Birthful
703 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsOn 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 advice. Please always consult with your care provider. This show does not dispense medical advice.
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[Birth Stories] Birth Is as Mental and Emotional as It Is Physical
April 06, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBMegan Othling explains how birth can happen as much in your head as in your body and how facing the unexpected feelings she was having during the birth of her third child was just what was needed for them to be born. She shares with Adriana the profound growth and transformation she experienced through her four births and postpartum experiences, and how she stepped into the vulnerability of accepting all her feelings–even the unpopular ones. Sponsor offers - TIME SENSITIVE! BIRTH CLASS RE...
Getting Comfortable With the Intimate Nature of Birth
April 03, 2024 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBPregnancy is a great time to realize what the heck motivates your choices as you venture into the great transformation of birth and becoming a parent. Nekole Malia Shapiro shares with Adriana how using the embodied approach of connecting with yourself and your body can help you find your own best expert birth guide, while also building the awesome habit of bringing more oxytocin into your life. Sponsor offers - TIME SENSITIVE! BIRTH CLASS RETREAT - Get an amazing 10% off at BirthClassRet...
[Birth Stories] So Was It a Waterbirth?
March 30, 2024 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBHailey McHone’s first birth was what her OB called "a textbook hospital delivery," which came with an epidural-Pitocin combo, and, frankly, little consent. She talks with Adriana about getting more intentional with her wishes and choices for her second birth and ending up with a confidence-boosting, self-affirming, physiological experience that included a concoction of grape juice and papaya nectar, some much-wanted chicken nuggets, and waiting for her sister to arrive. Sponsor offers - TI...
Transformation Through The Holistic Stages of Birth (Part Two)
March 27, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBWe try to make birth practical by measuring, overseeing, and monitoring it… when really, it’s an experience that flows seamlessly from one stage to another, taking the birthing person deep into their physiology and intuitive altered states. Whapio Diane Bartlett shares with Adriana how to better describe what the laboring person goes through, by explaining the Holistic Stages of Birth. In this second episode of a two-part series, we go deeper into the Quietude, to then finally emerge into i...
Transformation Through The Holistic Stages of Birth (Part One)
March 23, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBWe try to make birth practical by measuring, overseeing, and monitoring it… when really, it’s an experience that flows seamlessly from one stage to another, taking the birthing person deep into their physiology and intuitive altered states. Whapio Diane Bartlett shares with Adriana how to better describe what the laboring person goes through, by explaining the Holistic Stages of Birth. In this first episode of a two-part series, we start with embarking into labor, and just past what is usua...
Best of Birthful: Why Pushing Too Early Might Affect the Baby and You
March 20, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBWelcome to the Best of Birthful. Creator and host Adriana Lozada curated and edited each selection in this playlist of the show’s most popular episodes. It's a tailored introduction to the expansive catalog she amassed over the first five years of Birthful's 300+ episodes (which is now in its 9th year!). Whapio, a midwife and founder of The Matrona, explores the modern management of pushing, and challenges our preconceived notions in the process. She gets into pushing’s effects on the baby,...
Best of Birthful: How an Anxious Mind Impacts You During Pregnancy
March 16, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBWelcome to the Best of Birthful. Creator and host Adriana Lozada curated and edited each selection in this playlist of the show’s most popular episodes. It's a tailored introduction to the expansive catalog she amassed over the first five years of Birthful's 300+ shows (which is now in its 9th year!). Leading high-risk pregnancy expert and mind-body health specialist, Parijat Deshpande, discusses the anxiety that comes with high-risk births. She offers tips on how to manage these feelings b...
Best of Birthful: How a Baby’s Position Impacts Labor
March 13, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBWelcome to the Best of Birthful. Creator and host Adriana Lozada curated and edited each selection in this playlist of the show’s most popular episodes. It's a tailored introduction to the expansive catalog she amassed over the first five years of Birthful's 300+ shows (which is now in its 9th year!). Midwife Gail Tully, founder of the Spinning Babies approach, explains how a baby’s position can dictate the flow and ease of a birth. Learn how to prepare your body for labor with personalized...
