Blessed be Birth

We're back in a new way! Join Maggie as she shares some updates and how her journey of midwifery is going

We're back and excited to relaunch season 3! After an eight month break Gabbie and Maggie are excited to share what they have been up to and preview what's in store this upcoming season 3.

Location, location, location! Join us to chat about the different spaces you can give birth in! We share some similarities, differences, options, and benefits of knowing where you can give birth and how to make that decision for your family! Other episodes that we reference: Episode 3: No one right way to birth Episode 15: The history of midwives and hospital births Episode 22: Getting dads on boa...

During your third trimester, you will be offered a screening for GBS, but what exactly is it? Today we will be talking about all things GBS; what exactly is it, how it effects you and your baby, what the screening looks like, and we even bring some math in! Resources for Deeper Dive into GBS Sara Wickham: ⁠Group B Strep resources - Dr Sara Wickham⁠ Sarah Wickham GBS book: ⁠Group B Strep Explained...

Welcome to Season 3 of the Blessed Be Birth podcast! Join Gabbie and Maggie as they talk about all things birth stories; the weight that they hold, when and where to share your own story, the difference of processing versus sharing, and where to find some helpful stories to prepare for your own birth.

The end to our first mini-series is here! We truly enjoyed walking through each trimester of pregnancy with you. Hopefully giving you new information to consider or just some encouragement from moms who have been there before! The last months of pregnancy are really important when it comes to making decisions and being fully informed is important. So listen along as we give you the bullet points f...

On today's episode we're sharing all of the ridiculous things people have said to us (or the stories we've heard) while pregnant or a young mother. Laugh (or cry) along with us as we wonder why people think it's okay to just say whatever thought comes to mind when women are pregnant!

Welcome back to our mini-series! Where we're taking the time to discuss each trimester so you don't have to go in blind! We talk about what to expect physically, what's happening to your baby developmentally, and even what your appointments might look like. So send to a friend who is entering the second trimester or tune in yourself if you're ready to learn more!

There's no going back to who you used to be once you become a mother. But that doesn't mean its always easy to accept that change, even if it's inherently good. Today's episode is us chatting about how important it is to honor the person you are after motherhood while holding space for the hard parts. Grab your drink of choice and tune in as we share our hearts.

Our first mini-series on the podcast! Walk with us as we discuss each trimester in full, starting with the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. We touch on what to expect physically and mentally during this time. What your focus should be this trimester when it comes to nutrition, researching classes, and even choosing a provider. We chat about all this and more in today's episode!

Today’s topic is a serious one but one we knew we needed to touch on. Many listeners have reached out to us to talk on this topic as well. Birth trauma looks different for everyone but statistically one in three women have experienced it so it’s important to talk about it!

It's all in the title! If you've ever wondered if there are any saints to pray to for intercession during pregnancy we've got you covered! Tune in to hear about multiple saints who will walk with you through pregnancy and beyond!

We're taking you back to an episode we recorded earlier this fall and have yet to share! In today's conversation, we're discussing the Golden Hour - that hour after birth when your baby is held skin-to-skin to your chest. Snuggling your sweet baby is just one aspect of this hour, it plays an important role in so many things such as bonding, breastfeeding, mom's recovery, hormonal c...

Prodromal labor - formerly known as "false labor" - is something some women experience at the end of pregnancy before true labor starts. It can be both physically and mentally taxing on a mother awaiting birth, but you're not alone (or crazy!). Tune in today as we share our experiences with it and how to help yourself if you experience it as well.

This one is for you first-time moms! Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join us as we chat about the things first-time moms really need to know!

Have you done the research and decided where you feel comfortable giving birth but your husband (or vice versa) isn't on board? You're not alone! Today's episode is all about how to go about having these conversations and how to come to a decision where both of you feel comfortable. It might get uncomfortable along the way, but that's where we learn and grow! https://www.amazon.com...

Many of us know the initial roller coaster of emotions that happen after giving birth as the baby blues, but what happens after that? When do the baby blues turn into something we need to be concerned about? Postpartum mood disorders are so common in today's world. But feeling anxious, depressed, or angry after a baby isn't normal. What can we do to help ourselves? Is medication our only a...

What do you need to know when it comes to pushing? Listen in as we talk about this incredibly important stage of birth! We talk about the fears associated with pushing (pooping/tearing) and how to work on overcoming them. The pros and cons of pushing with an epidural, and how different positions can make a difference-incase you thought you had to push a baby out on your back...Newsflash! You don't...

This week's episode we're getting into the topic of hypnobirthing! What it is and why we are such big proponents of it. We also discuss the concerns that many Catholics have when it comes to this method of childbirth education and hopefully put your mind at ease. So grab your drink of choice and join us for this conversation! Hypnobirthing book: https://a.co/d/4OaY8id

Today we're talking about what it's like to be a doula and how the on-call life is a major factor in your decision! It's not always an easy role but it is extremely fulfilling if you feel God calling you to it. Tune in if you've ever questioned whether or not being a doula is right for you!

We had a fantastic break but we're back! And so excited to dive into season two! Thank you to all of our faithful listeners who have made creating this podcast so rewarding. Today we're catching up and sharing our plans for this upcoming season of the podcast. So listen in, share an episode with a friend, and consider leaving a review!

On our last episode of season one we wanted to discuss the state of maternal healthcare. The current mainstream model isn’t working and we deserve better. We NEED to be demanding better from our providers and the system. Listen in as we get extremely honest and share the facts. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/maternal-mortality/2021/maternal-mortality-rates-2021.htm

Listen in as we discuss the history on midwives and how obstetrics came to be. Birth has only been in the hospital setting since the earlier 1900’s and a lot has happened since then. We discuss a lot in this episode from unfair laws to Twilight Sleep so listen in! Twilight sleep podcast episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/44-birth-back-when-women-wanted-to-forget-their-birth/id156185210...

Today on the podcast we’re talking about how important moving is while in labor. Whether it’s walking, swaying or lunging these are all things our body instinctually does when preparing to birth our baby. Be sure to listen to find out why!

Aprils was c-section awareness month so even though it’s technically May 1st we knew this was an important conversation to have. Listen in on us having a real and open conversation about c-sections, why preparing for one won’t “jinx” you, how hard healing can be physically and emotionally, and why they can be so traumatic for many. https://www.ican-online.org/ https://www.who.int/publications/i/it...