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EPISODE · Nov 8, 2023 · 27 MIN

Why an OB/GYN Chose to Have a Homebirth, with Dr. Amali Lokugamage

from Birthful · host Adriana Lozada

OB/GYN and medical educator Dr. Amali Lokugamage talks with Adriana about how being pregnant propelled a paradigm shift in her ideas about birth, leading her to give birth at home. A champion of human rights in childbirth, she shares why birth recommendations have become so hospital-centric, and why it would benefit us all to embrace more family-centered, integrated, and collaborative models of care.If you liked this episode, listen to this episode on How Prenatal Yoga Can Help Protect Your Energy (And Why This Is Important!), and this interview on Why Your Team Isn’t Complete Without a Doula.Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page. You can learn more about Dr. Amali on Twitter @docamali. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at [email protected]. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana’s Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course.Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

OB/GYN and medical educator Dr. Amali Lokugamage talks with Adriana about how being pregnant propelled a paradigm shift in her ideas about birth, leading her to give birth at home. A champion of human rights in childbirth, she shares why birth recommendations have become so hospital-centric, and why it would benefit us all to embrace more family-centered, integrated, and collaborative models of care. If you liked this episode, listen to our episode on How Prenatal Yoga Can Help Protect Your Energy (And Why This Is Important!), and our interview on Why Your Team Isn’t Complete Without a Doula. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on this episode’s show notes page at Birthful.com. While you’re there, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana’s Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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