The She Births® Podcast

By The Birthing Institute

Inspire your birth, evolve your parenting & live a life you love.

Nadine Richardson, Founder of She Births®, hosts a collection of conversations with special guests about beautiful births, conne... more

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July 08, 2022S5, Ep 6 - How to heal birth trauma and have a VBAC in the hospital system. Janneke's vaginal birth after cesarean.
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How to heal birth trauma and have a VBAC in the hospital system. Janneke's vaginal birth after cesarean birth stories in Australia and Abu Dhabi.
VBAC stands for vaginal birth after cesarean or as I like to sometimes call it ‘the near miracle birth’ in this day and age.
Before we begin I think it's helpful to hear some of the statistics and then we will jump into a truly inspiring VBAC story from Janneke.
Around the world successful VBAC stats are extremely low. The BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth in 2020 stated that:
VBAC rates are quite high in countries such as Finland, Norway and The Netherlands (38–55%) and low in Australia and the US (12%) [2,3,4]. In Australia the vast majority of caesareans undertaken are due to repeat caesareans [2]. In New South Wales (NSW) the VBAC rate varies from 6% in private hospitals to 19% in public hospitals.
So, it is no small feat to psychologically prepare and often push hard for a VBAC within our systems. It really helps us to understand why so many great doulas, educators and midwives are pushing so hard to help prevent that first caesarean too!
I would like to warn some of you that this podcast could be triggering if you have specific birth trauma. It could also be incredibly empowering and healing if you are preparing for a VBAC.
In this episode we chat about:
How Janneke prepared for and managed to avoid not only another cesarean but the trauma and triggers from her first labour.

Her general anaesthetic emergency c-section and the first labour with very little encouragement from providers in Abu Dhabi.

The two different types of induction she had with each labour.

We discuss working with a psychologist and becoming more mindful and more selfish (in a healthy way).

How She Births prepares both parents

How She Births helps the healing and processing of previous trauma.

My favourite takeaway that I think we can all benefit from is “NO is a full sentence”.
Episode Resources:
Get your FREE She Births Holistic Pregnancy Guide here: shebirths.com/pg
For more information about She Births Weekend birth classes and Online antenatal education: shebirths.com
Access the She Births Doula service here shebirths.com/doula
BMC Pregnancy and childbirth, 2020

