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

Ep 38//Functional Medicine and Natural Fertility Methods with Sarah Clark

There are many approaches to fertility. If you’ve been struggling to get pregnant or you’re just starting on your journey to pregnancy you’re not going to want to miss this episode. This conversation I had with Sarah Clark takes a functional look at the body and addresses underlying issues. Sarah went through her own journey with fertility. When she was 28 years old, she received a diagnosis of premature ovarian failure. She accepted the diagnosis and had both her children through in vitro fertilization. Years later she realized the root cause of her infertility was a food intolerance.
 
She is a certified life coach with accreditation from the International Coaches Federation and a health coach with training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. 
 
She is the author of Fabulously Fertile - Supercharge your Fertility Naturally, Fabulously Fertile Cookbook and Fertility Preparation Program. Her fertility coaching program, which includes functional lab testing, supports couples to make diet and lifestyle changes that dramatically improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy and baby!
 
Connect with Sarah:
 
Website: https://fabfertile.com Podcast: https://fabfertile.com/project/podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/451444518397946/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabfertile/
 
SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep38
 
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IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast
FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredmamastribe
Website: www.empoweredbirthpodcast.com
 
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Ep 37//The Lie You May Be Believing About Birth Plans with Jaimie Zaki

Birth is an all encompassing event in a woman's life. It's physical, emotional and spiritual! Can something this powerful really be planned? I spoke with nurse, doula and IBCLC Jamie Zaki about the different ways to plan for your birth and how to really know what you want and have a great chance of getting there! 
The roadmap method of planning for your birth is going to change the way you look at your experience and the decisions you're making along the way. 
 
Connect with Jaimie: 
www.littlebearlactation.com - free Confident Moms class
Ig and FB @littlebearbirthservices
Confident Mama Bears Facebook group
 
Connect with Aly:
IG:@empoweredbirthpodcast
Website: www.empoweredbirthpodcast.com
 
Schedule your birth planning session:
bit.ly/birthprepsession
 
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SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep37
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Ep 36//3 Pillars to a Happy Homebirth with Katelyn Fusco

Are you considering having a homebirth or maybe it is something you are for sure you don’t want to do but are still curious why some women would choose this?
This episode I did with Katelyn Fusco from Happy Homebirth Podcast is one you won’t want to miss out on! We talk about the importance of community, informed decision making and mindset. All of these things can impact planning for your homebirth!
Connect with Katelyn:
myhappyhomebirth.com
Facebook.com/groups/happyhomebirth
instagram.com/happyhomebirthpodcast
Questions to Ask your Midwife Freebie:
https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com/midwifequestions
LIVE Homebirth Event
https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com/3pillars 
Connect with Aly
IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast
Free Private Membership: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredmamastribe
SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep36

Ep 35//Black Breastfeeding Week and the Realities of the Low Statistics with Royale Hunt

This episode celebrates Black Breastfeeding Week. I had the honor of speaking with Royale Hunt who is a traditionally trained midwife who has a passion of supporting the black community to help improve the grim maternal mortality and breastfeeding rates. 
This episode was eye opening and a great conversation exploring the realities of the low statistics and dreaming about what it would take to make a change. 
This is an episode for all, no matter what your color is we need to know how to have conversations that encourage and support each other. 
Connect with Royale:
IG: @himherndthem 
Connect with Aly:
IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast
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Ep 34/Must-Have Systems for Your Best Birth and Postpartum with Chelsi Jo

I had the privilege of speaking with Chelsi Jo. Chelsi Jo is the host of the Systemize Your Life podcast who is dedicating her mission to changing the culture of motherhood.
The systems she’s bringing today are going to make your transition into motherhood a million times easier. Everyone needs a Chelsi in your life to help you organize and prepare for your best fourth trimester.
This episode has me super excited to get organized and prepare for baby number 3! If you’re pregnant and you are needing some tips on how to get ready for a blissful postpartum then tune in and don’t miss all of the wonderful tricks she gives!
SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/ep-34
Connect with Chelsi Jo: 
IG: @chelsijo.co
Www.chelsijo.co
Facebook membership community: Systemize Your Life
Podcast: Systemize Your Life 
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Join our private mama's groups: The Empowered Mama's Birth Tribe for more support and information!

