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The VBAC Link

Meagan Heaton

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Here at The VBAC Link, our mission is to make birth after Cesarean better by providing education, support, and a community of like-minded people. Welcome to our circle, we are so glad you are here!
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Join VBAC Facts® Founder and CEO Jen Kamel as she shares everything vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) including the shocking medical evidence, breathtaking birth stories, inspiring advocacy victories, and sobering legal cases. Jen and her guests will both celebrate the triumphs as well as highlight the many opportunities for improvement in our health care system. Come learn what is possible so we can work together to create a world where everyone has access to respectful, evidence based he ...
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🎙️ Welcome to The Journey to VBAC, hosted by me, Petra Cruz – a passionate birth doula and proud VBA3C mom. Join me in sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. In each episode, we will sit down and hear mom's birth stories. We'll laugh, cry, and celebrate the strength within each birth journey. I'm here to inspire, educate, and uplift you! Expect candid conversations, expert insights, and practical tips from professionals who support VBAC. Because, let's be honest, we can all bene ...
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Whether you are pregnant and looking for inspirational birth stories through your pregnancy, trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or postpartum; if you're a first time mom or a veteran parent of multiple children, you can learn, laugh and maybe even cry a little at these moving childbirth stories from those willing to share one of the most intimate moments of their lives.
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We are on a mission to encourage and inspire others in their journey with Christ and through all of life’s challenges. We are a sister duo that tackles issues from a Biblical lens: from spiritual warfare to marriage, motherhood, birth, infertility, trauma, mental health, physical health, and more.
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Pregnancy Podcast

Vanessa Merten

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A resource to support expecting moms (and partners, too!) with evidence-based information to navigate the awesome adventure of pregnancy, birth, and being a new parent. Vanessa Merten provides evidence based info that goes way beyond the typical “pregnancy instruction manual”. Every episode is designed to give you all of the evidence, research, pros, cons, risks, and benefits – all so you decide what the best option is for YOU and feel confident about your decisions during your pregnancy and ...
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Informed Pregnancy Podcast

Independent Podcast Network | Informed Pregnancy

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Los Angeles-based prenatal focused chiropractor Dr. Elliot Berlin searches for unbiased information on the most pressing topics for growing families with interviews from pregnancy and parenting experts, celebrities, and new and expectant parents. Entertaining and informative, new episodes drop weekly every Thursday. Keep up with Dr. Berlin and Informed Pregnancy Media online! informedpregnancy.com @doctorberlin Youtube LinkedIn Facebook X
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A Podcast of Mothers' stories of childbirth. Weekly interviews with mothers giving their first hand accounts of child birth in Australia. Designed to help educate and inform first time pregnant women, parents wanting to have better subsequent births and birth enthusiasts who love to hear and tell birth stories. An entertaining and heartfelt resource for pregnancy, labour and delivery and postpartum.
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Welcome to Motherhood Flow, your go-to motherhood podcast with a good mix of VBAC preparation tips and VBAC birth stories. While I focus heavily on VBAC and prevention of unnecessary c-sections, you can bet I'll be discussing topics from preconception to birth, to mothering toddlers and navigating your relationship after children, I cover it all here. Get ready for insightful conversations, expert interviews, and personal stories. Motherhood Flow is your space to walk through birth and mothe ...
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VBAC Babes

Bethany Lotulelei

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This podcast was created to provide a community to cheer you on in your journey from VBAC hopeful to VBAC success. We are going to debunk the myths, quiet the naysayers, and equip you with everything you need for a healing, empowering birth. And positive postpartum experience. We are VBAC moms. We are fierce, go getters, women of action. You've got this, mama. And I'll be by your side, every step of the way.
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VBAC Birth Stories

Melissa Merino & Stephanie Cannavo

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A podcast featuring Australians sharing their journey of vaginal birth after caesarean. Through sharing and learning from each other's lived experiences the podcast is designed to empower and educate those whose VBAC journey may have just begun, help all expecting mums achieve a more natural birth if that is their intention, and better inform birth professionals about one's journey to a VBAC.
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Faithful Labor | Natural Birth, Pregnancy, Holistic, VBAC, Unmedicated

