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The Midwives Podcast

Margie Wallis and Amy Tate

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Welcome to The Midwives Podcast ✨ Where every birth story is worth telling—and worth hearing. ✨ Hosted by real midwives with real experience, this podcast brings you unfiltered, emotionally rich birth stories from families who began care with a midwife—whether they birthed at home, in a birth center, or transferred to a hospital. Every Monday, we release a new episode featuring raw, beautiful, funny, and sometimes heartbreaking stories that shine a light on what it really means to give birth ...
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The Homebirth Midwife Podcast

Hearth and Home Midwifery

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The Homebirth Midwife podcast is hosted by Sarah McClure, CPM, LDM, LM and Charli Zarosinski, CPM, LDM, LM, founders and primary midwives of Hearth and Home Midwifery, a homebirth practice in Oregon and Washington. They are experts on all things related to natural pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. Each week the podcast delves into the topics you want to know about regarding your pregnancy and birth.
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The Elite Independent Midwives

Keri & Bev - Elite Independent Midwives

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A podcast for women, by women. Beverley & Keri introduce you to the world of independent Midwifery, Women’s Health & the politics that filter through them. With the gritty reality of healthcare. The hosts provide lived expertise, with help from renowned guests, because knowledge really is power.
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At Home with Kelly + Tiffany

At Home with Kelly + Tiffany

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Welcome to At Home With Kelly + Tiffany, where naturally-minded women gather together as we pursue simplicity and confidence in health alternatives, so we can show up better in our busy lives and feel more at home in our bodies. Join your favorite homebirth midwife duo for conversation, candor and community.
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Formerly known as the Inner Circle Podcast, Soft, Earthen Futures is for creatives, visionaries, and worldbuilders who are imagining new possibilities on the Earth. Hosted by Daje Aloh—writer, teacher, and story doula—this podcast explores what it means to stand at the threshold between what has been and what wants to emerge. It's about tending the in-between, listening to what the Earth is dreaming through us, and building those visions into form. Soft Earthen Futures is a design philosophy ...
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Down to Birth

Cynthia Overgard & Trisha Ludwig

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Join Cynthia Overgard and Trisha Ludwig once per week for evidence-based straight talk on pregnancy, birth and postpartum --- beyond the clichés and beyond the system. With 40 years' combined experience in midwifery, childbirth education and advocacy, publishing, research and postpartum care, we've guided thousands of families toward safer, more empowered choices. Down to Birth is all about safe childbirth, while recognizing a safe outcome isn't all that matters. We challenge the status quo, ...
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The Secret Lives of Student Midwives

Secret Lives of Student Midwiv

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Join Madi, Bailey, Katrina and Ashlyn as they unpack the crazy journey that is Midwifery school in Canada! They'll spill all the highlights, lowlights, tips and tricks, and hopefully have a few laughs along the way. Come along for the ride, and enjoy!
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Alberta Midwives: Our Stories

Alberta Association of Midwives

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Drawing from the personal narratives of Alberta midwives and the families they serve, the Alberta Midwives: Our Stories podcast provides an intimate glimpse into the expertise, heart and soul of Alberta's leading perinatal care providers and the people with whom they collaborate. Through our inspiring, informative and sometimes challenging conversations, host Dr. Lolly de Jonge will explore Alberta's midwifery roots, the current state and each midwife’s vision for the future, all within the ...
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The Midwives' Cauldron

