Best CPS Test Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 152 \ If You're Still Breathing, It's Not Too Late To Change: Here's Why 31:24

22h ago31:24

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Before we head into specific topics next week, I want to spend this week reminding you and encouraging you that it is NOT too late for you to make the real changes you need to make to get your body back to the health God intended you to have. This is the newly rebranded podcast, formerly known as "Your Birth, God's Way". If you are pregnant, please…

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EP 151 \ How To Respond When Your Medical Decisions For Your Child Lead To A CPS Referral: An Interview with Bradley Pierce, JD of Heritage Defense 42:09

8d ago42:09

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SHOW NOTES: If you have ever worried that your medical choices for your children might end up getting a CPS or DCS referral, today's episode is for you. I'm talking to Bradley Pierce from Heritage Defense about what you should do if CPS shows up on your doorstep. Learn more about Heritage Defense at heritagedefense.org This is the newly rebranded p…

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Ep 150 \ Learning To Say No To White Coats and Credentials: 6 Tips to Help Making Pushing Back Easier 28:50

15d ago28:50

28:50

SHOW NOTES: Saying "no" or pushing back against perceived medical authority can be intimidating or down right scary, but it doesn't have to be. They are just humans like you! Today's episode gives you 6 tips to help make it easier to disagree with doctors or other medical professionals when you decide their recommendation is not what's best for you…

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Ep 149 \ How Our World & Culture Works Against God's Design: A Foundation for the Path Forward 29:43

22d ago29:43

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SHOW NOTES: Nearly every aspect of today's world and today's culture work AGAINST God's design for how He wants His people to live in order to be healthy. Today's episode looks at some of these attacks on His ways and we look at ways to overcome the struggle these obstacles present. This is the newly rebranded podcast, formerly known as "Your Birth…

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Ep 148 \ If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes: 3 Things You Need To Do TODAY To Get Ready for This Journey 25:54

29d ago25:54

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SHOW NOTES: Today's episode is a challenge to help you get ready for the changes I know you'll want to make with the new rebranded podcast! Can't wait for each new episode?? Now view the new episode the night before it releases on your podcast app! Subscribe to my YouTube channel where the new episodes will now be posted on Monday nights at 5pm! --…

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EP 147 \ BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! The Crossover: A New Way Forward 30:10

1M ago30:10

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SHOW NOTES: This episode is a BIG ONE! I'm making a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about the future of Your Birth, God's Way! Helpful Links: — BIBLE STUDY - FREE Bible Study Course - How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation - https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-sure-of-your-salvation -- COACHING - If you're tired of shallow, cheap, meaningless con…

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EP 146 \ Should You Try Sleep Training With Your Baby? Is There a Better Option? 28:47

1M ago28:47

28:47

Postpartum is hard and so is sleep deprivation….and you get a nice helping of both after you have a baby. Some well-meaning people might recommend you work on sleep training your baby early so that you can get back to getting normal amounts of sleep quicker. But is this a good idea? Does it even work? That's the topic of this episode. Specifically,…

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EP 145 \ How My Miscarriage Is Changing My Practice and How That Might Help You 32:33

2M ago32:33

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This episode is a follow up to episode 144 where I tell you the story of my recent miscarriage. In this episode, I detail my frustrations with my experience in the hospital system and I also explain how this has led to a change in what I offer with my practice, specifically regarding ultrasounds. If you haven't listened to episode 144 yet, you're g…

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EP 144 \ My Personal Story of Miscarriage: A Midwife's First-Hand Perspective on Early Pregnancy Loss 41:19

2M ago41:19

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Inside this episode I am sharing with you my very personal story of my miscarriage that happened in March of this year. I take you through the timeline of what happened and also give my perspective on what it was like to deal with the medical system when I thought I might be having an ectopic pregnancy. Helpful Links: — BIBLE STUDY - FREE Bible Stu…

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Ep 143 \ Is Water Birth Safe? Is Water Birth For Me? 40:58

2M ago40:58

40:58

SHOW NOTES: Many women who want to labor naturally want to know if waterbirth is a safe option for them. I thought I had dealt with this topic in the past, but apparently I hadn't so today I'm doing that while covering this systemic review from the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In this episode you will learn: Is water birth safe? W…

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EP 142 \ You Can't Know What You Don't Know…But It's Time To Find Out: 7 Things on Moving Forward Without Guilt 27:15

