Sep 3

Birth Story: Not Asking for Permission & Preparing for Her Unmedicated Birth with Jo Gibson

This first aired in March 2023 and became one of my most downloaded birth stories. Once you hear Jo's "ask forgiveness, not permission" approach, you'll understand exactly why. Jo Gibson is an army wife. Her closest family lives nine hours away. Her insurance meant she had to giv ... Show More

45m 45s

Aug 27

Vaccines: What Every Mother Needs to Know

🗝️ From The Vault: I first shared this one about a year ago. I still get comments on it and I think it may be one of my most favorite conversations about true consent - no matter the topic! I guess it helps that this one is a hot topic 😜 but it still stands!!You've probably had ... Show More

58m 10s

Aug 19

Unmedicated Birth: How to Have an Induction Without an Epidural

🗝️ From The Vault!Every so often there is an episode I just cannot let sit in the archives, and this is one of them. It first aired in April 2022, and it is such a good one to bring back — because here is what I keep noticing: inductions are getting offered more and more, for mo ... Show More

45m 18s

Oct 2025

47. From Fear to Preparedness: What Every Mom Should Know About Birth with The Combat Midwife™

Have you ever wondered how to balance birth preparedness with peace of mind as a new mom?In this episode, we will cover:The role of birth preparedness in supporting positive outcomes for both moms and babiesWhy managing your birth space can make a huge difference in both labor an ... Show More

40m 29s

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

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

Feb 2024

How to Get Your Partner Excited About Pregnancy and Birth!

Pregnancy is often a time centered around the birthing mama. Right from the beginning, you and baby start to bond as he/she grows inside you. But, are you wondering how to get your partner excited about pregnancy too? On today's episode, we're talking about partners and how to he ... Show More

17m 58s

Feb 2024

Ep 247: Getting the Support You Need with Doula HeHe Stewart

If you’ve been listening to this show for a while, you’ll know that I’m a big proponent of doulas. What you might not know is that doulas can assist at all kinds of births - even planned cesareans!Today’s guest, Hehe Stewart, is the founder of Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concie ... Show More

42m 46s

Nov 2020

Making Your Birth Plan

This week, it’s all about birth plans. Do you need one? And what should go into it? And what happens when things don’t go according to plan? From choices about who’s in the room, to doulas, to epidurals, to what to do with your placenta and cord blood, this episode will help you ... Show More

29m 13s

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