Katie James and Dr Rachel Reed

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Join us as we hubble, bubble, toil, and trouble our way through aspects of midwifery, birth, lactation, and womanhood. We tackle and discuss a variety of topics within the sphere of womanhood, birth, and lactation and what this entails in today's society. We want to be able to share in the strengths of women gathering together and being more informed, for their birth, their feeding experience, and the transition into knowing ourselves better. This is the podcast to connect us as a greater ci ...
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A Shakespeare scholar talks to actual clever people about what normal domestic activity was like during the life and times of William Shakespeare. Partly informative, and mostly fun, the series aims to shed some light on the lesser discussed aspects of early modern life in England, namely poo, pants, passion and other such ponderings. Written, hosted, edited and produced by Anjna Chouhan. Please contact me via e-mail: [email protected]
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From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched, creating character-driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all. Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the po ...
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This podcast is dedicated to the education and information about pregnancy and birth, as well as labor and delivery options available in Canada primarily, but also across the world. Midwifery is quickly becoming a new standard for care, and many moms-to-be have lots of questions and concerns. We're here to help sift through the information and deliver it to you in one convenient place.
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Midwifery Wisdom Podcast

Midwifery Wisdom Collective

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Welcome to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast This podcast is your go-to resource for practical education, thoughtful insights, and relevant conversations tailored to modern midwives. Each week, we bring fresh content and engaging guest speakers to explore key themes in midwifery, including: Advocacy, business, and clinical skills Self-care and professional growth Current issues shaping midwifery today Listen to meaningful stories and essential advice from leading midwives working to elevate care ...
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The birth-ed podcast

Megan Rossiter, birth-ed

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Bringing you the information you thought you'd get in your antenatal appointments, but didnt. The birth-ed podcast opens up conversations about all aspects of pregnancy, birth and parenthood, with the World's leading women's health & parenting experts- from Midwives to Obstetricians, Doulas to Activists. Host and founder of birth-ed, Megan Rossiter is your warm guide, a gentle holding hand through these vulnerable moments of pregnancy, birth and parenting. If you want to feel safe, nurtured ...
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Your guide to pregnancy and gentle birth. Host Deborah Flowers is both a Registered Nurse and a Certified Professional Midwife at The Farm Community, internationally known as the home of Spiritual Midwifery. Co-host Ibu Robin Lim was recognized as the 2011 CNN Hero of the Year for her work as the founder of the Bumi Sehat Clinic Birth Center and Clinic in Bali, Indonesia. Topics for Season 1 include Choosing a Care Provider, the Safety of Home Birth, Prenatal Care Not Prenatal Scare, and Bir ...
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The EngagED Midwife

Cara Busenhart and Missi Stec

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Empowered, knowledgeable, and engaging. Cara and Missi provide insightful, relevant conversations on midwifery topics that will enhance student knowledge and improve confidence for certification. Featuring current research and evidence based practice guidelines, the EngagED midwife podcast hopes to engage practicing midwives to enhance their robust knowledge base and elevate their clinical practice.
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Queer LBC

Queer LBC

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Crisscrossing between personal experiences, interactive dialogue, societal analysis and commentary, the Queer LBC podcast serves as an enlightening guide to the realities of the LGBTQ+ community while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong mindset amidst adversity. The team also discusses the struggles queer individuals face on variety of topics. Wrapping up in an optimistic tone, the hosts appeal to listeners to contribute towards a more accepting society. Welcome to the Queer L ...
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Birth Matters

Lisa Taylor - Birth Matters NYC Childbirth Education & Labor Support

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The Birth Matters podcast is here to lessen your overwhelm on the journey into parenthood by equipping you on all things birth, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum & parenting. We'll interview parents about their experiences & birth pros on their expertise so that you can have an empowering, CONFIDENT journey into parenthood!
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In His Grip

MARKINC Ministries

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In His Grip is the preaching and teaching ministry of Dr. Chuck F. Betters. In His Grip helps men and women grow in their faith, so they are better equipped to face the trials and sufferings they encounter in life. Dr. Betters is the founder and teacher of MARKINC Ministries, and In His Grip is a segment of MARKINC Ministries. For more information on MARKINC Ministries and to access more of Dr. Betters’ sermons, articles, and books, visit www.markinc.org.
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The Natural Birth Podcast

