The Homebirth Midwife Podcast

After a homebirth, midwives can continue to provide care for both the postpartum parent and the newborn for up to 6 weeks!  Charli and Sarah will walk you through what to expect in terms of your care in the weeks after having your baby.  Spoiler alert: you're going to be well taken care of! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com

Listen to the midwives talk about how they monitor the health and safety of the baby during the course of a homebirth.  You'll learn about monitoring of fetal heart tones and how much midwives do during a labor to assess how baby's are doing! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com

Today we talk all about the ultrasound that's available to pregnant people between 18 and 22 weeks. We review all the different components of what the fetal anatomy scan is looking for, from head to toe.  --- http://hearthandhomemidwifery.com

In today's episode, we talk all about subchorionic hemorrhage, a common cause of bleeding in the first trimester. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com

In this episode of the podcast, Sarah and Charli talk about active management of the third stage of labor. Don't know what that is? No problem! Today's podcast talks all about what it is, why it's done, and what your options are in midwifery care. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com  

What is milia? When is a rash normal, and not normal? How do I know if my baby has a food sensitivity? This episode answers questions about the common skin conditions of the newborn and when to get in touch with your midwife.  --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com  

It's not so fun to talk about, but when it comes to pregnancy, most people have them.  Listen to the midwives explain why hemorrhoids are so common in the perinatal time period, how to prevent them, and how to manage them. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com  

A shoulder dystocia is one of the most commonly managed obstetrical emergencies.  Midwives are experts on how to be on the lookout for a shoulder dystocia that could be coming and how to manage it well in the home setting.  Even when a shoulder dystocia occurs at home, trained midwives have good and healthy outcomes, and you can learn all about why in this episode. --- https://hearthandhomemidwife...

You just had this great home birth, you worked really hard through the contractions, now you're baby is on your chest and… what is HAPPENING? What's that feeling? In this episode, Sarah and Charli talk all about after-pains: what they are, what role they play, and what to do about them! This is one of those things people don't tell you about giving birth and you probably want to know! --- https://...

There are a lot of misconceptions about meconium, or baby's first poop, when it comes to safety in birth. Does meconium always mean there has to be a Cesarean? What is the problem with meconium, anyway? Why do babies pass meconium in the womb? The midwives answer all these questions and more in today's episode.  --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com  

Spoiler alert: SO MANY THINGS!  It's obvious that Charli and Sarah are passionate and in love with what they do as midwives.  In this episode they talk about what they're currently most passionate about and what drives them to do this work each day. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com

In today's episode, Charli and Sarah talk all about one of the most common forms of "inducing" labor- the stretch and sweep. The midwives talk about what it is, how it's performed, and what the evidence says on this typical procedure offered to third-trimester pregnant people in the United States. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com  

Constipation is a normal part of pregnancy and postpartum, but it doesn't mean you have to live with it!  Learn from the midwives about why people experience constipation throughout the childbearing year and how it can be managed. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com

Sarah and Charli talk about what it looks like for most people in their care who are planning to give birth at home.  Learn about the basics of what midwives do to prepare for a homebirth, how they arrive in the home when it's time for monitoring during labor, and what to expect while being cared for by midwives in the homebirth setting. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com

The midwives talk about the variations of normal placental locations and discuss what it means when a placenta is found to be low lying.  Learn about how this is handled in the midwifery model and what it means for a planned homebirth. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com

The baby is born, the cord is cut… now what? Sarah and Charli review what's normal in a baby's cord stump, what's not normal, and how to best care for the cord in the first few weeks of life.  --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com

Sarah and Charli talk all about the newborn screen that is offered to all babies in the first two weeks of life. They review what's on the screen, how it's performed, why people opt in, and why people opt out.  --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com

Is jaundice always bad? What causes jaundice? How does bilirubin work in the body? In today's episode, Sarah & Charli talk all about this common situation for newborns and how the midwifery model treats jaundice differently than the standard medical model. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com  

'Advanced maternal age' is the medical term used to describe pregnancies over the age of 35. But why do we care if someone is over 35? Is it a higher-risk pregnancy? What are the different factors that go into a person over 35 having a high risk pregnancy? The midwives break down some of the statistics and talk about how the midwifery model approaches birth parents over 35. Just a heads up- this e...

What's normal, and what's not? Can I do anything about stretch marks? What's that line on my belly? Why do my thighs itch? The midwives talk all about the skin changes of pregnancy and why they happen! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com

In this episode the midwives breakdown what's normal in terms of bleeding during the postpartum time period.  Learn about what you can expect and how to manage it in the days and weeks after giving birth. --- http://hearthandhomemidwifery.com  

Listen to the midwives talk about the postpartum time period.  You'll hear the inside scoop on what to prepare for and how to be as ready as you can be for the arrival of your baby.  As it turns out, there can be a lot to think about before welcoming a new member into your family! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com

In today's episode, Charli and Sarah talk all about what midwives cover on the newborn exam: it's more than just height and weight! Hear about how midwives can assess the wellbeing of a baby in the home setting and all the fun ways we can integrate family members into baby's first head-to-toe exam. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com

Approximately 10% of all babies born in the United States require some form of resuscitation after birth.  Learn about how midwives work to prevent this from happening and how it's managed in the home setting.  This is a key topic that separates the home birth experience from a hospital birth. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com

Sarah and Charli detail the first two hours after a baby is born at home. They cover what the midwives are doing, what they're looking for, and what each client can expect from their midwives at a home birth with Hearth & home.  --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com