Latest Birthing Podcast Episodes
#261 | Emma the Naked Doula on Pleasurable, Orgasmic Birth and Her New Book
Down to Birth - April 17, 2024 09:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsEmma Armstrong, author of The Fearless Birth Book, and Instagram birth influencer at @thenakeddoulaofficial, joins us today to delve into the meaning of pleasurable birth. We ask the questions, "Why should a woman want a pleasurable birth, what does it even mean, and what holds women back from ...
Empowering Maternal Health Innovators: Insights from The Practical Playbook III Editors
Maternal Health Innovation - April 17, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, hosted by Dorothy Cilenti, Professor at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, Dorothy is talking with Lindsey Yates and Natalie Hernandez, editors of the third edition of The Practical Playbook. This collaborative guide addresses maternal health disparities, ...
Black Mamas Matter: Advancing Black Maternal Health
Maternal Health Innovation - April 11, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, host Andrea Serano, Interim Director at Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE), is talking with Milan Spencer, Associate Director of Workforce Development and Partnerships at the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA). BMMA serves as the national voice and coordinating enti...
#260 | Triplets at Home! With Traditional Midwife Kristine Lauria @globalmidwife64
Down to Birth - April 10, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsYou won't find an obstetrician anywhere in the United States who will birth triplets vaginally in the hospital, but today you'll hear the story of traditional midwife Kristine Lauria who welcomed them at home with the respect and reverence for birth every woman deserves. Kristine witnesses some...
#259 | Resisting Coercion: Carolyn Marrone's Story of a Miscalculated Due Date and Standing Up To Pushy Providers
Down to Birth - April 03, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsWhen Carolyn was pregnant with her first baby, she went past her "due date." After declining an induction at 41+6, her doctor questioned her integrity as a mother, stating, "I am surprised your motherly instinct (to protect your baby) hasn't kicked in yet." Knowing that she and her baby were ok...
#258 | March Q&A: Implants & Breastfeeding, Giving Birth Advice, Ultrasounds, Newborn Transition in Waterbirthing, Posterior Babies, Family Boundaries
Down to Birth - March 27, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsWe are back with the March Q&A episode with Cynthia & Trisha. We kick off today's episode with an unbelievable, once-in-a-lifetime story of an OB who holds off a mother's pushing to tie a bow in the baby's hair before being born! Next, we get into our questions beginning with a mother who wants...
#257 | Labor & Delivery Nurses' Roundtable: How Their Hands are Tied to Doctors' Orders
Down to Birth - March 20, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsIn today's episode, three current and former L&D nurses join us in a roundtable-style conversation to share their behind-the-scenes experiences on the L&D floor. These three women get raw, real, and honest about what pulled them to this line of work and for one, what forced her to leave. They sh...
#256 | Transforming Your Hospital Birth Experience with Taylor Dilk @taychayy
Down to Birth - March 13, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsLike many mothers, Taylor Chamberlain Dilk had no idea where to begin in preparing for childbirth. Lucky for her she has a large social media presence and requested recommendations from her audience, and lucky for us, Down to Birth Show came highly recommended. Once she started digging in, she f...
#255 | What's Up with Intrauterine Growth Restriction: An Off-the-Record-Style Conversation with Dr. Stu Fischbein
Down to Birth - March 06, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsIn this episode, we welcome back Dr. Stu Fischbein for his third appearance on Down to Birth Show. We start the conversation by catching up on some of the latest problems occurring on the birth scene including VBACs, aspirin in pregnancy, the monetization of birth, late pregnancy ultrasounds, b...
#254 | February Q&A: Vomiting in Labor, Cord Traction, Pacifiers, Probiotics and Plugged Ducts, Breast Milkshake, PPH, Bicornuate Uterus
Down to Birth - February 28, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsWelcome to the February Q&A with Cynthia & Trisha. To kick things off, we share some of your New Year's Resolutions--don't miss this as Trisha makes Cynthia momentarily speechless! Next, we dive into your questions beginning with: Is cord traction really necessary to birth the placenta? Another ...