[Birth Stories] Unprepared for a Fast-Starting Labor and a Surprisingly Hard Recovery
March 09, 2024 05:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBErin Patterson’s birth was in many ways, the reverse of what she expected: It started strong from the get-go when she was expecting it to be slow and sporadic, she loved the car ride even though she had been dreading it, and when it came to pushing, she never imagined she’d be on her back. She shares with Adriana how the most unexpected thing was ending up with pelvic floor muscular trauma that made for a slow and difficult recovery requiring months of PT work, and how laid-back breastfeedin...
Have a Happier Pelvic Floor (and a Happier You!) During Pregnancy
March 06, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBIt’s estimated that 1 in 5 pregnant people will experience urinary incontinence during their first year postpartum! Exercise physiologist and perinatal educator Lindsay McCoy talks with Adriana about how noticing your habitual body movements and establishing easy, daily-life habits to increase your body’s responsiveness can lead to a healthier and happier pelvic floor. They also highlight the mind-blowing connection between your pelvic soft tissues and your nervous system. Sponsor offers -...
[Birth Stories] How She Got Through a Week of Prodromal Labor by Embracing It
March 02, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBAdriana Aleman Crane’s first birth involved several days of prodromal labor— and if you don’t know what that is, you really want to listen to this episode! But her second birth? Her husband almost missed it! She shares with Adriana Lozada that sleep is glorious, acupuncture is worth it, and how releasing control (and her bag of waters!) gets her labors to flow. Sponsor offers - TIME SENSITIVE! NEEDED - Get 20% off at ThisIsNeeded.com with code BIRTHFUL HONEYLOVE - Get 20% off at HoneyLo...
Understanding Acupuncture From a Physiological Lens (and Why You Shouldn’t Fear the Needles!)
February 28, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBAcupuncture can help alleviate nausea, constipation, and back pain. It can encourage breech babies to flip and labor to start. But how does it work, and what does it feel like? Acupuncturist, massage therapist, and birth doula Dr. Patrick Boswell talks with Adriana about how acupuncture gets to the root of the issue, with the happy result of improving more than the symptoms you came in for! Sponsor offers - TIME SENSITIVE! NEEDED - Get 20% off at ThisIsNeeded.com with code BIRTHFUL HON...
[Postpartum Stories] Coming to Terms With the Baby She Got
February 24, 2024 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBAfter giving birth twice before, Victoria Wilson thought she had “life with a newborn” pretty much figured out. But when her third daughter was born fussy, frustrated, and just wouldn’t settle, Victoria was thrown for a loop. Was this just who her baby was? Or was something wrong? Victoria shares with Adriana how making her own wellness a priority during pregnancy allowed her the strength to navigate and surrender to this extremely difficult experience from a place where she was well-resour...
How to Sleep Better While Pregnant
February 21, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBIt’s estimated that about 80% of pregnant people experience insomnia by their third trimester, and newer research is showing how melatonin and circadian rhythms may impact fertility, implantation, miscarriage, risk of preeclampsia and postpartum depression. Mar De Carlo shares with Adriana how small and mindful changes to your sleep habits can help you tap into more rest and improve your family’s sleep— before and after the baby arrives. Sponsor offers - TIME SENSITIVE! NEEDED - Get 20...
[Birth Stories] Can You Wait to Push Until the Doctor Arrives?
February 17, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBAfter a difficult first labor with interventions she was unsure about, Alyssa Jennings was determined that her next birth would be on her terms. Little did she know that she’d be having to contain the fetal ejection reflex until her doctor arrived! Alyssa shares with Adriana the magic words her husband used to help her wait (no, they didn’t have anything to do with the doctor), along with a great solution to when you don’t want to labor in the hospital but you want to be close by (even thoug...
How Prenatal Yoga Can Help Protect Your Energy (And Why This Is Important!)