Tags: VBAC, Vaginal birth, hospital system, c-section, birth trauma, healing birth trauma, Birth, Childbirth, Antenatal, birth education, Birth stories, Australian birth stories, Abu Dhabi birth stories, positive birth stories, challenging birth stories, Pregnancy, Nadine richardson, Birthclass, , Birth class, Doula, Midwives, Midwife, prenatal yoga, Home birth, Australian college of midwives, Hospital birth, Pregnant, Natural birth, She Births
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1h 43min
June 09, 2022 S5, Ep 5 - A Feminine Upgrade VS Postnatal Depletion with Dr. Oscar Serrallach
Dr. Oscar Serrallach and She Births® Founder Nadine Richardson discuss how you can receive the upgrade on offer during matrescence while mass culture is fixated on perpetuating the 'the tired mother' meme.
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57min
April 26, 2022 S5, Ep 4 - The Love's Beautiful Birth Story: A story of true love, conscious conception, intense fear of birth, motherline death, three parents and a short intense labour in New Zealand
Today's podcast is a beautiful story of love, magic, loss and ecstasy.
Lauren Godfrey-Love and Lauren Fitzgerald-Love, both meditation teachers, share the story of their daughter's birth, Goldie and all the moments that led up to her arrival.
This is much more than a birth story.
We talk about conceiving during COVID across multiple borders with a Goldies' Dad, Lauren G's mum passing away during pregnancy and the inclusion of her spirit at the birth.
In this episode we also discuss:
* How a partner's fear and distress can arise during birth from their own birthing imprints.
* The benefit of working with skilled midwives to help malposition during labour
* Getting postpartum support when family and friends are not around
* Maori traditions, birth in New Zealand
* 'Micro-dosing' online birth education to gently address intense fear of childbirth
* The impact a Soul Mama Circle has had in processing the mind body and soul shifts as Lauren journeys into matrescence
I hope you enjoy this story as much as I did. I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate motherhood this Mother's Day than with a double mumma family.
Thank you for sharing your love and family so beautifully with us Lauren G and Lauren F.
Episode Resources:
+ Connect with the Lauren G and Lauren F at:
instagram.com/laurengodfrey_meditation
instagram.com/laurenfmeditation
www.laurengodfrey.com
+ Thom Knoles Vedic Meditation retreat all attended in India: thomknoles.com
+ The She Births Online childbirth class the Love's did can be found here: shebirths.com/online-birthing-classes/full-online-course
+ Lauren's lgbtqtia+ midwife Arlene in New Zealand: https://www.empwr.nz/whoweare
+ The Soul Mama Circle (mothers group with meaning) Lauren recommended is: shebirths.com/mothers-groups
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2h 3min
March 23, 2022 S5, Ep 3 - Planning A Great Postpartum, Life after birth with Doula Naomi Chrisoulakis
Planning A Great Postpartum, Life after birth with Doula Naomi Chrisoulakis
Today I chat with Naomi, a mum of two and postnatal Doula. She, like us at She Births, believes that every woman deserves a postpartum period that's restful, rejuvenating and respectful.
We talk about what postpartum care looks like in our culture - and how broken we can all feel at times during this extremely vulnerable stage.
In this episode we discuss:
* The key factors in preparing for a truly great postpartum experience.
* The discomfort of change in this time
* Our inner blocks and resistances
* Allowing our partners in
* Functional food to nourish yourself after birth
* Caring for yourself as well as your newborn
* PLUS, the importance of birth processing
It is our sincere hope this episode calls you to prepare for a positive and nourishing postpartum experience.
Episode Resources:
Get your hands on Naomi's Cocoon Cookie Mix here. Presale is open now: www.cocoonbynaomi.com/shop/cocooncookiemix
Naomi Postpartum Doula Instagram: www.instagram.com/cocoonbynaomi
Naomi Chrisoulakis postnatal offerings: www.cocoonbynaomi.com
She Births Postpartum Planning Service: shebirths.com/pp
Join the waitlist for our Postpartum Planning Service. She Births® in-house Doula provides care & wisdom to help you create a supported postpartum experience as you journey into matrescence.
She Births Soul Mama Circle: shebirths.com/mothers-groups
Pre-book support (before birth!) and enroll in She Births Soul Mama Circle - in Bondi, NSW or Online. All circles begin with an expert facilitated Matrescence Embodiment 7 week program while sitting in circle with new mums.
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58min
January 25, 2022 S5, Ep 2 - 'Doing the work' and staying embodied during a challenging birth. Varlie's birth story told by Donna and Adam
Listen in to the Birth Story of Varlie told by Donna and Adam. 'Doing the work' and staying embodied during a challenging birth. The real power of a birth story comes from the deeper sharing. Sharing the shadow and sharing the work.
This story is a prime example of a couple 'doing the work'. A She Births® family, Donna @this.is.donna Adam, baby Varli and dog Billie. I first met them during our weekend course here in Byron Bay. They are an embodied couple, both surfers, a great bodyworker and carpenter.
They talk about the body to be a guide and lead the way in our preparation and our healing is key - it is a portal where we can learn to let go of all the beliefs and ideas that no longer serve us.
Bodywork and shadow work are so important in the motherhood journey. Our tears, our letting go, our crisis are all opportunities for powerful transformation. Just like pain is a portal for power.

