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

Ep 11// How to Bring "Home" to your Hospital Birth

The reality is 99% of women will choose to birth in a hospital. That doesn't mean you can't bring "home" with you. 
Today I give you 5 practical tips to bring "home" to your hospital birth. Bringing a little piece of home can help you relax and feel like you are in a safe and comfortable environment which is *key* in having an empowered birth! 
Show Notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep11
This conversation will be continued over on Facebook in our private group, The Empowered Mama's Tribe, on Wednesdays at 1:30pm for a LIVE chat and Q&A. Go to www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredmamastribe to join!
 
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Ep 10// VBAC Bans and Assault on Women- Kinsey Marie Phifer

"I'm sorry, you're not allowed to have a VBAC at this hospital. You'll have to go somewhere else or we can schedule your repeat."
This is a sentence that MANY women are still hearing here in the United States. VBAC bans are unethical and a major problem when it comes to a women's freedom to choose where and how she births. 
I'm so excited to share with you the interview I had with my friend Kinsey Marie Phifer. She banned together some powerful women to influence her local hospital to get rid of their VBAC ban and allow more women choices!
Kinsey shares with us some practical tips that we can do to change a VBAC ban in our communities!
Connect with Kinsey on Facebook @thehyggedoula
Let's create a movement against VBAC bans! Write a review on your local hospital asking for the right to VBAC, take a screenshot and tag me on IG @empoweredbirthpodcast Together we can make a change!
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Show Notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/ep-10

Ep 9// "I'm just going to go with the flow with my birth..."

"I'm just going to go with the flow..."
"We'll see what happens when we get there..."
"You can't control birth so..."
 
These are all very popular saying among pregnant women but what are these phrases actually doing to our decision making? Words are powerful and they can change outcomes. Let's dive in while I go in depth on the real meaning of "going with the flow" for your birth experience. 
Show Notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep-9If you’re ready to start on your journey to being an informed and empowered mama make sure to sign up for my free online course: The Top 5 Things Every Pregnant Mom Needs to Know. Go to bit.ly/bbb5things to sign up today!
FREE Download of 15 questions to ask your provides: bit.ly/15providerquestions
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IG: @birthblissbeyond

Ep 8// The Power of the Mother-Baby Bond with Julie Summers

Community with other women is so important! Having women in your life that speak life and truth into you is so valuable. Listen in to this episode where my mentor and friend Julie Summers, has a conversation about the importance of community, the power and beauty that happens when women gather and the strength of the mother-baby bond.
I know there is something in this conversation specifically for you so listen in!
 
We mentioned that we are having a retreat in May! If you would like more information go fill out an application and more information will be sent to you when it becomes available. 
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Show notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep-8
 
Are you looking into community like we talked about in this show? Take a first step and join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredmamastribe
 
Connect with me on IG @birthblissbeyond or search the hashtag #empoweredbirthpodcast
 
 

Ep 7// 3 Steps to Reduce Your Fear of Childbirth

The fear of birth can be overwhelming to a lot of women. We have been surrounded by this theme of rushed and traumatized stories of women having babies. This doesn't have to be your story! A common theme I have seen is women who have the most beautiful and blissful birth experiences are those who went in with little to no fear! They have taken control of their thoughts, their actions and their beliefs about birth! 
Today I give you my 3 step framework that will take you from fearful to powerful! Let's hope into the show. 
Show Notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/ep-7---3-steps-to-reduce-your-fear-of-childbirth
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or
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Ep 6// Birthing Without Fear Starts in Your Fertility Journey- Bri Dettmer

I so enjoyed my interview with Bri Dettmer. Bri is starting her fertility journey and it's been so fun to see how her views of birth have changed since I've known her. In this interview we talk about the power I woman has but a lot of time doesn't use, how she has worked to reduce fear of childbirth even before starting to conceive and so much more! 
If you're a first time mom you're not going to want to miss this interview. It will encourage you and empower you to find your voice and expect the best from your birth experience!
Show notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/shownotes-6
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Ep 5// Physiological Birth - Hormones of Labor

Part of my mission here at The Empowered Birth Podcast is to help you normalize the birth process. Unfortunately we are briefly taught what to expect in health class watching a baby be born and maybe during our hospital birth course. That’s not really enough. Normalizing this process reduces fear. Reducing fear can help in increasing outcomes. Well today I want to take you through an inside look to physiological birth and why it matters! Specifically we are going to dive into our hormones. When we know what is causing our body to do the things that it does the unknown becomes a little bit more familiar.
Sarah Buckley, MD - Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering
Show Notes: www.birthblissbeyond.com/blog/shownotes-5
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Ep 4// Healing Birth with Diana Forsell Tayan

Diana Forsell Tayan is the Co-Founder of Healing Birth, a perinatal support organization with an emphasis on supporting women through birth trauma. She is trained with Birthing from Within as a Birth Story Listener, and is the host of the Healing Birth Podcast. She is a mother of two sons, and lives with her family in Kaua’i, Hawaii.
This interview is for any mom struggling with birth trauma or wanting to prevent birth trauma. We get real with the importance of where and with whom you birth. You won't want to miss this amazing interview!
You can connect with her:
IG- @healingbirth or @aninstrumentofthypeace
 
Website- healingbirth.net
 
Show notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep-4
 
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Ep 3// Empowered Birth and Where to Start?

Today we are going to talk about empowerment! What does that word mean? What are some steps you can take right now to start fostering that feeling of empowerment? I’m excited to walk with you through this journey of finding your power and your voice to enjoy a better birth
View Show Notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/ep-3---empowered-birth-where-to-start
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IG: @birthblissbeyond

Ep 2// Girl Chat Monday on Gestational Diabetes

Every week over at The Empowered Mama's Birth Tribe we have a girl chat about all things birth!
Today we are chatting about alternatives to the standard glucose testing! Join into our conversation and so much more by being apart of our tribe. 
View Show Notes: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/ep-2---girl-chat-on-gestational-diabetes
Connect with our tribe: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredmamastribe
IG: @birthblissbeyond