The Homebirth Midwife Podcast

Apr 02 2025 150 ep. 26 mins 44
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The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is pausing new episodes to recharge and welcome a new baby into the family! Dive into our archive of 150+ episodes, and stay tuned for our return this summer with fresh content and our signature mix of insight and humor. See you in July! The Homebirth Midwife podcast is hosted by Sarah McClure, CPM, LDM, LM and Charli Zarosinski, CPM, LDM, LM, founders and primary midwives of Hearth and Home Midwifery, a homebirth practice in Oregon and Washington. They are experts on all things related to natural pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. Each week the podcast delves into the topics you want to know about regarding your pregnancy and birth.

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Taking Your Questions: Purple Pushing and Birth Work While Pregnant

Apr 02 2025 35 mins  
In today's episode of The Homebirth Midwife Podcast, Sarah and Charli answer listener questions about pushing during labor and practicing birth work while pregnant. The conversation begins with a deep exploration of various techniques for pushing during labor, focusing on whether to hold one's breath ("purple pushing") or to breathe through contractions. They go on to unpack their

Taking Your Questions: HBAC and Giving Birth with PTSD

Mar 18 2025 38 mins  
This podcast episode contains potentially triggering content related to sexual trauma, including discussions of abuse, assault, and recovery. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of The Homebirth Midwife Podcast, Sarah and Charli answer listener questions about home birth after cesarean (HBAC) and trauma-informed care in birth. They unpack the risks, safety consideratio

Postpartum Realness: Part Two

Mar 04 2025 39 mins  
Welcome to Part 2 of our 'Postpartum Realness' series! In this episode, we dive into the raw and transformative postpartum experience, sharing real stories from our listeners about what surprised them most after birth. From sleep deprivation and breastfeeding struggles to postpartum mental health and the emotional duality of new parenthood, we explore the highs and lows with honest

Postpartum Realness: Part One

Feb 18 2025 40 mins  
In today's episode, midwives Sarah and Charli dive into the raw, real, and often surprising realities of the postpartum experience. From physical challenges like constipation and breastfeeding difficulties to emotional hurdles like isolation, sleep deprivation, and relationship stress, this candid conversation normalizes the highs and lows of life after birth. With insights from ou

Tabitha’s Triumphant Homebirth with Hearth & Home Midwifery

Feb 04 2025 46 mins  
In today’s episode, midwife Sarah interviews Tabitha and KD, a couple who had their baby with Hearth & Home Midwifery. Tabitha became pregnant with their baby after an arduous fertility journey and was in her 40’s when she gave birth at home with our practice. The episode highlights the emotional and physical aspects of home birth, challenges faced during labor, and the deep im

Taking Your Questions: Shoulder Dystocia

Jan 21 2025 31 mins  
On Today's episode, Sarah and Charli answer a listener's question about shoulder dystocia and her baby's NICU admission during a previous birth. Now pregnant again, she wonders if she should expect another shoulder dystocia and what steps she can take to prepare. This episode explores factors contributing to shoulder dystocia, the likelihood of recurrence, and how personalized care

Taking Your Questions: A Question from a Student Midwife

Jan 07 2025 45 mins  
In today's episode, Sarah & Charli answer an audio question from a listener and student midwife who wonders how to create balance and sustainability as a student midwife and practicing midwife. --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use

Taking Your Questions: Episiotomy

Dec 17 2024 31 mins  
In today’s episode Sarah & Charli talk all about episiotomies, or artificially cutting the perineal tissue during a birth. They answer a listener question about why it’s done, the prevalence, how it can be avoided, and what recovery looks like. --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medic

Placental and Cord Management in the Midwifery Model

Dec 03 2024 28 mins  
Sarah & Charli talk about management of the placenta, called the third stage, and cutting the cord in a home birth. They get a little more into the nuance of what’s happening naturally with the placenta after the birth of the baby and how clients and midwives can work together to help birth the placenta and, when the time is right, cut the umbilical cord. --- The Homebirth Midwi

Oh SH*T - All About Meconium

Nov 19 2024 16 mins  
There are a lot of misconceptions about meconium, or baby’s first poop, when it comes to safety in birth. Does meconium always mean there has to be a Cesarean? What is the problem with meconium, anyway? Why do babies pass meconium in the womb? The midwives answer all these questions and more in today’s episode. --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational pur