Birth Matters Podcast, Ep 119 - Rapid Arrival: An Unmedicated Hospital Birth After Switch to Midwife

Upper West Sider Diana’s rapid, unmedicated birth story unfolds with her and partner Josh navigating spontaneous water rupture, fast labor, and timely hospital arrival with the help of doulas after switching from a large OB practice to much more personable midwife support.

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Birth Matters Podcast, Ep 113 - The Clutch Doula: Support When Things Don’t Go According to Plan

Personal trainer Leia shares how, when her hospital birth that she had hoped to be unmedicated didn’t go according to plan, having her partner and doula there to help support her and help her advocate for herself were what made a positive difference.

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Birth Matters Podcast, Ep 112 - Choosing Homebirth Amid Prenatal Depression

Taylor shares the story of her surprise pregnancy and prenatal depression, her choice to give birth at home with a supportive team and what a gamechanger her choices and lots of support before, during and after her labor were to protect the physical and mental health of her and her baby.

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