#47 | Introduction to Ecstatic Birth - Yaya DaCosta

Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast. Today, I’m interviewing Yaya DaCosta, an actor, birth worker, and way shower. We discuss ecstatic birth, Yaya stories giving birth in public in New York City, and how the emotions of Moms during pregnancy can imprint on the psychology and physiology of their babies. Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/ Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE https://painfreebirth.com/healing-birth-trauma/ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Ecstatic Birth01:15 The Importance of Positive Birth Stories02:09 Yaya's Personal Journey and Sensitivity06:30 Navigating Pregnancy in New York City10:14 The Impact of Maternal Emotions on Babies12:11 Preparing for a Home Birth14:49 The Unique Experience of Yaya's Birth20:16 Laboring in Public: A Walk Through Contractions25:23 The Moment of Birth: A Transformative Experience26:58 The Ecstasy of Birth29:12 Empowering Birth Stories30:01 The Birth Experience Unfolds34:11 The Immediate Connection36:10 The Physiological Instinct of Babies40:20 Reclaiming Sacred Births42:37 The Aftermath of Birth45:03 The Importance of Following Intuition48:00 Pain Management Techniques50:47 Addressing Maternal Mortality Rates51:10 The Importance of Maternal Health Awareness53:58 Addressing Systemic Issues in Maternal Care58:02 The Role of Traditional Midwifery01:01:03 The Black Maternal Health Festival01:12:01 Cultural Shifts in Birth Practices Yaya DaCosta’s dynamic talent as an actress has been showcased in powerful performances across film, television and stage productions, including “The Lincoln Lawyer”, “Our Kind of People”, “Chicago Med”, “Whitney” and, most recently, “Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story”. The Brown University graduate is also a producer, birthworker, and wayshower, who is deeply dedicated to contributing to society’s elevation through, art, beauty and magic. Her current Earth mission is to integrate her different callings through the creation and embodiment of empowering narratives that birth a kinder future for women in the entertainment industry, in birth spaces, and on the planet. the Black Maternal Health Festival, which is from April 11th-17th.Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.sumistouch.com/bmhf?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ-r6Zw-WnMgK4Z_QuZLoJcxYoE3bkTqRWCIVdLdxuNJmlMMqGnYgmhu2Y_aem_3N2VzPaA14_ML097ciLr  CONNECT WITH KAREN:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS