Here at The VBAC Link, our mission is to make birth after Cesarean better by providing education, support, and a community of like-minded people. Welcome to our circle, we are so glad you are here!
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Join VBAC Facts® Founder and CEO Jen Kamel as she shares everything vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) including the shocking medical evidence, breathtaking birth stories, inspiring advocacy victories, and sobering legal cases. Jen and her guests will both celebrate the triumphs as well as highlight the many opportunities for improvement in our health care system. Come learn what is possible so we can work together to create a world where everyone has access to respectful, evidence based he ...
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🎙️ Welcome to The Journey to VBAC, hosted by me, Petra Cruz – a passionate birth doula and proud VBA3C mom. Join me in sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. In each episode, we will sit down and hear mom's birth stories. We'll laugh, cry, and celebrate the strength within each birth journey. I'm here to inspire, educate, and uplift you! Expect candid conversations, expert insights, and practical tips from professionals who support VBAC. Because, let's be honest, we can all bene ...
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Whether you are pregnant and looking for inspirational birth stories through your pregnancy, trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or postpartum; if you're a first time mom or a veteran parent of multiple children, you can learn, laugh and maybe even cry a little at these moving childbirth stories from those willing to share one of the most intimate moments of their lives.
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I want to educate and empower you to follow your intuition and trust your body and instincts in pregnancy, birth, relationships, breastfeeding, and life.
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A resource to support expecting moms (and partners, too!) with evidence-based information to navigate the awesome adventure of pregnancy, birth, and being a new parent. Vanessa Merten provides evidence based info that goes way beyond the typical “pregnancy instruction manual”. Every episode is designed to give you all of the evidence, research, pros, cons, risks, and benefits – all so you decide what the best option is for YOU and feel confident about your decisions during your pregnancy and ...
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We are on a mission to encourage and inspire others in their journey with Christ and through all of life’s challenges. We are a sister duo that tackles issues from a Biblical lens: from spiritual warfare to marriage, motherhood, birth, infertility, trauma, mental health, physical health, and more.
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Los Angeles-based prenatal focused chiropractor Dr. Elliot Berlin searches for unbiased information on the most pressing topics for growing families with interviews from pregnancy and parenting experts, celebrities, and new and expectant parents. Entertaining and informative, new episodes drop weekly every Thursday. Keep up with Dr. Berlin and Informed Pregnancy Media online! informedpregnancy.com @doctorberlin Youtube LinkedIn Facebook X
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A Podcast of Mothers' stories of childbirth. Weekly interviews with mothers giving their first hand accounts of child birth in Australia. Designed to help educate and inform first time pregnant women, parents wanting to have better subsequent births and birth enthusiasts who love to hear and tell birth stories. An entertaining and heartfelt resource for pregnancy, labour and delivery and postpartum.
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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans
Hannah Gill | VBAC Mom, VBAC Doula, and Childbirth Educator.
Welcome to Motherhood Flow, your go-to motherhood podcast with a good mix of VBAC preparation tips and VBAC birth stories. While I focus heavily on VBAC and prevention of unnecessary c-sections, you can bet I'll be discussing topics from preconception to birth, to mothering toddlers and navigating your relationship after children, I cover it all here. Get ready for insightful conversations, expert interviews, and personal stories. Motherhood Flow is your space to walk through birth and mothe ...
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This podcast was created to provide a community to cheer you on in your journey from VBAC hopeful to VBAC success. We are going to debunk the myths, quiet the naysayers, and equip you with everything you need for a healing, empowering birth. And positive postpartum experience. We are VBAC moms. We are fierce, go getters, women of action. You've got this, mama. And I'll be by your side, every step of the way.
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A podcast featuring Australians sharing their journey of vaginal birth after caesarean. Through sharing and learning from each other's lived experiences the podcast is designed to empower and educate those whose VBAC journey may have just begun, help all expecting mums achieve a more natural birth if that is their intention, and better inform birth professionals about one's journey to a VBAC.