#253 | The ACOG Files: Exploring the Guidelines That Support Physiologic Birth
Down to Birth - February 21, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsIn today's episode, Cynthia and Trisha break down some of the current guidelines published by ACOG (the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists). You'll see many of these guidelines favor physiological birth and stand for minimal medical intervention in exactly the ways we recommend, w...
#252 | A Father's Perspective on his Baby's Inaccurate IUGR Diagnosis
Down to Birth - February 14, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsIUGR or Intrauterine Growth Restriction is the latest trend on the obstetric scene--a diagnosis that has afflicted many mothers unnecessarily. Eric, a father of two daughters, joins us on the show today to discuss his experience with his wife's IUGR experience. When an early ultrasound told th...
#251 | HPV and Your Abnormal Pap May Not Be What You Think: Cervical Cancer Prevention with Nathan Riley, MD
Down to Birth - February 07, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsHave you ever wondered why we actually need to get a pap smear or why the testing guidelines frequently change? The presence of HPV or the Human Papilloma Virus is associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer and is the reason behind the pap smear. A pap smear looks at the health of the...
#250 | January Q&A: Cervical Massage, VBAC Provider Red Flags, Due Date Calculation, Infant Sleep, Sufficient Milk Supply, RhoGAM and More
Down to Birth - January 31, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsHello and is it too late to still say Happy New Year?! Cynthia & Trisha are back with the first Q&A of 2024 in season five of the Down to Birth Show! We kick it off today by sharing some of your highs and lows from the holiday season. Next, we get into our questions beginning with a mother who h...
191 the birth story of What happened when Sarah Latane had an umbilical cord prolapse in labor
Birth Story Podcast - January 30, 2024 17:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 148 ratingsMy name is Sarah Latane. I live in the Shenandoah Valley of VA. I am a board certified behavior analyst and a stay at home parent. Brief overview of pregnancy; surprise pregnancy, early symptoms, initial MD care (on accident), early scare, practice transfer to midwife care, later symptoms (inclu...
#249 | Katie Spinks Breaks the Silence: Pitocin, Uterine Rupture, and Life-Altering Consequences
Down to Birth - January 24, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsPitocin has been named the most over-used and abused drug in maternity care. It is increasingly used for elective induction despite the lack of FDA approval for this purpose. Rupture of the uterus is a known adverse reaction to this drug, and its use is contraindicated when there is fetal distre...
190 Rainbow Babies Part 2 with Kelli the Labor Nurse on Changing the narrative for redemptive birthing
Birth Story Podcast - January 18, 2024 08:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 148 ratingsThis is Part 2 of my discussion with Kelli! During the podcast interviews we are going through 3 different birth stories as well as two losses. Each story is very unique in its own way and just goes to show how every birth can be different. We talk about Kelli's first birth being an induction ...
189 Kelli the Labor Nurse on her first birth as a young mom who did it the hospital's way and then 2 miscarriages PART 1 OF 2
Birth Story Podcast - January 18, 2024 08:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 148 ratingsTRIGGER WARNING Miscarriages and miscarriage information. Walking through what it is like to miscarry at home and to have a DNC. Part 2 are her rainbow baby birth stories if you prefer to skip ahead. During the podcast interviews we are going through 3 different birth stories as well as tw...
#248 | Redefining Power in Birth & in Life with Cait Scudder @themillionairemother
Down to Birth - January 17, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsCait Scudder, also known as the Millionaire Mother, is a successful entrepreneur and mother of two. Currently in her third pregnancy, she joins us today to share her story of transformation from resistance to surrender in birth and in life. She describes her traumatic first birth resulting in a...
