If youre going to be giving birth in a hospital setting, this episode is for you! You’ll want to know about the 7 most common interventions that you may come home against in your birth experience. We’ll also talk about how to avoid these interventions if possible and when they may be necessary. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth P ... Show More
Jan 29
From Fight Camp to Birth: How a Pro Fighter Prepared for Labor w/Madie Meacham
I never thought I would hear birth compared to fighting… but honestly, it might be one of my favorite analogies ever.In this episode, I’m joined by Madie — a professional fighter, dog trainer, and mom — who shares how she approached pregnancy and birth with the same mindset she b ... Show More
53m 57s
Jan 21
Pregnancy Nausea? Do THIS Before Medication
If you’re pregnant right now, chances are your mornings—or really, your entire day—feel like a constant battle with nausea. 🤢 And that means this episode is 100% for you!In this episode, we uncover the real reasons pregnancy nausea hits so hard — especially early on — and why cr ... Show More
28m 9s
Aug 2025
Birth Is Not a Medical Emergency: The Fight for Autonomy in Women's Health with Dr. Stuart Fischbein from Birthing Instincts
<p dir="ltr">In this powerful episode, Dr. Stuart Fischbein—renowned OBGYN, midwifery ally, and co-host of the Birthing Instincts podcast—unpacks the truth behind modern obstetrics, the rise in unnecessary interventions, and what it really means to trust your body during birth.</ ... Show More
1h 44m
Oct 2021
From C-Section to Free Birth
<p>One of the things I hear most often from women who had a transcendent, empowering, largely independent, birth experience, is that it wipes out the residue of former births they may have had, where they were more entrenched in the allopathic system. </p><p>Women who had C-secti ... Show More
1h 3m
Sep 2025
Understanding Natural Birth and How to Prepare for an Unmedicated Birth
<p>Unmedicated birth can offer many benefits, but it also involves real challenges that need preparation, planning, and support. In this episode, you'll discover why some parents choose an unmedicated birth and what a physiologic birth without interventions looks like. Discover p ... Show More
37m 37s
Aug 2025
349. Natural Birth Expert: 95% Of Women Don't Know This About Childbirth (Even Doctors Won't Tell You)
"Natural birth is not just a choice: it’s your body’s intelligent design." – Shari LyonIn this eye‑opening conversation, I speak with Shari Lyon, founder of Belly2Birth. With over 13 years of experience as a childbirth educator, Shari reveals why natural, physiological birth is o ... Show More
1h 23m
Oct 2025
The Birth You Wanted vs. The Birth You Got | Georgie Stevenson
The birth you wanted vs. the birth you got ... For so many mums, that gap is filled with disappointment, guilt, and even grief.In this deeply honest conversation, we share our own birth stories — from placenta previa and breech presentations, to unexpected C-sections and the heav ... Show More
32m 9s
Feb 2022
Ep 27 - Essential Oils and pregnancy
Naturopath, Homeopath, Yoga Teacher & Wellness Advocate Sereen Ford explains which essentials oils to use in pregnancy, during labour and post-natally.
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29m 5s
Jul 2025
The Complete Guide to Packing Your Birth Bag
<div>If you went into labor and arrived at the hospital or birth center with absolutely nothing packed, it would not be the end of the world. Sure, your partner might need to make a quick trip to buy a car seat so you can bring your baby home, but you would survive. That said, ha ... Show More
34m 58s
<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 of the <em>Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery</em> podcast, I chat with Ashley, a beautiful member of the FitNest Mama community, who shares her heart ... Show More
