In this episode of the Push Guide podcast, hosted by Serena Salvato, childbirth educator Sarah Clark discusses her personal birth experiences and her work with Birth Boot Camp. She shares the importance of choosing the right childbirth education class, noting that it often takes more than one attempt to find the right fit. Sarah emphasizes the empowering nature of birth, shares her journey from hospital deliveries to home births, and offers practical advice for expectant mothers. Topics covered include squatting births, water births, and the role of partners and support in the birthing process. Sarah also touches on the benefits she experienced with placenta encapsulation and offers recommendations for women considering childbirth classes. The episode aims to inform and prepare expectant mothers for a positive birth experience.

In this episode of the Push Guide podcast, host Serena Salvato is joined by Shantel Silbernagel, author of 'The Many Faces of Homebirth.' They discuss Shantel's journey to home birthing, her motivations behind writing the book, and the significance of preparation and positivity in childbirth. Shantel shares personal stories of her three home births, including unexpected challenges and how she managed them. The episode also delves into the creation of the book, featuring diverse and inspiring birthing stories from women and men worldwide. Key highlights include the importance of childbirth education, the positive impact of home birth on family dynamics, and advocating for safer birth practices. Shantel also talks about her involvement with Gentle Birth and upcoming projects aimed at promoting positive birth experiences. The episode concludes with practical tips for expectant parents and recommended readings for a positive birthing experience.

In this episode of The Push Guide Podcast, Serena Salvato interviews Lexie Halsmith about her varied experiences with natural childbirth. Lexie shares the fascinating details of her birth center delivery with her first child and her transition to a home birth for her second and third. She narrates her encounters with intense back labor, the differences in each labor, and the strategies she used to cope with pain, including the support of her husband and midwife. Lexie also offers valuable insights on the benefits of chiropractor care during pregnancy, the importance of trusting your body, and the role of a supportive provider. Having recently given birth to her third child, Blakely May, Lexie recounts a rapid and intense labor, yet another testament to the varied paths of childbirth.

Shaun Gillespie has been a birth coach 8 times and each time been the pillar of support to his wife Liz. He shares how he supported her through each process, what worked for them and provides an insight into how he felt through the process.

Baby Chick founder Nina Spears shares a wealth of information on selecting a midwife, why child birth classes are important, what to expect from a doula - all told from her perspective as a new mom.

Executive director of international midwife assist; Jennifer Braun, shares what it's like to serve women in places like Uganda where expecting moms are lacking even the basics for a healthy birth.

We speak to Scarlet Paolicchi, founder of Family Focus Blog about her own birth experience - a footling breech home birth. She talks about choosing her midwife, preparation and how she had to wait a whole hour before she could push her baby out!

From tips on coping with pain and nausea during labor, to what to expect postpartum when you have a home birth - Jennifer Green has your questions answered!

We hear from seasoned Labor and Delivery Nurse Karen Rudy about having a baby in the hospital from the admission process through to those precious hours after your baby is born.