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Faithful Labor | Natural Birth, Pregnancy, Holistic, VBAC, Unmedicated
Audrey Stinson | Certified Childbirth Educator, Former RN, Mama of 4
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainty of birth decisions? Do you wish you could trust your instincts and invite Christ into your birth plan? Have you already had a highly medicalized birth and now wonder if there’s a more peace-filled, empowering way to welcome future children into the world? Are you on the fence about natural birth but aren’t sure if it’s the right path for you? In this podcast, you’ll discover God’s beautiful design for labor & delivery, gain confidence in your bi ...
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Everything a pregnant woman and her partner need to know to support them in preparation for labour, birth, and the early days with a new baby. This podcast gives both you and your partner the confidence and knowledge about the role they play throughout your birth, so they don't undermine or ruin the birth for you. Throughout these episodes, my guests and I will share with you our experience of being a birth keeper and advocate for women across the globe. This podcast is inclusive and invites ...
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How do I actually push during labor? Should I get an epidural? Why is breastfeeding so hard? What exactly is Pitocin, and how much will induce labor? Is there a secret to having a successful VBAC? What happens if I poop during labor *shudder*? And oh yeah, how do I take care of a newborn? I know you’ve got a ton of questions and fears when it comes to giving birth. How? Because I’ve delivered thousands of babies as a labor nurse! I’ve seen it all...and as @labor.nurse.mama on IG, I’ve helped ...
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Birth is amazing, beautiful, wonderful . . . and it can throw you for a loop! Despite our very best birth “plans,” we can find ourselves taking some twist and turns during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that we don’t expect. Enter the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast! Hey mama! My name is Stephanie, and I’m a mom of three boys, a professional doula, childbirth educator, and the creator of the Online Birth Course - My Essential Birth www.myessentialbirth.com. I love to help mothers just ...
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Helping women have better births and better birth experiences. Our experts share their perspectives on pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. These are raw, honest stories about the experience of labor from the professional's point of view. Listen and get inside your OB/GYN or midwife's head. Our goal is to share the truth about pregnancy and birth with the listener and to explain our thought process. We see our role as one in which we guide and inform, presenting facts so that the ...
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Peaceful Homebirth Podcast | Homebirth Preparation for Christian Women & Healing from Birth Trauma
Aly McClain
**TOP 1.5% RANKED PODCAST** Hi! I’m Aly McClain. Bible-believing Christian, Wife of 10 years, Mama to 4, Homemaker, Registered Nurse and Homebirth Coach. I’ve been in the birth world for 7 years and 5 of those years have been helping women prepare for and experience a peaceful birth. After having a traumatic and unexpected ”emergency” c-section I started learning about physiological birth. Despite a diagnosis of low-lying placenta I went on to have a beautiful pain-free water birth at home. ...
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“Unplanned” dives into genuine conversations surrounding relationships & family. The show is hosted by high school sweethearts Matt and Abby Howard, who live in Phoenix, AZ with their two boys.
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Sarah Hopkins and Amanda Noga bring conversations to elevate your health, relationships, and soul
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Many women find that their first-time birth experience wasn't exactly what they wanted or hoped for. If you'd like more knowledge about how to better prepare for labor and delivery, or want to know that you're not alone on your birthing journey, this podcast is for you. Every episode shares a real-life lesson learned from a real-life labor and delivery experience. Every episode offers the chance to connect with other women, to increase our knowledge of the birthing world, and to advocate for ...
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The birth world can be overwhelming for parents and practitioners alike. Dr. Stuart Fischbein and Midwife Blyss Young and their combined 55+ years of experience are here to support you in this beautiful rite of passage.Join the weekly conversation as we blend wisdom and humor in discussing our recent births, the latest research, traditional healing, and instinctual birth.
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Join top-40 Physical Therapy Influencer, Doc Jen, and her Physical Therapy husband Dr. Dom, as they bring you the body tips and PT Pearls you need to help you understand your body, relieve your pains and restrictions, and answer your questions. Along with expert guests, the goal of The Optimal Body is to help you discover what optimal means in your own body.
