Doing It At Home - The Home Birth Podcast

Have you been wondering "What is sex going to be like when I'm pregnant?" If so, this is the episode for you! Let’s talk about SEX, BABY! Not just the kind that makes the babies, but the kind you continue doing while the bun is in the oven. This episode is inspired by an article I wrote on some of our experience with pregnant sex. You can find that article here - http://backtocomplete.com/sex-whil...

In this episode we have another mom and dad conversation. Sean and Renee Kleve share the story of their pregnancy and birth of their first baby, their son Mason. Mason is just 4 weeks old at the time of this interview, so we are very grateful to both Sean and Renee for taking the time to hang out with us on the Doing It At Home podcast. The beautiful photos that accompany this episode (over on www...

This episode is inspired by recent events in the online birth community. It’s pretty commonplace to have some of your images removed from Instagram if you are an account sharing images of birth. Due to things like “guidelines and regulations” as well as other users finding certain content offensive and then reporting it, we’ve seen a number of issues pop surrounding the censorship of motherhood si...

In today’s episode we’re talking with Kathryn Orr, a certified birth doula, childbirth educator and more recently the outreach coordinator for the fantastic documentary “Why Not Home?” We’re familiar with “Why Not Home?” over here at Doing It At Home - because we had the pleasure of having Jessicca Moore, the creator of the film, on the podcast back in episode 82. So we’re very excited to have thi...

In this episode we share why we're thankful for our home birth. Might sound like a weird topic, but having experienced home birth ourselves and interviewed dozens and dozens of moms and families who have chosen it as well (some who've also had experiences giving birth in a hospital), it's easy to see why we wanted to talk about the elements of giving birth at home which we really appreciate. Happy...

In today’s episode we’re talking with Carissa Breen about her home birth journey and story. Carissa and her husband Ryan planned the home birth for their first baby, River, while simultaneously planning a move across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I chat with Paige LoPinto, mama of 2 and creator of BirthTube, a private Facebook group dedicated to connecting women through pregnancy and birth, specifically by live streaming births of members of the group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You guys!! Episode 100 is here! I can’t even believe it’s been 100 episodes. To all of our listeners and supporters - those of you who have just started listening, dropped in to hear an episode or two, and those who have been with us from the beginning or binge-listened to catch up….we freaking LOVE you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we’re having a bit of fun and taking a look at a few colorful birth scenes from movies and tv. This is a follow up to episode 97 where we talk about a home birth that was depicted in the hit tv show Jane The Virgin. That conversation inspired us to explore other depictions of birth….and the result is this silly episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome back Katie McCormick to the show today! She joined us back in episode 73 where we talked about her and her husband Ryan planning a home birth in their cottage in West Cork, Ireland after leaving life in Portland, Oregon. Since talking with Katie McCormick, we spoke with another Katy - Katy Drew, a friend of Katie McCormick’s and a “non-mom” who inspired episode 76. And get this - while...

In today’s episode we’re discussing the depiction of a home birth in the popular tv show Jane The Virgin. Show Notes: Jane The Virgin Chapter Sixty Seven - http://www.cwtv.com/shows/jane-the-virgin/chapter-sixty-seven/?play=6ed0699d-21b6-4d3c-95ae-cbc0b5563d00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode airs the day after Halloween - and we think it’s quite fitting. Because as a parent, sleep can be a scary subject! So do not fear - we have Alyssa Blask on the show today to help exorcise some of those stressful sleep demons. Alyssa has quite the resume - let’s just say she wears a lot of hats. She has a masters in early childhood and childhood development. She’s a doula. And a sleep...

In this episode we welcome back the amazing Anne Margolis back to the Doing It At Home podcast. We spoke with Anne back in episode 24 titled, “Normal, Natural and Joyful Childbirth.” Anne is a powerhouse in the birth community. She has over 21 years of experience as a home birth midwife, after previously working as an OB nurse in the hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

In today’s episode we’re sharing Cayla’s birth story of her son Jude, born at home and 2 months old at the time we speak. Cayla's first son was born naturally in a hospital, and her second in a home birth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we are chatting with Caryn Ragin, wife to Dadrick and mama to baby Deborah. Caryn shares her journey to home birth, one that was not the most straight and narrow. She and her husband are a military family and became pregnant for the first time while in Korea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode we’re sharing four particularly great recent listener emails we received. These emails are all about empowering birth stories, the importance of talking about sex in pregnancy and new parenthood, a beautiful example of in hospital self advocacy, and a valuable insight from a “non-mom”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we bring you Laura’s incredible birth story. Laura and her partner Mikey live in Homer, Alaska with their daughter Hannah. I honestly don’t know the best manner or order to present all of the awesome elements of this story, so I’ll do my best to share it all as it hits me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heads Up: this is an amazing episode. Full of conversation around pleasurable, joyful, ecstatic birth. It may cause you to feel empowered and excited around birth : ) But seriously, we are so honored to have Debra Pascali-Bonaro join us on the show. She’s another one of the powerhouses of the birthing community that we’ve been anxious to meet and chat with. She is the creator and director of the d...

In today’s episode we’ve got the whole family on the phone - Meggie and Steve Andrews, along with their baby Liam - to talk about Liam's home birth story. We talk about the mental and emotional adjustments that come with a huge unexpected life change, some of the more colorful comments around choosing home birth (like "Is that witchcraft or something?"), and about finding a new midwife when you mo...

In this episode, we get to speak with both mom and dad! We love when we get to chat with a home birth couple and hear both perspectives from the decision-making process to the experience itself. So we’re chatting with Jarmar and Jonnelle Dupas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew and I have been parents for a whole year now! This past week we celebrated Maya’s 1st birthday, the anniversary of the Doing It At Home podcast and one year of navigating parenthood together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode we're talking to a Doing It At Home Alumni, Lindsay Bonnar, about the home birth of her son Linken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we're rebroadcasting Maya's home birth story, originally episode 9 "Star Wars, Kiddie Pools, and Hypnobabies: Our Home Birth Story". Today is Maya’s 1st birthday. Our baby girl is 1 year old! Please hold while we pull ourselves together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we have a special guest, Melinda Michshaw, who is talking to us about reflexology, essential oils and holistic health practices for pregnancy and birth. Melinda is a fantastic resource of information, and we think you’ll enjoy our convo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we have Alyssa’s story. Alyssa is a mama and registered nurse who chose home birth with her daughter Zoey. And Alyssa is super knowledgeable. We were just in awe of all the information she has and can rattle off. There’s so much that we included parts of her emails and additional resources in the extra notes with the episode on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...