Birth Circle is dedicated to educating and informing mothers (and fathers) about birth, and pregnancy. We currently are the most complete and up-to-date birth resource in the world, and we tap those resources to bring you detailed information and stories on everything surrounding birth. Whether you aren’t sure what you’d like for your birth or you are planning a scheduled c-section or an unmedicated home-birth or any variation in between, Birth Circle is here for you.
Episodes
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Up until 2005, it was illegal (as it still is in most states) for a home birth midwife to safely practice. Listen to the story behind the groundbreaking legislation changes that led to the rights of Utah women to birth wherever and with whomever they please.
-Four Types of Midwives 1:14
-Utah’s History with Midwives 4:02
-Regulations for Midwives and Homebirth 9:45
-Midwives in the Medical Community 12:06
-Finding the Right Midwife 15:09
-Opposition to Legalizing Midwifery in Utah 16:13
-Changing Legislator’s Minds 20:11
-Milestones for Legislation in Midwifery 27:26
-Current Legislation About Birth Center Licensure 33:42
-Hurdles to Overcome in Legalization 40:10
-Influence of Home Birth Community 44:15
-Benefits of Midwifery in Birth 50:21
“As moms get more informed about what their options are, then they can drive the change as well.” 45:30
https://hollyonthehill.com
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Getting help during post-partum is a regular part of the Mexican tradition. Sarah talks with Sariah Price about La Cuarentena and speaks about the importance of getting help during the post-partum stage.
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
In this episode of Birth Circle, we talk with Roxanne Mauer about her experiences as a midwife. Some of the main topics we cover are what Roxanne does when births don’t go as planned, or emergencies present themselves.
- Roxanne’s Background/Specialties 1:17
- When Births don’t go as Planned 11:40
- Rescue Remedies 20:23
- Ancient Hebrews and Birth 26:52
- Mid Wife Abandoning 28:28
“The first things that moms need are always a space of calm. So the more calm I am, the more calm they are.”
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
In this episode of Birth Circle, we talk with Julie de Azevedo-Hanks. Julie is a best selling author, speaker and is the founder of Wasatch Family Therapy. Navigating the pressures of new motherhood and watching for the signs of postpartum mood disorders is difficult. We talk about how to recognize these symptoms in others/yourself. We also talk about what to do for treatment and how to help others with these
- Post Partum Depression 1:03
- Timeline of Postpartum 8:27
- How to recognize Symptoms in yourself 14:39
- Conversations with your Partner 18:44
- Treatment 22:57
- Culture of Postpartum/ Working 27:08
“Ambivalent feelings during pregnancy and afterward are totally normal and totally common. And it doesn’t mean your bad person and it doesn’t mean you’re a bad mom.” 5:39
http://www.drjuliehanks.com
https://www.facebook.com/juliedeazevedohanks
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
In this episode of Birth Circle we talk to Christina Stitcher, a specialist in Chiropractic during pregnancy and with children. This episode delves into how Chiropractic can benefit pregnancy and the process of giving birth.
- Christina’s Background 1:00
- Chiropractic care for Pregnancy 7:05
- Chiropractic During Labor 17:46
- Chiropractic after Birth for Mom and Baby 35:04
- Cranial Sacral Therapy/Therapists 51:00
“[Chiropractic] is the electrician of the spine. You’re the one that knows where the wire is malfunctioning and you can physically see it on babies…” 52:06
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
On this episode of Birth Circle we talk with Bree Moore about free birthing. Unassisted birth is a topic that many people don’t know where to start with. Breanne talks about her story on how she gained the confidence to do it, how she prepared for it, and what her experience was like.
- Freebirthing Generally 3:09
- Why to choose Free Birth 18:26
- Breanne’s Story 22:30
- Supplies and In case of Emergency 45:52
“There was something just bugging me about the fact that I didn’t have full freedom [in my hospital birth] to move the way I needed to move, to make the sounds I needed to make…”
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
On this episode of Birth Circle we talk with Stephanie Sorenson about using yoga as a tool to both prepare for childbirth and recover. Some other topics covered are hypnosis, meditation, prenatal yoga, and real recovery from birth.
- Introduction to Stephanie and Yoga 0:38
- Difference between meditation and hypnosis 8:20
- Application to Pregnancy 18:30
- Prenatal Yoga 32:41
- Stephanie and Feminism 41:35
“There are some really progressive hospitals throughout the nation that are prescribing meditation over medication because it works better, it doesn’t have side affects and you don’t get addicted to it in the same way.”