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A platform for women to share their experiences with pregnancy and birth without feeling shy about the detail Become a supporter at https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories. https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Birth Matters podcast is here to lessen your overwhelm on the journey into parenthood by equipping you on all things birth, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum & parenting. We'll interview parents about their experiences & birth pros on their expertise so that you can have an empowering, CONFIDENT journey into parenthood!
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Take ownership of your pregnancy, birth, and parenthood! Join Deb Flashenberg as she dives into conversations with some of the world’s leading pregnancy, birth, yoga and parenting experts. Deb and her guests are voices of calm and reason, sharing practical, relevant, insightful and evidence based information that is helpful for people at all stages of parenting. These lively conversations will inform and entertain you as you embark on this new phase in your life. Deb is the founder and direc ...
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Engineer turned Mama, Jess, meets mothers at the intersection of instincts and evidence to cut through the noise of parenting and wellness advice. On Modern Nurture, we’ll look to experts in thought provoking interviews, we’ll look to our biology to unpack the instincts and processes we’ve forgotten in the modern era, and we’ll have heart to heart conversations with real moms from every background as we seek to build a community where every mother and mom-to-be can find relatability and supp ...
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Many women desire to reconnect with their body and natural instincts through the entire perinatal period, including natural birth. Unfortunately, the American culture (and most mainstream cultures) do not teach young women about any natural ways to care for their bodies and, in fact, teach that the body and childbirth cannot be trusted. In this podcast by Rachel Mans, Doula and The NaturalBirth Site, co-hosted by Tiffany Muniz, we explore all aspects of natural, physiological birth, as well ...
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We are on a mission to make the journey of motherhood a little less overwhelming. During these episodes you will hear stories of triumph, heartache, and hope. You will hear time-tested tips and tricks shared by moms, a variety of birth stories that will resonate with all birthing families, and advice from professionals who have dedicated their teachings to pregnancy, birth, and moms. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we’re so happy to have y ...
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Host Alex Shepherd chats with guests about health related topics to help empower young families in making choices that are best for them and their children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Encouraging birth stories of God’s goodness and faithfulness that will break fear and fill you with excitement for your own beautiful birth with God.
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Fat & Pregnant– the podcast that’s about plus size pregnancy, parenting and so much more. Learn how you can confidently navigate pregnancy and early parenting without the diet culture BS!
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This podcast is for pregnant women and birthing people who have previously experienced a difficult or traumatic birth and want to learn how to feel less anxious or scared about their upcoming birth, it will focus on psychological and practical strategies to help manage anxiety, heal from past trauma, regain control, learn about their options, and feel more confident and prepared for their upcoming birth.
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The Birth Choices podcast uncovers the choices available to you in pregnancy and birth. By showcasing personal stories of birth choices — interviewing women and birthing people about how they chose and experienced their model of care, and speaking with experts in each of these domains, we aim to leave you feeling informed, able to make autonomous decisions, and ultimately confident in your innate ability to birth. https://www.instagram.com/birthchoices_
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Navigating my path and sharing what hurts me and what helps me to keep doing it over and over again, day after day, month after month, year after year. Listen to what I have to share below! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sisi-nike/support
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We’re Amanda and Rebecca - twin sisters, naturally-minded homebirth mamas, and co-founders of Progressive Pregnancy. We’re on a mission to help you have a more empowered entrance into motherhood. We’ll bring awareness and offer support surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum journey. As a holistic pelvic floor physical therapist Amanda brings valuable insights and guidance during this critical time for your pelvic floor. We’ll also bring on other holistic providers, experts, an ...
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On Birthful, working doula and former journalist Adriana Lozada talks pregnancy, birth and postpartum with top experts and new parents. Every episode distills the overload of pregnancy information down to the most relevant and useful stuff. Adriana Lozada is a mom, author, speaker, birth doula, postpartum educator, and healthy-sleep consultant. Visit Birthful.com. Please note: Adriana has years of experience but she's not a doctor, and does not expect anyone to treat the show like medical ad ...
