exactly a year after Claire's death. Listen to this beautiful and tender story, have kleenexes ready. Segments [00:01:27] Introducing McKenna [00:02:42] Finding the Podcast [00:03:33] Shifting from traditional care to midwifery [00:06:25] Traveling in a RV while pregnant with her 3rd baby [00:08:04] Impressed to birth Unassisted [00:10:50] Questioning my Impression [00:11:09] A Midwifes Comment Was Just What I Needed [00:12:34] Claire's Unassisted Birth [00:14:37] The Loss of Claire at 11 months, Grief and Healing [00:15:37] Birth Experience was a preparation for understanding intuition and trusting myself. [00:17:00] Found out she was Pregnant one month later [00:17:56] A Questioning and Refining Time [00:20:47] Eden's Birth [00:23:47] Eden adjusting to life in her body [00:25:00] So important to hear this story Helpful Links Find McKenna Here Instagram @mothersofedennft Twitter Mothersofeden www.mothersofeden.com This weeks episode transcripts and/or show notes - http://thegiftofgivinglife.com/mckenna-2-births www.thegiftofgivinglife.com Get your copy on Amazon Follow us on Instagram @giftofgivinglife

Come and listen today as Michelle shares her story of miscarriage to finding the Supernatural Childbirth Mamas book. It propelled her into believing for a healthy full term pregnancy, and then a fast water birth that was pain-free! Next Michelle‘s shares her second child birth story and how the Lord spoke to her through her intuition to know that she did not need to get into the car because it would be so fast! This is a great testimony and we can't wait to share with you! Find us on Facebook “ supernatural Childbirth Mamas” in groups. Find us on Instagram, “Supernatural Childbirth Mamas”

Unassisted or Free or Wild birth is legal in all 50 states & the large majority of places in the world, but is not a common choice for many reasons. In this episode, Nicole Dimitrasz, owner of St. Louis Postpartum, birth & postpartum doula, and placenta processor, talks about unassisted birth and shares one of her birth stories.This is often a controversial topic, but it's worth learning about!This episode is not meant to encourage (or discourage) you to choose unassisted birth. Birth in general is a very personal choice & everyone will chooses something different that is right for them. However, being fully educated on your options is the best place to start when deciding what is right for you and your baby.GREAT PRODUCTS FOR BIRTH, buy on Amazon:*Battery Powered Candles*Breastfeeding Sports Bra (Great for labor, too!)*Maternity/Labor Robe (you can even use this for a hospital birth!)*Claw Clips for Hair*Fetal Heartrate Monitor (doppler)*Pink Muslin Receiving BlanketsBuy Me a Coffee- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:Contact Nicole DimitraszH.E.R.B.A.L. Free/Unassisted Birth CourseNOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my YouTube Channel 

Today HeHe is chatting with Dr. Sarah Leahy, of Birth Uprising.  Sarah is sharing the story of her unassisted birth at home. You DO NOT want to miss this one!  Sarah is the founder of Birth Uprising.  Birth Uprising provides both inspirational birth art & re-education, helping you to take back control of your pregnancy and birth. Follow along:  www.birthuprising.com www.instagram.com/birthuprising

What do you do when your care providers drop you and tell you to change your birth plan, at 35 weeks? This is the exact circumstance that Adina Rivers found herself in during her second pregnancy.  Originally planning for a home birth with a midwife, Adina was now facing not only her midwife releasing her from her care, but no other midwife in her area in Bali would take her. Virtually everyone was telling her that she had to have a hospital birth.  “F*** that,” was her basic response. She told her partner Oliver, “we're going to do it at home.” Adina walks us through her journey into birth, going back 10 years ago to the birth of her son, to how she makes her choices from her intuition and feeling. Adina's story is one that emphasizes the opportunity we have to TRUST our bodies and birth. And how sometimes challenges and unforeseen circumstances are exactly the catalysts we need to get out of the way and let divine plans unfold.  Things we talk about in this episode: birth center birth in Berlin, Germany, free/unassisted birth in Bali, being dropped by care providers, trusting in your body, how birth and nature are connected, trusting intuition  Links: Adina's Website: https://adinarivers.com/ Adina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adinariversofficial/ Doing It At Home book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJcPmU DIAH website: https://www.diahpodcast.com/ Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3jKtIYv DIAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doingitathome/ DIAH YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pzuzQC DIAH Store: https://yoursuccessfulhomebirth.com/ DIAH Merch: https://bit.ly/3qhwgAe  Give Back to DIAH: https://bit.ly/3qgm4r9

