Birth Uprising

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast I'm breaking down all the different types of midwife credentials so you can easily understand who you're hiring. All midwives are NOT created equal, and have different training, philosophies on birth, and work in different locations. You'll walk away from this episode with a clear understanding of all the types of midwives, giving you the confidence to choose the right provider and setting for your birth. FIND ME Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com

Happy almost Thanksgiving! This week I'm re-sharing an important episode that Emily & I recorded last year around this time, talking all about inductions around the holidays. In this episode we discuss the reasons why inductions rise around the holidays and what to do if you're facing an induction you don't want. Here are the links I discussed in this episode: Holiday Inductions Freebie - www.birthuprising.com/resources Perfect Supplements - bit.ly/PerfectSupps Truly Free Cleaners - https://bit.ly/trulyfree300loads AirDoctor - http://bit.ly/AirDoctorBU AquaTru - https://bit.ly/AquaTruBU FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Emily - www.emilystanwyck.com

Another Pint-sized Pod is here (tiny podcasts for busy moms)! In this episode I discuss: why location matterswhy finding a new provider is crucialpartners who've been traumatized by birthdeciding not to have more children because of birth traumahow to prepare for next timeand more FIND ME @birthuprising on Instagram www.birthuprising.com on the web

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast I talk with my friend Sarah Smith - a mother of 3 farming in the feminine in Central North Carolina. After the birth of her 3rd son she developed pelvic organ prolapse and was told surgery was her only option for feeling normal again. Refusing to accept this lie, Sarah worked for eight years as a strength coach and movement & breathing specialist to develop methods to not only conquer her own prolapse but to develop coaching methods, digital courses and methodologies to help hundreds of other women overcome theirs as well. In this episode we discuss: what pelvic organ prolapse is & what it feels likeour personal experiences with ithow Sarah healed her prolapse & became asymptomatichow to get formally diagnosedwhat to expect at pelvic floor PTand more For more information on Sarah's journey, her unique approach and realization that a return to authentic womanhood is the way to overcome prolapse, you can listen to her podcast, Dirty Strength radio (which I was a guest on!), read her Substack, The Wise Women's Circle, and sign up for a private 1:1 consult via her website, www.sarahsmith.me . FIND ME @birthuprising on Instagram www.birthuprising.com on the web

Welcome to the first episode of Pint-sized Pods! Mini episodes of the Birth Uprising Podcast that you can get through in 10-20 minutes. In this episode I cover: my experience with a hospital birth class what you're unlikely to be taught if you take a class at the hospital why getting an outside perspective of the hospital is important and more FIND ME Instagram @birthuprising www.birthuprising.com

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, Emily & I talk with her doula client Raechal, a first-time mom who had planned a homebirth, but ended up with a c-section. Raechal is a single mother and entrepreneur who lost her partner at the very beginning of her pregnancy. She made sure to educate herself in ALL of her options for birth, and so when her midwife suggested moving to the hospital, and then a c-section was suggested, she knew it was the right thing for her at that time. In this episode we discuss: how being informed helps you maintain autonomy during a transferhow knowing your options can leave you without regret after a birth that didn't go how you had plannedthe challenges of navigating pregnancy, birth & postpartum without a partnerand so much more Raechal can be found on Instagram at @msraechal. FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Emily - www.emilystanwyck.com

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, Emily & I interview Dr. Morgan MacDermott, a naturopathic doctor and the author of the Mastitis Manual. Having experienced mastitis more times than she can count, Dr. Morgan sets out to make postpartum an easier time for mothers through all of her offerings and content. In this episode we discuss: mastitis - what it is, the types, and how to treat ittongue & lips ties and our theories behind why they're so prevalent todaythe connection between sleep disordered breathing & ADHD symptomsand so much more Dr. Morgan can be found on her Instagram account at @morganmacdermott, her website at www.milkmedicine.com, and on her podcast called Healthy As A Mother. FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Emily - www.emilystanwyck.com

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, I interview Gal Shyli Rosenberger - a mom of 4 who has experienced the unmedicated birth of twins in the hospital, a birth center birth during the insanity of 2020, followed by a home birth. Gal is a certified Hypnobirthing Educator, Postpartum Doula, and owner of Embrace Birth & Beyond. She also runs a Facebook group called Peanut Moms of Westchester, where she gathers mothers & their littles to offer a community to so many who feel alone in their parenting journey. In this episode we discuss: her births - including the spontaneous, unmedicated birth of her twins in the hospital (so rare!)how sometimes midwives can be more medicalized than obstetriciansgiving birth during the pandemicthe restrictions (masks, tests) she had to fight for her birth in 2020the connection between birth & your confidence Gal can be found on Instagram at @galshyli, and through email at galshyli@gmail.com. FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Emily - www.emilystanwyck.com

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, Emily & I talk with Dr. Leah Gordon - a naturopathic physician who focuses her practice on helping women break up with birth control, and supports them during preconception and conception. In this episode we discuss: Dr. Leah's own personal journey with infertilityHow IVF protocols can be shifted to your individual needsThe #1 reason why Dr. Leah's patients have trouble conceiving and so much more. Dr. Leah can be found on socials at @drleahgordon, and her podcast, Healthy As A Mother, can be found wherever you listen to podcasts. FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Emily - www.emilystanwyck.com

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, Emily & I talk all about uterine transplants. This topic has been floating around the internet lately, so we had to dive in. In this episode we discuss: the history of uterine transplantsthe criteria used to determine who is eligiblewho the donors arethe intricacy of the surgery & its success ratethe challenges with doing this procedure on a biological male (trans woman)the ethical implications of this surgeryhow this surgery can affect babiesand so much more Ethical considerations in the era of the uterine transplant: an update of the Montreal Criteria for the Ethical Feasibility of Uterine Transplantation - https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(13)00636-5/fulltext FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Emily - www.emilystanwyck.com

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, I talk with entrepreneur, homesteader, wife & mother Amber Sears about all the ways birth changes our lives. We delve into its effects on relationships, sleep, sense-of-self, priorities and more. In this episode we discuss: - homebirth during 2020 - how challenging postpartum can be - navigating relationships after birth - adjusting to your new role as a mother - eating disorders & the mental load of your body changing during pregnancy - breast explant surgery & what surgeons don't tell you Amber can be found on Instagram at @amberleesears . FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Emily - www.emilystanwyck.com

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast I talk with Marissa Bergman, a mother, nurse and childbirth educator who wants to bring light to a huge issue facing pregnant women today - that of lack of access to care in areas known as "maternity care deserts". In this episode we discuss: - what a "maternity care desert" is and how prevalent they are - the cost of hospital birth vs home birth - the one 6 week postpartum visit & returning to work - feeling "mom guilt" - how hospitals squash their competition & keep birth centers from opening - the politicization of health care Marissa can be found on Instagram at @momtomomwithmarissa . FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Emily - www.emilystanwyck.com

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast Dr. Sarah & Emily interview Alicia Macleod, a homeschooling mom of 3 who recently gave birth to a breech baby unassisted. She had planned a homebirth with midwives, but a precipitous labor, combined with baby turning breech last minute, left Alicia & her husband in a surprise scenario. In this episode we discuss: - the differences between hospital & homebirth - how the attitude of homebirth midwives differs from hospital providers - how birth can be an everyday life event - why sharing stories like Alicia's is important, even if you receive hate Alicia can be found on Instagram at @unadulterated_alicia. FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Emily - www.emilystanwyck.com

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, Dr. Sarah interviews special guest Courtney Valdez, a mom of 2, wife, homemaker and an independent business owner. For her first birth she chose a birth center that sold itself as a "spa-like environment", but, when it came time to welcome her daughter, was anything but. Her experience led her to birth her second at home, and her experiences were night and day. In this episode we discuss: - a birth center birth gone wrong - the term "holistic" as a marketing strategy - the financial reasons babies are sent to the NICU - the use of the term "birthing people" and our feelings on it - why it's important to ask your birth center or midwife their hospital transfer rate Courtney can be found on Instagram at @southwestbirthworker. FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Emily - www.emilystanwyck.com

In this episode Dr. Sarah talks with special guest Gaby Cavins - a military veteran whose traumatic, near-death military hospital birth experience led her to help others avoid that fate. Gaby is the Executive Director of the Military Birth Resource Network & Postpartum Coalition where she helps women in the military to have better experiences during pregnancy, birth, postpartum & breastfeeding. She also is very active in promoting legislation for change to policies that affect military families. In this episode they discuss: - military hospitals vs. civilian hospitals - Gaby's managed placenta birth & hemorrhage - military hierarchy & its effects on compliance - giving birth "where you feel safest" You can find Gaby online at mbrnpc.org and on Instagram at @gabycavins. FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Emily - www.emilystanwyck.com

In this episode, Dr. Sarah & Emily discuss the most important things to think about when preparing for postpartum. Most women go into their births knowing what they want, but don't realize the changes that they need to prepare for after the baby has arrived. They cover: - how your birth experience can affect your postpartum experience - why nutrition is key - the benefits of a postpartum doula - navigating breastfeeding - creating boundaries in your postpartum bubble - unexpected changes in your relationships - options for getting the most sleep as a new mom FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Emily - www.emilystanwyck.com

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, Emily and I talk with Kemi "Birthjoy" Johnson. Kemi is a mother & badass birth keeper from the UK who gave up her midwifery license in order to practice more ethically, without the nonsensical rules & regulations that harm women. Like us, Kemi is tired of seeing women abused in maternity care every day, and doesn't hold back about how she feels about this topic. We discuss the different types of midwives, how midwifery was stolen by the medical establishment, the true cost of maternity care, the conditioning of women to be "good girls", and so much more. Kemi can be found on her Instagram at @kemibirthjoyjohnson and on her website at www.kemibirthjoyjohnson.com. FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Emily - www.emilystanwyck.com

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, Dr. Sarah is joined by Amanda Pahls, a mother of 5 girls (and one boy in heaven). Amanda discusses her first birth in the hospital, and how she was scared and didn't feel in control. She then talks about her homebirths, including the mystery (solved by a chiropractor) of why her labors were basically pain-free. Amanda also discusses the loss of her son, Shepherd, and what she wishes she had known about pregnancy loss beforehand. Amanda can be found on her Instagram at @amandapahls. FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Emily - www.emilystanwyck.com

In Episode 9, Emily and Dr. Sarah discuss "natural" birth - what is it, what is it NOT, and whether or not it can be achieved in a hospital setting. They also discuss males in obstetrics, giving opioids to pregnant and postpartum women, and how this can lead some women to addiction. FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Emily - www.emilystanwyck.com

In episode 8 of the Birth Uprising Podcast, our special guest, Calista (Callie), talks about her fertility journey, and how years of hardship finally led her to accept IVF. As someone who lives a very holistic and natural lifestyle, this was a hard road for Callie to walk, and once she was pregnant she decided to forge her own unconventional path by having a homebirth after an IVF conception. Calista can be found on Instagram at @nourishwithcalista, via email at calista@nourishwithcalista.com, and on her website at www.nourishwithcalista.com. FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Emily - www.emilystanwyck.com