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This is a podcast developed by the Obstetrics and Gynaecology group of University College Dublin. It aims to review common emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The podcast is primarily directed to UCD students, but students from other universities are very welcome to listen, as well as trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The aim is that every podcast will cover something of interest for everyone at every stage from first year medical student to senior Professor.
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If you are planning to become pregnant, trying to conceive, currently pregnant, have given birth in the last few years, or work in the birth field, Birth As We Know It ™️ is the podcast for you. Birth As We Know It ™️ is a birth story and birth experience podcast that is dedicated to recognizing the many different ways that birth unfolds. The good, the bad, and everything else in between. You will hear birth stories and birth experiences from the perspective of birthing people, birth partner ...
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Birth Kweens is a wildly honest and fun dive into all things natural-pregnancy, birth, postpartum and women's health related. It's hosted by two Birth Kweens and friends: Karly Nuttall, a licensed midwife of 15 years, and Ali Feroah, a birth and postpartum doula of 7 years. Listen along on Thursdays as we share fun birth stories and dish out top notch info about our favorite subjects to help you realistically prepare for birth, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, baby care and women's health ...
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Hosted by Thérèse Hak-Kuhn, toLabor Executive Director and nationally-renowned doula educator and moderated by Sarah Allen-Short, toRaise Questions Doula Podcast gives doulas and birth workers free access to some of the most thoughtful and experienced experts who will share their insights in order to improve knowledge and increase professionalism and the integrity of each doula. Please send in your questions! 1) Email [email protected] 2) Post on our Facebook page 3) Private message ...
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16. A Dad's Perspective Featuring My Husband: Transitioning From A Passive Bystander to An Active Birth Partner
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50:32In this episode, I sit down with my husband, Hunter, to talk about his journey from being a passive observer to an active, faith-filled support partner in our birth experiences. Together, we share how his understanding of natural birth has evolved over the years, the ways he grew through education and experience, and why it’s so important for fathe…
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Episode 393 Jill's VBAC With Twins + The Facts About Twin VBAC
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25:52We are celebrating the week of TWINS by revisiting Jill’s beautiful twin VBAC story from 2019. This episode is packed with valuable statistics about VBAC and twin pregnancies. Jill’s first birth was a C-section due to failure to progress. Her second was a hospital VBAC at 39+5 over the course of 4 days with a very patient and supportive provider. W…
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E12 Jen Kamel's interview on All Things Women's Health with Dr. Chris Stroud
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1:16:29It's a podcast mix-up! Join VBAC Facts® Founder Jen Kamel as she is interviewed on All Things Women's Health with Dr. Chris Stroud. She will share why birth experiences matter, the impact of her births on her life, what it was like to experience a contraction for the first time, why it is so important for people to have access to VBAC after one ces…
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My sisters-in-law on pregnancy, surprise gender reveals & VBACs
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1:33:02Abby’s two sisters-in-law are expecting babies! In this episode, Abby catches up with Abigail and Addy to chat about all things pregnancy—from early signs to setting limits on personal topics (especially with in-laws). And the sisters have a lively debate about whether it’s “cheating” to find out the baby’s gender before birth. This episode is spon…
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In this episode, I'm going over the role doulas play in supporting clients through both planned and unplanned c-sections. Many people believe that once a c-section is decided on (whether planned or unplanned), a doula is no longer needed. That is absolutely untrue. Doula support is extremely beneficial in all birth scenarios. Text Hannah! First 3 S…
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402 | Our Birth Story | A VBAC Success Story
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1:05:20In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Dr. Jen shares her inspiring journey of having a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) for her second child, Luca. She discusses the emotional and physical challenges she faced, the importance of mindset and preparation, and the invaluable support from her midwives and partner, Dr. Dom. Dr. Jen emphasizes …
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From C-Section to Home Birth: Alicia’s VBAC Birth Story
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38:16Trish welcomes Alicia Zayas, a former VBAC Lab student, to share her redemptive VBAC birth story - from a C-Section to a home birth. Alicia shares her profound and emotional journey from a traumatic first birth experience to a successful and wonderful home birth. She discusses navigating roadblocks, advocating for herself, and finding supportive ca…
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Attempting a VBAC after two Cesarean Births: Episode #173
