The Holistic Birth Podcast

Holistic Birth & Beyond

Allison is an experienced doula & educator who wants to bring information along with inspiration to help you feel confident and powerful in your choices through the birthing year. All topics around pregnancy, birth and beyond are covered.

20 Episodes

A Day in the Life of a Doula
10/9/2023
30:58
On today’s episode we talk about what it’s like to be a doula. Get to know us a little better and what our day to day looks like. If you are a doula or interested in becoming one this is a great episode for you! Join as we discuss:What we do as doulasWhat running a business is likeWhat running a agency is likeHow we support our clientsHow we apply self careHiring a new doulaResources Mentioned:Guide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off! Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcriptConnect:Holistic Birth & Beyond, LLCInto the Labyrinth Birth ServicesAllison- Instagram & FacebookBrigitte- Instagram & FacebookFree downloads:Holistic Birth and Beyond FreebiesUnpacking Fears JournalGuide to Vaginal SteamingInto the Labyrinth Birth PlaylistHolistic Birth & Beyond’s SpotifyHomebirth Supply Checklist Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcript Connect: Holistic Birth and Beyond, LLC Into the Labyrinth Birth Services Allison- Instagram & Facebook Brigitte- Instagram & Facebook
Stage 3 of Birth: Birthing the Placenta
10/1/2023
12:00
On today’s episode we talk about birthing the placenta. The stage often gets rushed through and it’s still such an important part of birth! Join as we discuss:What the process look like Choices on birthing your placentaPostpartum hemorrhage Retained placentaPlacenta options Resources Mentioned:Placenta EncapsulationGuide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off! Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcriptConnect:Holistic Birth & Beyond, LLCInto the Labyrinth Birth ServicesAllison- Instagram & FacebookBrigitte- Instagram & FacebookFree downloads:Holistic Birth and Beyond FreebiesUnpacking Fears JournalGuide to Vaginal SteamingInto the Labyrinth Birth PlaylistHolistic Birth & Beyond’s SpotifyHomebirth Supply Checklist Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcript Connect: Holistic Birth and Beyond, LLC Into the Labyrinth Birth Services Allison- Instagram & Facebook Brigitte- Instagram & Facebook
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The Golden Hour
9/24/2023
13:57
On today’s episode we talk about the golden hour or hours. That scared and special time to be undisturbed with your baby after birth. We talk about what it is and why it’s important for you and your baby.Join as we discuss:What the Golden Hour isWhy is it importantWhat the benefits areAdvocating for it at your birthResources Mentioned:Guide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off! Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcriptConnect:Holistic Birth & Beyond, LLCInto the Labyrinth Birth ServicesAllison- Instagram & FacebookBrigitte- Instagram & FacebookFree downloads:Holistic Birth and Beyond FreebiesUnpacking Fears JournalGuide to Vaginal SteamingInto the Labyrinth Birth PlaylistHolistic Birth & Beyond’s SpotifyHomebirth Supply Checklist Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcript Connect: Holistic Birth and Beyond, LLC Into the Labyrinth Birth Services Allison- Instagram & Facebook Brigitte- Instagram & Facebook
Delayed Cord Clamping vs Optimal Cord Closure
9/17/2023
17:48
On today’s episode we talk about the difference between delayed cord clamping and optimal cord closure. You will have a better understanding of the difference between the two and also was to separate the cord from baby. Join as we discuss:The difference between the twoOptions for separating the cord from the babyHonoring your placenta Resources Mentioned:Lotus BirthCandle Cord Burning CeremonyGuide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off! Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcriptConnect:Holistic Birth & Beyond, LLCInto the Labyrinth Birth ServicesAllison- Instagram & FacebookBrigitte- Instagram & FacebookFree downloads:Holistic Birth and Beyond FreebiesUnpacking Fears JournalGuide to Vaginal SteamingInto the Labyrinth Birth PlaylistHolistic Birth & Beyond’s SpotifyHomebirth Supply Checklist Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcript Connect: Holistic Birth and Beyond, LLC Into the Labyrinth Birth Services Allison- Instagram & Facebook Brigitte- Instagram & Facebook
Homeopathic Remedies for Birth
9/10/2023
21:28
Today we talk about homeopathy in birth! This is a great tool that is safe and effective. Brigitte goes over the benefits and how to use this great option for birth! Join as we discuss:What homeopathy isHow it works in the bodyHow it works in birthSome common remediesResources Mentioned:Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Birth, and Your Baby's First YearGuide to Homeopathic Remedies for the Birth Bag: 5th EditionHomeopathic Medicine for Children and InfantsKITWH – Stellar OnlineWork with BrigitteGuide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off! Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcriptConnect:Holistic Birth & Beyond, LLCInto the Labyrinth Birth ServicesAllison- Instagram & FacebookBrigitte- Instagram & FacebookFree downloads:Holistic Birth and Beyond FreebiesUnpacking Fears JournalGuide to Vaginal SteamingInto the Labyrinth Birth PlaylistLooking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcript Connect: Holistic Birth and Beyond, LLC Into the Labyrinth Birth Services Allison- Instagram & Facebook Brigitte- Instagram & Facebook
A Birth Story: Maisie's Birth
9/3/2023
49:08
