The NaturalBirth Talk

Most moms know to prepare for birth, but many don't realize you need to prepare for postpartum, too! Holly from Mama Meals has created a fabulous way to make your postpartum journey easier through her nutritious, Ayurvedic & Tradition Chinese Medicine meals. She'll teach you: What to eat What NOT to eat How to balance things How to meal prep And other postpartum tips! Resources Menti...

Eastern medicine has always valued the effects of emotions on the body, but that thinking has been lost in most western medicine. Join Marya Eddaifi, a highly educated & experienced birth coach, as well as a previous labor nurse, as she teaches us about the Emotion Code, Body Code, & how our emotions affect our lives. Resources Mentioned: Marya's Website - mention this episode/podcast...

Many women know that breastfeeding can affect their posture, but did you know that it also affects their pelvic floor? Join Jenn from Tighten Your Tinkler in this episode where she gives us tips to support your pelvic floor while nourishing your baby! Resources Mentioned: Code for $50 off the Signature Program: TNBT50 Tighten Your Tinkler Website IG: @tighten.your.tinkler Diastasis Recti (DR) self...

Learn how to start your day well, pregnant or postpartum, with these tried & true tips from Andrew Pudewa, a classical educator & researcher from the Institute for Excellence in Writing!  I (Rachel) have tried many of these tips myself & they have made SUCH a difference in my daily mood & routine. Mr. Pudewa covers things like: Sunlight Exposure (my favorite) Proper Breathing Mindf...

Transition is the hardest time during most labors, but it is much easier to cope with if you know that ahead of time & are prepared with a good mindset!  Pitocin is a very common intervention during labors, but it is not as safe as most doctors make it sound. And it is NOT the same as your natural oxytocin hormone. Learn this & more in this episode w/ Corinne Brown! Resources Mentioned: Co...

Twins occur in 1 out of 35 pregnancies! If you are expecting twins, you'll likely automatically be labeled high risk. But Dr. Stuart Fischbein has training & experience that says otherwise. Dr. Stu from Birthing Instincts explains much of this to us in this episode! He covers: Different types of twins Potential risks Why most providers treat twins as high risk How to find a good provider...

In the hospital, breech babies are almost always born via c-section. But many home birth providers will offer vaginal breech birth! Listen to Kellsie tell us all about her pregnancy, including finding out baby was breech late in pregnancy, all the ways she tried to turn her baby head down, & her safe vaginal breech home birth! Resources Mentioned: Spinning Babies Breech Without Borders Previou...

Vaginal breech birth IS possible! Join Holly as she tells us all about her surprise vaginal breech home birth. Baby had been head down just a short while before the birth, but was discovered breech during pushing at home. She opted to skip the hospital transfer and trust her body, baby, & instincts! Resources Mentioned: Holly's birth video Breech Without Borders Facebook Check out Informe...

It is hard to find a doctor or midwife who attends vaginal breech birth! In most areas of the United States, home birth is the only option if you don't want a c-section, although there are some hospitals who have providers that are trained. Join nurse midwife Deb Lowrence as she talks about vaginal breech birth (VBB) at home! We'll cover: How she became a home birth midwife & decided...

Movement in pregnancy, including yoga, is SO beneficial and necessary. In an unplanned turn of events, we also heavily focus on queefing and what you can do to prevent or fix that. Big thanks to Becca Meredith, occupational therapist & perinatal yoga instructor, for joining us and helping us dive deeper in these awesome, and sometimes awkward, topics! Resources Mentioned Becca's website:...

After birthing their babies, most moms wait a full 6 weeks for a postpartum check up. Christina Walsh, physical therapist & co-founder of Tighten Your Tinkler, shares a series of questions you should always ask at that appointment. Be sure to bring a list, and add any other questions that you thought of to ask your doctor or midwife! Resources Mentioned: Code for $50 off the Signature Program:...

Learn more about the midwifery model of care, how to choose a good provider, hear some good & bad birth stories, & get to know our new co-host, Tiffany Muniz, CLC, nurse, & doula. Resources Mentioned Submit your birth COMPLAINT and/or QUESTIONS for upcoming episodes! Doula Match Tiffany's Facebook & Instagram Check out Informed Pregnancy+ https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ NOW...