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29:20A short story on a woman contemplating a VBAC after two Cesarean Deliveries. Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) after two cesarean deliveries (VBAC-2) is considered a viable option for many women, though it carries certain risks. The success rate for VBAC-2 is approximately 71.1%, which is slightly lower than the success rate for VBAC after one ce…
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87. International Cesarean Awareness Network, who they are and how they can help you on your VBAC journey
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11:41I have the pleasure of welcoming the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) to share the incredible work they do for VBAC hopefuls and cesarean awareness. Highlights from this episode: 🔥 What the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) is and why it matters for VBAC hopefuls 🔥 How ICAN supports women in advocating for their birth c…
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125: A VBAC Success Story: The Power of Prep & Support
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1:04:26Today, Donna shares her transformative journey from a first birth experience via C-section to achieving a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) with her second child. She describes her extensive preparations, the critical role of her doula, and the stark differences between her two birth experiences. From facing prodromal labor to making informed cho…
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Ep 205//3 Things I Did to Overcome the "Small Pelvis" Diagnosis and Have 3 Redeeming and Faith-filled Homebirths
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18:34My OBGYN told me: “your pelvis is too small, you’ll always have to have a C section.” I told her: That isn’t going to be my future birth story. Now, 9 years later, I’ve had 3 blissful homebirths, all WITHOUT a scalpel knife coming anywhere near my pregnant belly. In today’s episode I’m going to share how I burned the advice my OBGYN gave me to the …
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Swelling in Pregnancy: Edema Episode #175
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16:38https://www.tiktok.com/@natureback.docIn this episode, we dive into a common yet often confusing part of pregnancy: edema and swelling. From puffy ankles to swollen hands, many expectant parents experience some degree of swelling—but how do you know what’s normal and when it’s time to call your doctor? We break it all down for you with expert insig…
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403 | The Real Factors That Effect Our Biological Age, Pain and Disease with Nikolina Lauc
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55:06In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom engage in an enlightening conversation with Nikolina Lauc, CEO and co-founder of Glycanage. They explore the groundbreaking methods Glycanage uses to measure biological age through advanced blood biomarkers, focusing on glycans' role in inflammation and aging. Nikolina discus…
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EP161 PT2/2 Paige, Third Birth, Severe Vertigo, Induction, Repeated Requested Epidural (Not administered in time)
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1:07:04This week I share part two of Paige's story. This episode is very different to Paige's first two pregnancies and births as she suffered with severe vertigo. Paige was crippled with constant vomiting and dizziness whilst also trying to manage daily life. She revisits multiple hospital trips and doctors appointments to try and find a solution to her …
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538 | Dr. Rebecca Dekker from Evidence-Based Birth, and Creating Change
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59:27In this episode, I chat with Dr. Rebecca Dekker, founder of Evidence-Based Birth®, about her three very different birth experiences and how they led her to create a global resource for evidence-based information on pregnancy and childbirth. Follow us on Instagram for photos and more from today's episode. EPISODE SPONSOR: ergoPouch (the beloved slee…
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Ep 55 The Fraud Matters with Steve Krahling
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2:55:42Let me know what you think! If you want to email me visit my website so I can respond! Welcome back to Empowered Birth Love and Life! I'm your host, Emmy Robbin, and today’s episode is one you do not want to miss. We’re diving into a conversation that peels back the curtain on one of the biggest medical frauds in recent history. You may have seen t…
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Probiotics and Gut Health During Pregnancy
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44:53Your gut does much more than digest food, it is a key player in your immune system, mood regulation, and overall health, especially during pregnancy. Your gut microbiome consists of trillions of bacteria, both good and bad. Maintaining a healthy balance between them is key to keeping everything functioning properly. Hear about the research on how y…
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Episode 146 - Doulas Can’t Protect You from the System, But They Can Help Protect You from Yourself
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26:46Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast, we dive into a topic that may challenge how you think about birth support: the role of a doula or birthkeeper. While many believe our job is to shield you from the medical system, the truth is more complex. My role isn’t to control external factors or guarantee a specifi…
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YES! You can say no! You have the right to make choices during BIRTH!
