In this Herstoric episode, we delve into Lathena's tumultuous journey through first birth, marked by painful moments that led her to some empowering questions. It's a story of resilience, defiance, and the quest for respectful care.

Lathena's story begins with the use of Cytotec, a medication to induce labor, which led to contractions that tested her endurance. But that was just the beginning. A nurse, who seemed to have an endless stream of commentary, added to the chaos, making Lathena's experience even more challenging.

As if that wasn't enough, the premature clamping of the umbilical cord left Lathena feeling that her wishes and preferences weren't respected. Frustration and a sense of disempowerment filled her.

However, these moments of adversity ignited a determination in Lathena. She realized she needed a maternity care option that would honor her choices, her voice, and her birth experience. With unwavering resolve, she embarked on a journey to find a provider who would treat her with respect and give her the opportunity to prove herself.

And she did it! Against the odds, Lathena achieved a remarkable triumph, demonstrating that with the right support and respect, a mother's strength knows no bounds. Tune in to hear how Lathena's story unfolds, from a challenging start to an inspiring finish. Including that hot delicious steam of the first coffee in her own living room. 

Topics Covered: 

- Cytotec/ Misoprostol induction

- Waters Breaking before labor begins

- Birth Trauma without "medical complication" 

- Delayed cord clamping (or not) 

- What happens when a woman is actually listened to?  Who does she know herself to be?  And how does that change what she DOES going forward in her life?  hmmmm.... 

- WHY ARE SOME PROVIDERS NOT LISTENING TO MOTHERS!!!????

A Better Next Birth is a production of See Midwives LLC.  Host Licensed Midwife Phyllis "Kayti" Buehler talks with families who had births they felt good about after hard or disappointing birth experiences.  All rights reserved.  Copyright 2023 by P. Kayti Buehler.  Please request copy and give credit if partial or complete clips are taken.

From anti-homebirth to a home birth advocate, Elyse Vitale Homel shares her homebirth journey during covid and delves into her thought process, fears, and decisions about the safety of home birth versus a hospital birth. Elyse and host midwife Kayti discuss how they weighed pros and cons, explored risk factors, and unraveled the myths around modern midwifery. Tune in to hear about the incredible timing of baby Vaughn's arrival and how the home birth experience unfolded.

Topics Include:

Hospital Based Birth Center Experience

Hospital Birth Center vs Home Birth:  How to Choose?

Home Birth Safety Statistics

"What would Pregnant Elyse Do?"

Stay tuned for more empowering birth stories and insights on future episodes of A Better Next Birth Podcast!

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Grab your headphones!! Join us for a chat with Veronica who will make you giggle and ponder, as she shares her twists and turns of her birthing journey. From possibly false claims about preeclampsia and ensuing medical induction in her first birth, to becoming vegan and having a transformed pregnancy experience in her second, Veronica walks us from the medical model through the joy of the midwifery model and how she found strength in her journey.

Topics Discussed:

- Inductions!! For two days before her due date due to concerns about preeclampsia "maybe in a couple of weeks"

- Pressure from the medical hierarchy

- Change in diet during pregnancy; from "eat anything you want!" to vegan

- Receiving Cytotec

- Providers who didn't believe that her water was broken

A Better Next Birth is a production of See Midwives LLC.  Host Licensed Midwife Phyllis "Kayti" Buehler talks with families who had births they felt good about after hard or disappointing birth experiences.  All rights reserved.  Copyright 2023 by P. Kayti Buehler.  Please request copy and give credit if partial or complete clips are taken.

Sharing her impactful story for the first time, Zerah shares her journey of finding that one midwife who clicked, the listening Kayti! Walking us through the transformation of what once was a timid voice on the phone, and the journey to self discovery that resulted in a birth that she loved. As well as sharing the beautiful essence of midwifery and how that can bring an empowering birth, Zerah shares with us her story of the power of living her own magic in birthing.

Topics Discussed:

Zerah's Profile on Instagram

VBAC

Midwifery Model of Care

Unassisted Birth 

Kayti’s midwifery practice: www.birthlocal.com

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Christie and Mark faced “coercion and lies” during their hospital birth. They were pressured into doing things they said “NO!” to and they capitulated under duress. Today, we hear how they directed their next birth with a bitchin'-level of control and loved their experience.

In this episode, host midwife Phyllis “Kayti” Buehler, Licensed Midwife in Carlsbad, CA, interviews Christie and Mark Green, a mother and father who share their traumatic first birth experience and the redemptive empowering next birth of baby #2.

Topics discussed:

Researching the midwifery model of care empowered Christie and Mark to pursue a different birth experience. Christie's research led them to midwife Kayti at Birth Local Midwifery and the midwifery model of care, which differed significantly from their previous experience.

Christie's shares newfound empowerment in her choices from her second pregnancy.

Kayti’s midwifery practice: www.birthlocal.com

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Stay tuned for more empowering birth stories and insights on future episodes of A Better Next Birth Podcast!

