All Episodes

119: Rethinking Fertility: Stress, Safety, Toxins, and the Missing Pieces of the Fertility Conversation - with Dr. Aumatma Simmons

118: How to Choose Where to Give Birth in Massachusetts

117: Home Birth in Massachusetts: What Expectant Families Should Know - with Noel Fernandez, CPM

116: Birth Advocacy in the Hospital: Why a Birth Plan Alone Is Not Enough

115: Why Reproductive Journeys Can Feel So Lonely & How to Build Support That Truly Helps - with Chandler Cook Estevez

114: When Your First Birth Was Hard: Preparing for a Healing Second Birth - with Arialle Weinstein

113: How to Have a Low-Intervention Birth: What Actually Matters Most

112: Resourced, Not Fearless: Birth Prep for the Anxious Mind - with Sophia Grammenos

111: Massachusetts Paid Family Leave for Pregnancy: PFML, Maternity Leave, Bonding Leave, and Your Rights

110: Perinatal Mental Health: Intrusive Thoughts, Medication Myths, and What New Parents Deserve to Know - with Lauren Collier

109: An Unmedicated Birth Story of Pain, Power, Surrender, and the Call to Birthwork – with Ariella Silverstein-Tapp

108: Managing Political Anxiety While Pregnant or Parenting: How to Stay Engaged Without the Anxiety Spiral

107: Informed Choice in Newborn Care: Vitamin K, Eye Ointment, Hepatitis B, and More — with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh

106: Prepared for Whatever Comes: Letting Go of the “Perfect Birth” — with Bec Conant

105: Reclaiming the Sacred in Birth: Physiological Birth, Fear, and the Power of Presence - with Anna Lundqvist

104: The Mindful First Trimester Checklist: Your Guide to Early Pregnancy

103: Aligned for Birth: How Chiropractic Care Supports Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond - with Dr. Emily Loughery

102: The Research That Reshaped Birth—and the Lessons We’re Still Learning from the ARRIVE and Term Breech Trials

101: The Forgotten Vitamin: Exploring the Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation - with Adwapa Asenso

100. Why Control Doesn’t Equal Safety in Birth & What to Do Instead

99: The Power of Partnership: How Kim & Will Prepared for a Powerful Birth

98: When Life Feels Uncertain: Trusting Yourself Through Birth and Beyond

97: What No One Told Me About Postpartum—and Why I Became a Postpartum Doula- with Sam Byington

96: Is Sex Safe During Pregnancy? Answers, Tips & What No One Tells You

95: Trust Your Baby, Trust Your Body: Navigating High Risk Pregnancy as a Black Woman - with Farida Graham

94: Epidural Expectations vs. Reality: What You Need to Know Before Birth

93: The Fertility & Pelvic Floor Connection No One Talks About - with Mitali Mohanan

92: How to Advocate for Yourself in Birth (Even If You’re Not Assertive)

91: What I Wish Everyone Knew About Preparing for Birth

90: From Control to Trust: The Essential Truth of Birthing Confidently

89: How to Create a Birth Experience That Honors You - with midwife Caitlyn Schollmeier

88: BIRTH STORY: From Science to Surrender, A Biologist’s Empowered Birth Story- with Emilie Wilder

87: The Science & Spirit of Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond - with Lara Heimann

86: Birth Support Tips for Partners: Essential Comfort Measures, Advocacy, and Mindset Tips

85: Intimacy After Baby: Rebuilding Connection in the Postpartum Period - with Dr Michele Waldron

84: Stop Overpaying! Maximize What Your Insurance Covers for Birth & Beyond

83: Cultivating Pelvic Floor Awareness for Athletes - with Dr. Linsey Roth

82: Unlocking the Power of Your Menstrual Cycle: A Guide to Fertility Awareness - with Julie Lipsett

81: Birth Support that Works: How Partners Can Use Massage for Comfort and Connection - with Ana Munoz

80: 10 Evidence-Based Ways to Reduce Your Risk of a Cesarean

79: Navigating Gestational Diabetes & Diabetes During Pregnancy Without the Stress - with Megan Peasley

78: A Healthy Baby Is the Bare Minimum: Reframing Your Birth Goals

77: BIRTH STORY: Pain-Free Birth Through Storytelling and Presence - with Dr. Porntip Israsena Twishime

76: Holistic Healing: Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond - with Sapna Devi

75: Your Birth, Your Way: Taking Back Control of Your Birth Experience

74: How to Have an Empowering VBAC - with Carmen Rocha

73: Birth as a Shamanic Journey: Navigating the Transformative Path to Parenthood

72: Healing Womb Trauma Through Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy - with Bertha Elena

71: What No One Tells You About Birth: Breaking Through the Myths

70: How to Love Your Changing Body: A Mindful Approach to Movement During Pregnancy and Beyond- with Simi Botic

69: 3 Facts About Hospital Policies That Will Change How You Birth - With Colette Wagholikar

68: The Ultimate Baby Registry Checklist: What You Really Need

67: Preparing for an Empowering Birth After a High-Risk Diagnosis - with Amber Matteson

66: Managing Morning Sickness: 10 Effective Natural Remedies for Pregnancy

65: How to Gently Build Healthy Sleep Habits With Your Baby - with Marisa Rodriguez

64: The 5 Things That Slow Down Labor And What To Do About Them

63: How to Create A Baby Registry That Actually Supports You - with Kaitlin McGreyes of BeHerVIllage

62: Perineal Massage During Pregnancy: Does It Really Help Prevent Tearing During Labor?