February 14, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBYou’ve probably been told to do prenatal yoga, but is it really for you? Trauma-informed yoga teacher Abigail Lauren Geller says not if it’s another overwhelming thing on your to-do list! But if you are curious about the benefits of prenatal yoga for your body, your mind, your pregnancy, and your labor, and want to create a space of self-reflection to better connect with your body and protect your energy, then prenatal yoga may be just what you need. Abigail also shares with Adriana how ...
[Birth Stories] Discovering that a Breech Vaginal Birth was Possible for Her
February 10, 2024 05:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBAnya Cutler had originally planned to give birth at a birth center with midwives, then at nearly 37 weeks (and after trying practically everything possible to encourage her baby to flip) she ended up transferring care to an OB/GYN experienced in vaginal breech delivery. Anya shares with Adriana how even though this challenged her need for control, having an OB who was comfortable with breech and confident in her ability to give birth made all the difference. Get the most out of this episode...
Have an Easier Pregnancy (and Birth!) With Chiropractic Care
February 07, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBYou know how as pregnancy progresses, your whole body becomes more uncomfortable? It turns out that chiropractic care can help you feel much better and even help you have an easier birth. Dr. Elliot Berlin shares with Adriana why chiropractic care is a superb pregnancy tool for anyone, but especially if you have an “athletic pelvis” or want to aid a breech baby turn head down. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page...
[Birth Stories] How She Navigated a Long Birth While Waiting for Her Support Team to Arrive
February 03, 2024 05:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBFor weeks, Julia Cooper had been nervous that her baby would arrive while her husband and mom were away, and sure enough, contractions started merely hours after she dropped her husband off at the airport. What follows is a testament to how hard it can be to shut off your thinking brain while in labor and how despite that, you can still support your physiology and get things to flow (even if you have a prolonged labor and an epidural!). Get the most out of this episode by checking out the r...
Can Exercise During Pregnancy Make Labor Harder?
January 31, 2024 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBIt’s common knowledge that walking, swimming, and doing prenatal yoga can all be super helpful during pregnancy, but what about running, barre, CrossFit, or weightlifting? Deb Flashenberg shares with Adriana how strength-focused exercising can lead to a too-tight core and pelvic floor that make for more difficult labors and harder postpartum recoveries. They explore how you can figure out if your pelvic floor is too tight and what you can do about it to have a more flowing birth. Get the ...
[Birth Stories] No Matter How You Birth, You’re a Badass
January 27, 2024 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBLauren Horton has always been physically active, and during pregnancy, she continued to do a mix of CrossFit, swimming, yoga, and tons of dog walking. She shares with Adriana her surprise when she found herself hunkering down on the bed during labor instead of moving, and why she went with it (although she could have done without the hemorrhoids). Lauren also opens up about the impossibility of trying to live up to the expectations of doing it all, how sometimes the win is as small as having...
Tackling Pregnancy Discomforts Through Movement and Alignment
January 24, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBBeing pregnant means having relaxin loosening up all your tissues, while your core stretches and your center of gravity shifts, but that doesn’t mean you have to put up with the associated aches and discomforts. Restorative body educator extraordinaire Molly Deutschbein shares with Adriana ways you can move, support, and align your body for a happier pregnancy and a more flowing birth as well as how to navigate the postpartum return to a non-pregnant body. Get the most out of this episode ...
Eight Questions to Ask Your Care Provider (Especially in Your Second Trimester!)
January 20, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBAdriana Lozada shares eight great questions for sussing out your provider’s protocols and practices as your pregnancy advances, in order to help you figure out how much shared decision-making and agency you will truly have in your birth experience. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on its show notes page. If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on What You Need to Know About Birth Positions and our episode on Informed Consent If you...
If Pregnancy Becomes Medically Complicated: Working With a Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician
January 17, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBChances are your pregnancy and birth will flow, and you’ll never need to see any of the care providers that deal with more complicated situations. But what if you do? Dr. Loralei Thornburg helps demystify what it can be like working with a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist. She shares with Adriana why so much of it has to do with experience, risk tolerance, and resources, and why – regardless of medical complications – you can still humanize your experience. Get the most out of this epis...
