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, 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...
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...
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...
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...