Birth Naturally

Birth Naturally

Author: Cait Hayes Language: English Episodes: 68
Cait Hayes hosts Birth Naturally, a space dedicated to honest conversations about the entire journey of bringing a child into the world without medical intervention. This podcast moves beyond simple birth stories to explore the physical, emotional, and practical realities of med-free birth and the life that follows. You'll hear from a variety of voices-people who are trying to conceive, those pregnant for the first time, and experienced parents-all sharing their unique perspectives and hard-won wisdom. The aim is to build a supportive community where information is exchanged freely, not to prescribe a single right way, but to illuminate the many paths available. Each episode delves into personal narratives and discussions meant to foster a sense of confidence and self-trust. Tuning in provides a sense of companionship, reminding you that you're not navigating these profound questions and experiences alone. For anyone curious about or committed to a natural birth process, this podcast serves as a valuable resource and a source of genuine empowerment, from pregnancy through the early years of parenting.
Episodes
67. Nadine's Quick Birth Center Birth With Baby #2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:47
Today I chat with Nadine about her two births. She had a natural hospital birth with her first and the second time around, she chose to have her baby at a birth center. Her labor was super fast and she actually went thro…
66. Paige's Prodromal Labor and Natural Hospital Birth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:44
Today I chat with Paige about her two births. Her first was an induction which led to an epidural and postpartum hemorrhage. She learned a lot from that birth and was convinced she could get the natural birth she wanted…
65. Tilly the Doula [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:36
Hi everyone! Today I chat with Tilly, a nurse turned doula based in London. She has had quite a wild ride, from having a stroke at 19 and open heart surgery at 20. She also talks about her work in African maternity wards…
64. Liz's Two Homebirths [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:14
Today I chat with Liz about her 2 homebirths. She loved the Mama Natural Guide to Childbirth and it helped her to prepare for birth, along with listening to and reading positive birth stories! Follow Liz on ⁠Instagram⁠ D…
63. Aly McClain Talks Mindset During Labor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:36
I loved getting the opportunity to talk with Aly from the Empowered Birth Podcast. She was on an earlier episode which was a GREAT interview, and she was so much fun to chat with again! We delve into mindset during labor…
62. Raini's 2 Unmedicated Hospital Births [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:07
Today I chat with Raini about her 2 unmedicated hospital births. She used mindful meditation & journaling to overcome fear. She struggled a little in her second pregnancy journaling really helped her to feel more positiv…
61.Angela Answers Your Questions on Natural Birth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:55
Today I got the chance to get all the answers to your questions on natural birth. Angela from Happy Birthing was a wonderful guest who is full of knowledge on birth! She's a birth photographer, doula and more, so she has…
60. Laura's Second Homebirth Outdoors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:02
Hi birth nerds!! Laura was so great in episode 23 that I knew she had to come back and share her second homebirth story! She tells us all about how labor started slowly and calmly but made a quick transition to fast and…
59. CNM Beth's Two Hospital Births [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:24
Hi everyone! Today I spoke with Beth Connors- certified nurse midwife, online birth educator, and fellow ⁠⁠podcaster⁠⁠. Beth describes how her first hospital birth didn't go how she imagined and what she did to get the b…
58. Makayla's Fast & Furious Homebirth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:51
Hi everyone! Makayla gave birth at home with her first baby. He came out fast & furiously and she learned so much through the experience. It led her to becoming a doula and helping young moms get the birth experience the…

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