Phases of the Womb Podcast by Sarah Mel

Stephanie's story starts off as a normal, uncomplicated first pregnancy, receiving care at a birth center, but takes a sudden twist that she, nor her partner expected. Listen as she navigates some of the uncertainties of labor and birth, how her birth plan changed, and how she was able to advocate for the birth she wanted despite all of it.

My dad is known and beloved by so many, so I'm honored to get the chance to discuss my dad's process of becoming a father for four girls and inadvertently to many more of his students, softball, and football players. So today I give him his flowers and let him share his journey to fatherhood. Hope y'all enjoy!

Ellen is a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) nurse for over 6 years and shares her expertise on the things she has seen on her unit.

This week we talk to my friend Tremelia about her birth journey, the scary situation that led to her c section, as well as her pregnancy this go round. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast and leave a review. Follow me on instagram @_phasesofthewomb Email me phasesofwomb@gmail.com Visit the new website phasesofthewomb.net

One of my favorite friends, Darielle, joins me this week to discuss her pregnancy journey and how it quickly turned into preterm labor, birth, and a NICU admission she couldn't have even planned for. Disclaimer: some profanity is used in this episodeMake sure you are subscribed to the podcast and leave a review. Follow me on instagram @_phasesofthewombEmail me phasesofwomb@gmail.com Visit the new...

Today, we get to hear from my Meme aka Mama aka Mrs. Kim. She has been a mom to all, but she was my mama FIRST (IDC IDC) Lol You'll get to hear about mine and my sister's birth stories and how our blended family came to be. Happy Mother's Day to all the Mamas out there- those who have lost, those who have birthed, those who have strained relationships, those who have loving relationships, and I se...

This week I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Jamaan Kenner about his role as an OBGYN, his training in New Orleans, working with midwives, and his own journey to fatherhood. Listen to this great take on the differences and similarities of midwifery care and physicians, and how we can work together to give people the care that they need and deserve. IG @_phasesofthewombEmail phasesofwomb@gmail.c...

Today, we get to discuss my good friend and colleague, Meredith's journey to midwifery. As well as many of the issues we have seen throughout our travels as nurses and what we want to do to make pregnancy and birth in the south better experiences for everyone, especially women of color.

This week I have the privilege of talking to Amanda about how she came to the decision to have a home birth for birth of her babies.. We talk about how her first pregnancy experience led her to seeking out other options, how she and advocates for herself, and how her doula support aided in her successful and beautiful birth. Amanda is a doula, as well as a prenatal yoga instructor, and most import...

Today we continue our convo with Abeth, discussing her postpartum journey, breastfeeding, and travel nursing with a baby. Make sure to like, subscribe, share, and leave reviews if you enjoyed this episode. Follow me on IG @_phasesofthewombEmail me with questions/inquiries phasesofwomb@gmail.com Check out the new website https://www.phasesofthewomb.net

Abeth takes us on a journey through her long induction process because of gestational hypertension. We discuss many of the things we see as nurses and how we can combat them when we are the patients. So so many tips and tricks were talked about in this episode. I hope you catch some gems <3 Instagram @_phasesofthewomb Email phasesofwomb@gmail.com

This week we talk to Bridget, my friend and former roommate at FIU, about her pregnancy and postpartum journey. Bridget prides herself on health, wellness, fitness, and so much more. We discuss how she maintained her fitness routine throughout her pregnancy and how to eased back into this. How she navigated a system that has gained so much mistrust in people of color; choosing her birth route, vac...

Today we talk to my wonderful friend, Ariane about her unique pregnancy/ birth journeys- unmedicated induction with her first and a whirlwind of a delivery with her twin girls. @ayoungblood

Today we have a conversation with Ciarra @watchciwork about her journey through pregnancy and birthing during the beginning of the Covid 19 pandemic. As well as her birth plan, how things changed, and how postpartum anxiety, something not talked about, became a part of her journey.

This week's episode is with Shanika, who is a Family Nurse Practitioner and founder of an organization called Labor and Love in New Orleans, La. This organization provides various services, including pregnancy education, doula care, lactation resources during pregnancy and postpartum. Join us as we discuss what doulas are, how they affect labor, pregnancy, and postpartum, and Shanika's own experie...

Today, it's just ME! I'm discussing my journey to midwifery, how midwifery has evolved and regressed over time, and where I hope to bring my midwifery journey and Phases of the Womb. Follow me on Instagram @_phasesofthewomb Email me phasesofwomb@gmail.com