Learning To Listen To Your Body in Pregnancy and Birth with Monica Smith
In today’s episode we’re talking to mama, Monica Smith. Monica and her husband Matt welcomed their son Rocky into the world 7 months ago (at the original time of recording), and they’re such a beautiful family. Both chiropractors, Monica and Matt are used to environments that support home birth and back it up with the philosophy […]
Transforming A Purple Pushing Hospital Transfer Into A Beautiful Experience With Brianna Larson
In today’s episode we’re reading a truly amazing listener email from Brianna. Now, Brianna is a totally badass mama (which you’ll hear in the episode). She had planned to birth her daughter in a birth pool at a birthing center, but after pushing for literally the entire night with no real horizon in sight, they […]
Pregnant, Vegan and Planning a Home Birth with Jennifer Sanchez
In this episode we have another home birth story for you! This time we’re talking with soon-to-be mom Jennifer Sanchez. Jennifer lives a vegan lifestyle and so we were super curious about how that has played into her pregnancy and home birth planning. Jennifer was a lot of fun to talk to and we’re excited […]
The 8 Things I Did To Be Powerful And Centered During Birth
In this episode, Matthew and I talk about 8 specific things I did before and during my pregnancy, which helped me remain strong, focused, powerful and centered during our home birth. Offers From Our Awesome Partners: Needed: https://needed.sjv.io/XY3903 – use code DIAH to get 20% off your order More From Doing It At Home: Doing […]
Home Birth Across The Pond with Irish Mom Charlotte Knee
In this episode we’re talking with Charlotte Knee — a brand spanking new mom, hailing all the way from Ireland, who welcomed her little bundle of joy in a home birth. In this episode we get to hear some perspective on home birth in Ireland! Charlotte was kind enough to chat with us while her […]
Breaking Up With Your OBGYN When You’re Choosing Home Birth
In today’s episode we’re answering a listener email. This one comes to us from Hannah who is looking for feedback on how she can amicably part ways with her OBGYN. Matthew and I LOVE our listener emails. Seriously, they energize us and inspire us to keep bringing you all awesome content. On the days when we’re feeling […]
Being A Birth Nerd and Trusting The Process with Katie & Chris McGrath
In this episode we chat with mom-to-be Katie about her journey to home birth, and the days ahead. At 39 weeks pregnant, she’s prepped and ready for birth day! And this episode has a surprise special guest – Katie’s husband Chris! He joins us for the call, a first for the show. We were super […]
“Birth Is Not Pain, Birth Is Power!” with Megan Kibling
In this episode we’re talking with Megan Kibling as she shares her empowering home birth story with us. Megan is mom to 6-year-old Aurelia and 19-month-old Leonardo Iztali from Denver, Colorado. We connected with Megan via another DIAH mom, Marissa (whom we interviewed a few weeks before). Megan had sent a banner to Marissa to […]
Thinking About Hiring A Photographer For Your Home Birth? An Interview With Birth Photographer Christina Benton
In this episode we’re talking with Christina Benton – birth photographer, birth and postpartum doula, mom and wife. Christina shares her beautiful home birth and hospital birth stories, from behind the lens, and she shares why moms and families should highly consider hiring a photographer for their homebirth. This is a first for the Doing […]
So, What Happens After Your Home Birth?
In this episode we’re commenting on a blog article that Matthew found in Romper, called ”7 Things That Happen After You Give Birth At Home.” The article covers everything from what happens with the mess, to baby’s first checkup, to bonding with your new baby. This was such a great article, simple and informative, that it inspired […]