A Birth Story: Maisie’s BirthOn today’s episode we welcome Alycia to tell her beautiful and powerful birth story. Thank you so much Alycia for sharing your birth of Maisie with us! Resources Mentioned:Guide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off! Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcriptConnect:Holistic Birth & Beyond, LLCInto the Labyrinth Birth ServicesAllison- Instagram & FacebookBrigitte- Instagram & FacebookFree downloads:Holistic Birth and Beyond FreebiesUnpacking Fears JournalGuide to Vaginal SteamingInto the Labyrinth Birth PlaylistHolistic Birth & Beyond’s SpotifyBirthing at Home Free GuideLooking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcript Connect: Holistic Birth and Beyond, LLC Into the Labyrinth Birth Services Allison- Instagram & Facebook Brigitte- Instagram & Facebook
Beliefs Around Birth
8/27/2023
29:09
Today we talk about common beliefs around birth, where they come from and how they affect birth. We talk about our own beliefs as doulas and the ways we work with our clients in their beliefs around birth. Join as we discuss:What influences your beliefsOur cells remember birthSetting boundariesOur own beliefs around birth as doulasResources Mentioned:Guide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off! Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcriptConnect:Holistic Birth & Beyond, LLCInto the Labyrinth Birth ServicesAllison- Instagram & FacebookBrigitte- Instagram & FacebookFree downloads:Holistic Birth and Beyond FreebiesUnpacking Fears JournalGuide to Vaginal SteamingInto the Labyrinth Birth PlaylistHolistic Birth & Beyond’s SpotifyHomebirth Supply Checklist Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcript Connect: Holistic Birth and Beyond, LLC Into the Labyrinth Birth Services Allison- Instagram & Facebook Brigitte- Instagram & Facebook
Foods for Labor
8/20/2023
21:28
On today’s episode we talk about foods to eat during labor! Join as we discuss:The misconceptions of eating during laborFood for early laborFood for active laborThe victory mealResources Mentioned:EBB on Eating and Drinking During LaborHomemade Granola BarsBone Broth PacketsGuide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off! Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcriptConnect:Holistic Birth & Beyond, LLCInto the Labyrinth Birth ServicesAllison- Instagram & FacebookBrigitte- Instagram & FacebookFree downloads:Holistic Birth and Beyond FreebiesUnpacking Fears JournalGuide to Vaginal SteamingInto the Labyrinth Birth PlaylistHolistic Birth & Beyond’s SpotifyHomebirth Supply Checklist Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcript Connect: Holistic Birth and Beyond, LLC Into the Labyrinth Birth Services Allison- Instagram & Facebook Brigitte- Instagram & Facebook
Overcoming Tokophobia & Fear of Birth
8/13/2023
27:21
In today’s episode we talk about tokophobia (fear of pregnancy and birth) and ways to cope and overcome it.Join as we discuss:What is itHow to copeChoosing a team to help you through itHow it’s not about removing the fear but working with itResources Mentioned:Birth without Fear Childbirth without FearGuide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off! Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcriptConnect:Holistic Birth & Beyond, LLCInto the Labyrinth Birth ServicesAllison- Instagram & FacebookBrigitte- Instagram & FacebookFree downloads:Holistic Birth and Beyond FreebiesUnpacking Fears JournalGuide to Vaginal SteamingInto the Labyrinth Birth PlaylistHolistic Birth & Beyond’s SpotifyHomebirth Supply Checklist Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcript Connect: Holistic Birth and Beyond, LLC Into the Labyrinth Birth Services Allison- Instagram & Facebook Brigitte- Instagram & Facebook
Improving Your Fertility with Naturopath Dr. Cynthia Hall
8/6/2023
43:25
We welcome naturopath Dr. Cynthia Hall to the show! Today we talk about to talk about improving fertility the importance of boundaries, tracking your cycle and so much more!Join as we discuss:How tracking your cycle improves your overall healthMarkers for inflammationPrenatal VitaminsTrauma from an energetic standpointThe ways nutrition helps improve fertilityNOTE* We discussed with Dr. Hall after the show that beef liver is safe to take during conception and pregnancy. The concern is too much vitamin A but the studies have shown it's only with Vitamin A supplementation not in food. Take in smaller doses and work with a practitioner of doula educated in nutrition. Beef liver has a lot of important vitamins and minerals for pregnancy especially copper. Check out this article on the subject!Resources Mentioned:Dr. Cynthia Hall- Maple FertilityThe Fifth Vital Sign Guide to out of Hospital Birth use code PODCAST20 for 20% off! Looking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcriptConnect:Holistic Birth & Beyond, LLCInto the Labyrinth Birth ServicesAllison- Instagram & FacebookBrigitte- Instagram & FacebookFree downloads:Holistic Birth and Beyond FreebiesUnpacking Fears JournalGuide to Vaginal SteamingInto the Labyrinth Birth PlaylistLooking for more? Check us out on Youtube & visit the blog for show notes and transcript Connect: Holistic Birth and Beyond, LLC Into the Labyrinth Birth Services Allison- Instagram & Facebook Brigitte- Instagram & Facebook

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The Holistic Birth Podcast

Holistic Birth & Beyond

20 Episodes

A Day in the Life of a Doula

Stage 3 of Birth: Birthing the Placenta

The Golden Hour

Delayed Cord Clamping vs Optimal Cord Closure

Homeopathic Remedies for Birth

A Birth Story: Maisie's Birth

Beliefs Around Birth

Foods for Labor

Overcoming Tokophobia & Fear of Birth

Improving Your Fertility with Naturopath Dr. Cynthia Hall