Join us today as Jodi shares her incredible testimony of a pain-free super natural childbirth. It was also an unassisted birth. I know you're going to love today's podcast!

Listen and explore:Birth as a rite of passage and a vehicle for transformationHow birth makes or breaks usWhy a woman-centered birth affects everythingThe unexamined risks of birthing in captivityWhat happens at a hospital birthThe problem with licensed midwiferyWhy a natural birth is not possible outside of your homeThe ways we teach woman not to trust their instincts from an early ageWhat kind of elder do you want to be?Mentioned on this episode:The Free Birth Society PodcastRadical Birth Keeper SchoolThe Complete Guide to Free BirthFree Birth Society on InstagramFreebirthsociety.comConnect with us:Website: www.thefarout.lifeEmail us at info@thefarout.lifeAlasdair @ www.alasdairplambeck.comSupport this podcast:Discount link to purchase organic, raw ceremonial-grade cacao locally sourced in Guatemala (a portion of proceeds support this podcast)Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/thefaroutcoupleMake one-time donation with PayPal (our account is aplambeck22@gmail.com)Leave a review on iTunes!Share this episode with a friend! :DCredits:Intro music: "Complicate ya" by Otis McDonaldOutro music: "Running with wise fools" written & performed by Krackatoa (www.krackatoa.com)

What do you do when your care providers drop you and tell you to change your birth plan, at 35 weeks? This is the exact circumstance that Adina Rivers found herself in during her second pregnancy. Originally planning for a home birth with a midwife, Adina was now facing not only her midwife releasing her from her care, but no other midwife in her area in Bali would take her. Virtually everyone was telling her that she had to have a hospital birth.  “F*** that,” was her basic response. She told her partner Oliver, “we're going to do it at home.” Adina walks us through her journey into birth, going back 10 years ago to the birth of her son, to how she makes her choices from her intuition and feeling. Adina's story is one that emphasizes the opportunity we have to TRUST our bodies and birth. And how sometimes challenges and unforeseen circumstances are exactly the catalysts we need to get out of the way and let divine plans unfold.  Things we talk about in this episode: birth center birth in Berlin, Germany, free/unassisted birth in Bali, being dropped by care providers, trusting in your body, how birth and nature are connected, trusting intuition  Links: Adina's Website: https://adinarivers.com/ Adina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adinariversofficial/ Our website: https://www.diahpodcast.com/ Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3jKtIYv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diahpodcast/ DIAH Store: https://yoursuccessfulhomebirth.com/ DIAH Merch: ttps://bit.ly/3qhwgAe Donate to DIAH: https://bit.ly/3qgm4r9

