Down to Birth
Episodes
#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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to our first breastfeeding-only Q&A with Trisha & Cynthia. Trisha is a Certified Nurse-Midwife and International Board C...
#263 | Amanda's Good Birth Despite Abandonment, Harassment and Threats
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAmanda Holden was planning a home birth with her first baby, having hired a midwife she loved. When she reached 42 weeks, her midwife te...
#262 | April Q&A: Prenatal Vitamins, Premature Rupture of Membranes, Painless Breech Birth, Precipitous Labor, HypnoBirthing, Prenatal Hypertension
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the April Q&A episode with Cynthia & Trisha. Today, we invite you to guess the two things that Cynthia and Trisha wil...
#261 | Emma the Naked Doula on Pleasurable, Orgasmic Birth and Her New Book
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEmma Armstrong, author of The Fearless Birth Book, and Instagram birth influencer at @thenakeddoulaofficial, joins us today to delve i...
#260 | Triplets at Home! With Traditional Midwife Kristine Lauria @globalmidwife64
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYou won't find an obstetrician anywhere in the United States who will birth triplets vaginally in the hospital, but today you'...
#259 | Resisting Coercion: Carolyn Marrone's Story of a Miscalculated Due Date and Standing Up To Pushy Providers
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen Carolyn was pregnant with her first baby, she went past her "due date." After declining an induction at 41+6, her doctor ...
#258 | March Q&A: Implants & Breastfeeding, Giving Birth Advice, Ultrasounds, Newborn Transition in Waterbirthing, Posterior Babies, Family Boundaries
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe are back with the March Q&A episode with Cynthia & Trisha. We kick off today's episode with an unbelievable, once-in-a...
#257 | Labor & Delivery Nurses' Roundtable: How Their Hands are Tied to Doctors' Orders
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn today's episode, three current and former L&D nurses join us in a roundtable-style conversation to share their behind-the-sc...
#256 | Transforming Your Hospital Birth Experience with Taylor Dilk @taychayy
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLike many mothers, Taylor Chamberlain Dilk had no idea where to begin in preparing for childbirth. Lucky for her she has a large social ...
#255 | What's Up with Intrauterine Growth Restriction: An Off-the-Record-Style Conversation with Dr. Stu Fischbein
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we welcome back Dr. Stu Fischbein for his third appearance on Down to Birth Show. We start the conversation by catchi...
#254 | February Q&A: Vomiting in Labor, Cord Traction, Pacifiers, Probiotics and Plugged Ducts, Breast Milkshake, PPH, Bicornuate Uterus
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the February Q&A with Cynthia & Trisha. To kick things off, we share some of your New Year's Resolutions--don&ap...
#253 | The ACOG Files: Exploring the Guidelines That Support Physiologic Birth
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn today's episode, Cynthia and Trisha break down some of the current guidelines published by ACOG (the American College of Obstetr...
#252 | A Father's Perspective on his Baby's Inaccurate IUGR Diagnosis
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIUGR or Intrauterine Growth Restriction is the latest trend on the obstetric scene--a diagnosis that has afflicted many mothers unnecess...
#251 | HPV and Your Abnormal Pap May Not Be What You Think: Cervical Cancer Prevention with Nathan Riley, MD
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever wondered why we actually need to get a pap smear or why the testing guidelines frequently change? The presence of HPV or t...
#250 | January Q&A: Cervical Massage, VBAC Provider Red Flags, Due Date Calculation, Infant Sleep, Sufficient Milk Supply, RhoGAM and More
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHello and is it too late to still say Happy New Year?! Cynthia & Trisha are back with the first Q&A of 2024 in season five of th...
#249 | Katie Spinks Breaks the Silence: Pitocin, Uterine Rupture, and Life-Altering Consequences
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPitocin has been named the most over-used and abused drug in maternity care. It is increasingly used for elective induction despite the ...
#248 | Redefining Power in Birth & in Life with Cait Scudder @themillionairemother
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCait Scudder, also known as the Millionaire Mother, is a successful entrepreneur and mother of two. Currently in her third pregnancy, ...