Sacred Birth International

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The Natural Birth Podcast is here to bring Embodied Birth Wisdom from Women from All over the World sharing their Natural & Empowering Birth Stories, with the aim to Inspire and Encourage Mamas to Believe in their Bodies and in the Natural Birth Process. Follow The Podcast on Instagram @thenaturalbirthpodcast For All Resources & Offers mentioned in the Episode https://www.sacredbirthinternational.com/links-podcast
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Kiwi Birth Tales

Jordyn Kayes

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You're not alone on this journey, be it trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum or wanting to relate to your own children who are now giving birth we have got a story for you. Your host Jordyn talks to Kiwi families about their experiences and brings us all together as a community, let's laugh, cry and celebrate together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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MyMaine Birth

Angela Laferriere

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MyMaine Birth is a space where we share the real life stories of families and their unique birth experiences in the beautiful state of Maine. From our state's biggest hospitals to Birth Center Births, and home births, every birth story deserves to be heard and celebrated. Whether you are a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth, these episodes are for you. As part of my commitment to capturing these incredible moments, I offer my services and support to ...
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Nice Jewish Books is a podcast focusing on adult Jewish fiction. On this podcast, we chat with authors about Jewish literature, historical fiction, science fiction and fantasy, mysteries, works in translation, and more. As long as a book has a Jewish theme, it's a candidate for our show! This is a project of the Association of Jewish Libraries, the leading authority on Judaica Librarianship,
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Doing It At Home - The Home Birth Podcast

Independent Podcast Network | Sarah Bivens and Matthew Bivens

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Doing It At Home - The Home Birth Podcast is a weekly podcast about home birth and our decision to go from a traditional hospital birth with an OBGYN to a natural birth at home with midwives. This is a raw and honest show that explores homebirth from every angle. We talk about the fears and judgements thrown at you when you choose home birth. We share resources that we found tremendously helpful for understanding our birthing options. We confess the magic and craziness in preparing for pregn ...
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Beyondering

Beyondering

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Beyondering is a community that seek to venture beyond belief to find open-hearted, liberating ways of being in today’s world. Our podcast series seeks to step outside of the standard Christian stance and offer alternative voices to explore the questions that are often considered taboo. Join hosts Matt Cutler and Lucas Taylor as they ask the hard questions.
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What is engagement, and why does it matter? Join our podcast series to hear from experts across government, nonprofits, and academia as they share stories, tips, and best practices. Get inspired and discover how geography and GIS can be used to gather feedback, involve stakeholders, and drive sustained collaboration and engagement in the communities we serve.
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Evolved Living Podcast

Dr. Josie Jarvis OT

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🎙️ The Evolved Living Podcast with Dr. Josie Jarvis, PP-OTD, MA-OTR/L, BA, BS Hosted by occupational therapist, occupational scientist, and open citizen science advocate Dr. Josie Jarvis, The Evolved Living Podcast explores how we can bridge art, science, and wisdom to co-create more liberatory, ecological, and collaborative systems of care. Each episode invites critical yet compassionate dialogue across disciplines—connecting practitioners, educators, researchers, and community members who ...
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The Nurse Researcher podcast aims to demystify clinical academia, explain what researchers do, their roles, how they got there and what advice they can offer to others looking to bring research into their roles. Series 1 saw us focus on Professors of Nursing, Series 2 focused on the clinical academic and Series 3 is a short series focussing on NIHR Senior Research Leaders.
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A Mother is Born

Kayla Mackenzie

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A Mother Is Born is a podcast to support women and their partners through trying to conceive, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—guided by values, intuition, and intention. Through real conversations about preconception planning, navigating maternity care, and the identity shift into motherhood, you'll find grounded support, practical education, and empowering guidance for every step of the journey.
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MommyMatters