In this episode we chat about:
How they scripted their birth
How they scripted each trimester
How they chose to rewrite their family lineage
How labour was irregular and even stopped
Using active birth strategies like duck walking to help with an asynclitic head presentation
Osteopath's help with lactation
A partner and doula's role throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum.
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1h 44min
November 16, 2021 S5, Ep 1 - The Truth About Attachment Parenting And The Power Of Delight In Motherhood With Bethany Saltman
Welcome to Season 5 episode 1 - What Is Attachment Parenting REALLY? In this episode we explore the origins & value of a soul lead motherhood.
Our guest today is Bethany Saltman - an author, editor and researcher whose work has been published in the New Yorker, Parents, and many more.
Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey Into the Science of Attachment, is her first book inspired by the birth of her daughter who although she loved dearly, she feared she was failing. And was not the kind of mother she'd hoped to be.
Bethany spent ten years learning about the science of attachment, traveling to labs, doing training, reading archives - trying to discover what the essence of healthy attachment and good mothering really was.
To me her book is the thinking woman's guide to attachment - a helpful and healing non self help book! It is extremely well written and a pleasure to read.
Among many other incredible reviews and accolades, New Scientist called Strange Situation One of the Best Science Books of 2020.
Bethany is also a bestselling book coach, and was one of the architects of America's first Affirmative Consent Policy. She has a MFA and studied with Allen Ginsberg and is a longtime Zen student - devoted to the fine art and game-changing effects of paying attention.
She lives in the Catskills with her husband, daughter, and two dogs and I was so honoured to have her on our show.
You have to excuse my tears in a few moments throughout the interview - remembering the beauty and delight of parenting sometimes brings up grief for me.
I really hope you enjoy our talk. Bethany's book is available at all good bookstores and is also on Audible.
In this episode we chat about:
•The 3 keys to healthy attachment parenting
•How attachment parenting has nothing to do with what you are doing!
•Healing our family patterns
•How to prepare for parenthood
•The Truth About Attachment Parenting
•The Power Of Delight In Motherhood
Episode Resources:
Bethany Saltman Website
Bethany Saltman Instagram

Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey Into the Science of Attachment
She Births® Full Online Antenatal Course where we support mums to form attachment while pregnant, during birth and immediately after birth
Soul Mama Circles where we explore soul led motherhood and matrescence together. Pre-book your postnatal support.
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November 02, 2021 S4, Ep 5 - Preparing To Breastfeed And Improving Your Chances Of Success With Midwife Dr Robyn Thompson, Founder of The Thompson Method
Listen in as Dr Robyn Thompson of The Thompson Method and Nadine Richardson of She Births discuss The 3 Golden Hours and The Importance of Breastfeeding Preparation. How 92% of women want to breastfeed and initiate feeding after birth, yet 80% will give formula in week one and only 14% are still exclusively breastfeeding at 6 months. And the number one reason why mums say they discontinue feeding is PAIN. Listen out for: the importance of personalised 1 on 1 breastfeeding and latching expert support, the one thing you must never allow others to do with your newborn, the importance of HOW we hold our babies (especially their little heads) and the numerous ways systems fail families with feeding and birth and what you can do to avoid them. Our friends at TheThompson Method have also been incredibly generous and provided a 40% discount off their program to all our listeners. Code: SHEBIRTHS
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August 24, 2021 S4, Ep 4 - Gail Tully on Preventing Posterior & Breech Birth With Midwife and Spinning Babies® Founder
Listen in as Spinning Babies® Founder, Midwife and Author Gail Tully and Nadine Richardson of She Births® talk how childbirth can be instinctual, pleasurable, and easier. Gail developed a new approach to address fetal positioning throughout labour known prominently around the world. Listen out for the powerful perspective on the power of prayer and becoming embodied to make your birth easier. Plus, the exercises and birth positions every woman should know.
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1h 37min
August 17, 2021 S4, Ep 3 - Birthing a 4.4kg baby naturally in a pandemic
Tessa shares her beautiful birth story. In the ultimate testament to She Births antenatal education this incredible woman birthed a 4.4kg baby naturally at home in a water birth during the height of the pandemic. A story that covers Zoom based antenatal education empowering women in lockdown and doula support. Listen out for the trust, synchronicity and laughter.
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1h 13min
August 09, 2021 S4, Ep 2 - Your Birth Rights Are Not In Lockdown
Listen in as Annalee Atia of Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond Media and Nadine Richardson of She Births discuss how even in a pandemic your birth rights are not in lockdown. The conversation covers how the disparity of women's choices change their birth story, induction of labour, fear, doulas and support people in attendance. Listen out for: the one startling legal fact that may change how you perceive your rights when giving birth. So let's say it again, your birth rights are NOT in lockdown!
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1h 18min

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