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
On this episode of Birth Circle we talk about the womb and reproductive system with Rachel Jackson. Learning to love our womb and periods is something that could seem foreign however Rachel Jackson talks about how she was able to do this. The real purpose of this episode is to help us eliminate anything that can negatively affect our relationship with our children and ourselves.
- Rachels Story 1:44
- Arvigo therapy 7:36
- How does Arvigo Therapy impact Infertility? 21:24
- Arvigo in Conception and after Birth 33:35
“My relationship with my menstration is a direct reflection of my relationship with my reproductive organs. My relationship with my reproductive organs is a direct reflection of my relationship with my body, as a whole. My relationship with my body as whole is a direct relationship of my concept of self.”
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
On this episode of Birth Circle we interview Mandy Neilson. Mandy gives advice to mothers and fathers experiencing infertility. She talks about what procedures are available, the costs of said procedures, and the emotional impact of infertility. The community misunderstands infertility and this episode gives great options for those seeking advice.
- Mandy’s story with infertility 0:11
- Options for those struggling with infertility 19:25
- Main goals of the Non Profit Mandy works for 27:19
- Mandy’s work with Legislation 30:56
- Mental health and speaking with others struggling with infertility 35:16
“People don’t know. They try for a year to get pregnant and say, ‘Oh I guess we can never have a baby.’ and I just want to say, ‘You can!’”
Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
Lauralyn Curtis gives advice on how to empower women in their birthing experience. This includes everything from creating a birth plan, preventing abuse in the hospital, and bringing intimacy with your partner into your birthing experience. Lauralyn Curtis teaching courses on birthing preparation and her information for contacting can be found at the end of the episode.
- Consent in Birth and Sex 2:15
- Raised in a culture of Consent 8:15
- 3 Words that cause you to lose birth empowerment 17:02
- How to choose the right birthing options 34:55
- Bringing Intimacy into birth 38:04
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
In this episode, Sarah is joined by Jeffrey and Anna Butler. They discuss the role of insurance in pregnancy and the importance of having good insurance. Jeffrey is an insurance broker, and he and his wife share a story of their last pregnancy and how Anna almost died after a c-section. Through this experience and Jeffrey's experience as an insurance broker, learn more about what kind of insurance is necessary during pregnancy and other life events.
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
When families plan for their birth and figure out how they want to have it go, they have much better odds of navigating things in a way that leaves them feeling good and empowered about what happened. There is a lot that goes into birth plans. The first step in a birth plan is exploring your options, such as figuring out where you give birth, as well as figuring out who you have at the birth. One company that you can use to figure out a lot of this information about places to give birth is leapfrog.org. You can also think about how you want to give birth, such as with medication or without. Listen in to this episode to get more information about your birth plan.
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Sarah is joined by Ana Jackson, who is a birth filmmaker. Since Sarah is also a professional birth filmmaker, they talk shop, and share their experiences with filmmaking in this particular genre. They discuss their journey of starting up a company and working with clients as well as successes and difficulties.
5:10 Face presentation birth and being behind the camera
12:19 Ana's first birth story
22:24 Birth teams
34:53 Being part of the birth team as the camerawoman
42:52 Questions to ask your filmmaker when you hire one
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Sarah is once again joined by Anne Tullis and Sherri Gunn with Success with Breastfeeding, and they are going to talk about myths and old wives' tales behind breastfeeding. Sherri and Anne are both RNs with backgrounds in medicine. Listen in to part 2 as they share more experiences.
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
Sarah is joined by Anne Tullis and Sherri Gunn with Success with Breastfeeding, and they are going to talk about myths and old wives' tales behind breastfeeding. Sherri and Anne are both RNs with backgrounds in medicine. Through their experiences with their own nursing experiences and nursing experiences of others, they realized that many moms need help breastfeeding. Because breastfeeding is often seen as a natural process, most mothers don't expect to have a difficult time with it. They cover topics in breastfeeding from the nutritional values of formula to the color of breast milk.