2M ago27:15

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SHOW NOTES: When you learn new things about what is good for your body, you sometimes learn things you wish you had done different. If you connect what you've learned as being a potential cause of something negative that has happened in your past, then it is easy for guilt to set in. In this episode, we talk about how this can happen and how to dea…

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EP 141 \ How To Know What Your Midwife or Doctor Really Thinks About Birth 29:35

3M ago29:35

29:35

SHOW NOTES: A lot of midwives and doctors will tell you on the front end that they are supportive of natural birth, but how can you tell for sure? It is not a good feeling to get to the end of the third trimester only to find out they've pulled a "bait and switch" on you and they're really not all that supportive of your birth plan or birth prefere…

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Ep 140 \ The Oddities of Figuring Out Your Guess Date: Why & How We Calculate Gestational Age The Way We Do 24:58

3M ago24:58

24:58

SHOW NOTES: Today we're learning about how to calculate your estimated due date and your estimated gestational age so that you can know for yourself when your "guess date" is of when your baby will be joining your family! Resource - Perinatology.com Helpful Links: — BIBLE STUDY - FREE Bible Study Course - How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation - https://…

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Ep 139 \ But What Does Food Have To Do With Pregnancy: A New Look At An Old Topic 34:39

3M ago34:39

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SHOW NOTES: There is nothing more important to our physical health than what we eat, but it's easy to forget that and compromise. When you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive, it's even more important, so today I want to spend some time thinking about this with you so that we can all be more focused on nourishing our bodies well and …

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EP 138 \ Doula Duty: Why Does the Government Want Certification? 28:34

3M ago28:34

28:34

Today in states like Tennessee, there is a new push to require doulas to be certified in order to be able to serve moms. But why? What's the story behind these bills. That's what we're discussing today. If you would like to look up the bills in Tennessee, they are SB0044 / HB0295. To learn more or get involved, contact: - Rebekah Porter Rebekah@tnd…

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Ep 137 \ Being "High Risk" Doesn't Mean You Have To Give It All Up 15:28

4M ago15:28

15:28

Show Notes: The medical system is quick to label women as having "high risk pregnancies", but just because you've been labeled high risk doesn't mean you have to give up everything in your birth plan and go along with every intervention in the book. There is a lot of room for you to still be able to get most of the things you want in your birth, ev…

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Ep 136 \ Your Value as a Woman of God 30:43

4M ago30:43

30:43

It's hard to remember your worth as a woman of God in today's world which places so much emphasis on the paycheck you bring home rather than where God places it -- in the work we do that only we can do! So today we're going to spend sometime encouraging ourselves as we remember where God places our value. Helpful Links: — BIBLE STUDY - FREE Bible S…

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EP 135 \ When You Don't Know How To Feel About Pregnancy: What To Do and What NOT To Do When Dealing With Pregnancy Ambivalence 18:25

4M ago18:25

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Sometimes even if you want to have a baby and you are prepared for it, the news can still cause you to feel ups and downs in a way that you don't expect. Those feelings can lead to guilt and I believe this is an issue many deal with but very few talk about, so today we're going to talk about it so you know you are not alone! This situation actually…

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Ep 134 \ Cluster Feeding: A Strong Start to a Lasting Breastfeeding Journey 17:53

4M ago17:53

17:53

Show Notes: In this episode, we look at a part of breastfeeding that can be very troubling and frustrating for moms if they aren't ready for it. It's called clusterfeeding and it is a completely normal part of the nursing journey, though it can be quite tiring. Books mentioned: Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin Breastfeeding Made S…

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EP 133 \ Managing Early Miscarriage: Why The Rush When You're Going Through The Worst? 18:34

4M ago18:34

18:34

Show Notes: Today's show is not fun, but it is something moms need to know, preferably before they might need it. Today we're talking about what to do if you suffer from a miscarriage. While it is an impossible time and an impossible thought, it is a time you'll have to make a lot of decisions, so I want to help you be able to walk through it. I me…

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EP 132 \ When Nothing Goes To Plan: A Good Hospital Birth Story 41:27

5M ago41:27

41:27

Show Notes Today's episode is the story of one of my clients whose birth did not go at all as planned. But it is not traumatic and she has no regrets. This is the story of making choices as they come to us from a position of faith in God and empowerment. This story will help you should your birth go different than you hope. Helpful Links: — BIBLE S…

