The Holistic Birth Podcast

On today’s episode we talk about what it’s like to be a doula. Get to know us a little better and what our day to day looks like. If you are a doula or interested in becoming one this is a great episode for you!  Join as we discuss: What we do as doulas What running a business is like What running a agency is like How we support our clients How we apply self care Hiring a new doula Resources Menti...

On today’s episode we talk about birthing the placenta. The stage often gets rushed through and it’s still such an important part of birth!  Join as we discuss: What the process look like  Choices on birthing your placenta Postpartum hemorrhage  Retained placenta Placenta options  Resources Mentioned: Placenta Encapsulation Guide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off!  Looking fo...

On today’s episode we talk about the golden hour or hours. That scared and special time to be undisturbed with your baby after birth. We talk about what it is and why it’s important for you and your baby. Join as we discuss: What the Golden Hour is Why is it important What the benefits are Advocating for it at your birth Resources Mentioned: Guide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20...

On today’s episode we talk about the difference between delayed cord clamping and optimal cord closure. You will have a better understanding of the difference between the two and also was to separate the cord from baby.  Join as we discuss: The difference between the two Options for separating the cord from the baby Honoring your placenta  Resources Mentioned: Lotus Birth Candle Cord Burning Cerem...

Today we talk about homeopathy in birth! This is a great tool that is safe and effective. Brigitte goes over the benefits and how to use this great option for birth!  Join as we discuss: What homeopathy is How it works in the body How it works in birth Some common remedies Resources Mentioned: Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Birth, and Your Baby's First Year Guide to Homeopathic Remedies for the Bi...

A Birth Story: Maisie’s Birth On today’s episode we welcome Alycia to tell her beautiful and powerful birth story. Thank you so much Alycia for sharing your birth of Maisie with us!  Resources Mentioned: Guide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off!  Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcript Connect: Holistic Birth & Beyond, L...

T oday we talk about common beliefs around birth, where they come from and how they affect birth. We talk about our own beliefs as doulas and the ways we work with our clients in their beliefs around birth.  Join as we discuss: What influences your beliefs Our cells remember birth Setting boundaries Our own beliefs around birth as doulas Resources Mentioned: Guide to out of Hospital Birth use code...

On today’s episode we talk about foods to eat during labor!  Join as we discuss: The misconceptions of eating during labor Food for early labor Food for active labor The victory meal Resources Mentioned: EBB on Eating and Drinking During Labor Homemade Granola Bars Bone Broth Packets Guide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off!  Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & vis...

In today’s episode we talk about tokophobia (fear of pregnancy and birth) and ways to cope and overcome it. Join as we discuss: What is it How to cope Choosing a team to help you through it How it’s not about removing the fear but working with it Resources Mentioned: Birth without Fear   Childbirth without Fear Guide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off!  Looking for more? Check...

We welcome naturopath Dr. Cynthia Hall to the show! Today we talk about to talk about improving fertility the importance of boundaries, tracking your cycle and so much more! Join as we discuss: How tracking your cycle improves your overall health Markers for inflammation Prenatal Vitamins Trauma from an energetic standpoint The ways nutrition helps improve fertility NOTE* We discussed with Dr. Hal...

Welcome to our season one finale! We welcome Kristen Mihaly of Nourish Holistic Health and Nutrition. We had the pleasure of talking with Kristen about postpartum nutrition and how important it is for recovery and healing. You don’t want to miss this one! We will be taking a little break but will be back in August! Join as we discuss: How nutrition is connected to postpartum mental health What foo...

Breastfeeding has many benefits of course so Allison and Brigitte want to give you some tips to help you have the best success.  Join as we discuss: Benefits of breastfeeding 8 tips to help you have the best success How it relates to postpartum depression Where to get help if you need it  Resources Mentioned: Guide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off!  Breast Crawl   Samantha Y...

This episode is for you if you are having a birth in the hospital for whatever reason. Whether you choose to, are truly high risk, have a medical condition or are transferred.  Join as we discuss: How to keep your autotomy in a hospital setting How your birth team can support you What it may look like for you How to apply your informed choice  Resources Mentioned: Guide to out of Hospital Birth us...

Women’s bodies are amazing and know just what to do to birth babies. Allison and Brigitte explain what undisturbed birth is and how you can achieve it.  Join as we discuss: What undisturbed birth looks like The hormones of labor Fetal Ejection Reflex How to set up your environment Can you have an undisturbed birth in a hospital? Resources Mentioned: Guide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST2...

Pregnancy, birth and postpartum can be an incredibly transformative time. Allison and Brigitte talk about what this looks like and ways you can embrace this time of self discovery.  Join as we discuss: The journey through the labyrinth  Mother blessing ceremony Closing of the bones ceremony Sisterhood Self discovery and transformation  Resources Mentioned: Guide to out of Hospital Birth use code P...

Choosing your provider during your birthing year is so important to having a safe and empowering birth experience. Allison and Brigitte go over what to look for in your provider no matter where you are giving birth.  Join as we discuss: What questions to ask How to choose the right provider for YOU How to choose based on where you are giving birth What personalities you may desire Resources Mentio...

Experiencing morning sickness and need ways besides ginger to help relieve it? Allison and Brigitte talk about many ways to help you through this unpleasant time in pregnancy.  Join as we discuss: Symptoms and when they occur Is morning sickness a protection mechanism Supporting your liver Nutrition Holistic and natural ways to cope Selfcare tips Resources Mentioned: Gua Sha Instructions Gua Sha B...

In this week's episode Allison and Brigitte talk about Conscious Conception. What it means and how you can practice it. We discuss nourishment, ritual, meditation, fertility and connecting with yourself, your partner and your spirit baby!  Join as we discuss: What is conscious conception Connecting with your spirit baby Connecting with your partner  What ways you can practice it Tracking your...

What is an informed choice? How can you apply it to your decisions throughout the birthing year? Allison & Brigitte explain and give you ways to process your options so you can make the best decision for yourself and your baby. Join as we discuss: What informed choice is What informed refusal is What informed consent is How it applies to different situations in pregnancy, birth and postpartum...

Welcome to the first episode! Allison and Brigitte talk about how they got into birthwork, how they met and what their intentions are for the podcast!  Resources Mentioned: Guide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off! Free downloads: Holistic Birth & Beyond Freebies Holistic Birth & Beyond’s Spotify Into the Labyrinth Birth Freebies Looking for more? Check us out on Youtu...