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Down to Birth

Join Cynthia Overgard and Trisha Ludwig once per week for evidence-based straight talk on having a safe and informed birth, which starts with determining if you've hired the right provider. If we had ... Read more

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#4 | Q & A: Induction, Due Dates, Placenta Previa, Glucose Drink, Ultrasound & Baby's Size, Plugged Ducts, Family Boundaries

#4 | Q & A: Induction, Due Dates, Placenta Previa, Glucose Drink, Ultrasound & Baby's Size, Plugged Ducts, Family Boundaries

Tune in to our first Q & A session where Cynthia and Trisha offer their thoughts on your questions: to induce or to ... Read more

8 Jan 2020

29mins

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#3 | Roundtable: Postpartum Moms on Isolation, Anxiety, Sex, and Marriage

#3 | Roundtable: Postpartum Moms on Isolation, Anxiety, Sex, and Marriage

Today's episode was recorded on location at HypnoBirthing of CT in Westport, where we brought together three women betwe... Read more

8 Jan 2020

1hr 16mins

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#14 | Roundtable: Mothers of Stillbirth and What They Can Teach Us

#14 | Roundtable: Mothers of Stillbirth and What They Can Teach Us

Stillbirth is defined as the loss of a baby between 20 weeks' gestation and birth. Globally 1 in 160 expecting families ... Read more

11 Mar 2020

1hr 10mins

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#15 | Julia's Birth Story: When Bonding Doesn't Happen

#15 | Julia's Birth Story: When Bonding Doesn't Happen

If you look up Julia Dzafic’s blog, Lemon Stripes, you’ll find a vibrant young mother sharing her tips on fashion, decor... Read more

18 Mar 2020

38mins

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#8 | Q & A: Waterbirthing, Postpartum Anxiety, Breastfeeding, Velamentous Cords, Self-Advocacy, & When To Go To The Hospital

#8 | Q & A: Waterbirthing, Postpartum Anxiety, Breastfeeding, Velamentous Cords, Self-Advocacy, & When To Go To The Hospital

It’s time for more Q&A! Today we talk about considerations around water birthing, dealing with your feelings around ... Read more

29 Jan 2020

34mins

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#6 | Amazing Husband Syndrome

#6 | Amazing Husband Syndrome

Every week, Cynthia and Trisha moderate a postpartum support group, where women gain validation and unique insight into ... Read more

17 Jan 2020

36mins

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#13 | Is Your Provider Right For You? The First Three Questions to Ask.

#13 | Is Your Provider Right For You? The First Three Questions to Ask.

The person we choose to attend our birth is one of the most impactful decisions we can make. Unfortunately, all too ofte... Read more

4 Mar 2020

35mins

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#9 | Birth Plan 101: Evidence Based Birth as the Safest, Smartest Approach

#9 | Birth Plan 101: Evidence Based Birth as the Safest, Smartest Approach

"Can I just say 'No' to an episiotomy? Do I have to give birth on my back? I want to be free to walk around in labor. I ... Read more

5 Feb 2020

34mins

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#12 | Q&A: The Banned Frida Mom Ad, Weaning, Ideal Intervals Between Babies, Being High-Risk, High-Lipase Breast Milk, Eating vs. Vomiting in Labor

#12 | Q&A: The Banned Frida Mom Ad, Weaning, Ideal Intervals Between Babies, Being High-Risk, High-Lipase Breast Milk, Eating vs. Vomiting in Labor

Let's talk about the Frida Mom ad depicting the real truth of a newly postpartum mom, which was banned from airing durin... Read more

26 Feb 2020

32mins

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#7 | Jessica's Birth Story: A Footling Breech Baby Coming Through

#7 | Jessica's Birth Story: A Footling Breech Baby Coming Through

It isn't often we hear stories of women who change providers when their baby is full-term. At her 39 week check-up, Jess... Read more

22 Jan 2020

43mins

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#5 | Preterm Babies & the Case for Midwifery Care: Interview with Midwife/Author Amy Romano

#5 | Preterm Babies & the Case for Midwifery Care: Interview with Midwife/Author Amy Romano

Certified Nurse Midwife and award-winning author of Optimal Care in Childbirth: The Case for a Physiologic Approach, Amy... Read more

15 Jan 2020

41mins

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#11 | Building Community and Trusting Ourselves as Parents: Interview with Award-Winning Author Peggy O'Mara

#11 | Building Community and Trusting Ourselves as Parents: Interview with Award-Winning Author Peggy O'Mara

Peggy O’Mara has been a role model and icon for generations of mothers, including us. As an award-winning author and jou... Read more

19 Feb 2020

43mins

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#17 | Roundtable: How COVID-19 Protocols are Affecting Pregnant Couples

#17 | Roundtable: How COVID-19 Protocols are Affecting Pregnant Couples

Pregnant and birthing mothers face unprecedented challenges in birth choices during the Coronavirus pandemic. Not only a... Read more

1 Apr 2020

47mins

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#18 | Courtney's Birth Story: Baby + Triplets Make Four

#18 | Courtney's Birth Story: Baby + Triplets Make Four

Imagine you've had an easy, natural birth and are ready for baby number two. Then, when your first child is twelve month... Read more

8 Apr 2020

49mins

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#16 | Q&A: COVID-19 Update for Expecting Parents, Uterine Scars & Childbirth, When Your Partner's Birth Plan Differs from Yours, Taking Hot Baths & Sleep Positions in Pregnancy, Missing Out on the Golden Hour Postpartum

#16 | Q&A: COVID-19 Update for Expecting Parents, Uterine Scars & Childbirth, When Your Partner's Birth Plan Differs from Yours, Taking Hot Baths & Sleep Positions in Pregnancy, Missing Out on the Golden Hour Postpartum

Before we get into our regular Q&A episode, we bring you the current information we have on COVID-19 and its impact ... Read more

24 Mar 2020

32mins

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#10 | Cynthia Overgard's Birth Story

#10 | Cynthia Overgard's Birth Story

The story of Cynthia's first birth has been published internationally in various print media between 2007 and 2020, unde... Read more

12 Feb 2020

55mins

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#20 | Cord Blood Banking and How It Can Help with Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Autism: Interview with Marion Welch of Cryo-Cell International

#20 | Cord Blood Banking and How It Can Help with Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Autism: Interview with Marion Welch of Cryo-Cell International

When it comes to having babies we all agree health matters most. While the benefits of delayed cord clamping are well kn... Read more

22 Apr 2020

45mins

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#19 | Sexual Assault & Childbirth: Interview with Author Lindsay Gibson

#19 | Sexual Assault & Childbirth: Interview with Author Lindsay Gibson

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this episode may not be appropriate for all listeners. Nearly 1 in... Read more

15 Apr 2020

48mins

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Bonus Episode | How Doulas Support Couples During COVID-19: Interview with Doula Colleen Myatt

Bonus Episode | How Doulas Support Couples During COVID-19: Interview with Doula Colleen Myatt

Hey podcast community - We've been getting so many questions around COVID-19, we wanted to dive deeper on how doulas are... Read more

24 Apr 2020

17mins

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#26 | Q&A: Refusing Newborn Interventions, Birthing the Placenta, Breastfeeding Support At Birth, Co-Sleeping

#26 | Q&A: Refusing Newborn Interventions, Birthing the Placenta, Breastfeeding Support At Birth, Co-Sleeping

We are back with another monthly Q&A episode. This week we have some big topics such as "mandatory" newborn interven... Read more

27 May 2020

29mins

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