I sat down with Carson Meyer, a brilliant doula and nutrition consultant who unlocks the hidden wisdom of pregnancy and childbirth that every woman deserves to know. Carson passionately guides us through reconnecting with our bodies' innate intelligence while balancing modern medical knowledge with our ancestral birthing instincts. From the crucial role nutrition plays in maternal health to making empowered choices between hospital and home births, this conversation will transform how you view the entire birthing journey. Whether you're pregnant, planning to be, or simply curious about reclaiming women's wisdom in healthcare, this episode offers invaluable insights that could change how you approach one of life's most profound experiences.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Rethinking Pregnancy and Birth

05:02 The Role of Doulas and Nutrition

10:03 Cultural Perspectives on Childbirth

14:52 Understanding Risks in Childbirth

20:06 Empowerment Through Knowledge

24:52 Nutrition's Impact on Pregnancy

30:00 Navigating Medical Procedures

35:12 The Balance of Data and Intuition

41:15 Navigating Birth Plans and Hospital Visits

44:02 Empowerment in Birth Choices

51:23 Understanding Post-Birth Interventions

58:18 Home Birth: Planning and Support

01:06:35 Challenging Misconceptions About Birth

01:12:12 Comparative Childbirth Practices Globally

01:13:25 The Journey to Advocacy in Childbirth

01:18:22 The Importance of Physiological Birth

01:19:25 Rising Cesarean Rates: Causes and Implications

01:24:43 Understanding Birth: Compassion and Choices

01:30:14 Breastfeeding: Challenges and Alternatives

01:34:01 Connecting with the Baby: Journaling and Intuition

01:39:44 Navigating Pregnancy: Emotional and Physical Changes

01:46:31 Postpartum Recovery: Support and Nourishment

01:54:24 Trusting Your Body: A Natural Process

01:56:00 Rituals and Community in Pregnancy

01:57:34 The Evolving Role of Fathers

01:58:19 Balancing Cravings and Nutrition

02:00:30 Navigating Food Relationships

02:02:03 Managing Anxiety and Parenting

02:04:35 The Importance of Open Conversations

02:05:53 Understanding Circumcision Choices

02:09:25 The Emotional Aspects of Parenting

02:12:21 Physical Recovery Post-Childbirth

02:17:02 Intimacy and Connection After Birth

02:22:18 Empowering Choices in Parenthood

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KEYWORDS

pregnancy, childbirth, doula, nutrition, maternal health, women's health, empowerment, medical procedures, cultural perspectives, birth options, birth plans, home birth, hospital birth, medical interventions, empowerment, childbirth education, midwifery, newborn care, maternal health, physiological birth, Cesarean rates, birth interventions, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, emotional journey, pregnancy trimesters, maternal health, support systems, nutrition, motherhood, trust, body, pregnancy, rituals, fathers, cravings, nutrition, anxiety, circumcision, postpartum, intimacy, communication

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