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Where and how women choose to birth matters. Born at Home is a stunning documentary film exploring what it takes to have a positive and transformative birth experience. 

Empowered by the homebirth of her second child in 2020, Amanda Banks together with long term dear friend Eleanor Currie, set out to create a film exploring Homebirth in QLD.

With a passion for telling stories about the human experience. Their film 'Born At Home' explores the emotional journey of homebirth.  ​The film interviews birthing experts, midwives, educators and shows many a homebirth first hand. 

• We talked to Eleanor and Amanda about the messaging behind the film
• Home birth statistics 
• About the transformative effects home birth can have for some women,  
• And we delve deeper into the reasons  why more women are deciding to give birth at home. 

This is a beautiful episode with many insights. A great way to whet your appetite before you see the film.

LINKS:
Born at home the film
IG @bornathomethefilm
Screenings of the film

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The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute medical or legal advice; instead, all information available on this site are for general informational purposes only. The Midwives' Cauldron podcast reserves the right to supplement, change or delete any information at any time.

The information and materials on the podcast is provided "as is"; no representations are made that the content is error-free. Whilst we have tried to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information we do not warrant or guarantee the accurateness.

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In which Lauren & Mattias discuss several movies, including what they watched at the cinema, during a movie day and their regular movie night. They try to guess the plot of Follow That Dream starring Elvis Presley and have further Elvis discussions. The friends turn to Open AI once again and answer a list of Would You Rather questions.

Content:

• Opening
• Switching roles
• UTIs and contractions
• Weekly check in
  • Cinema
    • Elemental
    • Oppenheimer
  • Movie Day
    • Master With Cracked Fingers
    • New Fist of Fury
    • Shaolin Wooden Men
    • The Hand of Death
• Movie On!
  • New Police Story
    • New Police Story/Teenagers tribute video (LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELat6G09IPQ)
  • King Creole
    • Elvis craze
    • Psych-Nopsis for Follow That Dream
• Intermission
• OpenEyes: Would you rather? Part One
• Wrap Up

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Beginning music - Energetic Prog Rock from AdobeStock
Intermission & ending music - Marshmallow Overload by Avocado Junkie

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No ghosties were harmed in the making of this podcast.

This is a continuation of Olani’s birth story from the previous episode (make sure to listen to Episode 21 first). Olani describes the rest of the whirlwind-of-a-day that was Patrick’s birthday, the day that followed (when they named him), and her thoughts on motherhood so far. Follow along on Instagram for updates @millennial.moms.podcast.

I hope this week’s topic really resonates with you guys. I’ve said it before, I think the most exciting part of pregnancy (other than finding out you’re pregnant!) is figuring out that you’re in labor! 🥳

Most births are not like the movies. They don’t typically start with a massive gush of water followed by insanely intense contractions that have mom rushing to the hospital. 🚑 That’s not to say a birth can’t start with your waters breaking and even immediate contractions, but most often, you’re going to have some time to ease into labor. 

With that in mind, I’m going to walk you through what you can expect with those first contractions, what you can do to help manage them as they increase in intensity and consistency, and how you can easily keep track if you want to. 📝

Links Mentioned:

My Essential Birth Course

My Essential Birth Instagram

Contraction Timer & Counter 9m

Contraction Timer - Time Labor

Full Term - Contraction Timer

GET IN TOUCH! 🤩

Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you!

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This is a show that shares true experiences of getting pregnant being pregnant and giving birth to help shift the common cultural narrative away from the glossy depictions of this enormous transition you can find on social media, and other media more broadly, to a more realistic one.  It also celebrates the incredible resilience and strength it takes to create another person and deliver them into the world. I’m your host, Paulette Kamenecka. I’m a writer and an economist and the mother of two girls.

In this episode Aliza, a doula and marriage coach, shares ways to manage contractions...she also talks about some important strategies to help you get a birth closer to the one you want; everyone who has been through birth knows that it's really the baby who is driving the process, but there are things you can do to potentially impact your experience, and Aliza talks about some of them here, as well as other doula secrets.

For extended show notes, see: https://warstoriesfromthewomb.com

This is a weekly show that highlights real pregnancy, birth & postpartum stories.

This episode is all about assessment of labour as we interview Dr Clare Davison.  Clare is a midwife, academic and feminist. Clare is passionate about promoting and supporting physiological birth and working with women so that they can be empowered in their birth choices. Clare combines these passions by working as an independent midwife, providing holistic continuity of care to women; and as an academic teaching and hoping to inspire the next generation of midwives.