VBAC, or vaginal birth after c-section, has been proven safe for the large majority of moms. However, it is often not offered as an option, especially in suburban or rural areas of the country. Dr. Elliot Berlin, an award winning, pregnancy-focused chiropractor & host of the Informed Pregnancy Podcast, talks with us about this and more! History of cesareans & VBACS How to know if it is the...

Your pelvic floor is SO important in pregnancy, birth, AND postpartum! There are many methods for supporting that, including online & in-person. Lindsay McCoy from The Body Ready Method chats with us about this, educates, & provides tips in this episode. Resources Mentioned: Lindsay's website & class options: The Body Ready Method * SAVE $10 on classes with this code: dcqv0227 *af...

Vaginal steaming, also called yoni-, womb-, or V-steam, is a time-honored tradition in many traditional cultures. It is very safe & can help moms heal faster & connect to their bodies in the postpartum period. Jessica Pratt of Leia Moon chats about this with us today! We chat about: History of steaming A couple studies Safety Benefits And more! Resources Mentioned: Leia Moon website: https...

When interviewing a birth doula, you want to find someone who fits with you. Here is a comprehensive list that Doula & Lactation Counselor, Tiffany Muniz, helped put together! BE SURE TO TAKE NOTES!!! *Note: Near the beginning, I referenced "doulamatch.com" BUT I meant "DoulaMatch.net," which is linked below.* Previous Episodes Mentioned: Physiological Birth w/ Doula, Tiffa...

Ultra processed foods (UPFs) are a common part of the American Diet. But more & more studies are linking these foods with increased rates of mental illness, especially within the PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM periods. David Greenwalt joins us to talk about UPFs & benefits of consuming real food instead! Topics include: Life experiences Research Tips Why good nutrition is so important in the p...

Vaginal Breech Birth used to be a variation of normal & everyone was trained in how to safely attend one, but the art has been lost in the last several decades. Dr. Hayes from Breech Without Borders talks about safety when attended by a trained professional! Resources Mentioned: Breech Without Borders Breech Provider Directory NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! The NaturalBirth Site - TheNaturalBirthSit...

An accidental unassisted birth happens when you planned a birth with a care provider, but your birth is so fast that they don't make it! Join Ammie Harris as she shares her accidental unassisted home birth story & a couple tips in case it happens to you! Resources Mentioned: Tips for Having a Natural Hospital Induction w/ Ammie Ammie's birth video Ammie's YouTube channel H.E.R.B...

Spinning Babies® is an approach that brings comfort in pregnancy & ease in birth. Using different movements/exercises that supports the body from head to toe, it helps prepare the body & baby for birth. Gail Tully, the midwife who created Spinning Babies®, joins us to talk all about the origins of the approach, many helpful movements & exercises for pregnancy, and what kind of resource...

Homeopthy in pregnancy, birth, & postpartum has many benefits & minimal negative side effects. Listen to Molly, a classically trained homeopath, teach us all about homeopathy in this episode, including some wonderful suggestions for birth! Resources Mentioned: Molly's Website - Schedule a complimentary Zoom meeting! (or use this email: joyfulhomeopathy@gmail.com) The Complete Homeopat...

Birth is not only physical & mental, but also very spiritual. Mary Haseltine from "Made for This Birth" joins us to give her best reasons & tips for bringing spirituality & Christianity (if that applies to you) into your pregnancy & birth, including: Value/benefit in surrendering during birth Positive, individualized affirmations Using prayer Finding scripture And more! R...

Teen & surprise pregnancies are never easy. BUT that doesn't mean they can't be empowered, inspired, & beautiful. Anna Kanoy shares her entire teen pregnancy & birth journey with us today! She shares: Why she chose home birth What her family felt How she relied on God to make something good out of her "mistake" How she found a supportive midwife Her entire birth sto...

Nutrition is VERY important in pregnancy, but it is often overlooked. Lily Nichols, RDN, author of Real Food for Pregnancy, joins us today to talk about this beneficial topic! We cover: The lack of evidence for nutrition in pregnancy The lack of proper recommendations for Macro-nutrients The importance of several specific micro-nutrients And more! Resources Mentioned: Lily's Book Choline Arti...

Mindset & mental preparation are SO important when preparing for birth. Marya is a military nurse that has extensive training in this topic, breaking down paradigms, & helping moms achieve a natural birth. Learn all about this topic & Marya's Natural Birth & Beyond Method in this episode! Resources Mentioned: Marya's Website - mention this episode if you purchase the Natu...