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Many women desire to reconnect with their body and natural instincts through the entire perinatal period, including natural birth. Unfortunately, the American culture (and most mainstream cultures) do not teach young women about any natural ways to care for their bodies and, in fact, teach that the body and childbirth cannot be trusted. In this podcast by Rachel Mans, Doula and The NaturalBirth Site, co-hosted by Tiffany Muniz, we explore all aspects of natural, physiological birth, as well as natural pregnancy and early postpartum. Our topics are inspired by a range of evidence, the wisdom of our ancestors, and traditional cultures. Many topics will help you to trust your body, your baby, and all of the wise women who birthed before you. We will talk with midwives, doulas, chiropractors, health professionals, and anyone else involved in birth work. The goal is to help you become educated and trust the birthing process so you can have the most empowering, educated, and beautiful pregnancy, birth, & postpartum possible! 

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Stillbirth is especially hard for the parents, but it is also hard for the birth team & the rest of the family. Whether the birth is in a hospital, birth center, or at home, we could all use some tips on how to best support parents through stillbirth, no matter what our role is.Cynthia was a labor & birth nurse for years with special training in loss, has been a birth doula for years & walked through a still birth with subsequent home delivery with her own daughter, and is a midwi...
Stillbirth is always sad and traumatic. Jillian shares her stillbirth with subsequent home delivery in this 2-part story, explaining why she chose to birth at home instead of in a hospital, even after she knew her baby passed.Jillian shares her entire labor story, how she found out her baby passed, why she & her husband chose to stay home, what the immediate postpartum period looked like, and more.Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ Full Well Code: TNBT10https:/...
Stillbirth is always sad and traumatic. Jillian shares her stillbirth with subsequent home delivery in this 2-part story, explaining why she chose to birth at home instead of in a hospital, even after she knew her baby passed.Jillian shares her entire labor story, how she found out her baby passed, why she & her husband chose to stay home, what the immediate postpartum period looked like, and more.Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ Full Well Code: TNBT10https:/...
Most women use hormonal methods of birth control, but there is another effective option that has no side effects! Fertility Awareness Method is a mode of tracking fertility & ovulation for the sake of preventing or achieving pregnancy. Tiffany has been using a very similar method for years, and loves it! Learn more from Carly in this episode!Resources Mentioned:Carly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bluebirddoulaco/Carly's website: https://www.bluebirddoulaco.com/Check out Informed Pr...
Moms are not the only ones who feel nervous about birth, dads often do, too! Here are some pro tips for dads from an experienced dad who has had a hospital birth, birth center birth, & home birth. Dads, soak in the education & learn how to feel more confident prior to birth!Resources Mentioned:The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/Fourth-Trimester-Postpartum-Balancing-Restoring/dp/1611804000Rachel's other favorite postpartum book- Natural Health after Pr...
Many moms are afraid to advocate for themselves in the hospital. But that shouldn't be the case! Nurse Christina joins us today to tell us all about how she advocates for her patients and how they can advocate for themselves!Resources Mentioned:The Midwife's Apprentice book: https://www.amazon.com/Midwifes-Apprentice-Karen-Cushman/dp/0547722176Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages- @TheNaturalBirthSite The ...
Our modern cultures teaches us that we should fear birth. But that just isn't true! Regardless, many of us still have fears and concerns surrounding birth that are very hard for us to work through.In this episode, Aly McClain, registered nurse, homebirth mama, & producer of the Peaceful Homebirth podcast & previous Empowered Birth podcast, shares her best tips for working through fears. These are designed for birth, but can be used in most aspects of our lives!Resources Mentioned:Peac...
Gestational diabetes is fairly common among pregnancy women in America. Lily Nichols, author of Real Food for Gestational Diabetes and renowned registered dietician & certified diabetes researcher, covers many important topics regarding how to care for your blood sugar and healthful eating during pregnancy!Resources Mentioned:Lily Nichols' Site https://lilynicholsrdn.com/Lily's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PilatesNutritionistLily's Other Resources: Gestational Diabetes Course:&...
We covered so many topics in our birth intervention series, but we couldn't cover everything! Here are several questions from listeners & our corresponding answers! We cover:Hospital-provided/volunteer doulasEnema for inductionPlacenta careCervical examsInduction at 42 weeksAnd more!Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages- @TheNaturalBirthSite The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for th...
