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Katie’s VBAC – a Transformative Journey from Hospital to Home Birth
In this episode, Katie contrasts her two births. Her first birth led to a cesarean that was unplanned and unwanted. Katie’s hope is that her lessons can serve as teaching tools and warnings for new parents to get educated early, find the best support and…
How to have a VBAC: Part 3, Emotional and Physical Readiness
Episode three of our VBAC series delves into the journey of preparing for a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). We cannot emphasize enough the importance of emotional and physical readiness. We want you to look at your stuff- the challenging stuff and the parts that…
How to have a VBAC: Part 2, Finding the Right Supportive Provider
In this episode of the VBAC series, Ashley and I discuss the challenges of finding a supportive provider for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). In part two of this series, we discuss the importance of choosing a provider who genuinely supports VBAC, rather than…
How To Have A VBAC Part One
Overcoming Fear and Preparing for VBAC Success This is the first in a series on VBAC. In this episode, Ashley and I focus on the complexities and considerations surrounding Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). We are talking about the importance of self-forgiveness for what you…
Optimizing Fertility: A Holistic Approach with Dr. Leah Gordon
In this episode, Dr. Leah Gordon, a naturopathic doctor specializing in fertility, is here to discuss the importance of addressing the root causes of health issues rather than just symptoms. This episode should be shared with future parents before trying to conceive! There are some…
Trusting Your Birth Journey: Insights from Nikki Helms of San Diego Community Birth Center
In this episode, Midwife Nikki Helms is here! Nikki is the owner of the San Diego Community Birth Center which is our only black owned birth center in San Diego. Nikki’s birth center offers a lot of co care which means people see an OB…
Supporting Military Families Through Pregnancy and Postpartum
In this episode, we welcome Amanda Dodson, a seasoned doula, CAPPA doula trainer and co-founder of the Military Birth Resource Network. Amanda is a military spouse herself and has birthed in the military system. San Diego is a military home to several bases and we…
Taylor’s Natural Birth Story
Today we have a Hypnobirthing birth story. Taylor and Jack recount their unmedicated birth experience supported by their doula, Heather. New parents that are looking into Hypnobirthing always want to know how the tools work in labor and birth. And the cool part about birth…
Childbirth Education Helps You to Have an Empowered Birth
In this one-year anniversary episode, Ashley and I go back to the essential role of childbirth education in reducing fear and improving birth experiences for both parents and babies. Pretty much every episode this year has come back to education, education, education! If you haven’t…
Simple Nutrition Tips for Pregnancy with Jenny West
In this episode, we are extending the last episode on weight gain to dive deeper into nutrition, focusing on pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Drawing on her 30 years of experience, Jenny revisits the ‘Four Pillars’ of nutrition—protein, water, salt, and good fats—that should be present…
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