[Birth Stories] Unlocking Her Dream Birth by Valuing Her Intuition (And Switching Care Providers!)
January 13, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBMargot Strauhull brought her self-described “rule-following” attitude to her first hospital induction with an OB and had what she considered was a fine birth… until she was overcome by sadness in postpartum. This started her on a journey of peeling back the layers, to finally come to a deep trust in her own wisdom and instincts. Margot tells Adriana how the fear radiating from her providers around her “history of macrosomal infants” further activated her intuition to switch to a freestandin...
Why Your Team Isn’t Complete Without a Doula
January 10, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThe mounting evidence is clear: having a doula can help decrease the risk of having a cesarean birth and significantly improve birth experiences. In fact, doulas have even been called a form of pain relief themselves, as people tend to want fewer pain medications and epidurals when supported by a doula. But what makes what doulas do so special and different from the care you receive from your other care providers? Sabia Wade talks to Adriana about what a doula is, how to find one that will ...
[Birth Stories] Why It Was Still a Party Despite the 30 Hours of Persistent Back Pain
January 06, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBLaurel Gourrier, co-host of the podcast “Birth Stories in Color,” reflects on how her hospital birth experience— even though it was long and hard— often felt like a big party, thanks to the support of her partner, parents, and in-laws. She tells Adriana Lozada how their care and the constant communication of her wishes created a safe and joyful space in which she could birth, even leading her parents to open their home for the birth of her second child. If you liked this episode, listen to ...
Why A Midwife Might Be Just What You Need
January 03, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBThere is ample evidence of the benefits of midwifery care for uncomplicated pregnancies, including lower rates of inductions, episiotomies, and cesareans. So why aren’t midwives more widely used in the U.S. (like they are in the rest of the world!)? Dr. Melissa Cheyney talks with Adriana all about midwifery care including the different types of midwives, their certifications, where they practice, and the importance of OBs, perinatologists, and midwives working together to provide you with ...
[Birth Stories] Why Having an Audience Stalled Her Birth
December 30, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBHeather Lauf was so clear on the importance of choosing the right care provider for her birth that she switched practices, twice! Even with her ample preparation, labor still threw her for a loop when she found out her water hadn’t broken (it really seemed it had!), and then again when she couldn’t quiet her thinking brain after realizing she had too many eyes watching her. Nevertheless, Heather was able to have the unmedicated vaginal birth she was hoping for with the help of her trusted te...
What You Need to Know About Obstetricians (Obs)
December 27, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBObstetricians are the go-to care providers when giving birth in the US, but not all OBs are created equal. How does your obstetrician's background and training impact the care you get, and is that aligned with the care you deserve? Dr. Stuart Fischbein shares his insights, the hard lessons he’s gained over his career, as well as why he still does breech deliveries, VBACs, and home births. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show no...
[Birth Stories] Why It Mattered That Her Team Prioritized Her Emotional Safety
December 23, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBNana Eyeson-Akiwowo, co-founder of the socially impactful Fourth Phase aftercare boxes, shares how her expectations of when and how she should bond with her baby tarnished her otherwise wonderfully supported and respected birth experience. She tells Adriana how this hyperfocus on bonding impacted her postpartum, and how her mom helped her shift things with lots of wisdom and laughter. If you liked this episode, listen to this interview about the physical and emotional changes you can expec...
How to Know if You and Your Provider Are Truly a Good Fit
December 20, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBDr. Brad Bootstaylor talks with Adriana Lozada about how vital it is to establish shared decision-making with your care provider and the problem with the prevailing fear-based approach in perinatal care. Plus: why no one should ever roll their eyes at your birth plan! If you liked this episode, listen to our interview titled Know What You're Up Against When Giving Birth at a Hospital, and our episode on Family-Centered Cesareans. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resourc...
