The NaturalBirth Talk

Dr. Andrew Dorough is a chiropractor specializing in pediatrics, who has been committing much of his time lately to researching how birth plays a roll in the baby's spine, neck, shoulder, & head alignment AND how that relates to oral function. Many hospital births are induced or assisted in some way, & even out-of-hospital births can be long or have other factors that can cause the ba...

If you are planning on becoming pregnant or struggling to conceive, you have options! Lindsey Langendorf touches the tip of the iceberg with our chat in this episode about her methods for preconception & fertility!  Dutch hormone testing Previous blood work Analyzing environmental factors, including food, health & beauty products, cleaning products, etc. Analyzing lifestyles  More! Resourc...

Dad's/partner's need more recognition in the birth world! We don't often hear about how birth affects dad/partner, so that is the goal for this episode. Dr. Danny Leach joins us to share about his perspective of his wife's births. He tells his both stories & how he felt each time.  Resources Mentioned: Learn more about Spinning Babies® Find a local doula on Doula Match Find...

It is much harder to have a natural birth in a hospital setting, especially if you are induced. Ammie Harris shares the different techniques that helped make her 3-day hospital induction a success. Some tips include: Relying on God-given/motherly instincts Natural birth education Hiring a doula Being confident & kind while standing your ground Practicing potential scenarios ahead of time And m...

A high-risk pregnancy does NOT mean you can't have a natural & empowering birth. Stephanie, who was high-risk for several reasons including a breech baby & gestational diabetes, shares with us how she researched, stood her ground, and turned her high-risk pregnancy into a beautiful & empowering natural birth with twins! Some of her tips include: Hiring a doula Doing your research...

Oral ties (lip, tongue, & cheek ties), as well as other oral dysfunctions, are commonly missed or misdiagnosed in babies. Today, Nicole Edwin and Kayla Richardson from Abeille Speech & Feeding join us to talk about this very topic, some signs to watch for, and taking a WHOLE BODY approach to correction. FUN FACT: Adults can have oral dysfunction, too, so a tie or other issue can be treated...

Managing your emotions in pregnancy and postpartum can be tough! Body, hormone, and lifestyle changes, as well as other things are uncontrollable factors in this. But in this crossover episode, Elizabeth, who is a stress coach for moms & owner of the Emotionally Healthy Legacy Podcast, discusses with me some things you CAN control that can help you regulate and manage your feelings! Some inclu...

Many women know that pelvic floor physical therapy can be helpful for postpartum, but don't realize the huge role their pelvic floor muscles play in pregnancy & birth, too.  Dr. Brooke Kalisiak, PT, DPT, WCS joins us again in this episode to help us understand the importance of the pelvic floor & why most women nowadays need pelvic floor pt in pregnancy AND postpartum. Resources Menti...

Miscarriage does NOT have to be medical. Amanda Lindemann shares both of her natural, home miscarriage stories. We chat about: Miscarriage options Her experience at the hospital with her first, including important information they left out Experience with her pregnancy care providers 10 week & 6 week miscarriage birth stories What she wishes moms knew Her feelings through both processes Her cu...

Unassisted or Free or Wild birth is legal in all 50 states & the large majority of places in the world, but is not a common choice for many reasons. In this episode, Nicole Dimitrasz, owner of St. Louis Postpartum, birth & postpartum doula, and placenta processor, talks about unassisted birth and shares one of her birth stories. This is often a controversial topic, but it's worth lear...

Home birth is a wonderful option for any low risk mom wanting a natural birth. In fact, studies have shown that home birth is actually SAFER than hospital birth for most moms. In this episode, certified professional midwife Allison Dougherty joins me to chat more about home birth, including: Pros & cons Safety What home birth looks like for most Why she chose midwifery as her career A personal...

In part 2 of the Natural Birth Settings Series, we talk about natural birth in a birth center. This type of birth is a wonderful middle ground between hospital & home birth. Midwife Erin Everett, who has worked in a free-standing birth center & and in-hospital birth center, explains the difference between the 2, and shares her natural birth stories from each type of birth center!  NOTE: Ma...

