Send us a text A caesarean has always been firmly structured as a surgical medical procedure with the mother as a patient. This often leads to mums feeling powerless without an active role in the delivery of their baby. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Maternal (or partner) assisted caesareans are designed to enable the mum to play an active role a ... Show More
Nov 6
Birth Story with Tenae [VBAC, epidural, 3rd baby]
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1346374/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this episode, I talk with Tenae, a mum of three, who opens up about her powerful <b>VBAC birth story</b> — from an unexpected emergency caesarean to two empow ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 2024
Options To Make a Cesarean More Mom- And Baby-Friendly
<div>In the United States, one in three babies is born via cesarean. Every expecting mother should be knowledgeable about cesarean birth, even if that is not your primary birth plan. As cesarean births have become more common, options have expanded to make the procedure more mom- ... Show More
30m 20s
Sep 2023
A Midwife's Daughter Chooses Freebirth
<p class="p1">Milena, the daughter of a licensed German midwife, grew up around babies, pregnancy, discussions about birth, and even attended births with her mom.</p> <p class="p1">When it came time for her to give birth the first time, she chose a midwife assisted home birth. Bu ... Show More
48m 8s
Dec 2017
TMHS 258: Healthier Moms, Healthier Babies: The Surprising Facts About Childbirth - With Dr. Christiane Northrup
This might be one of the most important shows I’ve ever done. There really is nothing more important than harboring safe passage for our new babies into the world. And there’s nothing more important than making sure that moms are happy, healthy, and supported along the way.
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1h 6m
Sep 2023
Ep226: Cesarean Birth - Everyone Needs to Listen to This!
<p><span>In this episode, you’re going to learn about cesarean births - both planned and unplanned. I’ve actually had two cesarean births, one unplanned and one planned. I want to show some love to fellow cesarean parents because it’s essential, whether you’re planning a cesarean ... Show More
44m 35s
Sep 2023
Giving Birth in a Midwife-Run Hospital
<p class="p1">Stephanie shares her two birth stories, both of which took place in a hospital staffed only by midwives, in rural Australia.</p> <p class="p1">Her first birth experience cracked her intuition wide open, and she says that it initiated her into the person she was mean ... Show More
1h 1m
May 2024
Ep 258: Jodi’s Birth Story - Forceps With No Pain Medication
<p>For many parents, selecting where they’re going to give birth is an important part of the planning process. However, Jodi lives on a small island with only one hospital and didn’t have a choice in the matter.</p><p>Though she and her baby are healthy, the birth was intensely c ... Show More
55m 22s
Jan 2019
Ep1: 9 Things You’ll Want To Know Before Giving Birth
<p>Let’s be honest here for a moment about giving birth.</p><p>There can be a lot of fear and questions surrounding the entire experience.</p><p>But here’s the deal. Whether it’s your first child or your third child IT’S PERFECTLY NORMAL to have questions, concerns, and yes, even ... Show More
21m 13s