61: How Reiki and Shadow Work Enhance Fertility - with Carolina Sotomayor

60: How to Prepare for Labor Without Getting Overwhelmed: A Step-by-Step Guide for Expectant Parents

59: The Art of Receiving: Danielle’s Fertility Journey and Beautiful Belly Birth

58: 3 Things You Need to Know Before Selecting The Hospital Where You'll Give Birth

57: Birth as a Portal: Exploring the Energetic Dimensions of Labor - with Tami Kent

56: 4 Ways to Avoid Coercion and Have a Empowering Pregnancy and Birth

55. How to Boost Fertility With Mind-Body Techniques- with Spenser Brassard

54: Is It Safe to Eat and Drink During Labor? Unpacking the Evidence and Controversy

53: Preparing Your Body for a Smoother Birth - with Lynn Schulte

52: How to Harness Altered States of Consciousness To Reduce Labor Pain

51: Overcoming Loss & Finding Joy in Pregnancy Together: Steph and Iman's Birth Story

50: What's a Doula and Is It Worth Hiring One?

49: Navigating Trust In Your Body After Infertility Treatment - with Jessica Katz

48:Is Your Due Date Wrong? How An Incorrect Due Date Can Impact Your Birth

47: Enjoying Pain-Free Sex Postpartum - The Healing Essentials with Pelvic Health Specialist Lynn Schulte

46: The Induction Decision: Handling Pressure and Making the Right Choice for YOU

45: Navigating Inclusive Birth Support & Deeping Your Mind-Body Connection - with Sabrina Ortolano

44: The Secret to Making An Effective Birth Plan

43: Mindful Advocacy Techniques That Will Uplevel Your Birth Experience - with Nurse Dawn Hancock

42: The Secret to Having an Orgasmic Birth- with Debra Pascali-Bonaro

41: Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Unraveled: Breaking Down the Evidence - with Dr. Kirsten Small

40: How Many Cervical Exams Do I Need During Labor? A Mindful Approach to Cervical Exams

39: The Secrets to Successful Lactation In The Modern World: Navigating Challenges and Planning for Chest/ Breastfeeding - with Teresa Coyle Airey IBCLC

38: Avoiding Unnecessary Interventions in Labor: Optimizing the Physiologic Birth Process (PART 2)

37: Avoiding Unnecessary Interventions in Labor: Being Mindful of Your Choices (PART 1)

36. Is Cloth Diapering Right for Me? Your Guide to Mindful Diapering Practices - with Krystal Keller

35: The Birth Binary: Avoid This Mindset Trap That Can Sabotage Your Birth Experience

34: The Ultimate Midwifery Q&A: All Your Questions ANSWERED- with Kiara Fair, CNM

33: My Body My Choice: How to Navigate Informed Consent for a Better Birth Experience

32: Understanding Your Rights and Preventing Birth Challenges with Birth Law Expert Gina Mundy

31: How do I Know I Am In Labor? Signs Your Body is Getting Ready for Labor in Late Pregnancy

30: Transforming Fury into Power: Strategies for Women and Queer Folks to Cope with & Channel Rage - with Bianca Sprague

29: How to Stop People Pleasing So You Can Have an Empowering Birth Experience

28: How to Push Without Tearing, A Mindful Approach to Pelvic Floor Wellness - with Dr. Jennifer Vohra

27: What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for a Natural Birth

26: The Birth Revolution: Radical Responsibility and Personal Agency - with Nathan Riley MD (Holistic OBGYN)

25: Finding Belonging, Sense of Self, and Boundaries in Pregnancy and Parenthood - With Mariel Novas and Arlene Sanchez

24: Enhancing Our Mind Body Connection with Prenatal Massage and Hypnosis - with Ana Munoz

23: How to Sleep Better During Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Beyond

22: How to Improve Your Birth Experience and Recovery by Taking Care of Your Pelvic Floor - with Dr. Brandie Freeman

21: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Birth Plan and What to Do Instead

20: How to Prepare for A Supported Postpartum - with Kristin O’Dell

19: Setting Healthy Boundaries During Pregnancy and Parenthood

18: Sex, Desire, Intimacy, and Exploring Self Pleasure During Pregnancy and Postpartum - with Luci Lampe

17: Reconnecting to the Power of Our Wombs

16: Embracing Our Divine Nature Through Art and Free Birth - with Kallen Mikel

15: La Importancia de Apoyo Durante El Parto - con Maria Ramirez (Spanish Episode)

14: Reconnecting with Ancestral Wisdom in Parenthood - with Jacqueline Diaz from Indigenized Learning

13: What Your Pregnancy Cravings are REALLY Telling You and What to Do About It

12: Tapping Into Divine Feminine Energy and Remembering Our Wisdom -with Janet Raftis

11: 4 Steps to Prepare for an Empowered Birth Without Overwhelm

10: Birthing with Science & Soul: How to Navigate the Unknown with Confidence

9: The Journey to an Empowered Birth - with Jhanelle Adams

8: Rediscovering Power: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Transformations- with Kimberly Ann Johnson

7: How to Have an Empowering Birth Experience, Even When Your Birth Plan goes Out the Window

6: How to Reduce Stress During Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum

5: Discovering the Power of our Mind and Body Through Childbirth with Debra Annane

4:Optimize Your Birth Environment for a Blissful Birth

3: Grounding Through Pregnancy Loss, Brain Surgery, and Divorce - with Gabriella Arriaza

2: Preparing for Birth and Chest/Breastfeeding by Connecting to Your Intuition - with Ayoe Ingemann Lai

1: The Most Effective Way to Reduce labor Pain and Prepare for a Positive Birth Experience

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