[Birth Stories] Pivoting From Wanting an Immediate Epidural to an Unmedicated VBAC Over Four Births
December 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBAfter having three hospital births – that included inductions, vaginal births, and a cesarean – Mariah Robinson couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing from her experiences. She shares with Adriana how she searched far and wide for a collaborative care provider who would support her wishes for an unmedicated vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) and the trust and confidence she built with her body to get through an unplanned homebirth without fear. If you liked this episode, lis...
Why Choosing The Right Care Provider is Crucial for Your Pregnancy
December 13, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBFinding the care provider that’s right for you is a critical first step toward having a great birth experience. Dr. Robin Elise Weiss talks with Adriana about the different types of prenatal care providers and how their varying philosophies can impact the care you receive. She also shares how to go about finding the care provider that’s right for you, and what you can do if you decide they are no longer a good fit. If you liked this episode, listen to this episode on informed consent durin...
[Birth Stories] How Nutrition Was Key for Her “Mission: Make a Small Baby”
December 09, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBAfter birthing quite a large baby and experiencing shoulder dystocia, Jessica Bower went on a quest to figure out why she had grown a baby that size. She shares with Adriana how gaining control of her sugar levels really helped with her “Mission: Make a Small Baby” for her third birth. This nutritional connection with her body was key in her decision to have an induction for her fourth birth after developing gestational diabetes, leading to the waterbirth she so desired. If you liked this ...
Reducing Anxiety Around Pregnancy Weight Gain and Nutrition
December 06, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBGenevieve Howland (a.k.a. Mama Natural) talks with Adriana about ways you can navigate the emotions that come with gaining weight during pregnancy, identify possible triggers, and explore seeing it as an opportunity to connect with and appreciate your body in a new way. They also discuss how nutrition plays a role in lessening birth interventions, the folic acid vs. folate debate, ferments, bitters, cravings, mindful eating habits, and more. If you liked this episode, listen to this intervi...
Ways to Deal With Morning Sickness—Whether It’s Mild or Debilitating
December 02, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBAdriana Lozada offers practical advice on how to deal with whatever level of nausea you are experiencing. She also lays out how hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is not just a bad case of morning sickness, but a severe and debilitating condition. If you liked this episode, listen to this interview on eating to grow a healthy baby brain, or this episode on how to tap into the nourishing power of herbs during pregnancy and postpartum. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources...
What Does Your Poop Have to Do With Your Baby’s Microbiome?
November 29, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBProfessor of Microbiology and researcher Dr. Anne Estes talks with Adriana about how your gut microbiome (not just your vaginal microbiome) plays a critical role in seeding your baby’s microbiome during birth, and what you can do about it. They discuss whether probiotics are necessary during pregnancy, why inserting a garlic clove in your vagina may not be the best way to combat Group B Strep, and the importance of looking at microbiomes through a diversity lens. If you liked this episode, ...
[Birth Stories] How She Proactively Avoided Having Another Traumatic Birth
November 25, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBAfter an eye-opening, traumatic, and abusive first birth, Toni DeAztlan Smith was determined not to repeat the experience. Toni tells Adriana how she proactively took matters into her own hands and ended up having a powerfully healing birth. She also shares how she achieved her goals of being negative for Group B Strep, NOT developing gestational diabetes, and avoiding preeclampsia. If you liked this episode, listen to this interview on childbirth PTSD, and this episode on how to avoid a ca...
How to Tap Into the Nourishing Power of Herbs During Pregnancy and Postpartum
November 22, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBHerbs are micronutrient powerhouses for your immune, nervous, and endocrine systems, but some of them may not be recommended during this time of your life. Kathleen Mugnolo talks with Adriana about how you can figure out which ones are right for YOU, as well as whether it makes sense to use herbs to get labor started, to lessen the chances of Group B Strep colonization, to help with constipation, to increase milk supply, and how they can support your postpartum recovery. If you liked this e...
[Birth Stories] A Nourished Pregnancy, Flowing Birth, and Jarring Postpartum
November 18, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBChelsy Arnett shares with Adriana how her husband nourished her during pregnancy. She also talks about the wonders of the double hip squeeze during labor, why she’d push in a completely different way the next time, as well as what’s helped her get through the surprisingly intense identity shift and breastfeeding challenges of the postpartum period. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page. If you liked this episode...