A Better Next Birth is a production of See Midwives LLC.  Host Licensed Midwife Phyllis "Kayti" Buehler talks with families who had births they felt good about after hard or disappointing birth experiences.  All rights reserved.  Copyright 2023 by P. Kayti Buehler.  Please request copy and give credit if partial or complete clips are taken.

Daisy's story is like none other.  3 charming children born of 3 hospital births, then a 4th baby, stillborn, lost during Covid among providers scared to touch or treat her.  Daisy's parents believed there was a better way for her.  Daisy came looking for a Partera, like her parents knew from their Mexican village : the traditional world where midwives are a long line of women who support the women in their village in their birthing.   She googled "midwife" and found home birth.  In this bubbly podcast, Daisy describes the treatment she received in all 4 of her births and how those births lit a fire in her to find something else.   Her parents had seen something better and pointed her in her direction where, she found her way.

You can't help but hear wisdom and love when Daisy speaks.  She is like none other.  I love her so much.  You, dear listener, will have a joy in your heart too as her words touch your heart.

A Better Next Birth is a production of See Midwives LLC.  Host Licensed Midwife Phyllis "Kayti" Buehler talks with families who had births they felt good about after hard or disappointing birth experiences.  All rights reserved.  Copyright 2023 by P. Kayti Buehler.  Please request copy and give credit if partial or complete clips are taken.

This is a funny episode folks.  Prepare to chuckle wherever you are.  Lola and Raul, a lovely funny duo with the burning desire for a better birth after a chaotic hospital cesarean, share their hectic and insanity-inducing first birth. Deployed for part of the pregnancy, Raul was not able to support her when Lola was diagnosed and medicated for gestational diabetes.  NOW she shares her incredible journey with her 2nd baby, and how it caused him to lose 30 pounds and she’s become a farmer who wants to grow fruits and veggies on a biosphere!

Lola’s story is a very common one:  She recounts medical interventions that were introduced and lack of control and information she needed.

Raul shares his experiences during Lola's first birth and his perspective as a partner. He literally has a new sense of confidence after supporting Lola to have a better second birth.

Through better education, personal attention, and lifestyle changes,  Raul and Lola made dietary adjustments during Lola's second pregnancy, resulting in a healthier lifestyle.  Plus we laugh a ton on this one.

Kayti’s midwifery practice: www.birthlocal.com

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Hey there, lovely listeners! Julie and Tevin were the resounding crackle of INSPIRATION for this midwife to bring help for better births to second time births.  This is THEM! Julie and Tevin! The folks you see on all the glossy images on the website and the podcast front page.  Julie and Tevin changed how I thought about what I was doing and what they needed - what all my families need - to get that better birth.

So today we get to dive into the heartwarming world of Julie and Tevin. They share their experience of a hard first birth -  labor with an epidural, being checked for dilation frequently, getting no support, feeling numb, and not being able to move during the labor process.

Then how, for their second baby, Julie and Tevin realized the significance of listening to her body.  They share how they cultivated his full support, and how Tevin became secure in his role as her rock. He actually learned how to TRUST and be calm in their birth - which made the process ENJOYABLE for him.  This, my friends, is GOLD. 

Kayti’s midwifery practice: www.birthlocal.com

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A Better Next Birth is a production of See Midwives LLC.  Host Licensed Midwife Phyllis "Kayti" Buehler talks with families who had births they felt good about after hard or disappointing birth experiences.  All rights reserved.  Copyright 2023 by P. Kayti Buehler.  Please request copy and give credit if partial or complete clips are taken.

Hi Parents! Today, Jen and Derek talk about their needs in their first pregnancy for more in-depth discussions.  They report feeling rushed in their midwife appointments through a process guided. Kayti highlights the challenges within the healthcare system that often lead to rushed appointments and limited discussion time.

Jennifer shares her fear of epidurals and desire to avoid them. She talked about her discomfort with the hospital environment and the fear of being confined to a bed during labor.

Taking a different approach, Jennifer discusses her second pregnancy and how she sought a more personalized and informed approach to a second childbirth.

Jen and her partner, Derek, a physician anesthesiologist, were initially QUITE skeptical of a home birth. Derek's unique perspective as both a father and a healthcare professional is highlighted, as he speaks on his initial willingness to explore Jen’s idea of a home birth.

Jennifer decided to pursue a home birth and the midwife offered more time and personalized attention during appointments, allowing Jennifer to feel heard and informed. The couple recalls their comfortability and secureness when they first met with midwife Kayti. Their concerns were addressed, leading to increased confidence in the home birth decision.

After discussions and well informed decision making, Jen and Derek had a successful and wondrous second birth. (In the inflatable tub, that was in their shower...)

Listen in for all the zany and wonderful turns of this fun story.

Kayti’s midwifery practice: www.birthlocal.com

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Stay tuned for more empowering birth stories and insights on future episodes of A Better Next Birth Podcast!

A Better Next Birth is a production of See Midwives LLC.  Host Licensed Midwife Phyllis "Kayti" Buehler talks with families who had births they felt good about after hard or disappointing birth experiences.  All rights reserved.  Copyright 2023 by P. Kayti Buehler.  Please request copy and give credit if partial or complete clips are taken.