[Birth Stories] How Her Preparation and Intuition Got Her Through the Homebirth of Her Twins

Birth Stories, homebirth, Labor & Birth, Podcast, Pregnancy, Stories

Yoga instructor Chelsea Morriss Croy shares how her belief in the strength of her own body allowed her to give birth to unexpected twins—at nearly 41 weeks! She tells Adriana Lozada how even through this unforeseen surprise, she leaned on her birth team and trusted...

Is Homebirth for You?

Activism, Birth Choices, homebirth, Labor & Birth, Podcast

Robina Khalid of Small Things Grow Midwifery explains what it takes to truly consider a homebirth, and shares with Adriana how to prepare for a successful experience. What myths or misconceptions do you have about homebirth? We’ll unpack them at @birthfulpodcast...

[Birth Stories] What a Hospital Community Birth Can Look Like

Activism, Birth Stories, homebirth, Labor & Birth, Podcast, Pregnancy, Stories

Laurel Gourrier, co-host of the podcast “Birth Stories in Color,” reflects on how her birth experience–even though it was long and hard–often felt like a big party. She tells Adriana Lozada that her family’s support, and her constant communicating her wishes, created...

How Your Birth Plan Impacts Your Birth Experience

Birth Plan, Labor & Birth, Podcast, Pregnancy

Certified nurse midwife Dr. Stephanie Mitchell shares tools from her step-by-step guide to building a birth plan, and discusses why getting your plan together—and onboarding everyone on your birth team—can help ensure you are respected and heard during your birth...

[Birth Stories] How This Doula Exercised Informed Consent Throughout a Long Birth

Birth Choices, Birth Stories, Interventions, Labor & Birth, Podcast, Stories

Despite the many course-corrections during the birth of her third child, Amy Silva did not lose sight of her right to choose during each step of her birthing process. She tells Adriana how her decision to refuse a pointless COVID swab during labor changed protocol in...

How Your Baby Helps During the Birthing Process

Labor & Birth, newborn, Podcast, short episode, TBPodcast

Babies use a set of coordinated movements and specific reflexes that allow them to participate in the birthing process. Adriana Lozada explains how this fascinating process works, and how it helps. How do you feel you and your baby work(ed) as a team during pregnancy...