Overall, the most important thing, is that you have a lot more power than you realize when it comes to your birth experience. Take that power and run with it! If you can be on the same page as your birth support (especially your provider!), be educated and knowledgeable, and communicate with your birth partner about what you want, you CAN achieve the birth o ... Show More
Oct 7
Why "At Least You Have a Healthy Baby" Isn't Enough with Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
Your birth doesn't have to look dramatic from the outside for it to have affected you deeply.You can have a "textbook" birth and healthy baby and still walk away replaying it at 2am, feeling like something wasn't right, like nobody was really listening to you.And if that's you, y ... Show More
48m 7s
Sep 30
Birth Story: Unmedicated, Hospital Birth with Sally Steffy
Some stories are too tender and too good to leave sitting in the archives, and Sally's is one of them. Sally shares her unmedicated hospital birth, and she does it gracefully, while her sweet grandpa had passed away just days before she went into labor. Her story is a powerful pi ... Show More
43m 33s
Sep 24
Are You Pushing Wrong? What Your Pelvic Floor REALLY Needs for Birth with Dr. Sara Reardon
What if the way you’re told to push during birth isn’t actually the whole story? And what if leaking, pelvic pain, painful sex, or feeling like your body just never fully recovered after having a baby aren’t things you simply have to live with?In this episode, I sat down with Dr. ... Show More
43m 24s
Oct 2021
Finding agency with a birth plan
For expectant parents, navigating pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum can raise a range of emotions. There are so many things to think about and prepare for, and knowing where to start can feel daunting. But a birth plan can help!In this episode, Martina Abrahams Ilunga and Gabr ... Show More
22m 57s
Aug 2019
It's the most important day of your life... are YOU in control?
Milli Hill, the founder of the Positive Birth Movement and the author of The Positive Birth Book and Give Birth Like a Feminist, chats with me about what a positive birth can look like, the TRUTH about water births, and why it's always OK to change your doctor (especially if he o ... Show More
43m 26s
Sep 2024
108. Advocating for the Pregnancy & Birth You Deserve with Dr. Rebecca Dekker of Evidence Based Birth
<p>A common instinct in pregnancy and birth is to trust anything our provider says we should do, with little extra thought. However, while there are MANY trustworthy providers, not all advice or practice is evidence-based — which is why it’s important to be educated and comfortab ... Show More
49m 55s
Apr 2025
Ep. 454 How to Have an Empowered Hospital Birth with Hehe Stewart
Hehe Stewart is a doula, educator, and the founder of one of the most engaging birth communities online. In short, her goal is to empower women in medical settings. Today's conversation will help you feel more confident about advocating for your own preferences, reducing the risk ... Show More
52m 50s
Oct 2021
Intuitive Birth: Trusting Yourself and the Divine
<p>A natural, sovereign, empowered pregnancy and birth brings you:</p><ul><li>Confidence, boldness and the ability to stand up and speak your truth.</li><li>Knowing that you can do anything in your life. If you can do this.</li><li>An even stronger link with your intuition and di ... Show More
43m 26s
Jul 2021
Hypnobirthing is not just for hippies
Send us Fan MailToday I’m excited to be joined by the incredible Rosie Purdue, a fellow pelvic floor physio and a hypnobirthing consultant. We dive into what hypnobirthing is, why it’s called hypnobirthing, and what the benefits of hypnobirthing are. She also shares her top tips ... Show More
31m 50s
May 2023
Things a labor and delivery nurse needs you to know about labor, delivery, and postpartum
Labor, delivery, and postpartum are filled with a roller coaster of activity and being informed about this process is crucial. I welcome my friend and social media powerhouse, Liesel Teen, who is a labor and delivery nurse and founder of Mommy Labor Nurse to educate you about 5 t ... Show More
29m 21s
Apr 2016
Meditation for Labor and Birth
As you prepare for the moment where your baby is born, take pause and reflect. Listen to your instincts and know that women have been birthing their babies for years, listening to their instincts and trusting their inner strength and knowledge. No matter how you birth your baby, ... Show More
15m 59s