The Homebirth Midwife Podcast

The Homebirth Midwife podcast is hosted by Sarah McClure, CPM, LDM, LM and Charli Zarosinski, CPM, LDM, LM, founders and primary midwives of Hearth and Home Midwifery, a homebirth practice in Oregon and Washington. They are experts on all things related to natural pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. Each week the podcast delves into the topics you want to know about regarding your pregnancy and birth.

Oh SH*T - All About Meconium 11/19/2024

Oh SH*T - All About Meconium 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 user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/33980177

Mariana and Kevin’s Homebirth Story 11/05/2024

Mariana and Kevin’s Homebirth Story 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 user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/33774122

Oxytocin - The Key to a Natural Birth 10/22/2024

Oxytocin - The Key to a Natural Birth 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. /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/33450852

Leaving the Hospital Postpartum 10/08/2024

Leaving the Hospital Postpartum 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 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. /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/33371552

Taking Your Questions! 09/24/2024

Taking Your Questions! 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 intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/33172157

Briana's Story with Hearth and Home 09/10/2024

Briana's Story with Hearth and Home 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 content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/32974972

Real Food for Fertility with Lily Nichols, RDN CDE 08/27/2024

Real Food for Fertility with Lily Nichols, RDN CDE 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 Nutrition®, co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy, and the author of three books: (co-authored with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack), , and . Lily’s bestselling books have helped tens of thousands of mamas (and babies!), are used in university-level maternal nutrition and midwifery courses, and have even influenced prenatal nutrition policy internationally. She writes at and you can find her on Instagram (). --- 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. /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/32691977

A Homebirth Story with Melodie & Wes 08/13/2024

A Homebirth Story with Melodie & Wes 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 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. /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/32548577

Why Your Midwives Come in Active Labor 07/30/2024

Why Your Midwives Come in Active Labor 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 professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/32322677

Interview with Documentary Filmmakers of ‘Born At Home’ 07/16/2024

Interview with Documentary Filmmakers of ‘Born At Home’ 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 Home dives into real stories of women navigating birth trauma and explores how a shift in environment and informed choices can reshape the birthing narrative. Wisdom is shared from homebirth families, interwoven with evidence-based information from midwives, medical professionals, doulas, researchers and maternity advocates. Join us as we unravel the beauty, safety, and deeply moving experiences of birthing at home. Website: Instagram: Request a cinema screening in the US here: Buy tickets to a cinema screening on sale now here: Stream online in 2024 via our website: --- 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. /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/32155892

Precipitous Homebirth Story with Julia and Grant 07/02/2024

Precipitous Homebirth Story with Julia and Grant Midwife Charli sits down with former clients, Julia and Grant, as they tell the story of their experience with midwifery care and homebirth! Hear them talk about their first two births in hospital based care, the meaningful parts of transitioning to midwifery care for their third baby, and how their homebirth experience, while surprising, was ultimately empowering and just as it was supposed to be. --- /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/31975132

Late Term Pregnancy & Fetal Surveillance 06/18/2024

Late Term Pregnancy & Fetal Surveillance This episode is all about pregnancies that go past the due date, what the complications of that can be, how we manage it in the midwifery model, and what the options are for assessing baby’s wellbeing during this period. TW: We talk about late-term pregnancy loss in this episode, so please take care of your hearts when deciding whether this episode is for you. --- /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/31756833

Kelsey's Experience with Midwifery Care 06/04/2024

Kelsey's Experience with Midwifery Care Listen to Charli talk with a former HAH client, Kelsey, about her experience with midwifery care. Kelsey had two babies at home with HAH. She talks about her births and also about what it's like to experience the midwifery care model, to be in charge of the healthcare experience, and to have relationships with one's maternity care providers. --- /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/31566197

Homebirth Story with Megan 05/21/2024

Homebirth Story with Megan In this episode a former Hearth and Home client, Megan, tells her story and talks about why, as a healthcare professional herself, she knew that homebirth was the best option for her family! Hear about her redemptive homebirth and how much midwifery care meant to her along the way. --- /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/31366162

Tongue Tie Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment with Dr. Michelle Gerbi, DC, IBCLC 05/07/2024

Tongue Tie Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment with Dr. Michelle Gerbi, DC, IBCLC On today’s episode, Sarah interviews , a lactation consultant and chiropractor in Hood River, Oregon, who specializes in perinatal and infant care. Dr. Gerbi talks all about tongue tie signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and how to think about tongue tie if you’re wondering if that’s part of your baby’s feeding issues. --- /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/31164537

Taking Your Calls 04/23/2024

Taking Your Calls Sarah & Charli answer listener questions in this first-ever episode of Q&A format. If you have a question for the midwives, please call 971-361-8144 and leave your question as a voice mail to hear it on an episode soon! --- /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/30938693