Do You Really Need To Stop Eating Sushi?
November 15, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBRegistered dietitian and researcher Lily Nichols and Adriana take a closer look at the common nutrition recommendations during pregnancy, and whether avoiding raw fish and runny eggs may be keeping you from getting the nutrition you and your baby really need. Lily also shares why you should pair high-quality fats and proteins with your carbs, and how to listen to the signals your unique body is sending you for optimal nutrition. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources...
Why an OB/GYN Chose to Have a Homebirth
November 08, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOB/GYN and medical educator Dr. Amali Lokugamage talks with Adriana about how being pregnant propelled a paradigm shift in her ideas about birth, leading her to give birth at home. A champion of human rights in childbirth, she shares why birth recommendations have become so hospital-centric, and why it would benefit us all to embrace more family-centered, integrated, and collaborative models of care. If you liked this episode, listen to this episode on How Prenatal Yoga Can Help Protect You...
Is Homebirth for You?
November 01, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBRobina Khalid of Small Things Grow Midwifery explains what it takes to truly consider a homebirth, and shares with Adriana how to prepare for a successful experience. If you liked this episode, listen to this episode on homebirth reimbursement, and this interview about the purpose of pain in childbirth. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page. You can learn more about Robina @smallthingsgrowhomebirth. Connect wit...
[Birth Stories] How She Embraced Physiology to Avoid Pushing for Three Hours Again
October 25, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBApril Teel shares with Adriana how her thoughtful preparation set the stage for her to have wonderful birth experiences at both a freestanding birth center (with a midwife) and a hospital (with a family practice doctor). She reflects on how what surprised her the most were the differences between the pushing stages—with one being managed, long, and difficult, and the second being completely dictated by her body, allowing her to experience the Fetal Ejection Reflex. Get the most of this epi...
Cesarean Risk: What’s Your Place of Birth Got to Do With It?
October 18, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBCesarean rates have increased 500% in two generations, and about half of them may be unnecessary. Physician-scientist and ACOG Fellow, Dr. Neel Shah, talks with Adriana about how the hospital you choose can be your #1 risk of having a surgical birth, how we got here, and what you can do about it. If you liked this episode, listen to this episode on How to Avoid a “Cascade of Interventions” and this episode with Carrie Contey (it's the one we mentioned in the show). Get the most of this epi...
[Birth Stories] How Focusing On Her Birth Vision Led To Her Dream Hospital Birth
October 11, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBJenny Murphy’s birth preparations were impacted by uncertainty, fear, and ever-changing circumstances. She shares with Adriana how focusing on her “birth vision”– and waiting to go to the hospital for as long as possible– allowed her to be the leader of her labor and have what she describes as a dream birth. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page. If you liked this episode, listen to this episode on How Your Birt...
Know What You’re Up Against When Giving Birth at a Hospital
October 04, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBMidwife and researcher, Dr. Mimi Niles, talks to Adriana Lozada about the U.S. hospital system, how your goals as a birthing person are at odds with the system’s goals, and how to tap into your power as a consumer within said system so you can have a better birth experience. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page. If you liked this episode, listen to this episode on the cultural ideals that shape your birth exper...
Exploring Your Options of Where to Give Birth
September 27, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBAdriana Lozada goes through the pros and cons of three places where you can give birth: a hospital, a birth center, and at home, and what you should consider when making an informed decision. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page. If you liked this episode, listen to this story on Why Having an Audience Stalled Her Birth and this episode about Showing Up at Your Birth. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPod...
What You Need to Know About Birth Models (Birth What?)
September 20, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBMedical anthropologist Robbie Davis-Floyd talks with Adriana about the technocratic, humanistic, and holistic birth models. She explains why we’ve gotten so obsessed with machines and numbers, why we need more midwives, how some OBs are making positive changes by embracing the midwifery model of care, and what you can take from those models to improve your experience. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page. If y...