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8:28Reclaim your autonomy in the delivery room. You have the right to say NO in your birth! In this episode, Trish discusses the critical importance of maintaining autonomy during pregnancy and birth. She challenges the societal norm where strong, capable, pregnant women defer to healthcare authorities without question, emphasizing the need for women t…
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One Way or a Mother is a new narrative podcast from Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC, host of The Informed Pregnancy Podcast. Each season is an intimate story of one woman, one pregnancy, and all of the preparations, emotions, and personal history leading up to the birth. Episodes feature the expectant mother along with her family, doctors, and birth work tea…
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15. The Top 3 Nuggets I Share About MOST Often With Natural Birth - Curious Moms
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20:47In today’s episode, we’re diving into the top three things that seem to come up all the time when I chat with curious moms about natural birth. Whether you’re just starting to consider a natural birth or you’re already on board and looking for encouragement, I hope you enjoy these little must-know tidbits that I just can’t help but talk about! I'll…
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537 | Madi’s Third Birth Story: A Home Birth After Caesarean
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53:43In this week's episode I chat to Madi about her third birth - a planned home water birth after cesarean. Madi's story is particularly interesting as she navigated this birth both as a mother and as a newly qualified midwife. After experiencing a relatively quick vaginal birth with her first daughter Oakley and then a caesarean under general anaesth…
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#407: Waking Up and Challenging the Narrative
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1:06:45Blyss and Stu discuss a wide range of topics affecting maternity and healthcare, from home births and their underestimated safety to the new regulations threatening the role of doulas. They critique flawed studies, including the infamous Wax paper, and highlight a recent ruling by the European Court of Justice holding doctors accountable for admini…
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I’m Back, Baby 👶! Updates & Season 2 Preview
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5:04Send me a Text Message, for free! I'd love to hear from you. Jess returns from a break with her new baby. She shares her pregnancy journey, challenges with Symphysis Pubic Dysfunction, and a successful home birth. Jess also updates on upcoming podcast episodes featuring interviews with working moms transitioning to stay-at-home roles, a discussion …
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Episode 392 Sophia's VBAC + VBAC Prep + What You Need to Know
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46:37In this episode, Julie welcomes Sophia from Mexico City, who shares her mental, physical, and spiritual journey towards achieving her VBAC. Sophia discusses the challenges she faced in navigating the healthcare system in Mexico, and what she did to find a truly VBAC-supportive provider. While preparing for her VBAC, Sophia had a hard time finding w…
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Q&A: How to Tell If It’s Braxton Hicks or Real Labor
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16:25If you are pregnant with your first baby, there are a lot of unknowns about what labor feels like. Many expecting moms will experience Braxton Hicks contractions. These can not only be uncomfortable, but they may trick you into thinking you are going into labor. Learn what Braxton Hicks contractions are and why they happen. Find out the key differe…
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82-Art Almquist-Partner-2 Births-Cesarean-Vaginal-Mikayla & Leif
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39:03Send Kiona a Text Message! Support the show Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others. If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowi…
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The Pelvic Floor and Birth with Dr. Millie Schweky DPT, CPT
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42:32Today, we’re diving into the relationship between birth and the pelvic floor. First, we’ll cover the basics: What is the pelvic floor? What is its function? How does one even connect with their pelvic floor? We usually aren’t taught about the pelvic floor growing up, and lack an awareness of it, in part because it’s a group of muscles we do not see…
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Labor Pains and Gains: The Truth About Contractions
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21:13Each contraction during labor is beneficial, contributing to the opening of the cervix and the baby’s eventual birth. While exhausting, these contractions are important for both the baby and the mother's body. This episode emphasizes a positive mindset by reminding that labor is temporary. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Bir…
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132. Your Body Knows How to Birth, Trust It w/Dr. Stu (Part 2)