There are many settings for a natural birth. It can be in a hospital, birth center, or at home; this series will cover all 3 locations, & a bonus home birth option. In this episode, Midwife Kari Reimann joins me to talk about having a natural birth in a hospital setting. Some of the things we cover are: Pros & cons of hospital birth Choosing a truly supportive care provider Tips for prepar...

Breastfeeding rates in the U.S. are much lower than they should be; lower than most other developed and undeveloped countries. And formula is thought of as a completely healthy alternative. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jennifer Margulis, scientific journalist & author of "Your Baby, Your Way" and several other books, about her research into this topic. We share A LOT of informati...

There are many ways to cope with the intense sensations of natural birth, and hypnobirthing is one of them! In this episode, Heather Irwin and I talk specifically about Hypnobabies® Hypnobirthing courses, what they teach, and how she teaches them. We talk about: Medical grade hypnosis What is taught in the courses Success stories And more! Resources Mentioned: Heather's Website Heather's...

Mamas need more love! Especially in our developed cultures where all the emphasis is on the baby. Shannon Early, from the Mamas Need Love podcast, & I chat about why this is important and what support people can do to love mamas better in pregnancy & postpartum. In this episode, we cover: The loss of the village, but why it is SO important How to ask for help How to volunteer to help Sugge...

In our American culture, we are not taught to trust our instincts or listen to our inner voice. However, there is wisdom in our intuition & we need to learn to trust it, especially in pregnancy, birth, & postpartum. We know our bodies & babies better than anyone else, including the healthcare machines & doctors! In this episode, Kaila Corsiglia of the Intuition Academy podcast, tal...

Our previous emotions play a large role in pregnancy and birth, so healing negative emotions/emotional energy is vital! There are many ways to do that, but one of them is Generational Emotional Mapping (GEM). In this episode, Meredith Ruben Daniels of Soulful Wellness talks about ancestral emotions, the importance of emotional healing, and how GEM works. TRIGGER WARNING: Miscarriage @ 16:55, Unpla...

VBAC, or vaginal birth after cesarean, is becoming a more desired option verses simply having a repeat c-section. Unfortunately, many care providers still do NOT support VBAC and will tell women their only option is a repeat cesarean birth. Many women simply do not know they have alternative options, either. In this episode, the founder of VBACFacts.com, Jen Kamel, talks with me about VBAC options...

It can be for a mom to take care of herself in the postpartum period! Many women want to start working out, but don't know how to do it safely & properly. In this episode, I interview chiropractor Dr. Danielle Fishel about her Postpartum Core Comeback Program & the many aspects that make it safe, realistic, and awesome! We talk about: How important it is for a mom to care for herself...

I'm mixing it up a bit and am the interviewee in this episode about natural birth! Dr. Brooke Kalisiak, a pelvic floor physical therapist in St. Louis, MO, interviews me about natural birth, how to achieve it, and what a doula does! What is natural birth? Why would you want to have a natural birth? How is it better? How to support comfort in pregnancy and birth A few little personal stories f...

Most people know about postpartum depression, but many do NOT know about the array of other mood disorders that can in the perinatal period. Therapist Beth Ahlin and I discuss these, address why they are so common in our industrialized culture, and encourage moms to reach out if they ever feel symptoms of any of these, as it is NOT shameful to need help. **TRIGGER WARNING: WE TALK ABOUT SUICIDE UN...

Childbirth education is SO important! Before the hospitalization of birth in the 1900s, children grew up around it & learned by experiencing it. But in today's modern society, we often learn from the movies (which is terrible). In this episode, St. Louis area childbirth educator, Samanda Rossi, shares more about childbirth education. There are many components to a good childbirth educatio...

Many women think birth photography is weird! But it can capture one of the most amazing and beautiful moments of your life! In this episode, I interview Dana Jacobs, a birth photographer in the St. Louis, MO area, about why she thinks everyone should have photos of their birth. The birth photographer tells a story about your birth for you to remember for years to come! We have never had a client s...

Prenatal massage is NOT just for feeling good! Danielle Dudley explains ALL of the benefits of prenatal massage, addresses a BIG myth, gives guidance on questions to ask to find the best massage provider in your area, and gives some great tips for implementing massage at home AND in labor! PRENATAL MASSAGE IS SAFE!! It is best to find someone who specializes in massage, you may even get to be on y...