Miscarriage does NOT have to be medical. Amanda Lindemann shares both of her natural, home miscarriage stories. We chat about:Miscarriage optionsHer experience at the hospital with her first, including important information they left outExperience with her pregnancy care providers10 week & 6 week miscarriage birth storiesWhat she wishes moms knewHer feelings through both processesHer current (as of this episode) rainbow baby experience!Buy Me a Coffee- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:NOT mentioned in the episode, but there are doulas who specialize in loss. Still Birthday is a common training for that. IF you want a doula to help you with your miscarriage, still birth, or similar situation, look on DoulaMatch.net for a doula in your area with the Still Birthday training or experience.NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my YouTube Channel 

Unassisted or Free or Wild birth is legal in all 50 states & the large majority of places in the world, but is not a common choice for many reasons. In this episode, Nicole Dimitrasz, owner of St. Louis Postpartum, birth & postpartum doula, and placenta processor, talks about unassisted birth and shares one of her birth stories.This is often a controversial topic, but it's worth learning about!This episode is not meant to encourage (or discourage) you to choose unassisted birth. Birth in general is a very personal choice & everyone will chooses something different that is right for them. However, being fully educated on your options is the best place to start when deciding what is right for you and your baby.Buy Me a Coffee- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:Contact Nicole DimitraszH.E.R.B.A.L. Free/Unassisted Birth CourseNOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my YouTube Channel 

Home birth is a wonderful option for any low risk mom wanting a natural birth. In fact, studies have shown that home birth is actually SAFER than hospital birth for most moms. In this episode, certified professional midwife Allison Dougherty joins me to chat more about home birth, including:Pros & consSafetyWhat home birth looks like for mostWhy she chose midwifery as her careerA personal story from meAnd more!Buy Me a Coffee- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:Contact Allison DoughertyOverview of home birth safety studyFind a doula here, as recommended by AllisonNOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my YouTube Channel 

In part 2 of the Natural Birth Settings Series, we talk about natural birth in a birth center. This type of birth is a wonderful middle ground between hospital & home birth. Midwife Erin Everett, who has worked in a free-standing birth center & and in-hospital birth center, explains the difference between the 2, and shares her natural birth stories from each type of birth center! NOTE: Many areas do not have both options, or have any birth center option at all. It's sad, but it's true. I'm sorry your choices are limited in those areas. Buy Me a Coffee- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:Spinning Babies (mentioned by Erin; informative website for understanding how movements & exercises can support vaginal birth)St. Louis, MO Birth Centers: Mercy Birthing Center and First Breath Birth and WellnessFind a doula here, as recommended by Erin & I.NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my YouTube Channel 

There are many settings for a natural birth. It can be in a hospital, birth center, or at home; this series will cover all 3 locations, & a bonus home birth option. In this episode, Midwife Kari Reimann joins me to talk about having a natural birth in a hospital setting. Some of the things we cover are:Pros & cons of hospital birthChoosing a truly supportive care providerTips for preparing in pregnancyTips for your birthing timePersonal examplesBuy Me a Coffee- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:Kari Reimann's WebsiteDoula Match- Ask an area doula about naturally minded care providersNOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my YouTube Channel 

Breastfeeding rates in the U.S. are much lower than they should be; lower than most other developed and undeveloped countries. And formula is thought of as a completely healthy alternative. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jennifer Margulis, scientific journalist & author of "Your Baby, Your Way" and several other books, about her research into this topic. We share A LOT of information, including:How formula became so popularAlternatives to canned formulaBenefits and importance of breastfeedingHow to properly support breastfeedingPersonal stories from both of us!Buy Me a Coffee- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:Dr. Margulis' website "Your Baby, Your Way" E-bookEpoch Times online newspaperBreast Friends- Breastfeeding Informational Course by H.E.R.B.A.L.*NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my YouTube Channel *Affiliate link- I earn a small commission at no additional cost to you!

There are many ways to cope with the intense sensations of natural birth, and hypnobirthing is one of them! In this episode, Heather Irwin and I talk specifically about Hypnobabies® Hypnobirthing courses, what they teach, and how she teaches them. We talk about:Medical grade hypnosisWhat is taught in the coursesSuccess storiesAnd more!Buy Me a Coffee- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:Heather's WebsiteHeather's FacebookLearn more about Hypnobabies® (affiliate link) GET 10% OFF with this code: hypno1528NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my YouTube Channel 

Mamas need more love! Especially in our developed cultures where all the emphasis is on the baby. Shannon Early, from the Mamas Need Love podcast, & I chat about why this is important and what support people can do to love mamas better in pregnancy & postpartum. In this episode, we cover:The loss of the village, but why it is SO importantHow to ask for helpHow to volunteer to helpSuggested reading & stories from traditional culturesSome related personal tid-bits about each of usBuy Me a Coffee- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:Shannon's AWESOME podcast: Mamas Need Love Shannon's websiteFind a doula on Doula MatchNOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my YouTube Channel 

In our American culture, we are not taught to trust our instincts or listen to our inner voice. However, there is wisdom in our intuition & we need to learn to trust it, especially in pregnancy, birth, & postpartum. We know our bodies & babies better than anyone else, including the healthcare machines & doctors! In this episode, Kaila Corsiglia of the Intuition Academy podcast, talks with us about the importance of trusting your inner voice & some tips on how to do that.Know the difference between fear and intuitionFear (and any emotion) starts as just a sensation in our bodiesPractice to get better at it!Buy Me a Coffee- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:Kaila Corsiglia- Intuition AcademyIntuition Academy- Inner Voice 101NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my YouTube Channel 

Our previous emotions play a large role in pregnancy and birth, so healing negative emotions/emotional energy is vital! There are many ways to do that, but one of them is Generational Emotional Mapping (GEM). In this episode, Meredith Ruben Daniels of Soulful Wellness talks about ancestral emotions, the importance of emotional healing, and how GEM works.TRIGGER WARNING: Miscarriage @ 16:55, Unplanned Hysterectomy @ 21:55We talk about a study that shows the powerful role of previous & ancestral emotionsWhat is GEM & how does it work?GEM success stories related to pregnancy & birthBONUS: I throw in a few fun shark facts!Buy Me a Coffee- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:Soulful Wellness with Meredith Ruben DanielsSoulful Wellness Facebook pageMeredith's book about energy healingNOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my YouTube Channel