I think most of us think that if we plan for a homebirth we are free from experiencing coercion, free from feeling unheard, free from experiencing medical rape...It can absolutely be without all of these happening BUT making sure that you have hard conversations with your birth team and your partner about how exactly you want to be supported, what everyone's role is, and what is and isn't acceptable throughout your labor, birth, and postpartum experience can literally change the outcome of yo...

This episode is jam-packed with Cesarean and VBAC information.Here are the main takeaways from this episode🔥 Understanding what Cesarean Awareness Month is 🔥 How ICAN can help you on your birth after cesarean journey🔥 What your options are after you've had 1 or more cesareans🔥 10 tips on how to avoid a cesarean✨ Download this Free VBAC Success Roadmap so you can have a step-by-step guide to planning your VBAC.✨ Reach out to your local ICAN chapter https://www.ican-online.org/find-a-chap...

I think most of us waltz into postpartum without planning how we'll manage our emotions, how we'll stay connected to our partner, or building any type of consistent village to help us.I get it, it's hard to ask for help and also you're so busy planning for your birth experience but dare I say it's more important to plan for your postpartum season even more so than the birth...Have you thought about how you'll prepare your partner or anyone else who'll be helping you on what signs to look for ...

Placenta Previa is a subject that is close to my heart because I had it with my second pregnancy.I was never told any information about it other than I needed a cesarean because I could hemorrhage,.I now know that about 90% of placenta previas are resolved by 28-35 weeks!Listen to this episode to get some insight and information you may not have known yet 😉 Can't wait for you to dive into this episode with me! 😃Resources Mentionedhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30388184/https://pubmed.nc...

A planned homebirth transfer can happen for various reasons, you'll get to hear Fatima's story of her homebirth transfer and then her 3 homebirth stories after that!We also chatted about mineral depletion and how it can affect your pregnancy and postpartum experience.Fatima is an Integrative Health Practitioner focused on mineral balancing after learning minerals are key to optimal health and deep healing. She has been a toxic-free advocate since 2010 after she was able to get off her antidep...

You are more than what happened during your birth! In this episode, I got to chat with Kayla Nettleton who is a licensed therapist who helps women overcome fear, anxiety, and their people-pleasing tendencies.This incredible woman is a wealth of knowledge and I can't wait for you to hear her wisdom and steal her practical tips for releasing your fears and anxieties!Connect with, Kayla ⤵️Instagram: @kaylanettleton_lcswFacebook: kaylanettletonLCSWWebsite: www.kaylanettleton.comEmail: kayla@...

Depending on your life experiences, perception of birth, or family history you might have had this decided before you ever got pregnant.This is such a deeply personal choice and there is no right or wrong answer. Wherever you feel comfortable is key. 🔑 In this episode, I weigh the pros and cons of a homebirth, birth center birth, and hospital birth. This is by no means an exhaustive list but just a jumpstart for you on your journey to deciding where to give birth.Can't wait for you to di...

This episode was truly special, I had been admiring all the amazing work Kaitlin has been doing from afar and hesitated to reach out to her (hello imposter syndrome) because she was "too big" and wouldn't want to be on my podcast... Well, she actually reached out to me and boy am I glad she did!!🔥 We chatted about her very less-than-ideal first birth where the hospital staff during her labor treated her as if she were a nuisance and you'll find out why her cesarean was actually a welcome opti...

I had a great chat with Ashley Winning who believes that women are born with the strength, wisdom, and courage to birth and be the mothers they want to be.She works intimately with pregnant women who plan to have vaginal births after c-section/ homebirth by working through fear and mindset challenges, while providing emotional support so that they feel heard, seen & validated while taking the steps to birth their baby their way.Ashley is a VBAC Homebirth Mentor & Guide, Podcaster, and...

Stuart J. Fischbein MD is a community-based practicing obstetrician and an Associate of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, published author of the book “Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, A Midwife and A Mom” and peer-reviewed papers Homebirth with an Obstetrician, A Series of 135 Out of Hospital Births and Breech birth at home: outcomes of 60 breech and 109 cephalic planned home and birth center births. After completing his residency at Cedars-Sinai...