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EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 46 MIN

Reclaiming Birth & the Quiet Trade in Placenta Stem Cells — with Carson Meyer

from Moms Ask Why

We sit down with doula and mama Carson Meyer to unpack how birth became so medicalized—and how women can reclaim their power through education and intuition. They dive into the myths around home birth, the importance of understanding your body, and the sacredness of motherhood. Carson shares her experiences supporting births, the cultural significance of the placenta, and the eye-opening truth about how stem cells from placentas and even circumcisions are being sold.They get real about postpartum life—from breastfeeding challenges to formula marketing—while exploring due dates, the innate wisdom of children, and the tools Carson has created to support new mothers. A grounded, revealing conversation for anyone curious about pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journeyhttps://www.carson-meyer.com/growing-together-bookhttps://candthemoon.com---Follow us on Instagram and twitter @momsaskwhy / TikTok: @momsaskwhypodcastDrop your email at www.momsaskwhy.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We sit down with doula and mama Carson Meyer to unpack how birth became so medicalized—and how women can reclaim their power through education and intuition. They dive into the myths around home birth, the importance of understanding your body, and the sacredness of motherhood. Carson shares her experiences supporting births, the cultural significance of the placenta, and the eye-opening truth about how stem cells from placentas and even circumcisions are being sold. They get real about postpartum life—from breastfeeding challenges to formula marketing—while exploring due dates, the innate wisdom of children, and the tools Carson has created to support new mothers. A grounded, revealing conversation for anyone curious about pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey https://www.carson-meyer.com/growing-together-book https://candthemoon.com --- Follow us on Instagram and twitter @momsaskwhy / TikTok: @momsaskwhypodcast Drop your email at www.momsaskwhy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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