The Clearbirth Podcast

We're still ending this season with reprised episodes and we're certain you'll love this one. Tune in as your favorite NYC Doula revisits her episode with Board Certified Lactation Consultant Andrea Syms-Brown. For Annette, meeting Andrea was a gem of an experience. Annette's client went in needing support for breastfeeding but it was both of them that walked away inspired. Press p...

We still have a few more reprised episodes to go and that’s a good thing! Your favorite NY doula and host thanks you for continuously tuning in and traveling back in time with her. In this reprised episode, Annette speaks with Midwife and Childbirth Educator, Nubia-Earth Martin. They discuss several current events issues including the Derek Chauvin trial, a medical violence incident at a birth cen...

Happy October! For the remainder of this month, your host and doula, Annette Perel will share reprised versions of some of her favorite Clearbirth Podcast episodes. In this episode, your host Annette Perel speaks with the hosts and founders of Birth Stories in Color, Laurel Gourrier and Danielle Jackson. They discuss some of their favorite birth stories from their podcast and how they sometimes fe...

Happy October! For the remainder of this month, your host and doula, Annette Perel will share reprised versions of some of her favorite Clearbirth Podcast episodes. In this episode, Annette speaks with Natalia Hayes and Ash Spivak, authors of  Why Did No One Tell Me This?: The Doulas' (Honest) Guide for Expectant Parents . They discuss their journeys to becoming doulas, what their best advice...

IT’S THE FINAL EPISODE OF SEASON 2!! And your host, Annette Perel thanks you for being a steady listener of the podcast. In this episode, your doula of over 17 years shares how you can work with her in NYC. But first, she acknowledges the organization, BMMA, the Black Mama's Matter Alliance and their work to improve the legislation surrounding the disheartening and alarming rates of Black mate...

Join your host Annette Perel, a doula for over 17 years, for The Clearbirth Podcast! In the first trimester, your favorite NYC Doula shouts out MomsRising. An organization committed to taking on issues that directly affect and impact women and mothers.  Then, shifting away from the usual dynamic of the show, Annette instead highlights and reviews Hulu’s Aftershock documentary. The film follows the...

Join your host Annette Perel, a doula for over 17 years, for The Clearbirth Podcast! Before diving into her knowledge on what could lower the maternal mortality rate, Annette recognizes Nicole Deggins, a certified nurse midwife who created the directory Sistas Midwife Productions to help Black people find the best birthing advocates for their labors. Next, Annette argues that the U.S. needs to ret...

Join your host Annette Perel, a doula for over 17 years, for The Clearbirth Podcast! Broken up into segments that reflect the stages of pregnancy including, the First Trimester, Second Trimester, Third Trimester, Labor, and Postpartum, Annette details birth modality recommendations that may be perfect for you. But first, she switches it up again for the first trimester and recognizes an organizati...

Join your host Annette Perel, a doula for over 17 years, for The Clearbirth Podcast! Broken up into segments that reflect the stages of pregnancy including, the First Trimester, Second Trimester, Third Trimester, Labor, and Postpartum, Annette discusses the purpose of pain while in labor. But first, she switches it up for the first trimester and recognizes a mother who survived a harrowing experie...

Join your host Annette Perel, a doula for over 17 years, for The Clearbirth Podcast! Broken up into segments that reflect the stages of pregnancy including, the First Trimester, Second Trimester, Third Trimester, Labor, and Postpartum, Annette details her personal experiences with Breastfeeding. But before telling her story, she remembers Shamony Gibson, a mother gone too soon. Shamony, eager to w...

Join your host Annette Perel, a doula for over 17 years, for The Clearbirth Podcast! Broken up into segments that reflect the stages of pregnancy including, the First Trimester, Second Trimester, Third Trimester, Labor, and Postpartum, Annette details her longest labor with a magical client. But first, she takes the time to remember Dr. Shalon Irving PhD, MPH, MS, CHES, a mother gone too soon who...

Join your host Annette Perel, a doula for over 17 years, for The Clearbirth Podcast! Broken up into segments that reflect the stages of pregnancy including, the First Trimester, Second Trimester, Third Trimester, Labor, and Postpartum, Annette details why she became a doula.  But first, she takes the time to remember Marlise Nicole Muñoz, a mother gone too soon who died while 14 weeks pregnant. Ma...