188 Birth Happens Author Sarah Beauchamp 3 Birth Stories Hospital to Home
Birth Story Podcast - January 12, 2024 21:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 148 ratingsIn Sarah Beauchamp's own words: "My name is Sarah Beauchamp and I have a Bachelor’s degree with a focus on education. I am a mom of three kids (Almost 6, 4, and 1), a birth doula, a birth photographer, and the creator of the book, Birth Happens. I live in Northern Vermont. I am a doula and birth...
#247 | The Birth of Fierce Lizzie: From Rule Follower to Autonomy Advocate
Down to Birth - January 10, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsLizzie Bolliger, aka Fierce Lizzie on Instagram, wasn't always fierce. She went into her first birth experience knowing very little other than that she wanted an unmedicated vaginal birth. After experiencing premature rupture of membranes, her first birth resulted in Pitocin augmentation and th...
#246 | Your Sex Life Revived with "Sexpert" Susan Bratton
Down to Birth - January 03, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsSusan Bratton is an intimacy expert and champion advocate for all who desire their most fulfilling and passionate intimate relationships. She joins us today to discuss how mothers can have a thriving sex life after having a baby and far beyond menopause. If you are someone who doesn't orgasm eas...
#245 | December Q&A: Your Holiday Traditions; Postpartum Hemorrhage; Failure to Progress; RSV; Precipitous Birth; Osteoporosis
Down to Birth - December 27, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsWelcome to the December Q&A episode with Cynthia and Trisha! Today, we begin with revealing your holiday traditions and difficult family challenges of the season. Additionally, we share our long-standing holiday traditions. Next, we dive into your questions beginning with: What are the signs of...
#244 | Our First-Annual "Ask Us Anything Personal"
Down to Birth - December 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsAs we gear up for our season finale next week, we've got a special treat for you today – a "holiday special" episode that's a departure from our usual format. In this extra-long, off-the-record conversation, which we recorded Friday night at Trisha's house, we're delving into the personal questi...
Disability Advocacy and Inclusivity in Maternal Health
Maternal Health Innovation - December 20, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Sarah Verbiest dives into a crucial conversation about disability and maternal health with Mallory Cyr, Program Manager of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs at the Association for Maternal and Child Health Programs. Join as they explore the broad spe...
#243 | Dr. Green Mom Answers Your Questions on Vitamin D, Circumcision, MTHFR Gene, C-Sections Babies' Needs, Fevers, Probiotics & More
Down to Birth - December 13, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsJoin us for our long-awaited episode with Ashley Mayer, affectionately known as Dr. Green Mom, a highly respected family and pediatric doctor specializing in individualized and holistic medicine. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Mayer not only answers your burning pediatric healthcare questi...
Maternal Revolution: Chauntel Norris on Transforming Incarcerated Births
Maternal Health Innovation - December 13, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin us in this empowering episode as Erin McClain, Assistant Director and Research Associate at the UNC Collaborative for Maternal and Infant Health, delves into a crucial conversation with Chauntel Norris, Co-director of the Alabama Prison Birth Project and Co-founder of Baobab Birth ...
Christmas 2023 "Mom's Christmas Survival Guide" Epiosde 9
MORE ABOUT BIRTH - December 12, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutesJoin us for our yearly Christmas Podcast as we take a look at a practical guide to surviving the holidays with a new baby and some ideas for building tradition with your older children. Also, enjoy some Shannon and Angie bloopers. This podcast is for educational purposes only for our full disclo...
#242 | The Legal Rights and Roles of Doulas with Attorney Hermine Hayes-Klein
Down to Birth - December 06, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsDoulas are an increasingly important, if not essential, member of a birth support team. However, along with their increased importance, doulas are exposed to an ever-increasing level of risk and liability. In this episode, we welcome back to the show maternal healthcare and human rights atto...
The Motherhood Career Tax and the Path to Change
Maternal Health Innovation - December 06, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, host Dr. Alison Steube discusses the Motherhood Career Tax with Tina Sherman, Senior Campaign Director at MomsRising. Tina, a seasoned advocate, legislative aide, and certified birth doula, shares her wealth of experience in supporting and empowering mothers and familie...
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