2:13 How they got into breastfeeding
7:53 Reasons to call an IBCLC
17:34 Dreamfeed for extra sleep
27:18 Bodywork is essential for easy breastfeeding
37:11 What can I eat during breastfeeding?
https://www.successwithbreastfeeding.com/
Tuesday Aug 06, 2019
Tuesday Aug 06, 2019
Sarah is joined by Sariah Price and they talk about important aspects of c-sections and how one can have one while still being empowered and have a positive experience. Most don't expect to have a c-section when giving birth, and those who go through the process end up feeling cheated of the full birth process. Many try VBAC after having a c-section but that can also fail at times. However, we can turn this into a positive experience. Learn how in this episode!
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Sarah is joined by Adrianna Costello, a childbirth educator in Utah. In this episode, Sarah and Adrianna talk about the different types of birthing classes and modalities that go along with each teaching method. Learn about the various classes so that you can find the right one for your needs. Adrianna has been teaching for 23 years and has spent time practicing and researching the various methodologies.
2:22 What you don't know can hurt you
6:38 Unlimited choices in child-birth education
13:26 Valuing education in your family
23:45 Finding the right class for you
34:48 Finding the right provider for you
40:32 Making change
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
In this episode, Sarah discusses effective birthing techniques and positions with Laura O’Bryan, a licensed midwife. What are some of the physical and emotional obstacles to having a safe and healthy birth? How can you remove those obstacles?
00:27 Laura’s origin story as a mom and a midwife
10:27 Effective birthing positions
23:07 Transverse fetal lie and other baby positions
36:55 Emotional blocks of birth
48:23 Keeping the birth place safe
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Sarah is joined by Julie, who recently went through a surrogate pregnancy. In this episode, they discuss the details of what is involved in a surrogate pregnancy and cover many of the common questions that arise in the process. What many people don't realize is that there are a lot of rules that surrogates have to follow and there are a lot of things one has to navigate between the birth mother and the adopting parents.
00:45 How Julie became a surrogate
14:54 Money and the contract
21:35 Pregnancy and birth
34:14 Complications after the birth
41:06 Relationship with the baby and parents after birth
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Sarah is joined by Dee Gordon, and they discuss an unusual birthing experience involving a tricky headfirst birth. Listen in as they talk about dealing with the transfer from a home birth to the hospital and a successful VBAC delivery process. Listen in as they cover the issues involved in transferring between home and the hospital during the delivery process.
2:08 Something unusual during a birthing experience
8:49 Transitioning between home birth and hospital birth
15:31 Transferring stories
22:53 Good experiences
27:05 Dee's training courses
Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
In this episode, Sarah and Jill talk about Phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare inherited disorder that decreases the metabolism of the amino acid phenylalanine, which results in various physical symptoms and mental problems.
5:40 How PKU relates to pregnancy and births
11:05 Food restrictions for people with PKU
17:12 Growing up with PKU
27:37 What people don’t understand about PKU
37:57 The PKU community
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
In today’s episode, Sarah and the guest, Julie Francom, who is a doula and is the host of The VBAC Link podcast, will dive deep into the facts and statistics about VBAC (vaginal birth after c-section). Find out about the risks and benefits of different birthing methods and get tips about picking the best birthing method and care provider for you.
0:39 What is VBAC? Is it dangerous?
12:50 VBAC after multiple c-sections
19:14 The decision to have VBAC
33:32 The history of c-section and VBAC
39:18 Planning your labor
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
In this episode, Sarah is joined by Dee Gordon, a midwife from Heber City, Utah. Together they will explore professionalism, education, and informed consent in birth. Visit https://genesisbirthcompany.com to learn more about what Dee does.
0:27 Dee’s origin story
9:47 Doula training, certificate, and role
21:54 Professionalism & cost
28:44 Midwife and other birth-related professions
40:30 Having stewardship over yourself
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
In this episode, Sarah is joined by John Dinkel, an entrepreneur, to discuss reproductive issues, communication around sexual issues, adoption, parenting, and true masculinity.
00:49 John and his wife’s story
13:20 How to cope with and communicate about sexual issues
20:44 Effect on the pregnancy and labor & getting diagnosed
26:31 The adoption process & parenting
38:08 How to be “gentle” toward a woman
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
In this episode, Sarah and Lizza Nelson, a mother of four, explore different components that help mothers have the best birthing experience. Learn about control, boundaries, safety, communication with your partner, and feeling connected.
0:17 Lizza’s experience with pregnancy and childbirth
15:40 Listening less to the culture and expectations of others
24:47 Having the perfect birthing experience for you
36:28 Working with your partner
43:00 Overcoming fear and feeling connected