Audrey Stinson | Certified Childbirth Educator, Former RN, Mama of 4

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainty of birth decisions? Do you wish you could trust your instincts and invite Christ into your birth plan? Have you already had a highly medicalized birth and now wonder if there’s a more peace-filled, empowering way to welcome future children into the world? Are you on the fence about natural birth but aren’t sure if it’s the right path for you? In this podcast, you’ll discover God’s beautiful design for labor & delivery, gain confidence in your bi ...
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Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy

My Essential Birth

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Birth is amazing, beautiful, wonderful . . . and it can throw you for a loop! Despite our very best birth “plans,” we can find ourselves taking some twist and turns during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that we don’t expect. Enter the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast! Hey mama! My name is Stephanie, and I’m a mom of three boys, a professional doula, childbirth educator, and the creator of the Online Birth Course - My Essential Birth www.myessentialbirth.com. I love to help mothers just ...
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How do I actually push during labor? Should I get an epidural? Why is breastfeeding so hard? What exactly is Pitocin, and how much will induce labor? Is there a secret to having a successful VBAC? What happens if I poop during labor *shudder*? And oh yeah, how do I take care of a newborn? I know you’ve got a ton of questions and fears when it comes to giving birth. How? Because I’ve delivered thousands of babies as a labor nurse! I’ve seen it all...and as @labor.nurse.mama on IG, I’ve helped ...
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True Birth

Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak & Kristin Mallon, RN, CNM

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Helping women have better births and better birth experiences. Our experts share their perspectives on pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. These are raw, honest stories about the experience of labor from the professional's point of view. Listen and get inside your OB/GYN or midwife's head. Our goal is to share the truth about pregnancy and birth with the listener and to explain our thought process. We see our role as one in which we guide and inform, presenting facts so that the ...
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**TOP 1.5% RANKED PODCAST** Hi! I’m Aly McClain. Bible-believing Christian, Wife of 10 years, Mama to 4, Homemaker, Registered Nurse and Homebirth Coach. I’ve been in the birth world for 7 years and 5 of those years have been helping women prepare for and experience a peaceful birth. After having a traumatic and unexpected ”emergency” c-section I started learning about physiological birth. Despite a diagnosis of low-lying placenta I went on to have a beautiful pain-free water birth at home. ...
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Labor Lessons

Carly Verdi

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Many women find that their first-time birth experience wasn't exactly what they wanted or hoped for. If you'd like more knowledge about how to better prepare for labor and delivery, or want to know that you're not alone on your birthing journey, this podcast is for you. Every episode shares a real-life lesson learned from a real-life labor and delivery experience. Every episode offers the chance to connect with other women, to increase our knowledge of the birthing world, and to advocate for ...
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Unscripted with Alex

Alexandra Shepherd

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Host Alex Shepherd chats with guests about health related topics to help empower young families in making choices that are best for them and their children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Optimal Body

Dr Jen Fraboni & Dr Dom Fraboni

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Join top-40 Physical Therapy Influencer, Doc Jen, and her Physical Therapy husband Dr. Dom, as they bring you the body tips and PT Pearls you need to help you understand your body, relieve your pains and restrictions, and answer your questions. Along with expert guests, the goal of The Optimal Body is to help you discover what optimal means in your own body.
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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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Welcome to Birth, Baby!, your go-to podcast hosted by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly, seasoned birth doulas and childbirth educators from Austin, Texas. Join us as we navigate the intricate journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care, offering invaluable insights and expert advice. Through candid interviews, personal anecdotes, and evidence-backed content, we aim to empower families with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions. Whether you’re seeking guidance on prenat ...
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Many women desire to reconnect with their body and natural instincts through the entire perinatal period, including natural birth. Unfortunately, the American culture (and most mainstream cultures) do not teach young women about any natural ways to care for their bodies and, in fact, teach that the body and childbirth cannot be trusted. In this podcast by Rachel Mans, Doula and The NaturalBirth Site, co-hosted by Tiffany Muniz, we explore all aspects of natural, physiological birth, as well ...
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Let’s explore the amazing world of birth together! Listen for inspiring birth stories and intriguing teachings to expand your knowledge surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and postpartum life. Each soul-stirring episode is full of heart, passion, and practicality. Join me in this diverse mix of teachings and interviews with real moms and professional birth workers as we seek to more fully understand how God has designed early motherhood and the beginning of life!
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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 having a safe and informed birth, which starts with determining if you've hired the right provider. If we had to boil it down to a single premise, it's this: A healthy mom and baby isn't all that matters. We have more than 30 years' experience between us in midwifery, informed rights advocacy, publishing, childbirth education, postpartum support and breastfeeding, and we've personally served thousands o ...
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Fat And Pregnant

