The Holistic Birth Podcast

On today’s episode we talk about what it’s like to be a doula. Get to know us a little better and what our day to day looks like. If you are a doula or interested in becoming one this is a great episode for you! Join as we discuss:What we do as doulasWhat running a business is likeWhat running a agency is likeHow we support our clientsHow we apply self careHiring a new doulaRes

On today’s episode we talk about birthing the placenta. The stage often gets rushed through and it’s still such an important part of birth! Join as we discuss:What the process look like Choices on birthing your placentaPostpartum hemorrhage Retained placentaPlacenta options Resources Mentioned:Placenta EncapsulationGuide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off!

On today’s episode we talk about the golden hour or hours. That scared and special time to be undisturbed with your baby after birth. We talk about what it is and why it’s important for you and your baby.Join as we discuss:What the Golden Hour isWhy is it importantWhat the benefits areAdvocating for it at your birthResources Mentioned:Guide to out of Hospital Birth use code POD

On today’s episode we talk about the difference between delayed cord clamping and optimal cord closure. You will have a better understanding of the difference between the two and also was to separate the cord from baby. Join as we discuss:The difference between the twoOptions for separating the cord from the babyHonoring your placenta Resources Mentioned:Lotus BirthCandle Cord Bu

Today we talk about homeopathy in birth! This is a great tool that is safe and effective. Brigitte goes over the benefits and how to use this great option for birth! Join as we discuss:What homeopathy isHow it works in the bodyHow it works in birthSome common remediesResources Mentioned:Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Birth, and Your Baby's First YearGuide to Homeopathic Remedies fo

A Birth Story: Maisie’s BirthOn today’s episode we welcome Alycia to tell her beautiful and powerful birth story. Thank you so much Alycia for sharing your birth of Maisie with us! Resources Mentioned:Guide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off! Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcriptConnect:Holistic Birth &

Today we talk about common beliefs around birth, where they come from and how they affect birth. We talk about our own beliefs as doulas and the ways we work with our clients in their beliefs around birth. Join as we discuss:What influences your beliefsOur cells remember birthSetting boundariesOur own beliefs around birth as doulasResources Mentioned:Guide to out of Hospital Birth

On today’s episode we talk about foods to eat during labor! Join as we discuss:The misconceptions of eating during laborFood for early laborFood for active laborThe victory mealResources Mentioned:EBB on Eating and Drinking During LaborHomemade Granola BarsBone Broth PacketsGuide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off! Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube &a

In today’s episode we talk about tokophobia (fear of pregnancy and birth) and ways to cope and overcome it.Join as we discuss:What is itHow to copeChoosing a team to help you through itHow it’s not about removing the fear but working with itResources Mentioned:Birth without Fear Childbirth without FearGuide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off! Looking for mo

We welcome naturopath Dr. Cynthia Hall to the show! Today we talk about to talk about improving fertility the importance of boundaries, tracking your cycle and so much more!Join as we discuss:How tracking your cycle improves your overall healthMarkers for inflammationPrenatal VitaminsTrauma from an energetic standpointThe ways nutrition helps improve fertilityNOTE* We discussed wit