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Jayde talks birth with fellow mid-west birth worker, Emily Houghton! http://www.hoosierdoula.net/

Today Rachel sits down with Cayla Polston, author of the blog Last Marriages to chat about her three cesarean births, including one uterine rupture. Cayla chats about the challenges and triumphs she faced including a stay in the NICU with her daughter Lindsay. This is an honest and raw conversation, complete with kiddos in the background! There is a trigger warning for this episode as we do discuss loss. Find Cayla at www.LastMarriages.com https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lastmarriages/

Author and Registered Dietician-Nutritionist, Lily Nichols, is shifting the conversation on prenatal nutrition! Jayde and Lily discuss current nutritional guidelines and how Lily is working to update them, easy fixes for a healthier home, and why you should add more salt when cooking! Find Lily's latest book "Real Food For Pregnancy" at https://www.amazon.com/Real-Food-Pregnancy-Prenatal-Nutrition/dp/0986295043/ref=asc_df_0986295043/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312021251979&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3298595750068250449&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1017117&hvtargid=aud-643565131866:pla-440625114440&psc=1

We're taking a hard look at intimate care products in the US. What's in them, what's wrong with them, and what other options do we have? Sex research expert and founder of The Bloomi, Rebecca Story, joins us in unveiling the truth about menstruation products and intimate care. Find all The Bloomi resources at www.thebloomi.com or on instagram @thebloomi. 

On this episode of The Better Birth Podcast Rachel and Jayde sit down for an impromptu chat about navigating close sibling age gaps over some coffee! Rachel is a mother of three girls born in three years and Jayde gets down to the nitty gritty of life with back to back babies. This episode is a raw conversation complete with kiddos in the background so grab your coffee and come hang out with us!

This week on the Better Birth Podcast we chat with our friends Julie Francom and Meagan Heaton from The VBAC Link Podcast. These two Doulas have a passion for all things VBAC and help us shed some light on the ways you can mentally and physically prepare for your very own Vaginal Birth After Cesarean.  This episode is packed full of knowledge and advice from THREE women and Doulas who have had their very own VBAC births, so grab your coffee, settle in, and let's chat VBAC!  Check out what Julie and Meagan are up to below: https://www.thevbaclink.com/ https://www.instagram.com/TheVBACLink/ Resources in this Episode: https://spinningbabies.com/ http://www.milescircuit.com/ https://vbacfacts.com/

Jayde sits down with Alexis Wiktorowski to talk about the birth of her son, Noah. Alexis shares her plans for a birth center experience and how she found peace in the circumstances that led to her hospital induction.

In recognition of Pregnancy After Infant Loss Awareness month, we are wrapping up our last episode of March 2019 with Rachel's experience of pregnancy loss. So many people can relate to her story, and yet there is so little support. This week Rachel shares her story in hopes that it brings solidarity to a really lonely experience. This episode is very raw and real. If you aren't at a good place to listen to a story of loss, please come back at a later time.

Jayde sits down with local Fertility Awareness Method Educator and Doula, Kami Schwartz, to break down the F.A.M. Understanding our bodies is so powerful. Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler: https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-Your-Fertility-Anniversary/dp/0060881909

This week Jayde and Rachel are sharing their conversation about fear and birth with January Harshe. Purchase January's new book, available now at: https://www.amazon.com/Birth-Without-Fear-Judgment-Free-Postpartum/dp/0316515612 Information on the Birth Without Fear Conference: https://bwfconference.com/ The Birthwithout Fear Blog: https://birthwithoutfearblog.com/ Join the movement on social @birthwithoutfear, @takebackpostpartum, @dontforgetdads Be sure to check out the Harshe Podcast for even more January love!

We're kicking off Season 2 and our first episode as The Better Birth Podcast by digging into our Doula prenatal visits! Join us for new episodes every Thursday! Find us on Instagram @better birth podcast and on our site: https://betterbirthpodcast.wixsite.com/welcome 

This week on Two Dope Doulas we tackle all things sexuality and relationships during pregnancy and postpartum with the one and only Sarah Bivens of the Doing It At Home Podcast. She is a  Mama, wife, Balanced Lifestyle Coach, Personal Trainer, creator of The Balanced Mama Audio Series and Unleash Your Humble Badass, blogger and podcaster.    Find Sarah At: https://www.sarahbivens.com/ https://www.sarahbivens.com/podcast https://www.diahpodcast.com/  

This week, Rachel and Jayde take a detailed look at homebirth, clearing up the most common homebirth myths with the help of super dope midwife, Star Bontrager. Check out our Bonfire shop: https://www.bonfire.com/store/two-dope-doulas/

Have you ever wondered how Doulas came into their work or how the training process works? We're sharing all the behind the scenes details with you today!

Today on the show Kirsten Faedtke, a Doula from North West Indiana tells her three birth stories. With each subsequent birth Kirsten gains new confidence and knowledge all while facing difficult life challenges. You will laugh and cry right along with Kirsten as she eloquently bares all in her heartfelt tale. Find Kirsten on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirsten.faedtke

The Dope Doulas are talking chiropractic care and body alignment during everyday life, pregnancy, and birth with Dr. Brittany Miller. https://icpa4kids.com/ https://spinningbabies.com/  

Dope Doulas, Rachel and Jayde, discuss Blessingway/ Mother Blessing Ceremonies and Rachel shares her first hand experience of her own Blessingway! The Navajo tradition recognizes and fosters the transition into motherhood, facilitating empowerment and connection to help the mother prepare for birth.  https://www.bellybelly.com.au/pregnancy/blessingway-what-is-a-blessingway/ https://thebirthhour.com/blessingway/ http://birthwithoutfearblog.com/2014/10/14/10-tips-to-plan-a-blessingway/

This week Dope Doula Jayde shares her birth story. Her experience ultimately led to her career in Doula work, and is a honest look into the state of our maternity care system in the US. Grab your coffee and hang with your favorite Dope Doulas!

Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, Whitney Gingerich answers our burning questions about nutrition during the child-bearing years and shares her shocking birth story with baby number two! We had a blast talking with Whit, you're going to love her! Check out Whitney's latest blog: https://www.whitwellness.com/blog/    

 In our very first full-length episode, we break down what it means to give informed consent and how to set yourself up for a well-informed experience from pregnancy through postpartum. We believe that informed consent and body autonomy are the foundation for a positive birth experience, let’s get started! According to the American Medical Association’s Code of Ethics, “informed consent to medical treatment is fundamental in both ethics and law. Patients have the right to receive information and ask questions about recommended treatments so that they can make well-considered decisions about care. Successful communication in the patient-physician relationship fosters trust and supports shared decision making”.   Resources: Evidence Based Birth- Childbirth Classes https://evidencebasedbirth.com/childbirth-class/   Evidence Based Birth- Research on education as a form of pain relief  https://evidencebasedbirth.com/childbirth-education-for-pain-relief-during-labor/   The Birth Partner, 4th Edition, Completely Revised and Updated: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions https://www.amazon.com/dp/1558328807/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ySivBb0C5CP2Q   Pushed: The Painful Truth About Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738211664/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nTivBb3YYWQHF   http://birthwithoutfearblog.com/