Amanda Alappat is a homebirth mother of two, a preconception to postpartum coach, birth doula and facilitator of women’s circles, retreats and programs. Though she experienced two very different births, she’s come to learn that how you birth truly does matter and that each experience is an opportunity to step into and own our fullest […]
In this podcast, I talk about creating the bubble of energy and vibration that feels important to me as the midwife when waiting on mama’s to birth. We end up separating ourselves in a way from “normal” life, much like a pregnant mama does at the end of her pregnancy. I’d love to hear your […]
Hi, My name is Amelia! Not long ago, I became a last minute “postpartum doula” for my friend Margo last month. I made her some placenta smoothies, and my mom asked me to write them down and share them all with you. I hope you like the placenta smoothies:) It’s never too young to begin […]
Bridget is a wife, stay at home mother of 2 beautiful girls, and a follower of Christ. Through her pregnancy, labor, and birth, Bridget found healing and strength in ways she didn’t know were possible – overcoming intense anxieties and fears, letting go of control, and trusting that God was with her through it all. […]
Kesia Nagata is a writer, musician and community organizer living on a homestead in Northern BC, Canada. A relaxed first pregnancy and planned home birth suddenly swerved into surprise hypertension, preeclampsia, induction and hospital delivery. Kesia’s story is about adaptation when things go sideways, and how she navigated the medical system and her own fears […]
Margo and I get to chat about this complex topic, thanks to an Instagram comment recently and the fact that many/most people do not really understand the true value of a midwife. What is it, anyway? Is a midwife there to prevent death or to help enhance the woman’s experience? Maybe it’s all or none […]
Marlene’s message to women is short and sweet, timeless and powerful: A vaginal birth after multiple C-sections is possible, and if you really want this, you will do whatever it takes to make it happen. LINKS & SHOW NOTES Birth Warrior Podcast submissions link 13 Moons: Epic Eduation for the Birthing Year Birth Warrior Project: […]
Patience is a holistic doula and childbirth educator living in Kentucky with her fiancé and their first homebirth baby, who will be two years old in March. The biggest message Patience wishes to share with every woman is to trust your body and baby, and you do not need to birth in a hospital or […]
This is a question all women should be asking when interviewing a doula or midwife AND a question that all midwives and doulas should be asking when conducting consultations! Either way, this is an equal-opportunity relationship and the consultation is the most important first meeting that will determine which course a pregnancy and birth takes, […]