EPISODE 111: Natural Birth With Nathan Riley

Natural birth embraces the belief that the female body is perfectly designed to give birth and that the process can be safe and empowering when allowed to unfold without unnecessary medical interventions. It involves a combination of physical and emotional preparation, support from healthcare providers, and the willingness of the mother to trust her body's innate abilities. In this episode, Joel, Emily, and Dr. Nathan Riley discuss different approaches to having Natural birth. While every birth experience is unique, natural birth offers women the possibility of embracing the inherent strength and beauty of the birthing process.

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SHOW NOTES: 

03:55 - Part 1: 

Nathan Riley, MD, is a board-certified OB-GYN and fellow of ACOG who left the medical, industrial complex due to his disillusionment with the “standard of care” within the conventional maternity care model.  Dr. Riley now focuses his time on upholding the traditional practice of midwifery. He supports midwives as a collaborative physician for midwives of all varieties in over twenty states. He advocates for home birth and still attends births for those in need. 

06:54 - Dr. Riley’s Experience with Psychedelics

11:20 - Emotions experienced by Birthing Mom

18:20 - Health Space for Men

Masculinity

25:18 - Being a first-time parent

Sleep

Structure of your day

Communication

32:27 -  Part 2: Should people do inner work before the child comes

Being okay with being sad

Being present to your kids

Making time for yourself

Nutrition

Walking

Safe space

56:55 - The Guilt of Mothers

Finding support

Surrender to the moment

Reframing your thinking

Be with your partner

1:14:41 - Part 3: The Born Free method

Support

Birthworker practice

1:16:16 - Part 4: What you can do (top 3)

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