The NaturalBirth Talk

THANK YOU ALL FOR LISTENING THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS!!! It's so hard to say goodbye! Tiffany & Rachel remember & reminisce about past episodes, favorite moments, & birth in general, all while saying goodbye to The NaturalBirth Talk. The NaturalBirth Talk will still be available for anyone to listen to on all major platforms for the foreseeable future! Tiffany & Rachel are still...

Sometimes a woman weans her baby from breastfeeding, maybe because of a surgery, a medication, or a stressful moment, & later wishes to breastfeed again. Or in the case of adoption, a woman wishes to breastfeed without ever being pregnant in the first place.  In this episode, we talk about different options for achieving that re-lactation & Ammie shares her re-lactation journey after expla...

Dynamic Body Balancing, along with general craniosacral and/or myofascial release, helps release trauma from the body and allow it to produce its own healing & relaxation. Tiffany & Rachel talk about it's role in pregnancy, babies, & more in this episode! NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! The NaturalBirth Site - TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best...

Dr. Elliot Berlin joins us again, this time to chat about vaginal breech birth, as well as a little about VBACs, the 4th Trimester, and more! Our focus, vaginal breech birth, is not usually an option for moms in the hospital, but it should be! We discuss why in this episode, as well as why you need to consider future pregnancies, include VBAC, if you choose to have a cesarean for a breech baby (or...

Ammie Harris joins us again, this time to tell us about her 3rd home birth (4th birth) and the importance of having a care provider who matches with your needs and takes time to get to know you! Ammie's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AmmieHarris Accidental Unassisted Home Birth w/ Ammie: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1800994/episodes/12043125 Hospital Induction w/o Pain Meds w/ Ammie:...

Fascia connects throughout our entire bodies and can play a large role in labor patterns, including prodromal and stalled/prolonged labors.  Marya Eddaifi is back again, this time to chat about fascia and tell us about a new app she created to help moms & birth workers troubleshoot difficult labors patterns! The best part? There is no previous knowledge or training required! PARENTS- Access th...

WELCOME BACK!!! Tiffany & Rachel are here to update you about the past several months AND tell you about some wild and wonderful VBAC stories they've encountered recently! Check out Informed Pregnancy+ https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! The NaturalBirth Site - TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind...

Stillbirth is especially hard for the parents, but it is also hard for the birth team & the rest of the family. Whether the birth is in a hospital, birth center, or at home, we could all use some tips on how to best support parents through stillbirth, no matter what our role is. Cynthia was a labor & birth nurse for years with special training in loss, has been a birth doula for years &amp...

Stillbirth is always sad and traumatic. Jillian shares her stillbirth with subsequent home delivery in this 2-part story, explaining why she chose to birth at home instead of in a hospital, even after she knew her baby passed. Jillian shares her entire labor story, how she found out her baby passed, why she & her husband chose to stay home, what the immediate postpartum period looked like, and...

Stillbirth is always sad and traumatic. Jillian shares her stillbirth with subsequent home delivery in this 2-part story, explaining why she chose to birth at home instead of in a hospital, even after she knew her baby passed. Jillian shares her entire labor story, how she found out her baby passed, why she & her husband chose to stay home, what the immediate postpartum period looked like, and...

Most women use hormonal methods of birth control, but there is another effective option that has no side effects! Fertility Awareness Method is a mode of tracking fertility & ovulation for the sake of preventing or achieving pregnancy.  Tiffany has been using a very similar method for years, and loves it! Learn more from Carly in this episode! Resources Mentioned: Carly's IG: https://www....

Moms are not the only ones who feel nervous about birth, dads often do, too! Here are some pro tips for dads from an experienced dad who has had a hospital birth, birth center birth, & home birth. Dads, soak in the education & learn how to feel more confident prior to birth! Resources Mentioned: The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/Fourth-Trimester-Postpartu...

Many moms are afraid to advocate for themselves in the hospital. But that shouldn't be the case! Nurse Christina joins us today to tell us all about how she advocates for her patients and how they can advocate for themselves! Resources Mentioned: The Midwife's Apprentice book: https://www.amazon.com/Midwifes-Apprentice-Karen-Cushman/dp/0547722176 Check out Informed Pregnancy+ https://www...