Cecile Edwards

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MommyMatters is for the spiritual, heart-centered individuals, searching for tools to evolve and elevate themselves, their communities and the world. We believe that caring for care givers(mom, dad, teacher, nurse, etc), elevates children. We discuss intergenerational healing, intuitive and evolved parenting, mindfulness, sacred/deep/authentic self-care, stages of evolving/growth, postpartum care, early childhood and ancestral work, mother/father wounds, ENERGY MANAGEMENT and sovereignty. ww ...
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Contemplative Motherhood Podcast

Erin Thomas & Chelsea Whipple

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A Sacred Space for talking about Contemplative Practices, Spirituality + Messy Motherhood. We seek the Divine Presence amidst the Beautiful Chaos of Motherhood and share our failures, our triumphs, and our missteps. Your hosts on this journey are Erin Thomas and Chelsea Whipple. To get in touch with Erin and Chelsea email them at [email protected] Check out our main website: contemplativemotherhood.org
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Birth Choices

Alice Godfree and Elysia Hansen

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The Birth Choices podcast uncovers the choices available to you in pregnancy and birth. By showcasing personal stories of birth choices — interviewing women and birthing people about how they chose and experienced their model of care, and speaking with experts in each of these domains, we aim to leave you feeling informed, able to make autonomous decisions, and ultimately confident in your innate ability to birth. https://www.instagram.com/birthchoices_
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Kumbay'all: The Whole Woman's Resource

Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC & Rebecca Squires

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We’re Amanda and Rebecca - twin sisters, naturally-minded homebirth mamas, and co-founders of Progressive Pregnancy. We’re on a mission to help you have a more empowered entrance into motherhood. We’ll bring awareness and offer support surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum journey. As a holistic pelvic floor physical therapist Amanda brings valuable insights and guidance during this critical time for your pelvic floor. We’ll also bring on other holistic providers, experts, an ...
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Beneath The Blue Lights

Kim Bussey Chamberlain

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This podcast is all about what it’s really like to be a paramedic - or any frontline uniformed professional - each week you get to hear from the real humans under the uniform, the memorable moments they’ve experienced in their jobs and the people that have stayed with them for life. As paramedics we are often asked ‘What's the worst thing you have ever seen?’ and I am here to encourage a different kind of conversation with our frontline workers, to uncover what it takes to work in these role ...
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The Road to Genome

NHS Genomic Medicine Service

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The Road to Genome podcast provides an exciting opportunity to journey into the fast-moving and innovative field of genomic medicine. In each episode we talk to professionals and experts involved in genomics today. We chat about their role, uncover the different – sometimes unusual – paths they’ve taken during their careers, and discuss how this rapidly developing field is changing the face of healthcare practice. And, most importantly, we gain insights into the emotional rollercoaster exper ...
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Pregnancy, Parenting & Politics

Jeanne M Faulkner

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Pregnancy, Parenting & Politics, is a breath of fresh air: accessible, authoritative, funny, reassuring and personal. It's chock-full of Jeanne's comprehensive, medically-sound advice and insights plus conversations with women, mothers and experts in pregnancy, parenting and the power to change the world. Women's health expert, labor nurse, feminist, mother of four, Fit Pregnancy.com columnist and author of Common Sense Pregnancy (Random House, 2015), Jeanne Faulkner has been at the bedside ...
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As 2023 dawns, women in the U.S. look back on the last year and see one glaring issue: 2022 was the year their right to have an abortion was severely curtailed. But many women did not have access to abortions even before the Dobbs decision. Women on Medicaid, in the same states that are outlawing abortion now. Women who live in rural areas. Women who don’t have access to good doctors, and good advice. One thing the popular press doesn’t seem to talk about is how many women and trans men (any ...
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Belly Baby Mom

