Aug 14

Ep. 472 Infant Massage with Khyati Desai-Seltzer

After becoming a mother, Khyati rediscovered the traditional Indian practice of infant massage. As the practice turned from a personal healing tool to her life's work, she had no idea how things would change after her daughter woke up screaming in pain the very same night she fin ... Show More

44m 4s

Aug 7

Ep. 471 Understanding & Preventing Food Allergies with Dr. Carina Venter

Leading pediatric allergy dietician and researcher Dr. Carina Venter joins the podcast to discuss how to better understand and prevent food allergies through early nutrition. Topics include how diet during pregnancy and infancy can help reduce allergy risk, which foods to focus o ... Show More

39m 51s

Jul 31

Ep. 470 Carlson Young: After Birth

Actress and filmmaker Carlson Young returns to discuss her birth plan, labor, and delivery in this after birth story. Connect with the guest: ⁠@carlsonyoung Informed Pregnancy Media and ⁠⁠⁠Mahmee⁠⁠⁠ present an all new podcast! One Way or a Mother is a new narrative podcast from D ... Show More

43m 50s

Aug 2024

Unmedicated Birth Story: Journey from a Traumatic Birth to a Healing Unmedicated Birth with Erika Bielska

Today's birth story is a little bit different. Erika shares two very different birth experiences. She shares the trauma she experienced and had to process from her first birth, and how redemptive her next birth was. She does an excellent job of pointing out what did not go h ... Show More

1h 3m

May 2022

Birth Story: Madison Mackley

Madison shares how her birth goals changed over time and a red flag that caused her to change service providers. Madison also discusses the moment she found the birth center for her and what led her to that decision. Madison shares the preparation she did regularly for an empower ... Show More

45m 38s

Sep 2024

Ep 272: Nicole’s Birth Story - An Empowering VBAC Followed By a Five-Week NICU Stay

Nicole (yes, another Nicole!) is here to share her empowering story of a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) followed by a challenging postpartum. Because she was intentional about her care team, she set herself up for success in the ways that she was able to control.H ... Show More

49m 20s

Apr 2025

Baby's Best Start: Craniosacral Therapy Unveiled with Meaghan Beames, CST

In this episode, I’m so excited to introduce you to Meaghan Beames, a craniosacral therapist who brings such a gentle, knowledgeable approach to supporting both babies and mamas. We’re diving into what craniosacral therapy (CST) actually is, how it works, and the amazing ways it ... Show More

41m 23s

Jul 2019

Ep27: In Home Newborn Care & Breastfeeding Support with Dr. Sonal Patel

My guest on this episode of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast, Dr. Sonal Patel, is doing some pretty amazing things to revolutionize care for both moms and babies during the postpartum period. She has a unique model of care where she provides in home care for newborns in th ... Show More

45m 18s

Jul 16

The Mum Who Delivered Her Own Baby Via C-Section

At 38, with no partner but unwavering determination, Bree embarked on a fertility journey that would test her resilience but ultimately fulfill her lifelong dream. After navigating the emotional rollercoaster of two failed IUIs, Bree's persistence led her interstate where she acc ... Show More

24m 22s

Mar 2020

Introduction to Becoming Mama™: A Pregnancy and Birth Podcast by Motherly

Becoming Mama™: A Pregnancy and Birth Podcast by Motherly is the essential pregnancy and birth companion podcast to the groundbreaking book, The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama: Redefining the Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Journey. Meet your host Diana Spalding, Motherly’s Dig ... Show More

2m 1s

Ep. 473 Home Birth with Katelyn Fusco