Michelle Mayefske

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Fat & Pregnant– the podcast that’s about plus size pregnancy, parenting and so much more. Learn how you can confidently navigate pregnancy and early parenting without the diet culture BS!
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GIRL, Just Start!

Sisi Nike

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Navigating my path and sharing what hurts me and what helps me to keep doing it over and over again, day after day, month after month, year after year. Listen to what I have to share below! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sisi-nike/support
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Engineer turned Mama, Jess, meets mothers at the intersection of instincts and evidence to cut through the noise of parenting and wellness advice. On Modern Nurture, we’ll look to experts in thought provoking interviews, we’ll look to our biology to unpack the instincts and processes we’ve forgotten in the modern era, and we’ll have heart to heart conversations with real moms from every background as we seek to build a community where every mother and mom-to-be can find relatability and supp ...
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Mom2Mom Podcast

Stephanie Sinclair

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We are on a mission to make the journey of motherhood a little less overwhelming. During these episodes you will hear stories of triumph, heartache, and hope. You will hear time-tested tips and tricks shared by moms, a variety of birth stories that will resonate with all birthing families, and advice from professionals who have dedicated their teachings to pregnancy, birth, and moms. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we’re so happy to have y ...
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This podcast is for pregnant women and birthing people who have previously experienced a difficult or traumatic birth and want to learn how to feel less anxious or scared about their upcoming birth, it will focus on psychological and practical strategies to help manage anxiety, heal from past trauma, regain control, learn about their options, and feel more confident and prepared for their upcoming birth.
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This is a podcast developed by the Obstetrics and Gynaecology group of University College Dublin. It aims to review common emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The podcast is primarily directed to UCD students, but students from other universities are very welcome to listen, as well as trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The aim is that every podcast will cover something of interest for everyone at every stage from first year medical student to senior Professor.
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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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If you are planning to become pregnant, trying to conceive, currently pregnant, have given birth in the last few years, or work in the birth field, Birth As We Know It ™️ is the podcast for you. Birth As We Know It ™️ is a birth story and birth experience podcast that is dedicated to recognizing the many different ways that birth unfolds. The good, the bad, and everything else in between. You will hear birth stories and birth experiences from the perspective of birthing people, birth partner ...
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Birth Kweens

Karly Nuttall and Ali Feroah

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Birth Kweens is a wildly honest and fun dive into all things natural-pregnancy, birth, postpartum and women's health related. It's hosted by two Birth Kweens and friends: Karly Nuttall, a licensed midwife of 15 years, and Ali Feroah, a birth and postpartum doula of 7 years. Listen along on Thursdays as we share fun birth stories and dish out top notch info about our favorite subjects to help you realistically prepare for birth, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, baby care and women's health ...
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Hosted by Thérèse Hak-Kuhn, toLabor Executive Director and nationally-renowned doula educator and moderated by Sarah Allen-Short, toRaise Questions Doula Podcast gives doulas and birth workers free access to some of the most thoughtful and experienced experts who will share their insights in order to improve knowledge and increase professionalism and the integrity of each doula. Please send in your questions! 1) Email [email protected] 2) Post on our Facebook page 3) Private message ...
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Birthful