Pregnancy|Birth|Motherhood UAE

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Hello! I'm Shereen Zarroug - Mother to 3 kids and I LOVE everything to do with pregnancy, birth & Motherhood! I'm the 'Birth junkie' :D I am a DONA certified Doula, Lamaze certified Childbirth Educator, Hypnobirthing Specialist, Breastfeeding Counselor, Birth rights advocate and founder of Belly Baby Mom. Join me through the Belly Baby Mom podcast - a safe place where mamas, mamas to be and birth workers can share, connect and inspire others through pregnancy, birth and motherhood related to ...
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In today's episode we're talking about all of the amazingly helpful resources we used when planning our home birth: from Ina May Gaskin books, to the Hypnobabies audio course, to The Business Of Being Born documentary, to conversations with our amazing midwives. We go through the home birth resources that we personally used, along with pregnancy an…
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Hey y'all, this podcast contains potentially disturbing content. Our show includes graphic references to topics such as sexual abuse, self-harm, violence, eating disorders, explicit language, and sexual acts. Listener discretion is advised. This show is for mature audiences only. Hosts Nino, Christoph and Dr. Mikey interview Ray Weber, a queer non-…
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In this episode of The Midwives Podcast, Margie sits down with her client to share the beautiful, empowering story of baby Foster’s birth. From early pregnancy beliefs to choosing an out-of-hospital birth, she walks us through how social media, mindset work, and deep trust in her body shaped her decision to pursue an unmedicated water birth. She re…
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Send us a text A fracture rarely starts with drama. It’s often a quiet misstep, a stumble off a curb, or a slip on a throw rug—and that’s exactly why bone health deserves our full attention. We’re taking a clear, practical tour through osteoporosis and osteopenia: what they are, why they’re “silent,” and how to get ahead of them with smart screenin…
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Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Whapio's approach to birth as a presence of reassurance and a fountain of information All about the Monitricé Midwifery care and doula support ….and a whole lot more! Show Resources Connect …
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Hey y'all, this week we discuss Miss Rachel and Admiral Rachel Levine controversies, Long Beach's high Municipal Equality Index score, a San Diego Uber hate incident, Trump DOJ policy rollbacks affecting LGBTQ+ inmates, a confirmed stem-cell HIV cure case, and community fundraisers and events and more!…
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In this special end-of-year episode of The Natural Birth Podcast, Anna invites you into the sacred pause of Winter Solstice — the darkest day of the year and the ancient turning point where stillness, reflection, and new beginnings meet. Drawing on wisdom from seasonal traditions around the world, the astrology of December 21, and the deep feminine…
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In today’s episode we’re chatting with Jessica Thomas to hear about her empowered birth choice to deliver in a hospital. Her story is beautiful and it's almost like she had a home birth experience in a hospital! Enjoy :) Connect With Us Website: https://diahpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@diahpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.…
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Our guest today is Rachael Rose, speech-language pathologist and owner of Creative Speech Therapy in Manhattan. We discuss the identification and treatment of tethered oral tissues (TOTs) in infants, more commonly known as tongue ties and lip ties, and their impact on feeding, speech, and overall development. Rachael explains the importance of earl…
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In today's episode, we reconnect with Sarah and Lara of Dynamic Doulas, who last joined us in Episode 196: The Toughest Part of Being a Doula. Three years later, we tackle the conversation that is in fact the toughest part of being a doula: Supporting women through the loss of a baby at birth. Sarah and Lara return to talk to us about their recent …
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This episode includes discussion of sex and is not suitable for younger listeners. Sex has always been a key part of Irish life. Yet given its intimate and private nature it often leaves little trace in the historical record. One rare exception comes from the Presbyterian Kirk Session, a church court that kept detailed accounts of behaviour it cons…
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In this episode of The Homebirth Midwife Podcast, Sarah and Charli explore advanced maternal age care for pregnancies over 40, unpacking what the data actually says about risk while keeping the conversation grounded and compassionate. They explain the difference between absolute and relative risk, discuss maternal and neonatal considerations, and h…
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“Trish” Perkins is a Certified Nurse Midwife who began her career as a Labor and Delivery nurse at Jefferson Davis Hospital. She is the mother of 4 children all brought into this world into the hands of midwives. The first 2 were born in the hospital and the last 2 at home with Pat Jones! After raising her own family, she realized her lifelong drea…
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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Georgia. Some of the topics we cover: Early pregnancy loss Bloating in pregnancy Morning sickness My Little Kiwi Antenatal Course Spontaenous labour at home Birth at birth unit 3B tear after long pushing stage Transfer t…
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Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Twin Home birth in Maine - *after the new 2020 Midwifery Licensure Laws and Restrictions Twin reveal at ten weeks and immediate loss of her dream home birth being supported by her loving mid…
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Send us a text A packed hallway at the ACNM Annual Meeting turned into the perfect backdrop for a clear, compassionate deep dive on adolescent gynecology. We talk candidly about what really helps teens feel safe in care: transparent consent, real confidentiality, and avoiding unnecessary pelvic exams. From there, we walk through the high-yield topi…
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Victoria is a mama of 3 from the US and the founder of the peaceful birth academy. She is a student midwife and has been a birth doula for 15 years. She caught her first baby when she was 16 and her soul purpose is to help humanity awaken to the sacredness of birth. In today’s episode she shares about her 3 very different birth experiences, all hom…
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Send us a text In this episode Alannah shares her first three birth stories—one traumatic hospital birth marked by separation and silence, a fast unmedicated second that rebuilt trust, and a pandemic‑era third where advocacy met policy. The theme is voice: consent, clear communication, and support change outcomes and memories. • membrane sweep at 4…
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Today we have the awesome honor and privilege of bringing you an empowering conversation with Ashley Woolsey - mother of 3, doula and creator of Motherhood Tabutiful (pronounced “ta-beautiful”) - a blog and online community for mothers to come together and share their stories of motherhood. To give some more context on Motherhood Tabutiful, here is…
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Pregnant women often carry fears about breastfeeding long before their babies arrive — fears of pain, low supply, clogged ducts, or not knowing when to feed. After all, if breastfeeding is so natural, why do we keep hearing how hard it is? In this episode, Cynthia asks Trisha to address the most common concerns from the women in our community. We d…
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The forgotten story of the Irishman forced to work on Japan's Railway of Death which inspired the film The Bridge over the River Kwai. In 1942 Britain suffered one of its worst defeats when Singapore fell to the Japanese Army. Tens of thousands were taken prisoner including the Dubliner Don Kennedy. This began a brutal ordeal. Don was forced to hel…
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Kathleen Vandegiessen, CNM, MN, founder of North Houston Birth Center since 2005. A Certified Nurse Midwife since 1994, Kathleen Vandegiessen has been a CNM for nearly three decades, indicating her expertise in providing healthcare and support to pregnant women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. She has a Masters in Nursing si…
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Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have Jolien. Jolien is a mama of two from the Netherlands. Today she shares her two birth stories, her first that was an intended home birth but became a transfer after 4 days of prodromal labour with everything happening that she did not want. If you do not wish to hear this first story then fast forward to he…
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Join us as we break down a packed episode of queer news: Congressman Robert Garcia's reintroduced bill on international LGBTQ+ protections, accusations that the Justice Department is ignoring hate crimes, and an Oklahoma instructor suspended after grading an anti-trans essay. We also cover protests at the border, an Idaho bar offering incentives to…
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Did you set intentions for your birth(s)? The last time we spoke with Kayleigh Johnson, DIAH mama from episode 77, she was setting some powerful intentions and visions for her upcoming birth. Today, we get to hear the full birth story! Connect With Us Website: https://diahpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@diahpodcast Instagram: https:/…
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In today’s episode, we’re talking with Kayleigh Johnson, mama to 14-month-old Amelia and wife to DJ. Kayleigh and her family live in Massachusetts, where they are planning for the birth of baby number two. Amelia was born in a hospital with an epidural and pitocin experience. To Kayleigh, the pitocin contractions felt very unnatural. They way she p…
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