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EP 131 \ What is Vernix Caseosa? A Look Another One of God's Beautiful Creations for Your Baby 19:32

5M ago19:32

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Show Notes: Today we're talking all about vernix caseosa. You'll learn what it is, what's in it, and how you should manage it! Article mentioned: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559238/ Helpful Links: — BIBLE STUDY - FREE Bible Study Course - How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation - https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-sure-of…

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EP 130 \ Is Vitamin K Safe For Babies After Birth? Is There A Reason Vitamin K Levels Are Low in Newborns? A Deep Dive Into Vitamin K 32:46

5M ago32:46

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SHOW NOTES: Today’s episode gives you the information you need to make an informed decision on whether to consent to your baby receiving the vitamin K injection after birth. In this episode you’ll learn: What is vitamin K? Why is vitamin K low in babies? Why does it matter? How does often Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB) happen? What is the vit…

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EP 129 \ Big Things Happening That You MUST Care About If You Are Concerned About Your Children’s Health - EARLY RELEASE 19:54

5M ago19:54

19:54

SHOW NOTES: Get involved in making America healthy again! Links below to find your legislators so you can make a real difference in our children’s health! My page to find your legislators - go.yourbirthgodsway.com/maha Children’s Health Defense - childrenshealthdefense.org Vax-Unvax: Let The Science Speak - https://amzn.to/4hkSonb How RFK, Jr. got …

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EP 128 \ Are Ultrasounds Safe? Real Answers from Real Studies on Ultrasound Safety 46:36

6M ago46:36

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Show Notes: In today’s episode on ultrasound safety, we discuss some hard truths of actual studies that are publicly available looking at ultrasound safety in pregnancy. Inside this episode you will learn: - What ultrasound is - How ultrasounds are done - Why ultrasounds are done - What studies into ultrasound safety show Here are the links mention…

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EP 127 \ Forget the Baby Nursery — Plan Your Postpartum: An Episode All About Postpartum Preparations 29:03

6M ago29:03

29:03

Show Notes: In our culture, tons of money gets spent on the baby nursery. Moms spend hours loading up their baby registry with stuff they really don’t need and most likely will never use. I mean, who needs 3000 onesies in newborn size? Rather than putting so much effort into decorating the nursery, spend an equal amount of time, money, and effort t…

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EP 126 \ Am I Fear Mongering About Hospital Birth? 26:23

6M ago26:23

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Twice recently I have had reviews that accused me of being a fear mongerer because I tell the truth about hospital birth. I'm not scared of negative reviews because it means I've hit a nerve -- that's good! Let's talk about it. Galatians 4:16 says, "Have I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth?" Sometimes the truth hurts, and som…

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EP 125 \ Challenge for 2025, Pregnant or Not 40:59

6M ago40:59

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Show notes: Today’s show is designed to challenge all women who listen, whether you are pregnant or not. You will find challenges to how you eat, how active you are, your sleeping habits, and your Bible study habits. Links mentioned: ESSENTIAL BOOK — GET THIS!!! Good Energy by Casey Means, MD — https://amzn.to/421cIVM ACTIVITY TRACKERS: Basic Pedom…

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Ep 124 \ Acupressure in Labor: How the Labor Comb Can Be A Great Tool For Your Birth Toolbag with Rachael Nalley 39:33

7M ago39:33

39:33

To close out 2024, I am sitting down to talk with Rachael Nalley of MaternaBirthCo as she teaches us about using acupressure in labor with the Labor Comb she designed to help women labor naturally. Be sure to use this link to get the original, official Labor Comb (NOT the knock-offs) -- The OFFICIAL Labor Comb by MaternaBirthCo. https://amzn.to/4a0…

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EP 123 \ Things To Consider Before You Enter Birth Work: Holiday Food For Thought For Those Wanting To Be Midwifes, Doulas, or Other Birth Workers 31:44

7M ago31:44

31:44

So many of you have contacted me wanting to know more about things you need to consider before becoming a midwife, doula, or birth worker, so today I thought it would be a perfect time to address it before you've got some time to slow down and think about your future over the holidays! Helpful Links: CHRISTMAS FLASH SALE!!! Take 10% off the Your Bi…

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EP 122 \ CLASSIC REPLAY: Christmas Is Not A Good Reason For Induction (And Neither Is Any Other Holiday) 20:47

