349 Episodes

  1. #204 | The Return of Claude Racine-Valinsky From the Depths of Postpartum Depression to "Gangster" Mom Mode

    Published: 3/15/2023

  2. #203 | Pre-eclampsia: Diet, Nutrition and the Influence of Sperm with Lily Nichols

    Published: 3/8/2023

  3. #202 | From Bliss to Rage: A Mother's Journey with Postpartum Depression

    Published: 3/1/2023

  4. #201 | February Q&A: Tongue-Tie & Bodywork, Cervical Exams, Ovulation, Postpartum Baths, Placenta Accreta, Forceps, Synthetic Fragrances, Tearing

    Published: 2/22/2023

  5. #200 | Physiologic Birth of the Placenta in Water, Optimal Cord Clamping and Preventing Postpartum Hemorrhage with Barbara Harper

    Published: 2/15/2023

  6. #199 | The Art of Spiritual Midwifery with Anna

    Published: 2/8/2023

  7. #198 | Midwife Jessy's Undisclosed Breech Home Birth

    Published: 2/1/2023

  8. #197 | January Q&A: Postpartum Hemorrhage; Mucous Plugs; Pumping for Work Trips; Beyond 42 Weeks; Flat Nipples; Starting Solids; Placentas

    Published: 1/25/2023

  9. #196 | The Toughest Part of Being a Doula with the Dynamic Doulas of London, Ontario

    Published: 1/18/2023

  10. #195 | Your Menstrual Cycle & Its Vital Role in Health Explained with Author Lara Briden

    Published: 1/11/2023

  11. #194 | Birth Trauma & PPD Healed Through EMDR and a Redemptive Hospital Birth

    Published: 1/4/2023

  12. #193 | December Q&A: Rhogam; Premature Rupture of Membranes; Meconium; Fevers in Pregnancy; Cord Traction; Vitamin D; Waterbirth & Cold Plunges

    Published: 12/28/2022

  13. #192 | Your Hospital Anecdotes, Our Comments

    Published: 12/21/2022

  14. #191 | Placental Abruption: Meghan's Third and Final Birth

    Published: 12/14/2022

  15. #190 | Babies in the NICU: Three Mothers' Stories

    Published: 12/7/2022

  16. #189 | November Q&A: Cholestasis; Growth Curve Worries; Petite-Women Birth Concerns; The McRobert's Position; Retained Placenta; Burping & Formula

    Published: 11/30/2022

  17. #188 | Rhogam for Rh Negative Mothers: How It Works and When It Doesn't

    Published: 11/23/2022

  18. #187 | Carrying the Torch of the Midwives Before Us: An Off-The-Record Kind of Conversation with Home Birth Midwife Lindsey Meehleis

    Published: 11/16/2022

  19. #186 | Five Tips for Your Easiest Birth with The Naked Doula

    Published: 11/9/2022

  20. #185 | Reyna's Unmedicated Twin Birth Against Doctors' Orders

    Published: 11/2/2022

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