Maternal Wealth Podcast - Own Your Birth

Join us on a transformative journey with Kirsty Yetter, a dedicated mother, prenatal yoga instructor, doula, and future midwife, who shares her inspiring path into prenatal yoga and birth work. Her story begins with a pivotal experience during her first pregnancy and grows through enriching encounters in India and the Peace Corps. Kirsty reveals how prenatal yoga can profoundly ease pregnancy disc...

Discover the transformative journey of Dr. Courtney Neill , a chiropractor and owner of Foundations Family Chiropractic , whose personal health challenges led her from the world of art and marketing to a profound calling in pediatric, prenatal, and postnatal care. Inspired by her own recovery from digestive issues and a seizure disorder through chiropractic treatment, Dr. Neill's story is a t...

What if the invisible labor of childbirth was hiding more than you've ever imagined? On the Maternal Wealth Podcast, we uncover the hidden realities of cesarean sections in a conversation inspired by "Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section" by Rachel Somerstein . My sister Rachel joins me to share her deeply personal journey through an unplanned C-section, alignin...

Discover the inspiring journey of Anissa Sartini , a certified professional midwife from Texas, who navigates the world of midwifery with resilience and dedication. Despite facing challenges as a hard-of-hearing individual in a demanding field, Anissa has created a successful practice that champions inclusive care for BIPOC and LGBTQ families. In this episode, we unpack Anissa's path from edu...

Discover the innovative world of lactation consultancy with our guest, Holly Johnson , a dedicated International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) whose journey from a cattle ranch to launching a mobile lactation clinic is nothing short of inspiring. Holly's firsthand experiences as a military spouse facing breastfeeding challenges have fueled her commitment to revolutionizing acce...

Prepare to be inspired by the incredible journey of Dr. Samantha Quézet-Lee , who seamlessly weaves her expertise as a chiropractor, yoga instructor, and former athlete into her new role as a mother. Discover how Dr. Quézet-Lee's experiences with traditional Chinese postpartum confinement and her collaboration with her mother-in-law have enriched her postpartum health journey. As she and her...

Imagine the joy and surprise of discovering a new life growing within you after a whimsical vacation in Italy. On this episode of Maternal Wealth, we welcome Kamila Lozano , who shares her touching and unpredictable journey into motherhood. Kamila's decision to embrace her roots and give birth in Poland, despite the challenges of a pandemic, highlights the comfort of cultural familiarity and...

Choosing the path of single motherhood is no small feat. In this episode, Courtney shares her inspiring journey, making the powerful decision to become a mother on her own terms through intrauterine insemination (IUI). As a dedicated nanny, Courtney faced a challenging pregnancy with her first child, Chandler, navigating severe sickness and gestational hypertension. Her story is one of immense res...

Unlock the secrets of empowering childbirth with insights from Mitsuzi Green , an inspiring labor and delivery nurse turned doula. What leads someone to switch from business studies in Jamaica to a calling in nursing in the US? In a journey marked by unexpected challenges and serendipitous encounters, Mitsuzi reveals the profound differences between labor and delivery nurses and doulas, casting li...

Discover the remarkable journey of  Cheniqua Morales , a passionate labor and delivery nurse, as she shares her inspiring story from a curious young girl to a leading voice in maternal health. Cheniqua's early experiences as a birthing assistant and doula at the Brooklyn Birthing Center laid the foundation for her profound appreciation of both natural and medically assisted childbirth. Her jo...

Certified Nurse Midwife Janet Schwab shares her inspiring journey, sparked by the feminist movement and a pivotal Life magazine article, which led her into the empowering world of midwifery. We take a look back at the evolution of midwifery in the U.S. during the 1970s and 1980s, exploring the diverging paths of Certified Nurse Midwives and Certified Professional Midwives. Janet’s collaboration wi...

Hi there! I'm a proud mom, lifelong learner, and dedicated librarian with a passion for supporting maternal health and a person's well-being. With a deep love for books and knowledge, I've spent my career helping people discover information, whether they’re diving into a great story or researching important topics. As a mom, I know firsthand the joys and challenges of motherhood. Th...

After years of accepting a future of no children due to a PCOS diagnosis, Roxanne found herself on a surprising path to motherhood. Discover how her journey from planning to foster care to unexpectedly reversing her diagnosis through lifestyle changes transformed her life. Along the way, her story is sprinkled with serendipitous moments and humorous anecdotes, such as cravings so intense that a fr...