Activism, Birth Choices, Birth Plan, C-sections, homebirth, Interventions, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast
In this episode of the Birthful podcast, I talk with Professor Gene Declercq about the complex realm of inductions. Are there good and not so good reasons for inductions? What are the risks? Do inductions lead to other interventions? Let’s see what the numbers say....
homebirth, Podcast, TBPodcast
Nicolle Kasch shares her personal story of persistence and success, along with specifics on how to navigate what can be a truly cumbersome process. Although filled with trial and error, her 8 months of determination resulted in full reimbursement. Check it out! ...
Birth Stories, homebirth, Interventions, Podcast, TBPodcast
Today I’m switching it up with some birth stories! Laura Brandenburg’s placentas tend to steal her birth shows. She’s here to tell us how this prompted a transfer from birth center to hospital for her first birth, and how she got the last word during her second birth...
Birth Stories, Comfort measures, homebirth, Podcast, TBPodcast
The Birthful Podcast: Summer Birth Stories 2016 #6 We continue on our “Birth Stories” for the summer series! This week, Natasha Grey shares her lovely homebirth story, noting how an ultimatum from her midwife had her running for the stairs, and right into transition....
Birth Stories, Comfort measures, homebirth, Podcast, TBPodcast
The Birthful Podcast: Summer Birth Stories 2016 #4 We continue on our “Birth Stories” for the summer series! Emily Alsheskie never really had any experience around children– nor was she all that excited about having kids. Oh, how things change! Check out her...
Birth Choices, Birth Plan, Doulas, homebirth, Interventions, Labor & Birth, Podcast, Pregnancy, TBPodcast
Jennifer Margulis has spent years looking at hospital birth practices. She explains why just going with the flow and blindly trusting the system can backfire, and what you should be doing now to help you have a smoother and happier birth experience. To listen here,...
