The Cord: Connection, Peace and Empowerment in Your Birthing Year and Beyond

Did Gina get her Homebirth VBAC?

Way back last year in episode 21 (link this) I interviewed Gina Giordano about the homebirth cesarean of her daughter. Gina was pregnant with baby number two and preparing for what she hoped would be a homebirth VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). Gina Giordano is a doula, a doula trainer, a co-founder of Doula Trainings International and mom to a 5 year old and a 10 month old.

What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:

Should you cheer for a VBAC?

The importance of honoring all births The role of expectation in birth

What is the postpartum cave?

A birth story including nutrition, exercise, fertility, pregnancy fitness and of course a birth! I chat with Tatiana Amico about how a simple squat (ok, maybe not so simple when you are in labor!) affected her birth experience.

Tatiana is a mom to two and a woman's health coach helping moms to have a life that kicks ass.

So you're pregnant, you've quit alcohol, sushi, soft cheese, you're exhausted and then I or another childbirth educator comes along and says that you also really keep up that exercise routine and try to squat and sit on the floor more often.

What? You're kidding right?!

What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:

• How green smoothies can be a simple start
• What small changes can you make today
• What a lunge and squat can do for your labor
• How to find what kind of exercise you like

You probably love reading some other moms' writings. Birth stories, the trials and tribulations of motherhood, the funny stuff, the poignant, the very, very sad. And you the mom, you have stories you want to remember. You hope to write that birth story….some day. But who has the time?! This episode, I speak with Chris Kay Fraser from Firefly Creative Writing, and a co-creator of MOMoirs, and online workshop is for women at all stages and shades of motherhood who want to reflect on their journeys, soak up some inspiration, carve out a little "me" time and write, write, write. (Which I won and took right after we recorded this interview. And I loved it!) In this episode you learn: Why is it important for moms to write their stories? How to find the time Other ideas besides pen and paper for getting it out of your head You probably love reading some other moms' writings. Birth stories, the trials and tribulations of motherhood, the funny stuff, the poignant, the very, very sad. And you the mom, you have stories you want to remember. You hope to write that birth story…. some day. But who has the time?! You probably love reading some other moms' writings. Birth stories, the trials and tribulations of motherhood, the funny stuff, the poignant, the very, very sad. And you the mom, you have stories you want to remember. You hope to write that birth story…. some day. But who has the time?!

Birth in Sweden. Birth globally. Birth is a human rights issue.

In Sweden, where I live and work, there is a crisis in maternity care happening right now. Pregnant women want to know how it affects them. Families are sad, confused, anxious and upset about what is happening. Out of this rose Födelsevrålet – BirthRoar. A parent-run non-profit with the goal improving maternity care.

Kristina Turner, a friend and colleague, author and activist and one of founders of Födelsevrålet and organizing member of Födelsehuset – The Birth House, lets us in the what and why.

What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:

• Why are birthing centers be closed down
• What does it mean for families
• Has the "occupation" succeeded
• How can a pregnant mom feel more secure in this current birth climate
• Can homebirth be an option for you