Ep 33//Julie's Healing Journey from Traumatic C-Section after Homebirth Transfer to Blissful Homebirth

I have the honor today of speaking with my IG friend Julie Garman. This story is emotional and raw. There are expectations that weren’t met, trauma, advocacy, support and healing all wrapped up into a beautiful story. It’s so powerful so I hope you are able to sit back, enjoy and feel empowered as she shares.
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Connect with Julie:
IG: @julie_garman
Connect with Empowered Birth Podcast:
IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast
Private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredmamastribe
 
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Ep 32//Siblings Attending Birth: Questions to Ask If This Is Right For You

Siblings at birth is a normal event in many cultures and yet in the United States it's still not something considered by many. Some cannot wrap their heads around the fact that someone would choose to have their children present.
 
The goal of this episode is to help you decide if this is the right idea for you and your family. I’ll give you some practical questions to ask yourself if you are thinking you may like you child with you. If you do decide or know right now that this is what you want then stick around to the end so I can give you some tips on how to prepare and what plans to have in place to make this a smooth experience for you and your children.
 
Connect at:
 
IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast
Private Free Group: facebook.com/groups/empoweredmamastribe
 
SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep32
 
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Ep 31//Intuitive Birthing in the Information Age

Pregnant women today have both the privilege and the curse of information at their fingertips. Pregnancy and birth can be overwhelming and information is great to have but what if we are missing a layer that could add such excitement and improve our birth experience?
 
Empowered Birth comes in layers and today we are going to talk about a layer that is missing in many women's journey to motherhood. That is your intuition and imagination. Come join me today as we have another empowered chat!
 
SHOW NOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep31
 
Connect with me: 
 
IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast
FB: facebook.com/groups/empoweredmamastribe
 
Schedule your Birth Planning Session- www.empoweredbirthpodcast.com/birthplanning

Ep 30//Normalizing the Birth Process: A Step in Experiencing an Empowered Birth

In the US birth is considered a medical event that needs managed. 99% of women deliver in hospitals to prevent fetal or maternal death and yet we rank 10th out of the 10 most similarly wealthy countries.
Birth is not a medical event. Sometimes medical events happen during pregnancy or birth that need attention from a medical professional. But most of the time our bodies know exactly what to do as we were designed to experience this physiological event. There are many physiological events that aren’t managed or watched over by a professional, monitors or interventions.
 How do we switch our beliefs from fearful management of a medical event to this is a normal physiological event that I can trust until it proves me wrong and then I will seek help. Tune in to today's episode to find out!
 
Schedule a Birth Planning Session Today! https://blissful-birth.teachable.com/p/birth-planning-session
 
SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep30
 
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Ep 29//Healing from Postpartum Depression and PTSD with Laura Pryor

I’m excited to share this episode with you as it’s on a topic that is near and dear to my heart. Today I talk to Laura Pryor about Postpartum Depression and PTSD/Birth Trauma. Laura is passionate about being a conscious parent and bringing awareness and connections to all relationships in her life. Her roles include mother, wife, daughter, and therapist. I just loved our conversation. I get vulnerable about some struggles and memories that come up during our interview of my first birth experience. 
Connect with Laura:
www.laurapryortherapy.com
I hope through this episode that women can find hope and have some practical steps in place just in case this does pop up during postpartum. Before we get into the show I do want to tell you about some sessions I have been doing with women.
 SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep29
Did you know you can work with me by going to empoweredbirthpodcast.com/birthplanning and scheduling yourself a 60 minute session with me to explore your dreams and desires for your birth, walk through decisions and formulate a plan to decrease fear, increase confident and help clarify some things to guide you on the journey to your ideal birth! Schedule today
 
Connect with me:
IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast
FB: The Empowered Mama's Birth Tribe 
**No part of this episode should be taken as medical advice. Please speak to a medical provider if you have concerns about your mental health.