Adriana Lozada

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On Birthful, working doula and former journalist Adriana Lozada talks pregnancy, birth and postpartum with top experts and new parents. Every episode distills the overload of pregnancy information down to the most relevant and useful stuff. Adriana Lozada is a mom, author, speaker, birth doula, postpartum educator, and healthy-sleep consultant. Visit Birthful.com. Please note: Adriana has years of experience but she's not a doctor, and does not expect anyone to treat the show like medical ad ...
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This is the Real Birth Podcast: a safe, welcoming platform to share birth stories. I'm Lucy Hill, a doula, mother, wife and total birth nerd living in Frome, Somerset in the UK. When I was pregnant, one of my favourite things to do was to listen to birth stories. During this time I read and listened to literally hundreds and hundreds of birth experiences shared by all kinds of parents, having all kinds of births. I quickly became obsessed with the narrative of birth and the power of storytel ...
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”This VBAC has changed who I am as a woman.” Proactive preparation matters in birth!! While we don’t want to obsess about it in an unhealthy way, prep work can make a huge difference in your birth experience. Chelsea is an amazing example of how that prep pays off. After a very long, exhausting 40+hr labor and Cesarean birth, Chelsea knew she neede…
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Send us a text What's the one question every woman wants to answer when considering a VBAC? Is it safe for me and my baby? In today's episode, Cynthia & Trisha break down the available data on VBAC, why we should discard the term TOLAC, the actual risks of uterine rupture, whether induced with Pitocon versus a prostaglandin or having spontaneous la…
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In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Eidelman, a New Jersey mom of two, doula, and content creator with a passion for helping women take control of their birth experiences. Liz shares her journey through two very different, yet equally challenging, births—and how those experiences sparked her desire to empower others to have satisfying, informed, and…
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Going into your first labor and delivery, when all of the women around you have had vaginal births, it’s easy to assume that you will too. But when Joselyn and her husband were told to have an induction for borderline low amniotic fluid levels, they did not imagine it would end in a C-section. For her second baby, learning that she was a great cand…
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What do you do when you are pregnant after a cesarean and the only hospital in your community has a VBAC ban? Come hear the story of Dr. Denise Jaimes-Villanueva PsyD of Santa Barbara, California as she shares everything she endured to avoid compulsory surgery. From the challenges around finding a provider in a community where the influence of the …
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This conversation with Misty Rauscher was 🔥 She is a Trauma Recovery Coach and Transformational Life Coach. Misty specializes in mindset, visualization, and helping people navigate the mental “what ifs” that often come up after difficult or traumatic birth experiences. In this episode, we explore how Misty helps people “clear the slate” from previo…
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In this episode, Brittany Huber is back to share her experiences with her pregnancies and births, focusing on the journey to her second baby, the challenges of a VBAC, and the joy of her third surprise baby. She discusses the emotional and physical aspects of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery, highlighting the importance of support and info…
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📌 Episode Summary: Y'all you are IN for a treat with today's interview. I'm telling ya, you do not want to miss the encouragement & wisdom laced throughout this episode! Today you'll hear as my sweet friend Olivia (from @thenotsoangrymom over on Instagram) shares her powerful journey through motherhood—from navigating very different birth experienc…
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When it comes to supporting your baby’s brain development, few nutrients get as much attention as DHA, an essential omega-3 fatty acid. In this episode, we answer a listener’s questions about omega-3s during pregnancy. Learn how much you need, where to get them, and whether a supplement is necessary. Get a breakdown of the difference between ALA, E…
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Dr. John Delony joins Matt & Abby to talk about marriage, parenting, and the hard conversations couples avoid. From emotional affairs and s*xual conflict to the impact of raising kids on your relationship, Dr. Delony shares honest advice that challenges cultural norms—and might just change the way you think about your family. This episode is sponso…
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In this episode, pharmacist Alex Shepherd chats with naturopath Tracey Gartner about the often-overlooked role of protein in menopause, and why it’s essential for muscle strength, bone health, energy, and healthy ageing. They explore holistic strategies to support women through perimenopause and menopause — from plant-based protein and gut health t…
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The hosts share their experiences as doulas, focusing on the fastest births they’ve witnessed - some were precipitous labors! They discuss the differences between first and second births, the impact of HypnoBirthing, and the joy of supporting families as they grow. The conversation highlights the unpredictability of labor, the challenges faced, and…
