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The Mindful Womb Podcast — 116 episodes
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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