Eye Infection vs. Plugged Tear Duct 04/10/2024

Eye Infection vs. Plugged Tear Duct How can you tell the difference between a plugged tear duct and an eye infection in your newborn baby? Sarah & Charli talk all about the common condition of a plugged tear duct and how to tell if it’s something more serious. --- /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/30764358

All about Homebirth Midwifery Care with Jen 03/26/2024

All about Homebirth Midwifery Care with Jen Charli meets with a former Hearth and Home client, Jen, to talk about the differences Jen experienced going from hospital based care to homebirth midwifery care. Jen shares about her homebirth VBAC under the care of Hearth and Home and she talks about the magic of homebirth midwifery care in its entirety starting from the very first appointment all the way through the final postpartum visit. --- /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/30515673

Primip vs. Multip Labor 03/12/2024

Primip vs. Multip Labor A lot of you have asked, and we’re here to answer! What’s the truth about a primip vs. multip labor? What does that mean? Why is it like that? Hear Sarah & Charli’s answers to this question, asked by listeners, in today’s episode. --- /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/30335288

Doulas at a Homebirth with HelloBaby 02/27/2024

Doulas at a Homebirth with HelloBaby Midwife Charli meets with Bri and Alicia from HelloBaby to chat about the benefits of having a doula at a homebirth! Hearth and Home Midwifery recommends that all of their clients giving birth for the first time, or planning a first vaginal birth, hire a doula as a member of their team. Listen to this episode to find out why! Schedule a consultation with Bri and Alicia here: --- /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/30069258

Heartburn and Reflux in Pregnancy 02/13/2024

Heartburn and Reflux in Pregnancy On today’s podcast, Hearth & Home midwives Sarah and Emily talk all about heartburn in pregnancy: what it is, what causes it, and what they commonly recommend to the clients in their care. --- /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/29932733

What to do with a Mildly Ill Baby 01/30/2024

What to do with a Mildly Ill Baby Your baby has congestion, a runny nose, a mild cough, and seems out of sorts. What do you do? Sarah & Charli break down the basics of caring for a baby with an illness that does not require medical attention or a visit to the hospital. --- /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/29680598

Cord Prolapse at a Home Birth 01/16/2024

Cord Prolapse at a Home Birth This rare obstetrical emergency has a lot of mystique around it, and many of you have asked for an episode on this! Sarah & Charli talk all about what causes cord prolapse, what it is, and how it would be managed in the home setting. /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/29496788

Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss in the Midwifery Model 01/02/2024

Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss in the Midwifery Model Sarah & Charli talk about how early pregnancy loss is diagnosed and managed in midwifery care, as well as how midwives approach this common pregnancy outcome. /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/29298913

Antidepressants and Home Birth 12/19/2023

Antidepressants and Home Birth For many pregnant people, mood disorders are a part of daily life. Some people choose to use antidepressants during their pregnancy and they want to know what the risks and benefits are. Today Sarah & Charli talk all about antidepressants as it relates to home birth and midwifery care. --- /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/29109238

Willa & Tyler’s Home Birth with Their First Baby 12/05/2023

Willa & Tyler’s Home Birth with Their First Baby On today's episode, Charli talks with a HAH Midwifery family as they tell the story of their home birth with their first baby! Learn from Willa & Tyler about the affirming healthcare that home birth midwives provide and how we work with each of our clients in such an individualized way during their labor and birth. /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/28930108

Francy’s Cholestasis Home Birth with HAH 11/21/2023

Francy’s Cholestasis Home Birth with HAH Today Sarah gets to talk with Francy, a Hearth & Home client who had her first and second babies at home. If you haven’t listened to Francy’s birth story, do that before listening to this one! We’re so grateful we got to hear Francy’s stories and some of why midwifery care has mattered so much to her family. --- /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/28733798

Madison’s Home Birth as a First Time Mom 11/07/2023

Madison’s Home Birth as a First Time Mom Today Sarah gets to sit down with HAH Midwifery graduate Madison as she recounts the story of her process learning to trust birth and her body, connecting her power as a first-time mom, and ultimately having an undisturbed birth with her first baby at home in the water with Sarah & Charli in attendance. --- /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/28529549

Grace’s Homebirth Story 10/24/2023

Grace’s Homebirth Story In today’s episode, HAH graduate Grace remembers the birth of her first baby at home with the HAH midwives. Grace was generous enough to share her vulnerabilities, strengths, and the journey she went on to birth her baby at home during her conversation with midwife Sarah. --- /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/28395431

Brenna's HBAC Birth Story 10/10/2023

Brenna's HBAC Birth Story Today on the podcast, midwife Sarah has the honor of sitting down with Hearth & Home graduate Brenna, who had an HBAC (Home Birth After Cesarean) with our practice! Brenna talks all about what led to her Cesarean, her decision to give birth at home with her second, and her journey with Hearth & Home Midwifery. We are so grateful to hear from Brenna and to have her share her story with listeners! --- /episode/index/show/homebirthmidwifepodcast/id/28246934

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