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Amber shares her journey through her 41-week pregnancy with her 3rd child, detailing her experiences with high-risk diagnosis, labor preparations, and overcoming challenges during birth. She emphasizes the importance of trust, support, relaxation techniques, and shares advice for expecting mothers. Show Notes HERE! Links Mentioned: My Essential Bir…
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Understanding Unicornuate Uterus: What It Is, Prevalence, Risks, and a Positive Outlook A unicornuate uterus is a rare congenital condition where the uterus develops with only one half, or "horn," instead of the typical two-horned shape of a normal uterus. This happens during fetal development when one of the Müllerian ducts, which form the uterus,…
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Send us a text We explore the biblical reality of demons as active spiritual entities, not fictional metaphors, that work against God's people. Understanding their nature, tactics, and the authority believers have through Christ empowers us to recognize spiritual warfare without falling into fear. • Demons are the disembodied spirits of Nephilim se…
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Links: Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (use code 100OFF for $100 off) Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!…
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In this episode, Lisa reconnects with Ann Morris—doula, childbirth educator, and mother of two—to hear the powerful story of her second birth: a planned home birth after a positive hospital experience. Ann shares why she chose midwifery care, how her husband became her “moula,” and how she prepped mentally and physically for a peaceful, water birth…
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Today, I’m joined once again by the incredible Madeline Marlatt—and if you’ve heard our past conversations, you know it’s always a deep, spirit-led ride. In this episode, we open up about our philosophy of birth: why we believe birth is not just physical, but spiritual… not just medical, but miraculous. We talk about the way God designed women, the…
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Dynamic Body Balancing, along with general craniosacral and/or myofascial release, helps release trauma from the body and allow it to produce its own healing & relaxation. Tiffany & Rachel talk about it's role in pregnancy, babies, & more in this episode! NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirt…
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In this week's episode, I chat with Gemma, a writer and Pilates instructor living on the lands of the Awabakal and Wurrumi people in Newcastle, NSW. Gemma shares her three distinctly experiences, culminating in a healing VBAC after two caesarean births. Are you preparing for birth and looking for a natural way to manage labour pain? Discover the di…
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Needed Discount: Although the journey of pregnancy is so personal and individual, Jen's number one question goes back to what she did to help her conceive and maintain the pregnancy. While there were a myriad of factors that contributed, she reliably counted on Needed supplements that supported her journey! Men need support as well via sperm suppor…
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Week 28 until your baby’s birth, around 40 weeks, is the final stretch before you meet your baby. In this episode, learn everything you need to know to navigate the last months of pregnancy confidently. Your baby is undergoing critical developmental changes to prepare for life outside the womb. Meanwhile, your growing belly and added weight can bri…
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Today’s episode is a powerful testimony of transformation, healing, and freedom in Christ. I’m joined by a former New Ager who used to work closely with Freebirth Society. She taught yoga, embraced spiritual practices that many see as “empowering”—but behind it all, she was unknowingly caught in deep spiritual deception. Nya is a Christian, a wife,…
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Head to https://betterhelp.com/labornursemama to save 10% on your first month. Today’s episode is one that every mom should listen to before having a baby. Trish is talking about something so many moms experience after birth, and that is scary, intrusive thoughts and postpartum depression.  Intrusive thought…
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In this conversation, Allison Coleman, an experienced doula and trainer, and Ciarra Morgan discuss the essential aspects of choosing a doula training program. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, support, and the need for a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with personal values and career goals. The conversation also covers the significa…
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New dad John Pearce got his start on Australia's Got Talent. The Sydney-born dancer and performer best known as the Purple Wiggle joins the podcast to discuss his latest role: the adventure of fatherhood. Connect with the guest: @johnpearce @john_wiggle thewiggles.com Informed Pregnancy Media and ⁠⁠Mahmee⁠⁠ present an all new podcast! One Way or a …
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I have previously said that I would love to have a homebirth after cesarean (HBAC) if I had a third baby. Well, I've changed my mind and I'll go over why in this episode. I am an advocate for choice and informed consent. I believe everyone has a right to weigh the risks and benefits and decide what type of birth is best for them. Whether that be a …
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Hey mama! Welcome back to Pregnancy Unpacked. In this episode, Trish gets into weeks 10 to 12 of pregnancy - the end of the first trimester! She’s unpacking what's happening in your body, from peak nausea to mood swings, and discusses the emotional rollercoaster you might be experiencing. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave …
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Send us a text Did you know that how you breathe on a daily basis can influence how your birth goes? Yes, your rib cage impacts your pelvic tension! On today's episode, we have Lindsay McCoy, a birth doula, exercise physiologist, and co-founder of the Body Ready Method. She explains how breath, mobility, and pelvic balance all come together to supp…
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Pregnancy can bring unexpected changes to your mouth, including swollen or bleeding gums, increased sensitivity, and shifts in your oral microbiome. This episode examines how hormones, changes in the immune system, and daily habits affect your oral health during pregnancy. Learn why symptoms like bleeding gums are common, what you can do to prevent…
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Andrea joins us in the podcast today from Kansas City! She is a mom of two and a pediatric oncology nurse. Andrea shares how her experience as a nurse impacted both of her very different births. After her traumatic Cesarean, Andrea knew how critically important it would be to find healing inside and out before giving birth again. Andrea sought EMDR…
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Matt & Abby react to wild relationship stories from Reddit — from hidden debt and surprise divorces to cringey confessions and tough family drama. Some are hilarious, some are heavy, and all of them will leave you thinking. This episode is sponsored by Bobbie & Hiya. Bobbie: Visit https://hibobbie.com for an additional 10% off your purchase with co…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! Amanda dives deep into her true emotions about finding out she was pregnant so quickly after intentionally trying, and how that impacted her pregnancy and postpartum time with her first daughter, Aila. She also talks about how different each of her births unfolded because of how she prepared ahead of time. Furthermore, sh…
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Stephanie discusses natural labor patterns, emphasizing comfort at home before hospital visits. She outlines labor stages, average durations, and factors influencing labor length, such as position and medical interventions. Tips and emotional support are highlighted, including nesting and readiness. Show Notes HERE! Links Mentioned: My Essential Bi…
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Midwife Leonora Colon is back to discuss the challenges of burnout faced by birth workers, particularly midwives and doulas. The conversation explores the emotional and physical toll of the profession, the importance of self-care, and strategies for managing burnout. The hosts and Leonora share personal experiences and practical tips for maintainin…
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Send us a text The figure of Satan has been distorted by pop culture into a cartoonish villain with red horns and a pitchfork—a caricature that makes him easy to dismiss. But is this accurate? We cut through cultural misconceptions to reveal what Scripture actually teaches about our spiritual adversary. Diving deep into biblical accounts from Genes…
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Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for up to 40% off your first order (including their already discounted plans and subscriptions) at thisisneeded.com. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 OFF!) Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Access archived episodes and a private Facebook group…
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When a c-section birth is done with care and precision it can make all the difference in the healing and recovery for the mother. Operating the right way will also enable a woman to continue to have more pregnancies in a safe and secure way. In this episode, Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak, a high risk perinatologist MFM specialist, lays out his method for ope…
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In this week's episode, I chat to Sarah about her three very different birth experiences spanning five years. Sarah lives in Sydney with her partner Jad and their three children – Remy (5), Navy (3), and newborn Hugo (just two weeks old). Her story beautifully illustrates how birth experiences can evolve with knowledge, preparation and support, tak…
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Instead of telling you what this episode is about...you'll have to listen in! But we've got a surprise in today's episode, so don't miss it! Interested in sharing your story on the podcast? Click HERE! Want to connect with us? Have a question? Shoot us a DM at @surrenderedbirthservices on Instagram, and give us a follow while you're there! For more…
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LMNT Electrolytes: Free Gift with Purchase! Fuel every system within the body and the brain with LMNT! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium, and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signaling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and …
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For many expecting moms, weeks 13 to 27 are often considered the most enjoyable part of pregnancy. In this episode, learn everything you need to know to navigate the second trimester confidently. Your belly will start to show, you may begin to feel your baby kicking, and many first-trimester symptoms, like morning sickness, begin to fade. You have …
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Head to https://betterhelp.com/labornursemama to save 10% on your first month. Trish is joined by Danielle Sherman-Lazar, creator of Living Full and author of Mothers Are Made. Danielle shares her journey from battling eating disorders to becoming a mental health advocate and mother of four. She discusses th…
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