Peaceful Homebirth Podcast | Homebirth Preparation for Christian Women & Healing from Birth Trauma

Ep 204//Breech Homebirth, Maha Ball, Medical Indoctrination and More with Dr. Stuart Fischbein

Today, I have an incredible guest joining me for a second time—someone who has been a true pioneer in the world of birth, especially when it comes to breech birth and challenging the status quo of modern obstetrics.
 
Dr. Stuart Fischbein is an OBGYN with nearly 40 years of experience, specializing in supporting women who choose to birth outside the hospital system. He’s co-host of the Birthing Instincts Podcast with homebirth midwife Blyss, and he’s dedicated his career to helping women reclaim their autonomy in birth. He’s was also here just a couple weekends ago in person, for the Reteach Breech Workshop—which we’ll talk about later in the episode!
 
But first, we’re going to kick things off by talking about the predicament doctors are in that prevents them from learning skills like breech birth, his story on how he was pulled into the Homebirth world and the problem with Stage 1 thinking and why this is the only way the Medical system thinks. Dr. Stu has seen it all, and I can’t wait for you to hear his perspective.
 
We’ll also be diving into:
A behind the scenes look at his experience at the Maha ball. Who’d he talk to, what’d they talk about and so much more…
How government policies impact birth culture in America
Why homebirth increased 40% over covid and why the culture is so indoctrinated to believe that birth belongs in the hospital
And finally, Dr. Stu’s best advice for first-time moms considering homebirth
Ep 68 Dr. Stu's first Peaceful Homebirth appearance
Click to fill out an Application for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective
 
Connect with Dr. Stu:
www.birthinginstincts.com
IG- @birthinginstincts 
The Birthing Instincts Podcast
 
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirth
FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
👉Click to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective  👈
 
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Ep 203//Felicia's Redemptive Homebirth With PROM

Premature Rupture of Membranes is a very common cause of induction which leads down the cascade of interventions. While it’s not uncommon it can be frustrating when it happens 3 births in a row! Today my guest came on the show to share her story of the MAJOR difference in management of PROM from the hospital and then at home with a midwife. 
 
Felicia is a mom of 3 and former corporate engineer turned stay at home mom who has spent the last 15 years walking down a path to a more natural lifestyle.  She shares her lifestyle and holistic living tips on instagram at @Justalittlescrunchy.  After two births that ended with a cascade of interventions, including inductions and epidurals, and a horrible hospital stay at the height or early Covid in April 2020, she was determined to experience an undisturbed birth at home.  
 
Connect with Felicia:
IG: @Justalittlescrunchy
Checlist download: https://justalittlescrunchy.com/free-low-toxic-kitchen-checklist/ 
Email: felicia@justalittescrunchy.com
 
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirth
FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
👉Click to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective  👈
 
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Ep 202//Why A Birth Course Falls Short in Homebirth Preparation

The secret to having your body flooded with those happy, post-birth endorphins the moment you meet your baby at home isn’t just buying a $300 birth course and hoping for the best.
Today, I’m sharing the REAL keys to having a peaceful, endorphin-filled homebirth — and why so many women are missing the mark when it comes to birth prep. I learned this firsthand while preparing for my first birth. I realized I needed to completely shift my mindset, build radical belief in my body’s ability to birth, and surround myself with a team that would support me without doubt.
✨ And here’s the exciting news — we just opened the Peaceful Homebirth Collective! ✨
This is for women who know they’re being called to birth at home and want to prepare holistically using Biblical principles, brain rewiring techniques, and expert guidance from a nurse and homebirth doulas. You’ll get the spiritual and practical support you need to prepare your heart, mind, and body for the birth you’ve been praying for.
If you’re ready to stop feeling anxious about birth and start preparing with confidence, head over to IG @peacefulhomebirth and DM me the word “peace” to grab your spot!
👉 Oh — and if you’ve found value in this podcast, would you take two minutes to leave a review? Not only does it bless me so much to read them, but it also helps more women who are praying for a peaceful birth find this message.
Let’s get into today’s episode! ❤️
 
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirth
FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
Click to apply to be on the show!
 
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Ep 201//"It was exactly the labor I prayed for!" First time Homebirth Story with Jaden Bozeman

Today, I have a beautiful birth story for you! Jaden Bozeman, a first-time mom, is sharing how she made the decision to homebirth, how she navigated her husband’s nerves as a first responder, and what helped her overcome fear during labor. You’ll hear her powerful words—‘It was exactly what I prayed my labor would be’—and you do not want to miss the moment she describes the moments right before and right after meeting her baby!
 
Save your spot for the FREE training, "Coping with Contractions" March 11th at 1pm CST on Zoom.
Click Here
 
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirth
FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
Click to apply to be on the show!
 
Discount Codes:
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
My Fav Make Up:
Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"
Homebirth Course:
10% off Homebirth Hub Preparation Course- PHP10
 

Ep 200//Top 5 Episodes and Lessons Learned in the Past 5 Years & 200 episodes!

5 years ago I had radically been changed by the experience of a redemptive and healing homebirth and I knew that my story would help others. I also knew that others had stories to share that needed to be heard. A huge part of my preparation was listening to positive stories so I wanted to created a platform where Jesus followers could come and hear birth stories full of miracles, answered prayers and fill them with hope that if it can happen for one woman it can happen for her too!
 