Join your host Annette Perel, a doula for over 17 years, for The Clearbirth Podcast! Broken up into segments that reflect the stages of pregnancy including, the First Trimester, Second Trimester, Third Trimester, Labor, and Postpartum, Annette details the pros and cons of having a home birth. But first, she takes the time to remember Nikita Washington, a Detroit mom of 12 who died shortly after gi...

Join your host Annette Perel, a doula for over 17 years, for The Clearbirth Podcast! This podcast is all about demystifying all things pregnancy, birth, and beyond so that women know they have a choice and agency when it comes to their care and raising their children. In this episode, y our host will give you concrete tips on the importance of hiring a doula. You will understand the role your doul...

Join your host Annette Perel, a doula for over 17 years, for The Clearbirth Podcast! In this episode, Annette will give you practical tips on how to advocate for yourself without being confrontational. There is a lot of stigmas associated with advocacy, especially during pregnancy. If you have not advocated for yourself these practical tips gives you actionable steps to boost your confidence on ha...

Join your host Annette Perel, a doula for over 17 years, for The Clearbirth Podcast! In this episode, your host Annette Perel takes a deep dive into the world of VBAC'S (VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CESAREAN SECTION) What is a section? What can you do to have a VBAC? Find the show on Facebook (@annetteperelclearbirth) Instagram (@annetteladoula) Tiktok (annetteladoula) or send an email to clearbirthpod...

Join your host Annette Perel, a doula for over 17 years, for The Clearbirth Podcast! In this episode, you will learn tips on how to have a great hospital birth. CLUE: One of the tips involves hiring a doula.  Follow the show on social media: This is also a platform for listeners to voice their questions and tell their stories. Find the show on Facebook (@annetteperelclearbirth) Instagram (@annette...

Your host Annette Perel is excited to bring you this new season. She has changed the format: going from interviewing guests to creating a more intimate experience. Sharing her experiences and birth stories from a doula with 20 years of experience.  Find the show on Facebook (@annetteperelclearbirth) Instagram (@annetteladoula) Tiktok (annetteladoula) or send an email to clearbirthpodcast@gmail.com...

Join your host Annette Perel, a doula of 20 years, for The Clearbirth Podcast! This podcast is all about demystifying all things pregnancy, birth, and beyond so that women know they have a choice and agency when it comes to their care and raising their children. In this episode, you will hear from Thelis Negron owner of Mind Body Experience a premier high-end personal training and nutrition studio...

Join your host Annette Perel, a doula of 20 years, for The Clearbirth Podcast! This podcast is all about demystifying all things pregnancy, birth, and beyond so that women know they have a choice and agency when it comes to their care and raising their children. In this episode, Annette will speak with Dr. Haroun on the importance of chiropractic care for health and wellness but more importantly t...

Join your host Annette Perel, a doula of 20 years, for The Clearbirth Podcast! This podcast is all about demystifying all things pregnancy, birth, and beyond so that women know they have a choice and agency when it comes to their care and raising their children. In this episode, will hear Jessie Bonilla and Karen Lopez speak about their transition from doulas to making the leap to midwifery. They...

Join your host Annette Perel as she speaks with Midwife and Childbirth Educator, Nubia-Earth Martin . They discuss several current events issues including the Derek Chauvin trial, a medical violence incident at a birth center, and a controversy surrounding the cultural appropriation of the Rebozo technique used by Mexican midwives. This podcast is also a platform for listeners to voice their quest...

Join your host Annette Perel as she speaks with licensed esthetician and owner of Melaskin Studio , Lakeisha Dale. They discuss why Lakeisha decided to pursue her esthetician license, the many different factors that can affect your skin, and how the pandemic affected her as a small business owner. You can follow Lakeisha in Instagram @keeshology and @melaskinstudio . This podcast is also a platfor...

Join your host Annette Perel as she speaks with the hosts and founders of Birth Stories in Color , Laurel Gourrier and Danielle Jackson. They discuss some of their favorite birth stories they've heard on their podcast, sometimes feeling anxiety around supporting hospital births, and Laurel and Danielle share their own birth stories! This podcast is also a platform for listeners to voice their...

Join your host Annette Perel as she speaks with founder of Ancient Song Doula Services , Chanel Porcia . They discuss how Chanel is working to combat maternal mortality among African-American women in NYC and New Jersey, why serving the underserved is so important, and her own birth experience. This podcast is also a platform for listeners to voice their questions and tell their stories. Find the...