We delve into those questions you wanna know: 

• What is the cervix saying in labour? 
• How can we properly assess labour progress? 
• How do midwives using their other senses? 
• We ask how can midwives and health professionals trust birth and support women if they are not being given the skills to support physiological birth progress and use their intuition? 

And we even ask:
How many contractions ‘should’ there be for an “effective” labour? 
How quickly ’should’ the cervix dilate? 
How often ‘should’ a vaginal examination occur? 
And when can we assess that labour has actually started?

Find out lots in this episode of the cauldron, so, tie up your shoelaces, plug in your headphones and come with us on a ride into the world of assessing labour progress…. 

Dr Clare Davison:
Instagram @midwife.dr.clare
Twitter @sagefemmeclare 

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The information and materials on the podcast is provided "as is"; no representations are made that the content is error-free. Whilst we have tried to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information we do not warrant or guarantee the accurateness.

The podcast accepts no liability for any loss or damage howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.

Preparation is key! We'll talk about actionable, exciting things that you can do to prepare for contractions before your labor even begins! Visualizing what is happening to your body physically, mentally creating space to relax, and knowing what real contractions feel like are just a few of the ways you can make sure you are preparing yourself for your best birth!

Feel free to email us at hello@myessentialbirth.com or DM us on Instagram @myessentialbirth if you have any questions!

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Links Mentioned:

My Essential Birth Course

My Essential Birth Instagram  

Episode 104: Prodromal Labor & What It Means for Your Birth

Episode 154: Did My Water Just Break? And Other Common Questions As You Approach Your Due Date!

Episode 138: Covid-19 + Birth {Challenges & Benefits}

Episode 110: Safety of Homebirth + Informed Consent with Angie, LM, CPM

Spinning Babies

Episode 144: Relaxation Practice for Labor

GET IN TOUCH! 🤩

Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you!

Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜

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When it comes to labor, we can feel overwhelmed and unsure about what our bodies are doing to prepare for bringing our baby earth-side. I’m going to answer the most common questions about contractions, fluids, and when it’s time to head to your birth place. 

There are no dumb, wrong, bad, or embarrassing questions! Feel free to email us at hello@myessentialbirth.com or DM us on Instagram @myessentialbirth if you have any questions!

To Leave a Review ⭐️

1. Open Apple Podcasts
2. Find “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcast
3. Select “Ratings and Reviews”
4. Click the stars!
5. Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved!

Links Mentioned:

My Essential Birth Course

My Essential Birth Instagram  

Three FREE Exercises

Spinning Babies Techniques

GET IN TOUCH! 🤩

Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you!

Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜

For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!

Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!

Want to be the first to know about our latest promotions, exclusive discounts, and limited-time offers on our My Essential Birth products? Click HERE!

If a person tears during vaginal delivery then the next question is usually how can I heal? Healing vaginal tears is a spectrum, just like anything in birth and postpartum. This episode dives into some tips about how to help that process proceed. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Ice can be really helpful for the first 24 hrs but should not be used on the vulva and perineum after 48 hrs
• After ice warmth is helpful for healing. Many people use warm baths or sitz baths during this time.
• Avoiding constipation or unnecessary strain or pressure on the pelvic floor aids in healing
• It is normal for it to take anywhere from days to weeks to heal from a tear depending on severity.

RESOURCES

FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:

6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression

https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips

CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/

This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!

https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04

If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula

Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services

It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class

Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay

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Hospital Bags, Birth Center Bags, and Go Bags for a home birth…all are important and all need preparation ahead of time! This episode dives into when the “go bag” should be packed and what to do about things you need to add later!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Have your emergency hospital bag ready by around 35/36 weeks
• Even a home birth needs a go bag in the case of a transfer
• Pack what you can now and create a list that’s on the top of the bag for whatever needs to be added.

