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The Mindful Womb Podcast — 121 episodes

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Episode 120: The 3 Skills Every Birth Partner Needs Before Labor Starts

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

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118: How to Choose Where to Give Birth in Massachusetts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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91: What I Wish Everyone Knew About Preparing for Birth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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44: The Secret to Making An Effective Birth Plan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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19: Setting Healthy Boundaries During Pregnancy and Parenthood

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

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17: Reconnecting to the Power of Our Wombs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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4:Optimize Your Birth Environment for a Blissful Birth

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

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

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

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