7M ago20:47

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Just your annual reminder that "NO, thank you" is a complete sentence when your doctor or midwife start saying things like "Let's pick your induction date" or "If you want to make sure I'm there, we need to induce on ____." If your baby isn't here yet, your baby isn't ready. Wait on God. Your labor will come at the perfect time! Helpful Links: CHRI…

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EP 121 \ Transitioning Into Transition: How to Manage The Moments Before Birth With Composure and Confidence 17:29

7M ago17:29

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There's a moment in time during active labor between stage one and stage two called "transition". This is a time when really everything about labor changes. It is in this moment that many moms are thrown off of their game and they abandon their plan because they don't understand the flow of labor and they think they can't do it anymore, not realizi…

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EP 120 \ My Thoughts on Gestational Diabetes 35:12

7M ago35:12

35:12

Today i'm thinking out loud with you as I talk about my thoughts regarding gestational diabetes. Is it really "gestational diabetes" or is it underlying, undiagnosed, metabolic dysfunction? Here's some of what you will learn today: What is metabolic dysfunction How is gestational diabetes, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes diagnosed What are the sho…

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EP 119 \ The Turkey Is Ready But Your Baby Might Not Be: Reasons You Might Not Have Considered Why Thanksgiving (or Any Other Holiday) is NOT A Reason To Be Induced 29:50

8M ago29:50

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Show notes: This is that time of year that comes every year -- no, I'm not talking about turkey or gifts....I'm talking about that time of year when doctors and midwives try to coerce moms into being induced for no reason other than to free up their holiday. So today we're going to talk about why it submitting to an unnecessary induction is NOT a g…

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Ep 118 \ Let's Talk About Cytotec or Misoprostol 29:38

8M ago29:38

29:38

Show Notes: Cytotec is commonly used in maternity units across the country for cervical ripening and also for postpartum hemorrhage...but should it be? Today we'll learn all about Cytotec (misoprostol) directly for the drug insert. You will learn about how it relates to things like uterine rupture and other catastrophic outcomes. The hospital won't…

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EP 117 \ Breech Birth with Dr. Stuart Fischbein - Part 3: Obstetrical Expertise, What Would Happen if Modern Obstetrics Went Away, Twins, Safety, and MORE! 18:08

8M ago18:08

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Show Notes: Today's show is the conclusion of my follow up interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein. I brought him back on to talk about vaginal breech birth and how it came to be the normal policy to deliver all breech babies by c-section. As usual, the conversation with him is full and rich and covers so much more than just breech. In this final secti…

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EP 116 \ Breech Birth with Dr. Stuart Fischbein - Part 2: The Safety of Vaginal Breech Birth, What is High Risk, Third Trimester Ultrasounds, Worry & Pregnancy, External Cephalic Version, & MORE! 35:41

8M ago35:41

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Show Notes: Today's show is part two of a follow up interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein. I brought him back on to talk about vaginal breech birth and how it came to be the normal policy to deliver all breech babies by c-section. As usual, the conversation with him is full and rich and covers so much more than just breech. In this second section of …

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EP 115 \ Breech Birth with Dr. Stuart Fischbein - Part 1: The History of Why The Medical System Decided Vaginal Breech Birth Is Not “Safe”, How Research Today Is Broken, Hospital Policy, and MORE! 41:12

9M ago41:12

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Show Notes: Today's show is part one of a follow up interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein. I brought him back on to talk about vaginal breech birth and how it came to be the normal policy to deliver all breech babies by c-section. As usual, the conversation with him is full and rich and covers so much more than just breech. In this first section of o…

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EP 114 \ So What’s The Deal With Rhogam? Who Needs It? Who Doesn’t? How Do You Decide? 28:15

9M ago28:15

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I get a lot of questions from moms about RhoGAM and until now I haven’t really addressed it, so I thought today would be a good time to give you the basics of Rhogam so you can know for yourself whether this is a subject you need to learn more about. We'll talk about rhesus blood types, who may need RhoGAM to prevent possible sensitization during p…

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EP 113 \ Unintended Consequences: 5 Downstream Impacts of Bottles and Pacifiers Beyond Nutrition 30:34

9M ago30:34

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Most of the time conversation about how to feed your baby centers around the nutrient value of breastfeeding versus formula feeding. That is a very important conversation, obviously. But as is often the case, when we move away from God’s design, there is a “trickle down” impact that flows into so many other areas of life that we maybe didn’t consid…

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EP 112 \ Natural Disasters Should Wake You Up: It’s Time To Change Your Perspective (Or You May Find Yourself Vulnerable In Ways You Never Imagined) 25:34

9M ago25:34

25:34

The reality of the aftermath of Hurricane Helene has shown us clearly that things can change fast and you might not be able to access the kind of care you had planned. We've got to get serious. Nothing we have now is promised. Plans for epidurals or c-sections or bottle feeding...they might not pan out if the worst comes your way. So today is the d…

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EP 111 \ When Your Baby Comes During a Natural Disaster (Or Any Other Reason You End Up Alone): Preparing For Unintended Unassisted Childbirth With Low or No Resources 43:50

10M ago43:50

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If you are were in the path of Hurricane Helene and you are pregnant nearing delivery, you are probably terrified right now of what's going to happen if you go into labor. Or if you are listening to this sometime in the future, you might find yourself in a place where you can't get the assistance you need for another reason. This episode is a despe…

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EP 110 \ When Contractions Get REAL! Pushing Time! 17:30

10M ago17:30

17:30

Is "purple pushing" or slow, controlled pushing a better option? What is the "fetal ejection reflex"? Does your body even need your help to push your baby out? That's what we're talking about today! Helpful Links: 3 WAYS TO WORK WITH LORI: --> Sign up HERE for the Your Birth, God's Way Online Christian Childbirth Course! This is a COMPLETE childbir…

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EP 109 \ What Even Is A Contraction? Is It Something To Fear Or Something To Embrace? How Does It Work? All About What Happens To Bring Your Baby Into Your Arms 26:23

10M ago26:23

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SHOW NOTES: (If listening on YouTube, links may not populate. Search for "Your Birth, God's Way" on a podcast app to find show notes with live links.) Sign up for the FREE CLASS "Sharpen Your Health: The Truth About Birth Control" Here --> https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/truthaboutbirthcontrolsignup Today's episode digs deeper into a topic you prob…

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Upcoming LIVE Class - Sharpen Your Health: The Truth About Birth Control 9:01

10M ago9:01

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By Lori Morris, CNM, MSN - Certified Nurse-Midwife, Christian Pregnancy, Home Birth Advocate, Nursing Expert

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EP 108 \ Trust That Gut Feeling You May Be Ignoring….Or Regret It Later 22:18

10M ago22:18

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SHOW NOTES: (If listening on YouTube, links may not populate. Search for "Your Birth, God's Way" on a podcast app to find show notes with live links.) Have you ever side-stepped a gut feeling and kept going toward the thing your gut told you to avoid….and then later you wish you hadn’t. Believe me when I tell you that birth is no different, only th…

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EP 107 \ Well Baby Visits: Are They Needed? Are There Viable Alternatives? 31:44

11M ago31:44

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SHOW NOTES: Should you take your healthy baby to well child or well baby visits? Are there thing you can do to encourage health so these visits aren’t as important? Are pediatricians the only option for getting care for your well child? Does a well child even need care? This is what we’re going to talk about in this episode! Growth Charts The Porta…

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Ep 106 \ Changing Plans Late in Pregnancy: How & Why One Mom Switched to a Home Birth Midwife After 20 Weeks 57:14

11M ago57:14

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Today's episode is an interview with a mom & listener named Lauren who tells us about her decision to switch from an OB and conventional pregnancy care to a home birth midwife past 20 weeks gestation. She shares with us the events that led up to this big decision, obstacles she faced while making the switch, and the beautiful birth that followed. I…

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Ep 105 \ Sharpen Your Health (Part 3) - Trust God With Your Immunity 22:11

11M ago22:11

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Today I’m sharing part 3 of the recording of a presentation I did back in February called "Sharpen Your Health". This presentation was given to a group of Christian homeschoolers, so it is NOT a pregnant crowd. In other words, this episode with have a lot of information that is applicable to EVERYONE, not just pregnant moms. This will be split up i…

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Ep 104 \ Sharpen Your Health (Part 2) - Trust God With Your Birth & Family Plans 24:12

11M ago24:12

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Today I’m sharing part 2 of the recording of a presentation I did back in February called "Sharpen Your Health". This presentation was given to a group of Christian homeschoolers, so it is NOT a pregnant crowd. In other words, this episode with have a lot of information that is applicable to EVERYONE, not just pregnant moms. This will be split up i…

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