In pregnancy there are a lot of different factors impacting digestion. From food aversions that often limit new moms to constipating foods, nausea, and to the slowing of transit time effects of progesterone, the odds of constipation are pretty high. There are many different tools that can be used to encourage regular bowel movements. When we say regular, we mean once a day. This episode outlines more about why the pregnant-state lends itself to constipation, and some tips & tricks for navigating constipation & hemorrhoids in pregnancy (really for anyone). 

This podcast is hosted by Sara Ohgushi, ND & Jackie Kirihara, ND. Two naturopathic midwives from Portland, Oregon share stories, answer common questions, and offer insights to inspire interest and curiosity about birthing and home birth. Sara Ohgushi, ND is a Naturopathic Midwife who has been practicing home birth midwifery for 23 years and has attended 800 births in Portland, Oregon & Southern Washington. Jackie Kirihara, ND is a Naturopathic Physician & Midwife in Portland, Oregon.

There are many reasons for why the first trimester can have many challenges. Most are hormonal, some are due to societal norms, and other due to lifestyle hurdles. Often what helps the most is prioritizing the basics. In this episode various ways to navigate the most common first trimester woes are discussed, in addition to honoring the emotional navigation of pregnancy after miscarriage. 

This podcast is hosted by Sara Ohgushi, ND & Jackie Kirihara, ND. Two naturopathic midwives from Portland, Oregon share stories, answer common questions, and offer insights to inspire interest and curiosity about birthing and home birth. Sara Ohgushi, ND is a Naturopathic Midwife who has been practicing home birth midwifery for 23 years and has attended 800 births in Portland, Oregon & Southern Washington. Jackie Kirihara, ND is a Naturopathic Physician & Midwife in Portland, Oregon

Have you wondered why most supplements, especially herbal supplements, have the warning of “contact your physician before taking if you are pregnant”? In this episode the use of herbal medicine in pregnancy is reviewed with a discussion of why this warning exists. While the scope of herbal medicine is very broad, this episode provides an overview of when herbs are used throughout navigating the pregnancy journey. Please discuss with your medical provider before initiating any herbal medicine.

This podcast is hosted by Sara Ohgushi, ND & Jackie Kirihara, ND. Two naturopathic midwives from Portland, Oregon share stories, answer common questions, and offer insights to inspire interest and curiosity about birthing and home birth. Sara Ohgushi, ND is a Naturopathic Midwife who has been practicing home birth midwifery for 23 years and has attended 800 births in Portland, Oregon & Southern Washington. Jackie Kirihara, ND is a Naturopathic Physician & Midwife in Portland, Oregon

The nutritional journey of pregnancy begins many months prior to conception. Each stage of pregnancy comes with its own challenges based on symptom navigation and decreased physical volume for digestion. This podcast will not only provide basics of pregnancy nutrition, but also some tips and tricks we have learned along the way. Overall, the goal is just to do the best you can to keep your blood sugar balanced, eat a variety of vegetables, stay hydrated & not to be too hard on yourself.

This podcast is hosted by Sara Ohgushi, ND & Jackie Kirihara, ND. Two naturopathic midwives from Portland, Oregon share stories, answer common questions, and offer insights to inspire interest and curiosity about birthing and home birth. Sara Ohgushi, ND is a Naturopathic Midwife who has been practicing home birth midwifery for 23 years and has attended 800 births in Portland, Oregon & Southern Washington. Jackie Kirihara, ND is a Naturopathic Physician & Midwife in Portland, Oregon

No one visualizes or plans for a hospital birth ending in a cesarean when preparing for a home birth. Inspired by the author, Courtney Jarecki, of a wonderful birth resource called, “Homebirth Cesarean”, in this episode Dr. Sara & Dr. Jackie discuss the realities of unplanned belly births after desiring and planning a home birth. 

This podcast is hosted by Sara Ohgushi, ND & Jackie Kirihara, ND. Two naturopathic midwives from Portland, Oregon share stories, answer common questions, and offer insights to inspire interest and curiosity about birthing and home birth.

Sara Ohgushi, ND is a Naturopathic Midwife who has been practicing home birth midwifery for 23 years and has attended 800 births in Portland, Oregon & Southern Washington. Jackie Kirihara, ND is a Naturopathic Physician & Midwife in Portland, Oregon

This podcast is hosted by Sara Ohgushi, ND & Jackie Kirihara, ND. Two naturopathic midwives from Portland, Oregon share stories, answer common questions, and offer insights to inspire interest and curiosity about birthing and home birth.

Sara Ohgushi, ND is a Naturopathic Midwife who has been practicing home birth midwifery for 23 years and has attended 800 births in Portland, Oregon & Southern Washington. Jackie Kirihara, ND is a Naturopathic Midwife, owner of Beholden Natural Medicine, and physician in Portland, Oregon.

This podcast is hosted by Sara Ohgushi, ND & Jackie Kirihara, ND.

Two naturopathic midwives from Portland, Oregon share stories, answer common questions, and offer insights to inspire interest and curiosity about birthing and home birth.

Sara Ohgushi, ND is a Naturopathic Midwife who has been practicing home birth midwifery for 23 years and has attended 800 births in Portland, Oregon & Southern Washington. Jackie Kirihara, ND is a Naturopathic Midwife and owner of Beholden Natural Medicine, a primary & adjunctive care practice in Portland, Oregon.

This podcast is hosted by Sara Ohgushi, ND & Jackie Kirihara, ND.

Two naturopathic midwives from Portland, Oregon share stories, answer common questions, and offer insights to inspire interest and curiosity about birthing and home birth.

Sara Ohgushi, ND is a Naturopathic Midwife who has been practicing home birth midwifery for 23 years and has attended 800 births in Portland, Oregon & Southern Washington. Jackie Kirihara, ND is a Naturopathic Midwife and owner of Beholden Natural Medicine, a primary & adjunctive care practice in Portland, Oregon.

This podcast is hosted by Sara Ohgushi, ND & Jackie Kirihara, ND. Two naturopathic midwives from Portland, Oregon share stories, answer common questions, and offer insights to inspire interest and curiosity about birthing and home birth.

Sara Ohgushi, ND is a Naturopathic Midwife who has been practicing home birth midwifery for 23 years and has attended 800 births in Portland, Oregon & Southern Washington. Jackie Kirihara, ND is a Naturopathic Midwife and owner of Beholden Natural Medicine, a primary & adjunctive care practice in Portland, Oregon.

What kind of home do you need to have for a home birth? From studio apartments, co-housing to tiny homes, your home is enough for a lovely home birth almost always. 

This podcast is hosted by Sara Ohgushi, ND & Jackie Kirihara, ND.

Two naturopathic midwives from Portland, Oregon share stories, answer common questions, and offer insights to inspire interest and curiosity about birthing and home birth. Sara Ohgushi, ND is a Naturopathic Midwife who has been practicing home birth midwifery for 23 years and has attended 800 births in Portland, Oregon & Southern Washington. Jackie Kirihara, ND is a Naturopathic Midwife and owner of Beholden Natural Medicine, a primary & adjunctive care practice in Portland, Oregon.