There are many postpartum interventions that are standard in most hospitals. But many women don't think about these things when they make their birth plan. Tiffany & Rachel will tell you all about many of the intervention, including some things that you don't think of as interventions!Resources Mentioned:Rabbi Mike for Circumcision: https://easycircumcision.com/Midwives Cauldron: https://themidwivescauldron.buzzsprout.com/Down to Birth: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/down-to-birth/...
Many hospitals want mom to stay in bed during labor & then push on her back. But Tiffany & I know from experience that upright positions & movement through your entire birthing experience is not only safe, but very beneficial! Learn different laboring positions & the stats that support it in this episode!Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages- @TheNaturalBirthSite The NaturalBirth Site- TheNa...
Pain medications during birth are incredibly common in developed countries. Unfortunately, most moms don't understand the full potential side effects of these meds. Tiffany and I talk about the 4 main pain meds (below) offered during birth AND their potential side effects!Nitrous OxideNarcoticsEpiduralGeneral AnesthesiaResources Mentioned: "No Epidural? Why?!" podcast episodeCheck out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ Full Well Code: TNBT10https://fullwellfertility.com...
Medical induction is extremely overused in developed countries, and it is often made to seem perfectly safe and risk-free. Unfortunately, that is NOT true. In this episode, Tiffany & I chat about the facts regarding the 6 main medical induction & augmentation techniques commonly overused today! These include:Membrane Sweep/StripBreaking the WaterFoley Balloon/Cook Catheter Cytotec/MisoprostolCervidilPitocin*Be sure to send us your stories or questions to share on the last episode...
There are many natural labor induction techniques out there. They are often thought of as harmless, so why not try them?! But most people don't realize that these still have risks & should only be used to avoid medical induction or for another really good reason. Join Tiffany & I as we discuss the most common ones & the evidence & history that do or don't support them, including:PumpingCastor OilAcupunctureRed Raspberry Leaf TeaDatesSexPineappleCheck out Informed Pr...
Continuous fetal monitoring during birth is the most common way to monitor a baby in a hospital, but is it the best way? Join Tiffany & Rachel as we discuss fetal monitoring history, options, risks, & more. We discuss:Electronic MonitorsMobile MonitorsDoppler & other hands-on optionsContinuous vs intermittentAnd more!Social Media Mentioned:Rachels FB (handle: @RachelMansDoula)Tiffany's SiteTiffany's IG & FB (handle: @TheDoulaTiffany)Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.inf...
IVs are standard during most hospital labors. And many hospitals still have a rule against eating during labor. Why is this? Join Tiffany & Rachel as they explain & debunk these rules (& go on tangents)!PLEASE REMEMBER TO: Review our podcast!Send us questions or stories to share on the final episode of this series!Check out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages- @TheNaturalBirthSite The NaturalBirth ...
Many of us have traumatic birth stories in some way, but we don't know how to deal with them. Emmy Kissinger talks with us about the Birth Story Listening Sessions she offers & how she helps moms process those difficult memories. The unique approach Emmy uses has helped so many moms feel better about their birth experiences, including herself.The best part?! Her services are MUCH more affordable than a birth trauma therapist & it usually only takes 1 or 2 sessions for you to process!&...
Mental exhaustion & adrenal fatigue are real problems in our modern society, especially for pregnant & postpartum moms. Maura Eliza, a traditional naturopath & adrenal fatigue specialist, joins us to talk about her journey with adrenal fatigue & how she handled it.Flex Health with Maura has a FREE workshop, as well as a paid course that teaches you how to overcome mental exhaustion & Adrenal Fatigue by focusing on small, easy changes that anyone can make time for! Both are...
Most moms know to prepare for birth, but many don't realize you need to prepare for postpartum, too! Holly from Mama Meals has created a fabulous way to make your postpartum journey easier through her nutritious, Ayurvedic & Tradition Chinese Medicine meals. She'll teach you:What to eatWhat NOT to eatHow to balance thingsHow to meal prepAnd other postpartum tips!Resources Mentioned:Mama Meals website: Use code TNBT20 for $20 off your first $200+ order!Mama Meals InstagramMama Meals Linktr...
Eastern medicine has always valued the effects of emotions on the body, but that thinking has been lost in most western medicine. Join Marya Eddaifi, a highly educated & experienced birth coach, as well as a previous labor nurse, as she teaches us about the Emotion Code, Body Code, & how our emotions affect our lives.Resources Mentioned:Marya's Website- mention this episode/podcast if you purchase the Natural Birth & Beyond Method; it will get you FREE access to my online course, ...
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