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In this episode I announce my pregnancy! I talk about my choice to birth unassisted and I offer some statistics and insight to the medical birthing system. I want to just say this topic is HUGE. This episode is quick overview of what unassisted birth means, what my current birth plan looks like this far, my reasons for choosing this way to birth and some statistics and insights into the medical birthing system in the US in the last 120 years. Most of these statistics I received from the documentary "The Business of Being Born." you can find all of the sources for these online. This was something I wanted to include for some insight, however, my reason for choosing unassisted birth has little to do with any statistic and more to do with my innate trust in my body, my ancestry, my intuition, and my baby. Natural Birth, Pregnancy, and labor may be one of the highest initiations as a woman in their lifetime, that is, if they choose the path of motherhood. I will continue to discuss, educate and empower woman in their choice to birth however they choose. And frankly, be damned, if the medical system has any say over this. We as women are taking back birth, and it is so beautiful to witness! Link to Episode 13 Radical Birthkeeper with Leticia Leyva: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ancient-healing-modern-world/id1530632295?i=1000499960848 Enjoy the episode! Intro: Medicina Mix- Roots of the Earth Outro: Medicina Mix-Roots of the Earth LEAVE A COMMENT ON APPLE PODCASTS and/or tag me in your IG story, to receive 20% off an Ayurvedic Consultation or Distance Reiki Sound Healing Session. Follow me at: Website: www.ancientmedicinalsveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wild.mama.love/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casey.buccino/ The Ancient Healing Modern World Podcast is not meant to treat, cure, or prevent disease. It is for educational purposes only. Please consult with your doctor before trying any herb, special diet, or yoga exercise. This podcast may contain information or content relating to various health conditions and lifestyle practices. Such information is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for health advice from a licensed healthcare professional. The owner of the podcast and show guests always ask that you consult the care of a licensed professional before beginning any diet or alternative healing medicine.

A postpartum, bedside retelling of Alisha's recent birth of her third baby, a boy named Justus. Alisha was Margo's first midwifery apprentice, who in 2020 transitioned into serving her community as a midwife. This birth was her "final project" they joke, and what a birth it was! Listen in to hear the story of how

In this episode, we talk with Elizabeth Davis, midwife, reproductive health care specialist, educator, and consultant. She is also the author of Heart & Hands: A Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy & Birth (https://elizabethdavis.com/books/). She tells us about her first experiences with birth, including her being present at an unassisted birth, as well as her traumatic experience with her first birth when she went into labor a month early. Because of the premature labor, she reluctantly birthed in a hospital, where she received a lateral episiotomy. She then tells about her second, home birth, whose success and beauty gave her a transformation of her previous experience. Her worries about tearing over her episiotomy scar shifted her focus deeply on her vagina, and as a result her delivery gave her a crescendo of sensation and emotion that she considered an orgasmic birth. Later, she met Debra Pascali-Bonaro who introduced her to the term “orgasmic birth,” and influenced her to write Heart & Hands, which focuses primarily on the physiology of birth. Elizabeth then shares that “orgasmic” in “orgasmic birth” refers to any experience that is ecstatic, transcendent, sensual, and powerful. She explains how the pattern of female orgasm with the highest peak of sensation has plateaus on the way up. She compares this to progress in labor, and how both processes reflect female identity. She shares that even a painful birthing experience can still reach the point of having an orgasmic dimension. We then talk about what women can do to encourage an orgasmic experience at birth. Elizabeth explains how orgasmic birth can lead to healing from emotional, physical, and psychological trauma. We then discuss how unassisted birth relates to orgasmic birth. We talk about the proper roles of midwives birth workers. We then finish with Elizabeth sharing that the coursework she has on her Heart and Hands course is linked to the National Midwifery Institute. To learn more, visit https://elizabethdavis.com.  1:07 Elizabeth's Story 12:09 What is Orgasmic Birth?  25:09: Unassisted Birth and the Proper Role of Midwives 44:21 The Heart and Hands Course “[Midwives] really have not gotten out there and said, ‘here's how we assess dates, here's how we continue to assess well-being. We can estimate amniotic fluid volume by palpation. We can make note of fetal well-being, not only by mom doing kick counts, but listening with a fetoscope for an extended period of time, and noting good variability and reactivity.”  36:50 https://birthcircle.com For Any Questions, Email Me at media@birthcircle.com

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking to Kathryn about the births of her two children. Kathryn lives and birthed her babies at home in Ireland. We talk a lot about the differences and similarities in maternity care and how social and hospital systems work against people who choose to homebirth, and ultimately even more so against those who birth in hospital and experience unacceptable rates of intervention and birth trauma. Kathryn shares beautifully how she navigated birth and family trauma handed down through her family, and what she identifies as a phobia of pregnancy and birth, to achieve two positive, pain and injury free homebirths. Kathryn is a social ecologist and director at The Change Agency, and you can find her at https://www.thechangeagency.ie/.