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47:36Send us a text What if everything you thought you knew about childbirth was shaped by a system designed to doubt women's bodies rather than trust them? In this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Stu, a community birth physician supporting home births, we dive deep into how modern birthing practices often undermine what our bodies naturally know how …
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971| Empowering Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Retained Placenta and NICU Stay - Ashley Zarges
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50:03Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for up to 40% off your first order (including their already discounted plans and subscriptions) at thisisneeded.com. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 OFF!) Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Access archived episodes and a private Facebook group…
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Ep 204//Breech Homebirth, Maha Ball, Medical Indoctrination and More with Dr. Stuart Fischbein
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1:19:33Today, I have an incredible guest joining me for a second time—someone who has been a true pioneer in the world of birth, especially when it comes to breech birth and challenging the status quo of modern obstetrics. Dr. Stuart Fischbein is an OBGYN with nearly 40 years of experience, specializing in supporting women who choose to birth outside the …
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How to Be the Patient Docs Actually Look Forward to Seeing: Episode #174
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35:45Visiting the doctor can be a straightforward and positive experience with a few simple habits, some you may not even notice you are doing. One effective approach is to communicate clearly and concisely—share your concerns honestly without overwhelming detail. This respects the physician’s time and ensures they can address your needs efficiently. Ad…
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Episode 391 Molly Returns Sharing Her Post-date Induced VBAC + Co-Host Allison + The Emotions of Birth
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39:52Molly joined us for Episode 84 talking about her unexpected breech Cesarean and first VBAC story. Today, she returns sharing her second VBAC story! Molly shares her powerful journey through loss, IVF, selecting her powerhouse birth team, preparing for different outcomes, post-dates, a multiple-day induction, a beautiful delivery (where her husband …
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536 | Jess - endometriosis, miscarriage, en caul birth, sterile water injections, acid reflux
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48:21Today I chat to Jess about her two very different birth experiences with her children Ruby and Vincent. After experiencing an induced birth with her first baby during COVID, Jess shares how she approached her second pregnancy with intention and preparation, ultimately achieving the birth she hoped for. Follow us on Instagram for photos and more fro…
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EP160 PT1/2 Paige, Private Care, Three Births, Positive Induction, Epidural, Breastfeeding
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1:00:51In this week's episode I share part 1 Paige's story. We revisit her first two births both being positive surrounded by support from midwives and consultant. She was induced with her first baby and later opted for an epidural. She also opted of an epidural with her second birth but this time she went into labour herself, feeling her water break for …
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Episode 145 - The Power of a Full Body Yes - How to Make Decisions with Confidence and Clarity
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28:29Send us a text In this episode, I explore the concept of the 'Full-Body Yes' and its profound impact on decision-making, particularly in the context of childbirth. Key topics include: Understanding the Full-Body Yes: Recognising when your entire being - mind, body, and spirit - is in complete alignment with a decision, leading to a deep sense of ce…
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Ep 54 The Power Of Story Telling with Andy Wakefield
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1:01:58Let me know what you think! If you want to email me visit my website so I can respond! In this episode, I have the honor of speaking with Andy Wakefield, a pioneering gastroenterologist whose research uncovered links between the MMR vaccine, chronic intestinal issues, and autism. His work, despite relentless attacks, has sparked a global conversati…
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Ep. 452 Obstetric Care: Behind the Curtain with Dr. Melissa Drake, MD
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44:51Dr. Melissa Drake, MD pulls the curtain back on obstetric care and take us behind the scenes, discussing commonalities about the typical patient experience. Why do appointments feel rushed? Why do doctors seem burnt out? She discusses how she found herself drained by the demands of the modern medical system and decided to transform her practice mod…
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