6 episodes

The Bellies to BirthCast will guide you through the pinnacles and pitfalls of pregnancy and natural childbirth with expert interviews, helpful tips and inspirational stories spanning birth beyond the basics, homebirth, VBAC, waterbirth, cultural childbirth practices, new baby care, breastfeeding, and more so you can make informed decisions for your family. We invite you to join us for an empowering experience. www.GivingBirthNaturally.com

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    • Kids & Family
    • 4.3 • 3 Ratings

The Bellies to BirthCast will guide you through the pinnacles and pitfalls of pregnancy and natural childbirth with expert interviews, helpful tips and inspirational stories spanning birth beyond the basics, homebirth, VBAC, waterbirth, cultural childbirth practices, new baby care, breastfeeding, and more so you can make informed decisions for your family. We invite you to join us for an empowering experience. www.GivingBirthNaturally.com

    Bellies to BirthCast | Episode 6 | Birth in the UK vs US

    Bellies to BirthCast | Episode 6 | Birth in the UK vs US

    Karen Shopoff-Rooff joins Bellies to BirthCast to discuss her experiences with the difference between the UK and US maternity systems, switching providers late in pregnancy and how common complications can be successfully handled during a home birth.

    • 30 min
    Bellies to BirthCast | Episode 5 | Choosing Homebirth After 35

    Bellies to BirthCast | Episode 5 | Choosing Homebirth After 35

    Mikaela Seligman joins Bellies to BirthCast to discuss her decison to have a homebirth with her first child at the age of 39.

    • 41 min
    Bellies to BirthCast | Episode 4 | Homebirth After Emergency C-Section

    Bellies to BirthCast | Episode 4 | Homebirth After Emergency C-Section

    Heidi Sylvester joins Bellies to BirthCast to discuss her decison to have a homebirth after an emergency c-section under general anesthesia due to cord prolapse with her first child.

    • 46 min
    Bellies to BirthCast | Episode 3 | Stephanie Precourt

    Bellies to BirthCast | Episode 3 | Stephanie Precourt

    Stephanie Precourt, mother of four, joins the Bellies to BirthCast to discuss her decision to 'break up' with her OB late in her fourth pregnancy in favor of an illegal, midwife-assisted homebirth despite having had 3 positive hospital births.

    • 38 min
    Bellies to BirthCast | Episode 2 | Dr. Kerry Woodcock

    Bellies to BirthCast | Episode 2 | Dr. Kerry Woodcock

    Dr. Kerry Woodcock and her husband, Rupert Collins, discuss their decision to homebirth in the UK and Canada as well as the differences in the two systems.

    • 41 min
    Bellies to BirthCast | Episode 1 | Pam Udy of ICAN

    Bellies to BirthCast | Episode 1 | Pam Udy of ICAN

    Pamela Udy, President of the International Cesarean Awareness Network, discusses why more women are choosing HBAC due to widespread hospital bans on VBAC.

    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
3 Ratings

3 Ratings

BParrish55 ,

Great, informative podcast!

From a midwife, fellow podcaster and birth advocate, I'm so impressed with your format and information. Very well done and needed. Keep speaking Birth Truth!

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