Listen and explore:Birth as a rite of passage and a vehicle for transformationHow birth makes or breaks usWhy a woman-centered birth affects everythingThe unexamined risks of birthing in captivityWhat happens at a hospital birthThe problem with licensed midwiferyWhy a natural birth is not possible outside of your homeThe ways we teach woman not to trust their instincts from an early ageWhat kind of elder do you want to be?Mentioned on this episode:The Free Birth Society PodcastRadical Birth Keeper SchoolThe Complete Guide to Free BirthFree Birth Society on InstagramFreebirthsociety.comConnect with us:Website: www.thefarout.life Email us at info@thefarout.lifeOn Instagram: @thefaroutcoupleJulie-Roxane on Instagram: @julieroxaneAlasdair @ www.alasdairplambeck.comSupport this podcast:Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/thefaroutcoupleLeave a review on iTunes!Share this episode with a friend! :DCredits:Intro music: "Complicate ya" by Otis McDonaldOutro music: "Running with wise fools" written & performed by Krackatoa (www.krackatoa.com)

With her first baby! The midwife missed the birth! 2 hour painless birth assisted by her friend!

In this podcast Patrick joins me to talk about our unique roles in the unassisted pregnancy and unassisted birth of our firstborn, Rainer. We discuss communication before and during birth, how we found this option, how we navigated criticism and uncertainty, and what we used to KNOW there was nothing to worry about. I’m very adamant that whenever possible your birth plan begins with educating yourself before pregnancy and birth. I hope you enjoy this beautiful story so dear to our hearts.

So excited to share my second birth story here!

Megan's pregnancies were both so different.. a lot like her births! Her second birth story was so exciting and fast. She woke up IN TRANSITION! Can you imagine? I loved how her husband tried to complete their labor checklist, even when Megan only had 60 seconds between contractions. So cute! An underlying theme with the accidental unassisted births we have heard is how there seems to be a sense of peace that all of these mamas had. I love that the body and mind just know what to do and how to remain in a peaceful state, even with things going a little off plan! It's so inspirational and it's a good reminder that you CAN do it! My pregnancy update was a little out of order but you get the idea! :) I have changed midwives now and feel very much at ease with my decision! Megan loved the Boba Wrap for baby and muslin swaddle blankets. She's also one of our many Haakaa fans! (PS - Thanks Cait for my pre-baby Haakaa!! Can't wait to use it) Megan has a YouTube channel (featuring a beautiful video of her birth!), Instagram and a website, so there's plenty of ways to follow along on Megan's beautiful journey. As always, thanks for coming along for the ride with us. We appreciate you all! Follow us on Instagram or send us an email anytime - birthnaturallypodcast@gmail.com Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

In this weeks episode, Megan & Luke share the births of their two children. Megan had two home births. She had 3 weeks of prodromal labor with her son and when labor started it went so fast that her midwife didn't make it in time. Her midwife lived about an hour away so she got to their house about 10 minutes after Megan gave birth. You can see Megan's unassisted birth on her Youtube channel : https://youtu.be/Bb2hPL_21UkFind Megan on Instagram and Facebook @wilsonfamilyhomesteadConnect with the Delivery Diaries on Instagram & Facebook @thedeliverydiariesDo you have a story you would like to share? Or do you know someone that would be interested in sharing their story? Submit your story : bit.ly/thedeliverydiariessubmission

In The Gladcast Podcast, we play a game that celebrates, uplifts, models, and teaches aspects of creating a joy-centric life. The game is typically “rampage-style”, meaning the players take turns going through the alphabet, one letter at a time, and improvising something to appreciate about that episode's topic that connects with each letter. We welcome our beloved Shelby Seibert as our guest, and rampage on having incredible experiences giving birth. Of course, we end up talking about queefing, the primal animal body, and singing in harmony. Enjoy! 