Our modern cultures teaches us that we should fear birth. But that just isn't true! Regardless, many of us still have fears and concerns surrounding birth that are very hard for us to work through. In this episode, Aly McClain, registered nurse, homebirth mama, & producer of the Peaceful Homebirth podcast & previous Empowered Birth podcast, shares her best tips for working through fea...

Gestational diabetes is fairly common among pregnancy women in America. Lily Nichols, author of Real Food for Gestational Diabetes and renowned registered dietician & certified diabetes researcher, covers many important topics regarding how to care for your blood sugar and healthful eating during pregnancy! Resources Mentioned: Lily Nichols' Site https://lilynicholsrdn.com/ Lily's Fa...

We covered so many topics in our birth intervention series, but we couldn't cover everything! Here are several questions from listeners & our corresponding answers! We cover: Hospital-provided/volunteer doulas Enema for induction Placenta care Cervical exams Induction at 42 weeks And more! Check out Informed Pregnancy+ https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! The Natural...

There are many postpartum interventions that are standard in most hospitals. But many women don't think about these things when they make their birth plan. Tiffany & Rachel will tell you all about many of the intervention, including some things that you don't think of as interventions! Resources Mentioned: Rabbi Mike for Circumcision: https://easycircumcision.com/ Midwives Cauldron :...

Many hospitals want mom to stay in bed during labor & then push on her back. But Tiffany & I know from experience that upright positions & movement through your entire birthing experience is not only safe, but very beneficial! Learn different laboring positions & the stats that support it in this episode! Check out Informed Pregnancy+ https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ NOW IT'S...

Pain medications during birth are incredibly common in developed countries. Unfortunately, most moms don't understand the full potential side effects of these meds. Tiffany and I talk about the 4 main pain meds (below) offered during birth AND their potential side effects! Nitrous Oxide Narcotics Epidural General Anesthesia Resources Mentioned:  "No Epidural? Why?!" podcast episode...

Medical induction is extremely overused in developed countries, and it is often made to seem perfectly safe and risk-free. Unfortunately, that is NOT true. In this episode, Tiffany & I chat about the facts regarding the 6 main medical induction & augmentation techniques commonly overused today! These include: Membrane Sweep/Strip Breaking the Water Foley Balloon/Cook Catheter  Cytotec/Miso...

There are many natural labor induction techniques out there. They are often thought of as harmless, so why not try them?! But most people don't realize that these still have risks & should only be used to avoid medical induction or for another really good reason.  Join Tiffany & I  as we discuss the most common ones & the evidence & history that do or don't support them,...

Continuous fetal monitoring during birth is the most common way to monitor a baby in a hospital, but is it the best way? Join Tiffany & Rachel as we discuss fetal monitoring history, options, risks, & more. We discuss: Electronic Monitors Mobile Monitors Doppler & other hands-on options Continuous vs intermittent And more! Social Media Mentioned: Rachels FB (handle: @RachelMansDoula) T...

IVs are standard during most hospital labors. And many hospitals still have a rule against eating during labor. Why is this? Join Tiffany & Rachel as they explain & debunk these rules (& go on tangents)! PLEASE REMEMBER TO:  Review our podcast! Send us questions or stories to share on the final episode of this series! Check out Informed Pregnancy+ https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ NOW...

Many of us have traumatic birth stories in some way, but we don't know how to deal with them. Emmy Kissinger talks with us about the Birth Story Listening Sessions she offers & how she helps moms process those difficult memories. The unique approach Emmy uses has helped so many moms feel better about their birth experiences, including herself. The best part?! Her services are MUCH more af...

Mental exhaustion & adrenal fatigue are real problems in our modern society, especially for pregnant & postpartum moms. Maura Eliza, a traditional naturopath & adrenal fatigue specialist, joins us to talk about her journey with adrenal fatigue & how she handled it. Flex Health with Maura has a FREE workshop, as well as a paid course that teaches you how to overcome mental exhaustio...