Latest Midwives Podcast Episodes
Ep 160. Tips for Preventing Gestational Diabetes
At Home with Kelly + Tiffany - May 27, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday, your favorite midwives discuss the importance of proactive approaches in preventing gestational diabetes through lifestyle choices and healthcare support. You can expect them to dive into: -Benefits of Early Prenatal Care -Importance of Blood Sugar Monitoring -Hormone Optimization thro...
Lynn Schulte, Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Whole Mother Show – Whole Mother - May 22, 2024 15:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsLynn Schulte is a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist for over 30 years and she is the principle instructor at the Institute for Birth Healing. She has successfully healed thousands of women from all the issues women experience after birth and … Continue reading →
#266 | The ARRIVE Trial Reaches Overseas: Birth Culture in France with Nicola Thompson and Her Daughter
Down to Birth - May 22, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Today's episode is a four-way conversation between us and a mother and daughter who are living in France. Nicola Thompson is a former L&D nurse of 30 years who worked in the U.S., and is now working in France as a traditional birth attendant, full-spectrum doula and IBCL...
Ep 159. Benefits of Sauna for Women’s Health
At Home with Kelly + Tiffany - May 20, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this episode, Kelly and Tiffany chat about why they personally love sauna and discuss the benefits of saunas for women's health such as: -stress reduction -improved mental health -better sleep -heart health -improved circulation -skin health -pain relief -respiratory health 00:00 In...
#265 | The Art of Hands-Off Birth with Beautiful One Midwifery
Down to Birth - May 15, 2024 09:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Tiffany and Kelly of Beautiful One Midwifery are a midwife team in California who both began their birth work as doulas. As a result, they designed their practice from a hands-off, hands-out approach--meaning, the woman is the focal point of all decision-making making, ...
Ep 158. Birth Story: PROM and Hypertension
At Home with Kelly + Tiffany - May 13, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this episode, the midwife duo reflects on a particularly memorable home birth experience. The case involved a client with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) and hypertension, as well as sensitivity to various treatments, leading to a complex and challenging birth scenario. Throughout the e...
#264 | Breastfeeding Q&A: Pacifiers, Pumping, Bottles, Domperidone & IGT, Flat Nipples, Weaning and Breast Implants
Down to Birth - May 08, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Welcome to our first breastfeeding-only Q&A with Trisha & Cynthia. Trisha is a Certified Nurse-Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with thousands of hours of clinical experience. Today's episode follows the format of our regular monthly Q&A epi...
Ep 157. Quick Listen: All About Preconception Testing
At Home with Kelly + Tiffany - May 06, 2024 09:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this quick episode, host Kelly discusses the crucial topic of preconception testing for women in any childbearing phase, emphasizing its importance in planning for a healthy pregnancy. She highlights the lack of conversation around this topic by most care providers and offers detailed insight...
#263 | Amanda's Good Birth Despite Abandonment, Harassment and Threats
Down to Birth - May 01, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Amanda Holden was planning a home birth with her first baby, having hired a midwife she loved. When she reached 42 weeks, her midwife terminated her care abruptly, due to Colorado state law prohibiting midwives from attending late-term home births. With a heavy heart but...
Dr. Valerie Akinwande, DPT, MS
Whole Mother Show – Whole Mother - April 30, 2024 11:07 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWith 13 years of dedicated experience as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Dr. Valerie Akinwande is a leading expert in women’s health. In 2020, she founded WomansDPT, a venture aimed at empowering women through specialized physical therapy. Dr. Akinwande holds … Continue reading →
Ep 156. Lesser Known Birth Interventions
At Home with Kelly + Tiffany - April 29, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsJoin Kelly and Tiffany as they chat about some lesser known birth interventions and the importance of physiological birth experiences. 00:00 Introduction 21:32 Who You Invite to Your Birth 30:20 The Power of Words 33:22 Creating a Sacred Space Links to all the extra good stuff: Beautiful O...
#262 | April Q&A: Prenatal Vitamins, Premature Rupture of Membranes, Painless Breech Birth, Precipitous Labor, HypnoBirthing, Prenatal Hypertension
Down to Birth - April 24, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the April Q&A episode with Cynthia & Trisha. Today, we invite you to guess the two things that Cynthia and Trisha will never talk about on the podcast. Hint: They are not scandalous or controversial. Shoot us a DM with your guesses! Next, hear the most annoyin...
Annalee Reid, Super Mama Birth Services
Whole Mother Show – Whole Mother - April 23, 2024 15:05 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAnnalee Reid became a Medical Laboratory Scientist in 2011 and fell in love with midwifery in 2013. She then graduated from Midwives College of Utah in 2013 and became a Birth Doula living in Guatemala for 3 months serving the … Continue reading →
Ep 155. A Holistic Approach to Preventing Pre-Eclampsia
At Home with Kelly + Tiffany - April 22, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday Kelly and Tiffany deliver an in-depth discussion on preventing pre-eclampsia in pregnancy through holistic approaches and lifestyle changes, focusing on supporting the body's foundational functions. 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Discussion on Pre-Eclampsia 10:08 Importance of MTHFR Gene 13:...
