Sarah is joined by Sariah Price and they talk about important aspects of c-sections and how one can have one while still being empowered and have a positive experience. Most don't expect to have a c-section when giving birth, and those who go through the process end up feeling cheated of the full birth process. Many try VBAC after having a c-section but that can also fail at times. However, we can turn this into a positive experience. Learn how in this episode!

Sarah is joined by Adrianna Costello, a childbirth educator in Utah. In this episode, Sarah and Adrianna talk about the different types of birthing classes and modalities that go along with each teaching method. Learn about the various classes so that you can find the right one for your needs. Adrianna has been teaching for 23 years and has spent time practicing and researching the various methodologies.

2:22 What you don't know can hurt you

6:38 Unlimited choices in child-birth education

13:26 Valuing education in your family

23:45 Finding the right class for you

34:48 Finding the right provider for you

40:32 Making change

In this episode, Sarah discusses effective birthing techniques and positions with Laura O’Bryan, a licensed midwife. What are some of the physical and emotional obstacles to having a safe and healthy birth? How can you remove those obstacles?

00:27 Laura’s origin story as a mom and a midwife

10:27 Effective birthing positions

23:07 Transverse fetal lie and other baby positions

36:55 Emotional blocks of birth

48:23 Keeping the birth place safe

Sarah is joined by Julie, who recently went through a surrogate pregnancy. In this episode, they discuss the details of what is involved in a surrogate pregnancy and cover many of the common questions that arise in the process. What many people don't realize is that there are a lot of rules that surrogates have to follow and there are a lot of things one has to navigate between the birth mother and the adopting parents.

00:45 How Julie became a surrogate

14:54 Money and the contract

21:35 Pregnancy and birth

34:14 Complications after the birth

41:06 Relationship with the baby and parents after birth

Sarah is joined by Dee Gordon, and they discuss an unusual birthing experience involving a tricky headfirst birth. Listen in as they talk about dealing with the transfer from a home birth to the hospital and a successful VBAC delivery process. Listen in as they cover the issues involved in transferring between home and the hospital during the delivery process.

2:08 Something unusual during a birthing experience

8:49 Transitioning between home birth and hospital birth

15:31 Transferring stories

22:53 Good experiences

27:05 Dee's training courses

In this episode, Sarah and Jill talk about Phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare inherited disorder that decreases the metabolism of the amino acid phenylalanine, which results in various physical symptoms and mental problems.

5:40 How PKU relates to pregnancy and births

11:05 Food restrictions for people with PKU

17:12 Growing up with PKU

27:37 What people don’t understand about PKU

37:57 The PKU community

In today’s episode, Sarah and the guest, Julie Francom, who is a doula and is the host of The VBAC Link podcast, will dive deep into the facts and statistics about VBAC (vaginal birth after c-section). Find out about the risks and benefits of different birthing methods and get tips about picking the best birthing method and care provider for you.

0:39 What is VBAC? Is it dangerous?

12:50 VBAC after multiple c-sections

19:14 The decision to have VBAC

33:32 The history of c-section and VBAC

39:18 Planning your labor

In this episode, Sarah is joined by Dee Gordon, a midwife from Heber City, Utah. Together they will explore professionalism, education, and informed consent in birth. Visit https://genesisbirthcompany.com to learn more about what Dee does.

0:27 Dee’s origin story

9:47 Doula training, certificate, and role

21:54 Professionalism & cost

28:44 Midwife and other birth-related professions

40:30 Having stewardship over yourself

In this episode, Sarah is joined by John Dinkel, an entrepreneur, to discuss reproductive issues, communication around sexual issues, adoption, parenting, and true masculinity.

00:49 John and his wife’s story

13:20 How to cope with and communicate about sexual issues

20:44 Effect on the pregnancy and labor & getting diagnosed

26:31 The adoption process & parenting

38:08 How to be “gentle” toward a woman

In this episode, Sarah is joined by John Dinkel, an entrepreneur, to discuss reproductive issues, communication around sexual issues, adoption, parenting, and true masculinity.

00:49 John and his wife’s story

13:20 How to cope with and communicate about sexual issues

20:44 Effect on the pregnancy and labor & getting diagnosed

26:31 The adoption process & parenting

38:08 How to be “gentle” toward a woman