Oh SH*T - All About Meconium
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
There are a lot of misconceptions about meconium, or baby’s first poop, when it comes to safety in birth. Does meconium always mean there has to be a Cesarean? What is the problem with meconium, anyway? Why do babies pass meconium in the womb? The midwives answer all these questions and more in today’s episode. --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the...
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Mariana and Kevin’s Homebirth Story
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
Charli sits down with beloved Hearth and Home clients, Mariana and Kevin. Hear from them about how they decided that homebirth midwifery care was right for them with their second pregnancy, the impact that the midwifery care model had on their birth experience, and the exciting story of their homebirth under our care! --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the...
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Oxytocin - The Key to a Natural Birth
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
On today's episode, Sarah and Charli talk about the role of oxytocin in a physiologic birth, how to increase oxytocin, and how homebirth encourages oxytocin to be as high as possible. --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. ...
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Leaving the Hospital Postpartum
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
In today’s episode, Sarah and Charli talk about something that seems to be darn near impossible: getting the heck out of the hospital after you’ve had a baby, especially after a transfer from midwifery care. We go over why it’s difficult, what we think informs that, and how to figure out what’s right for you and advocate for it in terms of going home. --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials...
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Taking Your Questions!
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
We’re back with another episode of answering your questions! Today we get listener questions regarding pain management in birth, well-baby care in the midwifery model, and how we approach working with other medical professionals when we may not see eye to eye. --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not...
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Briana's Story with Hearth and Home
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
In Briana's case, the third time's a charm! Hear from Briana about her pregnancy experiences in midwifery care and how she worked with Hearth and Home on blood pressure management with her third pregnancy. She talks about her prenatal care and how she finally had her triumphant homebirth! --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The...
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Real Food for Fertility with Lily Nichols, RDN CDE
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
Today midwife Sarah interviews Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE about her new book, “Real Food for Fertility”. Lily and Sarah talk all about the importance of protein for fertility, maximizing pre-conception nutritional intake, and how to avoid some of the common misconceptions and mistakes of the preconception period. --- Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible. She is the founder of the Institute for Prenatal...
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A Homebirth Story with Melodie & Wes
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
Midwife Charli sits down with former HAH clients Melodie & Wes. Listen to their story to learn about how Wes went from feeling unsure about homebirth to realizing that midwifery care was actually the most thorough and partner inclusive care model. Melodie shares about her pregnancy journey in our office and also all about her epic homebirth with her first baby! --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on...
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Why Your Midwives Come in Active Labor
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
If you’re a long-time listener, you’ve heard it. Your midwives will come and stay with you continuously in active labor. But… why? What’s that about and how is it protective of physiologic birth? Find out in today’s episode! --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for...
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Interview with Documentary Filmmakers of ‘Born At Home’
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
In today’s episode, midwife Sarah talks with Amanda Banks and Eleanor Currie, two home birth moms who made the new documentary “Born at Home” about home birth in Queensland, Australia. They talk all about the documentary, the process of making it, and what they learned about home birth along the way. Here’s more information on the film and how to watch it: Synopsis. The Born at Home documentary explores and uncovers the empowering journey of homebirth, shedding light on the often overlooked and misunderstood option that has transformed lives. Born at...
info_outlineIn today’s episode, Sarah and Charli talk about something that seems to be darn near impossible: getting the heck out of the hospital after you’ve had a baby, especially after a transfer from midwifery care. We go over why it’s difficult, what we think informs that, and how to figure out what’s right for you and advocate for it in terms of going home.
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The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.