Celia had planned to have a natural birth in a birth center for her first baby. Her labor started and fizzled out. It later started back up with a vengeance! A snowstorm was expected for the next day and rush hour was in full effect. What should've been an easy, half hour ride to the birth center turned into over an hour long journey with Celia's contractions getting stronger along the way. She soon realized she wouldn't make it to the birth center after all. Make sure you listen to hear how and where baby Roah made his debut and laugh with us along the way! Follow Celia on Instagram @celiamaeybe (https://www.instagram.com/celiamaeybe/?hl=en) Celia loves the Solly wrap! Find their full collection here or a similar wrap here. Also, make sure you're following our journey on Instagram @birthnaturally A 5 star rating on iTunes is greatly appreciated and helps like-minded moms find our podcast! If you're interested in sharing your birth story, please email us - birthnaturallypodcast@gmail.com Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

My people, DeShaun is serious about all this. Listen as we talk funding, opening a birth center, and what's up with Medicaid. Harmonious Birthing ~ https://www.facebook.com/Harmoniousbirthing2/ Article ~ Pregnant and Uninsured in Texas https://www.propublica.org/article/the-extraordinary-danger-of-being-pregnant-and-uninsured-in-texas Chat With Milea re cultural competency ~ https://youtu.be/URwXqZPTVTY Medicaid and Birth centers in Texas ~ http://public.tmhp.com/FeeSchedules/Default.aspx Birth Centers Make Midwifery Scaleable You don't have to be a midwife to own a birth center (state-dependent) AABC ~ How to Start a Birth Center WorkShop https://www.birthcenters.org/page/hsbc_workshops AABC Strong Start Research ~ https://www.birthcenters.org/page/strong-start-report JJ WAY ~ Saving Medicaid Money https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.109/f3b.e30.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/JJ-Way-Cost-Savings-.pdf Midwives Getting Paid ~ https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/03/getting-insurance-to-pay-for-midwives/ #Hopepunk ~ Showing up anyway https://www.vox.com/2018/12/27/18137571/what-is-hopepunk-noblebright-grimdark Tank Girl ~ https://www.amazon.com/Tank-Girl-Lori-Petty/dp/B00U4P68HA NHBC ~ https://www.nhbirth.com/ Vaginal Steaming ~ https://www.soulvibrance.com/vibrant-living/yoni-steam MANA ~ https://mana.org/ What is an Unassisted Birth? http://www.unassistedchildbirth.com/what-is-uc/what-is-unassisted-childbirth/ Jennie Joseph Safe Space ~ https://perinataltaskforce.com/official-perinatal-safe-spot-profiles/ Passport ~ Inspired by JJ Way, the Choosers version is in development IG ~ https://www.instagram.com/preggerscanbechoosers/ FB ~ https://www.facebook.com/preggerscanbechoosers/ Text reminders so you can join us LIVE on Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5 As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas. #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #massage #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #mayaabdominalmassage #mayanabdominalmassage #abdominalmassage #elephantinthewomb #prenatal #laborwhispering #vagtv #duedatesarecrap #pregnancymassage #prenatalmassage #studentmidwife #blackmidwife #Birthworkerofcolor --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

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Jessica is a mother of three, living in Nevada with her cowboy husband. She used Hypnobirthing to help with pain management during her very fast labors. Jessica was very prepared for her labors, and spent a lot of time exercising during pregnancy to feel her best. She wanted something different for her second birth, after she had her first baby in a hospital. She found a midwife that would travel to her, even though she lives in a very rural area. The midwife was able to make it to Jessica’s first homebirth, but was not able to get there on time for the second homebirth! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On Episode 3, you’ll hear host Lisa's second (kinda crazy, and by that we mean crazy wonderful) birth story, in which Lisa changed care providers several times and switched from planning to give birth in an in-hospital birthing center to giving birth at home in her 3rd trimester. You’ll hear quite a bit of talk about the perks of working with a midwife and will hear about a couple of different types of midwives, so this episode will provide some education on that topic. As you can deduce from the episode title, things play out in a very surprising way. // BIRTH MATTERS COMPLETE ONLINE COURSE: birthmattersonline.com // SHOW NOTES page with full written birth story, transcript, resources, and photos: birthmattersshow.com

In this episode we discuss doulas attending unassisted births. We talk about the pros and cons for both the client and the doula.