RESOURCES

FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:

6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression

https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips

CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/

This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!

https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04

If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula

Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services

It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class

Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay

Grab your FREE spot Today! 
https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/client-chemistry-podcast/

Placentas happen where the egg implants in the uterus. That can occur anywhere, but occasionally when the placenta is on or near the cervix and oftentime someone says “it may move”. The problem is that the placenta is not like a walking tree that climbs its way up the uterus. This episode dives into placenta placement and if/when it relocated and what that means since it can’t walk! 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Placentas can be in all different parts of the uterus
• A few placements can make vaginal delivery impossible or unsafe
• Some placentas move up as pregnancy progresses, so a low lying placenta can rectify itself

RESOURCES

FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:

6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression

https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips

CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/

This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!

https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04

If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula

Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services

It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class

Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay

Grab your FREE spot Today! 
https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/client-chemistry-podcast/

How can I know for sure if I'm going to poop when I push my baby out? Some people say everyone does, others say don't worry about it, but I am worried about it!

If this sounds like you, don't worry. First of all, yes, some people poop in labor, but not everyone. Learn more about this in today's episode all about pushing and pooping (or pushing and NOT pooping!)

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Not everyone poops in labor
• Most people who do poop don’t know that!
• If you do poop while pushing it means you’re doing it right!
• EVERYONE feels like they are pooping even if they are not!

RESOURCES

FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:

6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression

https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips

Previous Pushing Episode:

https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/episode-33

CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/

This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!

https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04

If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula

Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services

It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class

Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay

Grab your FREE spot Today! 
https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/client-chemistry-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. O discusses Pros and Cons of opting for epidural anesthesia during labour.

In this episode we're discussing 3rd trimester changes to expect, so if you're pregnant or know someone who is pregnant, watch and share this podcast.

In this episode we're discussing 2nd trimester changes to expect, so if you're pregnant or know someone who is pregnant, watch and share this podcast.

This week I have a very special guest for you, my own Midwife that was with me at the birth of Bodhi. In this episode we chat about birthing experiences and in particular the narrative that they have to be challenging... that is not my personal experience! Birth can be a totally uplifting, amazing and positive experience... Pregnant Mama's this ones for you.

In this episode you'll also hear about:
- how you can intentionally transform the sights, sounds and smells of a hospital setting to suit your individual needs
- what seeing birth as transcendence does for your mindset and personal experience
- why it's important to be educated around intervention and induction before birth and know what your choices are
- the role our subconscious stress response plays during contractions especially 
- why it is so important to normalise birth as a natural experience and move away from seeing it as a medicalised procedure

Continue the conversation with Sarah here:
https://www.instagram.com/i_am_sarahadele/
https://sarahadele.com.au/

Join the I AM WOMAN program here

This show is hosted by The Birth Prep Blueprint: Comprehensive Birth and Postpartum preparation to give you the confidence and preparation you deserve! Use the link below to get 10% off the course!!!

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In this special episode of the podcast, I share my labor story and how Roman came into the world, my postpartum experience so far, and a few pieces of advice that I wish someone had shared with me prior to giving birth.

A couple of notes:

+ my birth story is traumatic, that does not mean yours will be. I hope yours is absolutely beautiful. I'm sharing mine because some of you have asked and I want to be transparent.

+ no matter your birth experience, the end result is worth it. My son is the light of my life and I would do it all again.

+ I'll be sharing on Instagram some products that have made the first month postpartum easier on me and Roman, so check that out if you are on the hunt.

PRODUCTS MENTIONED...

RITUAL VITAMINS:

Ritual.com and use code: JACLYNSTEELE for 10% off your first 3 months

RYZE SUPERFOOD MUSHROOM COFFEE:

https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com  and use Code: JACLYN at checkout for 15% off

CONNECT WITH JACLYN:

+ Website: jaclynsteele.com

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Light, Love, & Peace,

Jaclyn Steele

Ever wonder when it will be time to go into the hospital or birth center? Or when it is time to call in your home birth team? Then this episode is the right one for you! Hi, I’m Kaely. I’m a Doula and Childbirth Educator and I’ve guided 100s of families through the twists and turns of labor. This podcast aims to answer one question at a time about pregnancy, birth postpartum and lactation. 

Get the inside scoop on what guidance you may get from a provider and whether or not it is painting the whole picture you may think it is! 

This show is hosted by The Birth Prep Blueprint: Comprehensive Birth and Postpartum preparation to give you the confidence and preparation you deserve! Use this link to get the 10% podcast listener saving!!! 

Connect with me on social

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This episode covers What is a contraction? 

This show is hosted by The Birth Prep Blueprint: Comprehensive Birth and Postpartum preparation to give you the confidence and preparation you deserve! Use this link to get the 10% podcast listener saving!!! 

Connect with me on social

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