The Homebirth Midwife Podcast

There are a lot of misconceptions about meconium, or baby’s first poop, when it comes to safety in birth. Does meconium always mean there has to be a Cesarean? What is the problem with meconium, anyway? Why do babies pass meconium in the womb? The midwives answer all these questions and more in today’s episode.  --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

Charli sits down with beloved Hearth and Home clients, Mariana and Kevin.  Hear from them about how they decided that homebirth midwifery care was right for them with their second pregnancy, the impact that the midwifery care model had on their birth experience, and the exciting story of their homebirth under our care! --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

On today's episode, Sarah and Charli talk about the role of oxytocin in a physiologic birth, how to increase oxytocin, and how homebirth encourages oxytocin to be as high as possible. --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

In today’s episode, Sarah and Charli talk about something that seems to be darn near impossible: getting the heck out of the hospital after you’ve had a baby, especially after a transfer from midwifery care. We go over why it’s difficult, what we think informs that, and how to figure out what’s right for you and advocate for it in terms of going home. --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

We’re back with another episode of answering your questions! Today we get listener questions regarding pain management in birth, well-baby care in the midwifery model, and how we approach working with other medical professionals when we may not see eye to eye.  --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

In Briana's case, the third time's a charm!  Hear from Briana about her pregnancy experiences in midwifery care and how she worked with Hearth and Home on blood pressure management with her third pregnancy.  She talks about her prenatal care and how she finally had her triumphant homebirth! --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

Today midwife Sarah interviews Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE about her new book, “Real Food for Fertility”. Lily and Sarah talk all about the importance of protein for fertility, maximizing pre-conception nutritional intake, and how to avoid some of the common misconceptions and mistakes of the preconception period.  --- Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible. She is the founder of the Institute for Prenatal Nutrition®, co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy, and the author of three books: Real Food for Fertility (co-authored with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack), Real Food for Pregnancy, and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily’s bestselling books have helped tens of thousands of mamas (and babies!), are used in university-level maternal nutrition and midwifery courses, and have even influenced prenatal nutrition policy internationally. She writes at https://lilynicholsrdn.com and you can find her on Instagram (@lilynicholsrdn). --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

Midwife Charli sits down with former HAH clients Melodie & Wes.  Listen to their story to learn about how Wes went from feeling unsure about homebirth to realizing that midwifery care was actually the most thorough and partner inclusive care model.  Melodie shares about her pregnancy journey in our office and also all about her epic homebirth with her first baby! --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

If you’re a long-time listener, you’ve heard it. Your midwives will come and stay with you continuously in active labor. But… why? What’s that about and how is it protective of physiologic birth? Find out in today’s episode! --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

In today’s episode, midwife Sarah talks with Amanda Banks and Eleanor Currie, two home birth moms who made the new documentary “Born at Home” about home birth in Queensland, Australia. They talk all about the documentary, the process of making it, and what they learned about home birth along the way. Here’s more information on the film and how to watch it:    Synopsis. The Born at Home documentary explores and uncovers the empowering journey of homebirth, shedding light on the often overlooked and misunderstood option that has transformed lives. Born at Home dives into real stories of women navigating birth trauma and explores how a shift in environment and informed choices can reshape the birthing narrative. Wisdom is shared from homebirth families, interwoven with evidence-based information from midwives, medical professionals, doulas, researchers and maternity advocates. Join us as we unravel the beauty, safety, and deeply moving experiences of birthing at home. Website: bornathomefilm.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bornathomefilm/ Request a cinema screening in the US here: https://tickets.demand.film/film/request/JVZJBQZK?lang=en_GB Buy tickets to a cinema screening on sale now here: https://us.demand.film/  Stream online in 2024 via our website:  bornathomefilm.com --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

Midwife Charli sits down with former clients, Julia and Grant, as they tell the story of their experience with midwifery care and homebirth!  Hear them talk about their first two births in hospital based care, the meaningful parts of transitioning to midwifery care for their third baby, and how their homebirth experience, while surprising, was ultimately empowering and just as it was supposed to be. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

This episode is all about pregnancies that go past the due date, what the complications of that can be, how we manage it in the midwifery model, and what the options are for assessing baby’s wellbeing during this period. TW: We talk about late-term pregnancy loss in this episode, so please take care of your hearts when deciding whether this episode is for you. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

Listen to Charli talk with a former HAH client, Kelsey, about her experience with midwifery care.  Kelsey had two babies at home with HAH.  She talks about her births and also about what it's like to experience the midwifery care model, to be in charge of the healthcare experience, and to have relationships with one's maternity care providers. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

In this episode a former Hearth and Home client, Megan, tells her story and talks about why, as a healthcare professional herself, she knew that homebirth was the best option for her family!  Hear about her redemptive homebirth and how much midwifery care meant to her along the way. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

On today’s episode, Sarah interviews Dr. Michelle Gerbi, a lactation consultant and chiropractor in Hood River, Oregon, who specializes in perinatal and infant care. Dr. Gerbi talks all about tongue tie signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and how to think about tongue tie if you’re wondering if that’s part of your baby’s feeding issues.  --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

Sarah & Charli answer listener questions in this first-ever episode of Q&A format. If you have a question for the midwives, please call 971-361-8144 and leave your question as a voice mail to hear it on an episode soon!  --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

How can you tell the difference between a plugged tear duct and an eye infection in your newborn baby? Sarah & Charli talk all about the common condition of a plugged tear duct and how to tell if it’s something more serious. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

Charli meets with a former Hearth and Home client, Jen, to talk about the differences Jen experienced going from hospital based care to homebirth midwifery care.  Jen shares about her homebirth VBAC under the care of Hearth and Home and she talks about the magic of homebirth midwifery care in its entirety starting from the very first appointment all the way through the final postpartum visit. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

A lot of you have asked, and we’re here to answer! What’s the truth about a primip vs. multip labor? What does that mean? Why is it like that? Hear Sarah & Charli’s answers to this question, asked by listeners, in today’s episode. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com 

Midwife Charli meets with Bri and Alicia from HelloBaby to chat about the benefits of having a doula at a homebirth!  Hearth and Home Midwifery recommends that all of their clients giving birth for the first time, or planning a first vaginal birth, hire a doula as a member of their team.  Listen to this episode to find out why!   Schedule a consultation with Bri and Alicia here: https://hellobabypdx.com --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com