I have had some amazing guests on from Dr. Sarah Buckley, Dr Stu, Abbie Halberstadt, Hannah Crews, Chelsi Jo, Bethany Beal and over 100 other amazing women who shared their birth story with us. This has been quite the journey and I can’t wait to see where the next 5 years brings us.
 
In today's episode I'm going to go over the TOP 5 episodes and pull the lessons I've learned out of them!
 
Top 5:
#5 Ep 52//She Produces Life with Bethany Beal
#4 Ep 168//First Time Mom Homebirth Story | This was All I knew with Olivia White
#3 Ep 68//Maternal Physiological Changes that Lead to a Functional Labor Experience and the Importance of Nutrition with Dr. Sarah Thompson
#2 69 The Medical System: Helping or Harming Women with Dr. Stu  Fischbein, MD
#1 70 Bailey’s Birth Story- Becoming Empowered and Confident About Your Birth
 
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirth
Join the "Coping with Contractions" Training March 11th at 1pm CST- 👉Grab your ticket here- https://birth-bliss-beyond.kit.com/5741851715
FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
Click to apply to be on the show!
 
Discount Codes:
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
My Fav Make Up:
Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"
Homebirth Course:
10% off Homebirth Hub Preparation Course- PHP10
 

Ep 199// From C-Section to Homebirth: How She Took Back Her Birth Story 10 Years Later with Amanda Vos

What if your first birth left you feeling defeated—but your second birth completely redeemed the experience? That’s exactly what happened for today’s guest. After an unexpected C-section with her first baby and a long age gap before her next pregnancy, she knew she had to take a different path.
Connect with Amanda:
IG- @sweethomevanilla
 
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirth
**DM "strategy" to grab a FREE messaging day with me to get all of your homebirth questions answered!**
FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
Click to apply to be on the show!
 
Discount Codes:
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
My Fav Make Up:
Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"
Homebirth Course:
10% off Homebirth Hub Preparation Course- PHP10

Ep 198//From Dream to Reality: How Mariah Had an Unplanned Unassisted Homebirth

Today, I have a truly special guest, Mariah, whose journey to homebirth has been anything but ordinary. Like so many of us, she carried a deep dream in her heart—a longing to welcome her baby at home, in peace, in God’s perfect design. But as she soon discovered, surrendering that dream would be just as important as holding onto it.
Questions answered in this episode:
-What is surrender and how do I do it?
-What happens if I want a homebirth but my husband doesn't?
-Does God actually care about birth?
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirth
**DM "strategy" to grab a FREE messaging day with me to get all of your homebirth questions answered!**
FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
Click to apply to be on the show!
 
Discount Codes:
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
My Fav Make Up:
Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"
Homebirth Course:
10% off Homebirth Hub Preparation Course- PHP10
 
 

Ep 197//Birthing a 12lb Baby at Home with Courtney Shifflett

Courtney, a Registered Nurse, came on the show today to share her 2 homebirth stories. She came on the show today, real and raw. If you want the NON romanticizing, reality of what can happen at a homebirth and hear how midwives are well equipped to handle many of these "what if" scenarios then this is the episode for you!
In this episode you will hear about:
- homebirth transfer
- homebirth induction
-big baby
-resuscitation 
-shoulder dystocia
and it's all summed up together with God's goodness, presence and provision during difficult labors. 
 
Connect with Courtney:
IG: @mama.bird.wellness
 
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirth
**DM me to grab a FREE messaging day with me to get all of your homebirth questions answered!**
FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
Click to apply to be on the show!
 
Discount Codes:
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
My Fav Make Up:
Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"
Homebirth Course:
10% off Homebirth Hub Preparation Course- PHP10
 

Ep 196//Homebirth in Nebraska and How it Could Change with LB374 | Nebraska CPM Alliance

Can you imagine a State where midwives aren't allowed to attend homebirth? What would women do if midwife access was not available? Well this is the scenario women are living in the State of Nebraska, and a group of midwives and moms are here to make a change.
 
How to get involved:
 
Donations: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/ffddd533-1d0a-4e3f-b1b7-448026848ff0
 
Email signup to get updates: 
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/email-list-signup
 
NCPMA Tshirts ($10 is donated to NCPMA): https://nebraska-cpm-alliance.printify.me/
 
Senator contact sign up:
 https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0A45AEA62BA7F4C25-54204087-find
 
How to video for submitting written testimony: https://youtu.be/TyHwk_CxsOM?si=vNT7fhmXBfhPsQyd
 
Bill landing page where you can read the bill and submit testimony: 
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58922
 
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirth
Free 30 minute Birth Strategy Call with Aly- bit.ly/birthstrategy
FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
Click to apply to be on the show!
 
Discount Codes:
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN
 
Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"
 
10% off Homebirth Hub Preparation Course- PHP10
 

Ep 195//Single Mom Chooses Homebirth with Jeanie

Imagine being a single mom, freshly navigating a breakup, and moving halfway across the world—all while pregnant with your first child. That was Jeanie’s story. She’d always had a quiet interest in homebirth, but it wasn’t until life brought her back to the U.S. that a dream once hidden began to surface—a dream that would change everything.
At first, the idea seemed impossible. Even her dad had serious concerns. But Jeanie couldn’t shake the calling God had placed on her heart. She stepped out in faith, and what unfolded next was nothing short of transformational—for her and for those closest to her.
Connect with Aly:
IG- @peacefulhomebirth
Free 30 minute Birth Strategy Call with Aly- bit.ly/birthstrategy
FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth
Click to apply to be on the show!
 
Discount Codes:
Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"
 
10% off Homebirth Hub Preparation Course- PHP10