17: A Grumpy Scotsman's Hospital Birth
Today, Birth Matters alums Liz & Matt will share the details of what they call their “grumpy old Scotsman” son’s uncomplicated birth at Manhattan’s New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell. Liz will share ...
24 Dec 201941min
16: Home Birth in the "Upside Down" for 2nd-timer Inspires Doula Work
Want to hear a birth story in which an almost 10-pound baby boy is born safe and sound at home after 22 hours of labor? Ready or not, that’s what you'll hear today! Hear all about Alishia’s 2nd birth ...
17 Dec 201934min
15: Induction for Cholestasis with Doula Support in 1st birth, Switch to Midwife for 2nd
Today you get a 2-for-1 -- 2 birth stories from one mama. Melissa has an almost 3-year-old, Segovia, and a 6-week old, Adelina. She shares her first 1st birth story, which was an unusually quick, 6-ho...
10 Dec 201949min
14: A NYC Actor's Vocal Work in Birth
In today's birth story, Amy's labor begins with a spontaneous rupture of the membranes, laboring at home for a number of hours, eventually transferring to the hospital where the labor continues with i...
3 Dec 20191h 17min
13: Clubfoot Diagnosis & Early Induction (Pt 2)
Today’s birth story, which is the 2nd part of two consecutive episodes, will be especially helpful for expectant parents whose baby gets a clubfoot diagnosis. Joe & Beckie share their journey of their...
26 Nov 201950min
12: Clubfoot Diagnosis & Early Induction (Pt 1)
Today’s birth story, which will be broken up into two consecutive episodes, will be especially helpful for expectant parents whose baby gets a clubfoot diagnosis. Joe & Beckie share their journey of t...
19 Nov 201949min
11: Self-Advocacy in Induced Birth & Breastfeeding
Jennifer shares her story of an IVF-conceived pregnancy in which more than one doctor suggested scheduling a cesarean due to the size of her baby. She shares about her journey toward the decision to a...
12 Nov 20191h 24min
10: Singing Baby Down with a Midwife
This episode will be the shortest interview we’ve shared thus far. In this birth story, Dara describes her experience of giving birth as “magical & frustrating”. This is the story of a first-time labo...
5 Nov 201936min