How does the experience of one birth influence the plans for births that follow? Today we chat with Emilee Petrill, and we pack a lot into a sub-hour conversation. Emilee has experienced a hospital birth with her first son Corbyn, a birthing center for her son Penn and finally a home birth for her son Moxy. She walks us through the processes and decisions around each of those experiences. Then we get into the details of her home birth, and why she’s thinking about a free/unassisted birth for a future baby. Bonus topics in this conversation include Emilee’s experience with consuming her placenta and why she’s a big advocate for it, the 10,000+ oz of breast milk she has donated and how the Doing It At Home podcast and community has impacted her body image and sex life! Links:Our website: https://www.diahpodcast.com/Sarah’s Orgasmic Mama membership - https://orgasmic-mama.teachable.com/p/orgasmic-mama/DIAH Shop: https://www.bonfire.com/store/diahpodcast/Parents on Demand Network: https://parentsondemand.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diahpodcast/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/diahpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1904721379788084/?ref=bookmarksBusiness of Being Born: http://www.thebusinessofbeingborn.com/Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth: https://inamay.com/books/Hypnobabies: https://www.hypnobabies.com/Hypnobirthing: https://us.hypnobirthing.com/

Trigger warning for birth trauma. Why are some mothers choosing to give birth without prenatal care or any medical support in labor. In this episode we meet Alex Roberts who choose to give birth without a midwife or OB at home with her family after a traumatic first hospital birth.

Even women who want a homebirth and even unassisted births seem to have forgotton a lot or nver learend about what birth can truly be like. I talk with Margo Blackstone (AZ Midwife) about what we seem to have forgotten 

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I'll be talking with Laura Shanley about unassisted childbirth, her upcoming online birth classes and the newly revised second edition of her popular book, Unassisted Childbirth! Here's a little more about Laura Shanley: Laura Kaplan Shanley is an author, freelance writer, speaker, and childbirth consultant widely recognized as one of the leading voices in the natural-birth movement. Her expertise is frequently sought out by television and movie production companies, as well as media outlets around the globe. She has been featured in media outlets such as ABC News, 20/20, The Doctors, BBC, Discovery Channel, Disney, the New York Times, Reuters, and the Washington Post, among many others. In addition, she works with women on a one-on-one basis, providing them with childbirth education and emotional support before and during pregnancy. She is a frequent speaker at childbirth conferences, providing her unique perspective and inspiring insight. Laura maintains a website dedicated to natural childbirth, and has published articles for an array of news outlets. During her free time, Laura enjoys hiking, writing poetry, and spending time with her four adult children and one grandchild.   

I'll be talking with Laura Shanley about unassisted childbirth, her upcoming online birth classes and the newly revised second edition of her popular book, Unassisted Childbirth! Here's a little more about Laura Shanley: Laura Kaplan Shanley is an author, freelance writer, speaker, and childbirth consultant widely recognized as one of the leading voices in the natural-birth movement. Her expertise is frequently sought out by television and movie production companies, as well as media outlets around the globe. She has been featured in media outlets such as ABC News, 20/20, The Doctors, BBC, Discovery Channel, Disney, the New York Times, Reuters, and the Washington Post, among many others. In addition, she works with women on a one-on-one basis, providing them with childbirth education and emotional support before and during pregnancy. She is a frequent speaker at childbirth conferences, providing her unique perspective and inspiring insight. Laura maintains a website dedicated to natural childbirth, and has published articles for an array of news outlets. During her free time, Laura enjoys hiking, writing poetry, and spending time with her four adult children and one grandchild.