Blessed be Birth

On our last episode of season one we wanted to discuss the state of maternal healthcare. The current mainstream model isn’t working and we deserve better. We NEED to be demanding better from our providers and the system. Listen in as we get extremely honest and share the facts. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/maternal-mortality/2021/maternal-mortality-rates-2021.htm

Listen in as we discuss the history on midwives and how obstetrics came to be. Birth has only been in the hospital setting since the earlier 1900’s and a lot has happened since then. We discuss a lot in this episode from unfair laws to Twilight Sleep so listen in! Twilight sleep podcast episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/44-birth-back-when-women-wanted-to-forget-their-birth/id1561852103?i=1000603473207

Evidence on midwives EBB podcast episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evidence-based-birth/id1334808138?i=1000520241428

Babies are not pizzas: Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered https://a.co/d/8Lx1xyw

Today on the podcast we’re talking about how important moving is while in labor. Whether it’s walking, swaying or lunging these are all things our body instinctually does when preparing to birth our baby. Be sure to listen to find out why!

Aprils was c-section awareness month so even though it’s technically May 1st we knew this was an important conversation to have. Listen in on us having a real and open conversation about c-sections, why preparing for one won’t “jinx” you, how hard healing can be physically and emotionally, and why they can be so traumatic for many. https://www.ican-online.org/ https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-RHR-15.02 https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/cesarean_births/cesareans.htm https://www.fiatphysicaltherapy.com/

On todays episode we’re chatting about postpartum. We try to offer a realistic approach to postpartum without all the horror stories so many of us hear during pregnancy. There’s so much to say about postpartum this certainly won’t be our last conversation about it…

Following up our last episode we wanted to touch on just how important dads are in birth. Dads have a presence that no one can replace. He can be a source of comfort and strength for laboring moms and so much. Made for This: https://a.co/d/bRn9yWr. Bradley Method: Check this out! https://a.co/d/3TnbrdE The Birth Partner: Check this out! https://a.co/d/8qrq2Io

In todays episode we’re chatting all about the role a doula plays in your birth. “Does a doula take the place of my husband?” “Is a doula the same thing as a midwife?” “Do I need a doula if I’m having an epidural?” “Do doulas attend home births or hospital births?” If these are some questions you’ve asked yourself regarding doulas this episode is for you! https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/

As we prepare our hearts for Lent we’re discussing the significance of the 40 days of Lent in relation to the 40 weeks of pregnancy and the first 40 days of postpartum. Come along as we discuss how motherhood is a continual sacrifice but there’s a way to make it fruitful, just as with Lent. 

https://www.usccb.org/resources/fasting-abstinence. 

https://www.visitationbirthdoula.com/

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On todays podcast we’re discussing the importance of inviting God into your birth. The Creator of our universe wants to be with you as you bring the child you co-created with Him into this world. If it feels intimidating or you don’t know where to begin, don’t worry! We discuss all the different ways you can do this throughout pregnancy and up until birth. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1681921715?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=madeforthisbirth-20&linkId=612a15400ec54e9df68f2b447d2069d3&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl