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#363 | Breastfeeding Q&A: Chemical Pregnancy, Night Weaning, Oversupply, Mild Tongue Ties

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with another breastfeeding-only Q&A episode. In today's conversation, we respond to several listener questions related to nursing...

#362 | Birth Trauma to Redemptive Birth: Holly's Birth and Breastfeeding Stories

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, one of Trisha's clients, Holly, shares the story of two very different births and two equally different breastfeeding ex...

#361 | Is Water Birth Dangerous? Barbara Harper Debunks Fallacies

01 Apr 2026

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Water birth has long been controversial, but more recently, a wave of claims has emerged from the natural birth community that water birth is dangerou...

#360 | March Q&A: Wild Pregnancy Comments, Tipsy Family Member at Home Birth, Repeat Shoulder Dystocia, Pregnancy Irritability and More

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the March Q&A!We begin today’s episode with a conversation about the strange, intrusive, and sometimes downright insulting comments w...

#359 | When VBAC Comes with Medical Assault: Abby's Birth Story

18 Mar 2026

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In this episode, Abby shares her VBAC birth story following an emergency cesarean. Determined to experience a vaginal birth, she prepared carefully wh...

#358 | Dr. Sarah J. Buckley on Oxytocin, Safety, and the Biology of Birth

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When Trisha was pregnant with her second baby, she read Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering — a book that completely reframed how she understood labor, a...

#357 | Back to Basics: Birth Planning 2.0

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Six seasons later, we are revisiting one of our first episodes of this podcast: Using evidence-based care to plan your birth. Much of what happens in...

#356 | February Q&A: Tearing vs. Episiotomy, Decels, Posterior Babies, Pitocin, Premature Rupture of Membranes, High Palates, Oversupply

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the February Q&A!  We begin with a brief reflection on a mother's need to find time for play (not with her children but for herse...

#355 | First Birth as a Teen, Next as a Woman: Samantha's Blissful Experience Even with Induction

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, mother of two, Samantha Collignon, joins us to share two very different birth experiences separated by thirteen years. She ga...

#354 | From Trauma to Trust: Moran's (@2lifedoula) Journey to Birth Work and Motherhood

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to Moran of @2lifedoula, a doula whose journey into birth work was born from her own harrowing transition into motherhood. Mo...

#353 | No Stitches Required: Preventing & Healing Perineal Tears in Birth

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tearing is one of the most common fears around birth—and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we talk about what really causes tearing, w...

#352 | January Q&A: Water Birth Myths, Breaking Waters, Cord Clamping in C-Sections, Fetal Monitoring, Wake Windows, Frozen Breastmilk

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our first monthly Q&A episode of Season 7!In today's episode, we discuss why C-sections are sometimes framed as “prevention,” ...

#351 | Inside A Difficult Breastfeeding Journey: Flat Nipples, Tongue Tie and Slow Weight Gain

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jessica shares the breastfeeding journey she never expected. After a smooth birth at a birth center, feeding quickly became complicat...

#350 | Breastfeeding Q&A: Nursing Boundaries with Toddlers; Breast Milkshake; Strong Let-Downs; Fast Flow; Oversupply; Vasospasm

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s breastfeeding Q&A, we take calls from mothers facing the challenges that often arise well beyond the newborn phase. We begin with a q...

#349 | The Supermom Complex: Trying to Do it All with Dr. Morgan MacDermott, NMD

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Morgan MacDermott, NMD, a naturopathic medical doctor specializing in perinatal and postpartum health, joins us to explore why postpartum isn’t ...

#348 | A New Year's Q&A Where We Talk About E-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our end-of-year Q&A episode! Settle in with your favorite drink and listen as we play listener voicemails from around the world. You&ap...

#347 | When Doulas Face the Unthinkable: A Return Conversation with Dynamic Doulas

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we reconnect with Sarah and Lara of Dynamic Doulas, who last joined us in Episode 196: The Toughest Part of Being a Doula. Th...

#346 | Your Breastfeeding Fears, Alleviated

10 Dec 2025

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Send us a textPregnant women often carry fears about breastfeeding long before their babies arrive — fears of pain, low supply, clogged ducts, or no...

#345 | "There's Nothing More We Can Do": Two Birth Stories Midwife Sophia Henderson Never Expected

03 Dec 2025

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Send us a textMidwife and mother of two, Sophia Henderson, host of the Born Wild podcast, joins us to tell the story of her children’s births – an...

#344 | November Q&A: Birth Partners, Postpartum Rage, VBAC, Infant Gas, Baby Names, Placenta Accreta, Endometrial Biopsy, Choosing Homebirth, Physical Boundaries with Your Toddler

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the November Q&A! Today, we start with a topic that always stirs strong feelings—birth partners. From the gestures that...

#343 | Rest Assured: Your Instincts are Right About Your Baby's Sleep with Louise Herbert

19 Nov 2025

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Send us a textWhen it comes to infant sleep, few topics are more misunderstood—or more burdened by cultural myths—than the expectation that babies...

#342 | Inducing Labor Naturally: Proven Methods for Getting Down to Birth

12 Nov 2025

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Send us a textAfter six seasons, we’re finally doing it—we’re talking about how to get down to birth.As your "due date" approaches, ma...

#341 | Genitourinary Syndrome of Lactation: How Breastfeeding Can Mimic Menopause

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAfter birth, many women are left blindsided by physical changes they never expected. Vaginal dryness, painful sex, recurring UTIs, and e...

#340 | October Q&A: Pushing "Wrong", Laboring Down, Birthing the Placenta, Fistulas, Lip Ties, PP Rage, Pelvic Floors, Explaining Conception to Kids

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the October Q&A episode! We kick things off with a few confessions from our community (and one from us!) before diving in...

#339 | Pitocin Without An Epidural Plus An Unintentional Free Birth

22 Oct 2025

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Send us a textEmily shares two unforgettable and very different birth stories: an unmedicated hospital induction with Pitocin, and an unplanned free b...

#338 | Breastfeeding Q&A: How to Night Wean, Delayed Milk Production, Breastmilk & Cavities, Biting the nipple, Strong Let-Downs, Oversupply

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to another Breastfeeding Q&A episode. Today, we start with a conversation on how to night wean and your personal experiences...

#337 | Toddlers & New Siblings: Expert Tips from Devon Kuntzman of Transforming Toddlerhood

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textBringing a new baby home is exciting—but it can feel overwhelming when you’re worried about how your toddler will adjust. You may be...

#336 | How Tongue Tie Impacts Vaginal Birth, Breastfeeding & Infant Development

01 Oct 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, occupational therapist and IBCLC Michelle Emanuel joins us to explore the hidden ways tongue-tie affects babies long be...

#335 | September Q&A: Boundaries with Family, Oversupply, Pushing Techniques, Preventing GBS Infection, HBAC, Failure to Descend, Waterbirth

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this month’s Q&A, we start with a big one: What are your biggest fears in life? (Besides snakes and spiders, of course!) Then w...

#334 | Why Moms Get Triggered: The Emotional Stressors of Postpartum Living

17 Sep 2025

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Send us a textMotherhood, pregnancy, and postpartum life are filled with moments that test our patience — from bedtime battles and clutter overload ...

#333 | Emily Vondy's Encounter with God During Labor

10 Sep 2025

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Send us a textEmily Vondy hardly needs an introduction. She's a mother of six, songwriter, and online creator @emilyvondy whose humor, reflection...

#332 | The Hidden Power of the Infant Microbiome: Optimizing Exposure in Birth & Breastfeeding

03 Sep 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, filmmaker and microbiome advocate Toni Harman joins us to explore the groundbreaking science behind establishing the in...

#331 | August Q&A: Sugar Cravings, Exclusive Breastfeeding vs Bottle, Moxibustion, Obstetric Coercion, Late Onset GD, Dystocia, Fundal Height

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the August Q&A episode! What is your secret quirk? We want to know! We share a few of yours along with our own. Today&ap...

#330 | Sleep Like a Baby: The Impact of Melatonin, Blue Light, and Sunrise with DreamWalkerz

20 Aug 2025

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Send us a textSleep is the foundation of health—and yet in modern motherhood, it’s often the first thing we lose. In this episode, we’re joined ...

#329 | Doula Confessions: Bearing Witness to Birth and Broken Systems

13 Aug 2025

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Send us a textDoulas play a critical role in supporting women through childbirth—but their work is anything but easy, and their work isn't for ...

#328 | Jessie's Vaginal Breech Birth: The Way it Was Meant To Be

06 Aug 2025

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Send us a textAt 28 weeks, Jessie found out her baby was breech—but instead of panicking, she trusted her gut. She felt strongly that her baby was m...

#327 | July Q&A: Folic Acid & Tongue Tie, Nuchal Cords, VBAC & Pregnancy Intervals, IUGR & Induction, Fundal Massage, Fetal Heart Rate Variations

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the July Q&A! Today, we kick off the show with a conversation about your experiences of unnecessary, frequent stressors t...

#326 | Trisha's Three Home Births

23 Jul 2025

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Send us a textFinally, after all these years, Trisha tells the stories of her three home births. Pregnancy, birth, & midwifery are woven into her ...

#325 | Breast Cancer While Pregnant: Leslie’s Story of Faith, Birth & Healing

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this extraordinary episode, Leslie shares her deeply personal story of discovering a lump in her breast at 34 weeks pregnant—an agg...

#324 | The Impact of Beliefs on Birth: Changing Our Thoughts to Serve Us

09 Jul 2025

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Send us a textDrawing from our their personal experiences, your words, and our intimate birth story processing sessions, Cynthia & Trisha delve in...

#323 | Two Planned Home Births at the Hospital: Emily's Birth Stories

02 Jul 2025

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Send us a textEmily Woodward is a mother of two who planned a home birth for each of her babies. Her first labor began with confidence and joy—and s...

#322 | June Q&A: VBAC Induction, Birth Plan Boundaries, Nuchal Hand Presentation, 36-Week Cervical Exams, Episiotomy, Newborn Transition

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the June Q&A with Cynthia & Trisha. This month we kick things off with a conversation about a midwife who dropped her...

#321 | Spoil Your Baby: The Neuroscience of Thriving Baby Brains with Dr. Greer Kirschenbaum, PhD

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textNeuroscientist and author of The Nurture Revolution, Dr. Greer Kirschenbaum, PhD, joins us today to discuss the profound impact of nurtu...

#320 | Breastfeeding Q&A: Nipple Shields, Restricting Skin-to-Skin, Formula Marketing, Gentle Weaning, Nursing Strikes, Night Feeding

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the June Breastfeeding Q&A episode with Trisha & Cynthia. Today, we open with a follow-up discussion to our recent Pa...

#319 | Devon's Footling Breech Birth Story: Accepting the Necessary Cesarean

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDevon Stockton was deeply rooted in health and wellness and armed with years of medical experience. She had only ever envisioned a natur...

#318 | May Q&A: Precipitous Births, Tearing Tips, Best Foods After Birth, Epidural Removal for Pushing, Induction & VBAC, Cord Clamping, Jaundice

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the May Q&A with Cynthia & Trisha. If you have been wondering what you should plan to eat after giving birth, we&apos...

#317 | The Risk of Uterine Rupture: Breaking Down ACOG's VBAC Bulletin

21 May 2025

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Send us a textWhat's the one question every woman wants to answer when considering a VBAC? Is it safe for me and my baby? In today's episode...

#316 | The Body Ready Method for Optimizing Labor With Co-Founder Lindsay McCoy

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDid you know that how you breathe on a daily basis can influence how your birth goes? Yes, your rib cage impacts your pelvic tension! On...

#315 | The Preeclampsia Puzzle: Misdiagnoses, Misconceptions and Prevention with Author Sarah Thompson

07 May 2025

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Send us a textPreeclampsia is an increasingly common diagnosis, but are we getting it right? This episode tackles the alarming reality of misdiagnosis...

#314 | April Q&A: Epidurals, Pushing Too Soon, Castor Oil Risks, Parental Coping, Gestational Diabetes & Big Babies; How Tall Is Arnold Schwarzenegger

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the April Q&A episode! Today's episode begins with your answers to our question: How do you cope when you are at you...

#313 | Including Children at Birth: Should They Be There? with Dr. Morgan MacDermott

23 Apr 2025

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Send us a textWhat happens when we invite our children into the sacred space of birth? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Morgan MacDermott, a nat...

#312 | Avoiding the Unnecessary Cesarean: A Five-Step Evidence-Based Approach

16 Apr 2025

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Send us a textToday we’re talking about one of the most important—and misunderstood—topics in maternity care: the unnecessary cesarean. In the U...

#311 | Listen to Me: Black Maternal Health, Tragedy, and the Fight for Change

09 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIn honor of Black Maternal Health Week, we’re joined by Stephanie Etienne and Kanika Harris, creators of the documentary Listen to Me....

#310 | The Co-Sleeping Controversy: Overcoming Fear & Supporting Instincts with Isadora of Happy Co-Sleeper

02 Apr 2025

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Send us a textWhat if sleeping beside your baby isn’t dangerous—but actually protective? In this episode, we talk about one of the most instinctiv...

#309 | March Q&A: Uterine Rupture Risk; Weaning without Guilt; Home Birth Laws; Timeframes for Placental Birth; Precipitous Birth; Botox and Nursing

26 Mar 2025

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Send us a textCynthia and Trisha are back with the March Q&A episode! This one kicks off with a fun discussion on things that our Instagram follow...

#308 | Mammogram Myths: Safer Ways to Screen for Breast Cancer with Dr. Jenn Simmons

19 Mar 2025

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Send us a textIn today's episode, Dr. Jenn Simmons shares her powerful journey from a leading breast cancer surgeon to an advocate for functional...

#307 | When Labor Stalls: Recognizing and Resolving Dystocia with Midwife Molly O'Brien @biomechanics_for_birth

12 Mar 2025

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Send us a textLabor dystocia, often labeled as "failure to progress," is the leading reason for cesarean birth in the United States. At its ...

#306 | Breastfeeding Q&A: Engorgement & Oversupply; Sleepy Feeders; Hands-Free Pumps; Foremilk/Hindmilk Imbalances; Cracked Nipples

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you know the "hi" joke? If not, you haven't been listening long enough or need to go back to our earliest episodes, lo...

#305 | February Q&A: Induction at 37 Weeks, "Lazy" Feeders, Low-Lying Placenta, PPD, Respiratory Distress in Newborns, Kick Counts

26 Feb 2025

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Send us a textWelcome to the February Q&A! Today, Cynthia & Trisha kick off the episode by discussing reasons why our community has lost frien...

#304 | Why Algae is the Superfood for Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum Health

19 Feb 2025

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Send us a textIn today’s episode, we explore the powerful benefits of spirulina and chlorella—two superfoods that boost energy, improve digestion,...

#303 | Car Birth to Premature Baby with Megan @wilsonfamilyhomestead

12 Feb 2025

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Send us a textToday we dive deep into an incredibly empowering and unique birth story. Megan Wilson of @wilsonfamilyhomestead shares her journey of un...

#302 | Facing PTSD with Shoulder Dystocia at Home Birth

05 Feb 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Allison Angelini shares the profound and challenging story of her second pregnancy and birth. From the start, Allison h...

#301 | January Q&A: Cervical Scarring, Shoulder Dystocia, Prenatal Vitamins, Birthing the Placenta in Water, Postpartum Aches & Pains

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the first Q&A episode of Season 6 with Cynthia & Trisha! We’re kicking things off by discussing some lesser-known c...

#300 | Vaccine Rights, Research and Consent with Just the Inserts

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAs an active member of the military, Alexandra was required to take various medical products. After experiencing multiple adverse reacti...

#299 | Vaginal Birth After Unnecessary LEEP Procedure

15 Jan 2025

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Send us a textIn her early 20s, Kelsey of Soul Shine Birth went to her OBGYN for a routine Pap smear. Her results came back with HPV and abnormal cell...

#298 | Is Childbirth Painful?

08 Jan 2025

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Send us a textIs childbirth truly one of the most painful experiences—even, as one person claims, comparable to being burned alive? In this episode,...

#297 | A Patreon Q&A Special Episode to Ring in 2025

01 Jan 2025

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Send us a textIn this special New Year's Day episode, we’re giving you an exclusive peek into one of our private Patreon Q&A gatherings. Or...

#296 | Extended Q&A: RhoGAM; Premature Rupture of Membranes; Meconium; Fevers Cord Traction; Vitamin D; Waterbirth & Cold Plunges [Season 3 Reprise]

18 Dec 2024

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Send us a textFor this December Q&A, we kick it off, with a follow-up conversation based on one listener's response to  episode #188 on RhoG...

#295 | Is My Baby Tongue-Tied? with Author Cathy Watson Genna, IBCLC

11 Dec 2024

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Send us a textCatherine Watson Genna is a renowned International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in private practice in New York City and author ...

#294 | Physiologic Birth of the Placenta in Water, Optimal Cord Clamping and Preventing Postpartum Hemorrhage with Barbara Harper [Season 4 Reprise]

04 Dec 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we have Barbara Harper on the podcast with us. Barbara is a midwife, author, and the founder of WaterBirth Internationa...

#293 | Extended Q&A [Season 3 Reprise]: Miscarriage; Evening Primrose Oil; Safe Bed-Sharing; Failure to Descend; Pushing; High Blood Pressure

27 Nov 2024

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Send us a textFor this November Q&A, please enjoy the full, extended version of one of our top Q&As from season 3, where we discuss: Weight l...

#292 | The Wisdom of Our Menstrual Cycles with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

20 Nov 2024

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Send us a textLisa Hendrickson-Jack is the author of The Fith Vital Sign, a book detailing normal and abnormal parameters around menstruation and fert...

#291 | Discovering Down Syndrome at Birth: Lacey's Story and Her Greatest Gift

13 Nov 2024

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Send us a textAt twenty-one years old, Lacey was pregnant with her first child. She was young and healthy and expected everything to go perfectly in h...

#290 | Another Off-The-Record Birth Rant with Midwife Lindsey Meehleis

06 Nov 2024

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Send us a textYou may remember midwife Lindsey Meehleis from episode #187 in our first off-the-record-style conversation. When we decide to interview ...

#289 | October Q&A: Placenta Previa, Nipple Sensitivity, Home Birth Transfers, Uterine Rupture Risk, Cholestasis, Gentle Sleep Support, Caffeine

30 Oct 2024

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Send us a textWelcome to the October Q&A with Cynthia & Trisha. What's the most absurd thing that you've ever heard said to a woman ...

#288 | Roundtable: Postpartum Grief and Rage

23 Oct 2024

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Send us a textPostpartum rage is a form of emotional upheaval that many mothers experience but seldom feel comfortable discussing. Today's episod...

#287 | Lily Nichols on Fertility, Folate and Food

16 Oct 2024

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Send us a textIf there is one best place to begin when it comes to optimizing our fertility, it is with food, and who better to bring us the lowdown o...

#286 | Facing Childhood Trauma Through Birth: Courtney's Story

09 Oct 2024

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Send us a textEmotional trauma is stored in the body and can lead to a host of health issues if left unresolved. In this episode, Courtney shares her ...

#285 | The Mother's Mind: Harnessing Peace and Calm with a Simple Meditation Practice with Kelly Smith

02 Oct 2024

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Send us a textThere are few things a mother can do with such a profound impact as meditation, yet it remains one of the hardest habits to incorporate ...

#284 | September Q&A: The Midwife-Client Relationship; Ghosting Your Induction; 2-Step Delivery; Postpartum Resentment; Platypelloid Pelvis; No FER

25 Sep 2024

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Send us a textWelcome to the September Q&A episode with Cynthia & Trisha. Today, we begin with discussing the problem of increased reliance on...

#283 | Breastfeeding Q&A: A 5-month Old Baby Starts to Breastfeed, Low Milk Supply, How Often To Feed in First 24-hours, Plugged Ducts & Pumping

18 Sep 2024

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Send us a textWelcome to our second 'Breastfeeding Q&A' episode with Trisha & Cynthia. We open with an inspiring success story of a ...

#282 | Escaping a Doctor Just Before His Arrest: Olivia's Story

11 Sep 2024

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Send us a text"Hi I’m Olivia. I was a patient of Dr. Javaid Perwaiz, so, I don’t trust you." Each time Olivia met with a new medical pro...

#281 | Co-sleeping with a NICU Premie: Taylor's Birth Story at 33 weeks with an Unconsented Episiotomy

04 Sep 2024

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Send us a textTaylor Westenberger celebrated her baby shower at 33 weeks pregnant with her first baby. Little did she know, two days later she would g...

#280 | August Q&A: Crossing Boundaries, Signs of Ovulation, Navigating Finances as a SAHM, Marginal Cords, Fundal Massage, "Anorexic" Pelvis, Libido

28 Aug 2024

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Send us a textWelcome to the August Q&A episode with Cynthia and Trisha. Today, we start by discussing various experiences in which mothers feel a...

#279 | Leveling The Playing Field in Parenthood with Dan Doty of Fatherhood Ready

21 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIf you've ever felt that your husband is falling short or if you are a dad looking to be more available to your wife, this episode ...

#278 | Inside Medical Billing: The Complexities, Ethical Concerns and Tips for Reducing Your Bill

14 Aug 2024

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Send us a textWere you billed erroneously for your birth, or charged for something frivolous like "skin to skin contact" or "out of hos...

#277 | Hyperemesis Gravidarum with HER Foundation: A Matter of Life and Death

07 Aug 2024

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Send us a textHyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is not morning sickness, but rather a potentially life-threatening complication of pregnancy that may cause ...

#276 | July Q&A: Twins & Induction, Faith-Based Midwives, Weight Gain, Low Progesterone, TDAP, Botox, Hemorrhoids, Weight Gain

31 Jul 2024

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Send us a textWelcome back to the July Q&A with Cynthia & Trisha. Today we kick off the episode with one mother's story of her transition...

#275 | How to Interview Your Pediatrician with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh

24 Jul 2024

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Send us a textDr. Joel Gator Warsh is a classically trained integrative pediatrician with a holistic health practice in California. His approach to ca...

#274 | Myofunctional Therapy: How To Assess and Help Your Baby

17 Jul 2024

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Send us a textThe importance of healthy oral function is essential not only for infant feeding but also for a person's entire life. Poorly shaped...

#273 | Special Q&A Featuring Nancy Wainer on VBAC and More

10 Jul 2024

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Send us a textIn last week's episode (#272) you met legendary midwife-author Nancy Wainer. Well she's back today for Part II, where she join...

#272 | Nancy Wainer, CPM and Pioneer of the VBAC, Shares Her Journey from Mother to Midwife

03 Jul 2024

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Send us a textThis episode has been a long time coming and is finally here! Meet Nancy Wainer, the legendary woman who began the Vaginal Birth After C...

#271 | June Q&A: Boundaries When Pregnant, Pre-eclampsia & AROM, Mobile Monitoring, Posterior Babies & Pelvic Shape, Placenta Consumption for PPH

26 Jun 2024

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Send us a textWelcome to the June Q&A with Cynthia and Trisha! Today, we start the episode with all the romantic, hilarious, and random ways our c...

#270 | Trusting Birth: The Journey From Maiden to Mother with Lea @trusting_birth

19 Jun 2024

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Send us a textCan you imagine giving birth without ever "checking on" your baby? Without a test, an ultrasound, a need for reassurance from ...

#269 | Healing, Protecting, and Restoring Your Pelvic Floor with Dr. Lizzie Kieffer

12 Jun 2024

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Send us a textDr. Lizzie Kieffer is a doctorate of physical therapy with a specialty practice in women's pelvic floor health.  She joins us toda...

#268 | Navigating Infant Food Reactivity in the Breastfed Baby with Dr. Trill @Free.To.Feed

05 Jun 2024

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Send us a textDr. Trillitye Paullin is a molecular biologist and founder of Free to Feed, a consultation service for navigating infant food reactivity...

#267 | May Q&A: Pre-eclampsia & Gestational Diabetes, Steroids for Pre-Term Labor, Declining the Anatomy Scan, IM vs. IV Pitocin, Preventing Mastitis

29 May 2024

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Send us a textHello everyone! Cynthia and Trisha are back with the May Q&A episode. Today, we kick it off with an enlightening discussion on the w...

#266 | The ARRIVE Trial Reaches Overseas: Birth Culture in France with Nicola Thompson and Her Daughter

22 May 2024

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Send us a textToday's episode is a four-way conversation between us and a mother and daughter who are living in France. Nicola Thompson is a form...

#265 | The Art of Hands-Off Birth with Beautiful One Midwifery

15 May 2024

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Send us a textTiffany and Kelly of Beautiful One Midwifery are a midwife team in California who both began their birth work as doulas.  As a result, ...

#264 | Breastfeeding Q&A: Pacifiers, Pumping, Bottles, Domperidone & IGT, Flat Nipples, Weaning and Breast Implants

08 May 2024

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Send us a textWelcome to our first breastfeeding-only Q&A with Trisha & Cynthia. Trisha is a Certified Nurse-Midwife and International Board C...