Everything Homebirth is a podcast for families, students, and birthworkers. I am Erin Kershaw, a mother, homebirth midwife, registered nurse, herbalist, traveler, vegan, knitter, and lover of all things homebirth! I have a bachelor's degree in biology and political science from Moravian University, my midwifery diploma is from WomanCraft Midwifery, my nursing degree is from Northampton Community College, at which I served as the president of the honor society and I have also studied herbalis ...
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Pelvic Space Birth Chat with Brittany from Blossoming Bellies
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45:10Thank you so much for joining us today, Brittany! Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CPLD, CLC is a childbirth educator, doula and pelvic space guru (perinatal pelvic biomechanics educator) and she has been doing this amazing work for over 17 years! To learn more about the services that Brittany offers, visit Blossoming Bellies Wholistic Birth Ser…
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Birth Stories with Student Midwife & Assistant, Sarah Till
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24:20Thank you again, Sarah, for sharing your birth stories! Thank you for listening! If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a small amount If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at https://www.birth-academy.…
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Understanding Your Options Surrounding Bloodwork, Ultrasounds and other Diagnostics
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50:41Always discuss your options with your midwife, but this episode will help you to understand a little more about diagnostics and what to choose. Evidence Based Birth is a wonderful resource for many things birth... www.evidencebasedbirth.com Thank you for listening! If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a small amount If you …
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Being a Supportive Partner: What to Do and What Not to Do
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30:12Big thanks to Sarah Till for joining me today to discuss the importance of being a supportive partner! Thank you for listening! If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a small amount If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant…
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The Importance of Pelvic Floor Health with Dr Jennifer Perna
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28:43A big thank you to Dr Jenn from Vivid Women's Health! If you are local, please reach out to Vivid and schedule an appointment! If not, please reach out to a pelvic floor PT near you. Since recording this episode, Dr Jenn has decided to share space in Erin's office in Doylstown, PA! Vivid Women's Health will be with Beautiful Beginnings Homebirth, L…
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The Importance of Postpartum Care and Support
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19:14Postpartum care is such an integral part of homebirth midwifery. Be sure to plan for your postpartum just as you have your birth! Thank you for listening! If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a small amount If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birt…
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Precipitous Homebirth Stories with Jessica H
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34:54Thank you to Jessica H for sharing your birth stories with us! It has been a pleasure caring for you as a client and just lovely to have you on the show! Thank you for listening! If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a small amount If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwif…
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Induction of Labor: What to Expect, When is an Induction Truly Necessary and What Does this Look Like at Home?
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46:07Today's episode is all about induction of labor! Check out the Evidence Based Birth article on Inducing based on dates... https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-inducing-labor-for-going-past-your-due-date/ Thank you for listening! If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a small amount If you are passionate about homebirth …
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Interview with Childbirth Educator/Doula Silver Pyanov
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48:50In today's episode, we chat with Silver (Maria) Pyanov about her experience as a childbirth educator and doula. Silver helped bring the Birth Academy courses to life with her experience writing childbirth education courses and articles. Silver has 7 children and has been doing this work since 2007. Silver is offering a 3-day doula workshop in Janua…
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Birth Complications and Emergencies: How are these Managed at Home?
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37:38Today's episode discusses some intense topics about birth complications and emergencies, and how they're managed at home by midwives. Every provider practices differently and has different regulations based on licensure, state regulations, etc. Discuss these issues with your midwife to learn how they manage complications and emergencies. Thank you …
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Today's episode is all about delayed cord clamping! Erin talks about your rights and options surrounding delayed cord clamping and what to expect at home. Always discuss these topics with your midwife. For some wonderful information, check out Evidence Based Birth's podcast episode on PPD, pitocin, delayed cord clamping and placenta encapsulation..…
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A Twin Home Waterbirth: Interview with Carley
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55:46Today we chat with Carley and learn about her amazing twin homebirth! Thank you for listening! If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a small amount If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at https://www.…
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The Midwife Interview: What Questions Should You Ask?
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30:35What questions should you ask when interviewing a homebirth midwife? I hope this episode helps you find the right midwife for your homebirth! *one question I missed..."How many births do you take on each month?" This can be helpful and is a question I get asked often. 4-5 births a month is the amount that most homebirth midwives feel comfortable wi…
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A Breech Homebirth Story: Interview with Lorele-Paige
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28:33Today's episode is an interview with Lorele-Paige, two-time homebirth mom who had her first baby not only at home, but breech! For more information on breech birth and to take the amazing breech training they offer, visit www.breechwithoutborders.org Thank you for listening! If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a small amou…
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Why Homebirth? A Short History, Benefits and Options Surrounding Homebirth in the US
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25:48Learn about homebirth history in the US, statistics and facts, risks, benefits, and your options surrounding homebirth. Thank you for listening! If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a small amount If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy'…
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Welcome to the Everything Homebirth podcast! I am so excited to share this with you and I hope you'll join us for future episodes! I'm hoping to release episodes every week, so stay tuned! Thank you for listening! If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a small amount If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested…
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