Birth Stories, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast
After an eye-opening, traumatic, and abusive first birth, Toni DeAztlan-Smith was determined not to repeat the experience. Toni tells Adriana how she proactively took matters into her own hands and ended up having a powerfully healing birth. She also shares how she...
Birth Stories, Podcast, TBPodcast
April Teel shares with Adriana how her thoughtful preparation set the stage for her to have wonderful birth experiences at both a freestanding birth center (with a midwife) and a hospital (with a family practice doctor). She reflects on how what surprised her the most...
Birth Choices, homebirth, Hospital, Podcast, short episode, TBPodcast
Adriana Lozada goes through the pros and cons of three places where you can give birth: a hospital, a birth center, and at home, and what you should consider when making an informed decision. Where did you give birth, and why? We want to read about it! Join the...
Birth Stories, Podcast, TBPodcast
Sarah Winward’s story starts with some lovely swing dancing in the living room, and stomping through deep snow with her dog, then gets really intense, having Sarah ask herself over and over “Where is the break?! There’s supposed to be a break. Where is the break?!”...
golden hour, Podcast, short episode, TBPodcast
Adriana gives advice on ensuring you and your newborn can take advantage of the “golden hour,” in any birth setting. Might parents, parents-to-be, and birthworkers: this is part three of a three-part series on the benefits of the golden hour. Listen to...