#261 | Emma the Naked Doula on Pleasurable, Orgasmic Birth and Her New Book
Down to Birth - April 17, 2024 09:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Emma 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 wh...
Kathleen Vandegiessen
Whole Mother Show – Whole Mother - April 16, 2024 16:27 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsKathleen Vandegiessen has been a Certified Nurse Midwife for nearly three decades, indicating her expertise in providing healthcare and support to pregnant women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. · Masters in Nursing 1995: Obtaining a Master’s degree in … Continue reading →
Ep 154. Detoxing with Lymphatic Drainage: Dry Brushing + Massage
At Home with Kelly + Tiffany - April 15, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this episode, Tiffany and Kelly discuss the importance and simplicity of lymphatic drainage for women. They focus on: techniques such as massage and dry brushing the benefits of using natural products for detoxification and overall wellness 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Putting Yourself First...
#260 | Triplets at Home! With Traditional Midwife Kristine Lauria @globalmidwife64
Down to Birth - April 10, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsSend us a Text Message. You 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....
Dajana Yoakley
Whole Mother Show – Whole Mother - April 09, 2024 02:49 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDajana Yoakley is a dedicated advocate for bringing peace and connection to your parenting journey through research-backed self-compassion. As a certified Peaceful Parenting Coach and Parenting Educator, Dajana has undergone training directly under the guidance of esteemed professionals like Dr. ...
Ep 153. Birth Story: Second Baby, Redeeming Birth
At Home with Kelly + Tiffany - April 08, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this episode Kelly and Tiffany share the transformative and redemptive birth story of a second baby. In this episode you’ll hear: Them reminisce about their personal experiences and challenges Discuss the power of choice and empowerment in childbirth Celebrate the strength of mothers 0...
Shay Wallace – KaTina – Disparities in Maternal Health Care
Whole Mother Show – Whole Mother - April 05, 2024 18:24 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMidwife KaTina, of Amena Idir Midwifery, and Shay Wallace, of Rooted In Her, LLC, join us to discuss disparities in maternal health care and outcomes. Shay Wallace – KaTina – Disparities in Maternal Health Care
#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 ratingsSend us a Text Message. When 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...
Ep 152. Preventing Common Pregnancy Discomforts
At Home with Kelly + Tiffany - April 01, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsJoin Kelly and Tiffany as they dive into tips for preventing common pregnancy discomforts. In this informative episode they cover: Discomforts including nausea, headaches, insomnia, food cravings, swelling, moodiness, hemorrhoids, leg cramps, and backaches, Provide practical advice and hol...
Debbie Hull, CLD, CCCE, CAPPA – World Doula Week
Whole Mother Show – Whole Mother - March 30, 2024 01:53 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDebbie Hull began learning about birth in 1996 after the birth of her first baby and has been serving Houston area families since 1999. She is certified with CAPPA as a new parent educator, labor doula, and childbirth educator, is … Continue reading →
#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 ratingsSend us a Text Message. We 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 beginnin...
Ep 151. Benefits of Red Light Therapy for Women’s Health
At Home with Kelly + Tiffany - March 25, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this episode, hosts Kelly and Tiffany invite listeners for an informative chat on women's health, focusing on the benefits of red light therapy. Dive into: Red light therapy applications for mood enhancement, sleep quality, pain relief, skin health, hair growth, immune boosting, and much m...
#257 | Labor & Delivery Nurses' Roundtable: How Their Hands are Tied to Doctors' Orders
Down to Birth - March 20, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In 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 for...
Marya Axner, Parent Educator & Activist
Whole Mother Show – Whole Mother - March 19, 2024 15:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMarya Axner was has spent the past 30 years as an activist working against oppression of all kinds and also working as parent educator. She speaks and leads workshops on the topic of anti-Semitism and racism, at social justices organizations, … Continue reading →
Ep 150. Quick Listen: Interview Questions for a Midwife
At Home with Kelly + Tiffany - March 18, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this quick listen episode Tiffany guides listeners through 23 essential questions to ask during a midwifery interview: Learn the importance of understanding the midwife's philosophy on birth Understand the nuances of a midwife’s care practices by asking questions Find out the logistical as...
Rhett Edwards, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor
Whole Mother Show – Whole Mother - March 13, 2024 18:53 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsRhett Edwards, MA, is a native Ohioan who has lived in Texas the last 8 years. Married for 9 years, has a 15-year-old stepdaughter, 6-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son. Rhett has an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is … Continue reading →
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